From the brains behind Smoking Goat (I loved it), comes a brand new regional Thai offering: Kiln, on Soho's Brewer Street, which incredibly has already earned a whopping five stars from Fay Maschler. Of course, she's completely on the money. Kiln, so-called thanks to its back to basics wood fired kiln cooking situation - no gas, limited electric, the whole shebang, sends out plate after plate of lip smackingly good northern Thai food from its teeny station. Tables are bookabl

This is a Sumac-ade, a refreshing citrussy blend of non-alcoholic things. Too often mocktails are tooth-achingly sweet and I'd rather stick with sparkling water, but this was actually really good and was a sign of things to come at The Palomar - a converted newsagent on the Leicester Square end of Rupert Street. You can book, but for once I suggest you do not bother. Yes it will be busy and you'll probably have to wait outside for a bit - it was restaurant of the year 2015 yo