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Eating out Ellory I was looking forward to meeting up with a couple of friends who I hadn’t seen for a while. They picked Ellory, a great choice. I know Netil House from my pilates classes and could walk there – always a bonus. This used to be a nightclub and it was a big night out for me, having been swamped since January in a new job. I was looking forward to letting my hair down and put on my silver lamé top. Clearly, I was in the nightclub vibe, but here the sartorial code is a little more plain. A black polo neck would match the décor, which is dark and all a bit spare with concrete floors, bare bulb lighting, bench seats and some rather nice bentwood chairs. Here, it’s a man’s world; 24 LOVEEAST we were the only women there and it felt slightly humourless. They describe this place as an informal, convivial modern neighbourhood bistro. Well, it’s a bit more très sérieux than that. For a start they have a tasting menu (I’m no fan of those), but you can go à la carte – our choice. Want even less than that? Then sit at the bar. Chef Matthew Young was previously at Mayfields in Wilton Way and the sadly deceased Wapping Project, and works alongside sommelier Jack Lewens, (the River Café and Spring). All service here is charming and handsome. The food is very good. The portion size is somewhere between a starter and a main. and for those of you who know me well, you’ll understand that I needed a wee snack when I got home. I like to eat. A lot. Generous portions are my thing. Before my late night snack I had an extremely delicious octopus salad, followed by brill served with bergamot butter and January King cabbage. Again, beautiful and totally delicious. Each item on the plate was a matching Kelly Hoppen beige colour. Those of us not on a regime ended with the sorrel ice cream with honeycomb. An acquired taste and not universally loved. Personally I’m a big fan of sorrel – as well as the lamé. Menu from £7 to £16 per dish. Susan Birtwistle Ellory, Netil House, 1 Westgate Street, E8 3RL. ellorylondon.com Ellory's sommelier Jack Lewens, left, and head chef Matthew Young
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