Fay Maschler's week in food: from Claridge's to Boxcar Butcher & Grill

Class is anticipated at Claridge’s so more butter-poached Cornish lobster than rice in the risotto — accompanied by Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru — that kicks off the launch dinner for Claridge’s: The Cookbook doesn’t surprise, just bewitches.

Hot Butter Devilled Shrimps with Greek Yoghurt Tempered with Curry Leaves, Ginger, Mustard Seeds — part of a Hoppers supper at home via Deliveroo

At a four-hour lunch at Ognisko with Simon Hopkinson and Tom Parker Bowles, they agree that my faves of spiced chicken livers with dried cherries and smoked eel with Salat Olivier are sublime.

A 45 day-aged beef burger, one of three mains — along with steak and veggie burger — at shiny Boxcar Butcher & Grill in New Quebec Street. Disappointingly, all were over-salted.

My dear friend Joanna Carey fashions pastry fish to dive into the mash of her fish pie, above. Clever Jo.