The revolution in London's gastronomy has actually been going on for more than 20 years now, buoyed by a raging economy, an influx of immigrants and hundreds of young Brits who have entered the restaurant game. These newcomers have transformed its culinary scene from stodgy to stupendous, with retro-British restaurant St. John's in Smithfield and ultra-experimental places like the Fat Duck in Bray. Money fills the seats, investors think restaurants are sexy and energy drives them all.
