On Friday night we visited Haché in Camden, it is a gourmet burger establishment. As usual I looked at the wine list first, which was laughably poor, but I was there for burgers rather than wine so I was not too bothered.

They have a range of toppings for the burgers, also chicken, lamb and vegetarian burgers. Beef was my aim. I was very pleased that they asked how well done you wanted your burger. Rare seemed the way forward to check the quality of the meat. I ordered a Canadian burger which came with mature cheddar and bacon.

The quality of the burgers we had were very good, they did cook them rare as ordered. They were of a reasonable size; big enough to fill but not so large they were a struggle. Their chips were also good. Prices all seemed pretty reasonable, a meal with plenty of beer and 12.5% service cost three of us fifty pounds.

Not much else can really be said about it, they were good burgers at a reasonable price. Haché is well worth a visit if you are in the area and want an uncomplicated meal.

Contact: Haché, 24 Inverness Street, NW1 7HJ. Telephone: 020 7485 9100.

David

At the beginning of October we are travelling to the Basque country. We have been there before and it is one of the best places for eating in the world. Whilst there are the glories of many-starred restaurants there, I have to admit the place I am most looking forward to going is rather more humble. Casa Nicolas in Tolosa is the site of the best piece of beef I have ever eaten. Pedro, the owner who is perhaps the least healthy person I have heard coughing their lungs up in a kitchen, grills stunningly brilliant ox chops slowly over a fire. The meat is incredible; very marbled and meltingly tender. I am greatly looking forward to visiting. It will be great food-a-go-go.