About the Book: Table Hopping
The oral history of the golden age of Londons most fashionable restaurants.
In October 1976, the London restaurant world was turned upside down when
Michael Caine, celebrated chef Richard Shepherd and Irish entrepreneur Peter
Langan opened Langans, a celebrity hangout that would revolutionise the capitals
dining scene. This soon became the most celebrated restaurant in the city, and
helped turn London into an internationally recognised culinary hot spot.
Inheriting its status from Mr. Chow and St. Lorenzo, Langans was soon joined by
Joe Allen, Le Caprice and LEscargot, making London the most vibrant restaurant
capital of the age.