‘Limited edition’. Stamp those words on any product or event and it becomes instantly desirable. But striking the balance between creativity, cost and satisfaction is rather tougher.

Not since Koffman took to the roof at Selfridges has there been a greater gathering of gastro-luvvies than there were at Bruno Loubet’s (he of L’Odeon fame) intimate little launch party last week. Having returned to London after an eight year absence, he’s back with the brand new Bistrot at The Zetter hotel in Clerkenwell.

Valentines, schmalentines! We’re rather relieved that Chinese New Year is falling on the 14 February this year; and in the year of the Tiger, no less – miiaoww! While we’re going to endeavour not to sing anything to the theme tune of Rocky (promise), we’re all for a little prosperity in our lives, and a bit of dim sum of a weekend doesn’t hurt either. The following are sexy enough to take a date to too, if you just can’t help yourself.

Conventional restaurants? Pah! It’s just so not cool to eat out these days unless the place you’re going to is moveable, secret or subterranean (i.e. in someone’s front room, preferably in Deptford). The menu, more than likely, is themed. It’s BYOB and, ideally, juggling midgets serve the amuse-bouches. Yep, it looks like supper clubs, as much as we might try to forget them, are here to stay.

Try serving with flatbread, couscous or steamed rice for a satisfying meal.

The delicious sauce offers a touch of the exotic with the flavors and aromas of saffron and Marcona almonds.