15. Jose - Grilled Razor Clams - £8-ish

Now, tapas is the perfect meal for the self-justifying over-eater; Yes, the table is covered in plates but they're so tiny, it's barely more than a snack.

However, there's always that confusing mix of shame and pride when a waiter expresses admiration for the number of empty dishes stacked up in front of you. My tip - go with someone bigger than you and roll your eyes apologetically when ordering, then proceed to subtly eat more than your share by negotiating for the last piece of chorizo/prawn/other politely left morsel with the last bits of patatas bravas or bread (of which, you've obviously already had your fill).

Jose, the sherry and tapas bar, is a shoe box sized slice of Spain and a popular one so, if you want to sit down, I recommend arriving early and bringing your elbows. The dishes are cooked on a plancha grill, which apparently is a particularly good thing and there's nothing about the food that would make me argue otherwise.

The dish off The List this time was the razor clams which were pretty tasty with their little chunks of chorizo and garlicky chewiness. However, I think the pleasure came with the whole package of plentiful and delicious tapas (the chorizo in red wine was a favourite), the friendly staff and the general Spanish authenticity of perching at the bar to eat (while the late and soft-elbowed crowd looked on with envy).

Unfortunately, it's been so long since I went that I've lost my food pictures. I do, however, have a picture of a hamster eating spaghetti. Enjoy.