A Taste of London: The Restaurants and Pubs Behind a Global Culinary Capital

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From the handsome dining rooms of Brawn to beloved institutions like Ciao Bella, John Donohue renders peoples favorite restaurants in a manner that captures the emotional pull a certain place can have on the hearts of Londoners. A Taste of London is a collection of these drawings, characterized by their appealingly informal lines. These transportive images are intentionally spare, leaving the viewer room to layer on their own meaning and draw connections to their own memories of a place, of a time, of an atmosphere. Featuring an eclectic mix of 100 restaurantsfrom Moro to The River Caf and Honey & Cothis charming collection of drawings is accompanied by interviews with the owners, chefs, and loyal patrons of these much-loved restaurants.

Author Bio

John Donohue is an artist and writer based in New York. His articles and cartoons have appeared in The New Yorker, the New York Times, and Barrons, among other publications. He is the author of All the Restaurants in New York and A Table in Paris.