The Giant Robot, Clerkenwell

I almost didn’t come here, as I couldn’t get through to anyone to book a table. In the end, I called another Rushmore group restaurant and booked a table through them – so that’s a good tip if they forget to turn their answering machine off again. Once we got there, the staff were incredibly friendly and relaxed, so all was forgiven

It was a hot day, so we drank Mimosa cocktails, which were lovely and refreshing, and actually felt quite healthy. But perhaps that’s just by my standards! We ate asparagus with salsa, a breakfast salad, with delicious black pudding bits in it, and eggs benedict. I can’t fault any of it. The vibe was very New York, laid-back and cool. It made me feel cool too, so I will be back for sure!