Ten things I love (and hate) about restaurants in winter
Topjaw’s Jesse Burgess is known for asking chefs and celebrities their favourite places to eat and drink. Time to turn the tables …
TL;DR
- Burgess loves pies, especially on chilly days, and enjoys game dishes during their season, mentioning The Harwood Arms, Trullo, and Camille as notable establishments.
- He appreciates the atmospheric quality of candles and prefers red wine year-round, particularly full-bodied reds in winter.
- Classic canapés like his mother's blinis with salmon and caviar are preferred over overly creative versions.
- The "silly season" is cherished for its jolly atmosphere, increased social interaction, and longer, more meaningful dinners.
- Burgess dislikes the inconvenience of coat storage in restaurants and finds steamy windows unappealing.
- He criticizes "Dry January" for its negative impact on pubs and the hospitality industry, advocating for pub crawls instead.