A Wild Night Out

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Should your travels through London's urban jungle bring on an appetite for, say, a juicy slab of wildebeest, then follow the trail to Archipelago, tel: (44-20) 7383 3346. Animal-rights activists camped on the doorstep of this Fitzrovia restaurant when it first opened, but withdrew after management proved to them that the exotic meats on offer came from suppliers accredited by wildlife and conservation groups. Today, it's not placard wavers but curious diners hovering at the entrance of this intimate, 40-seat venue, anxious to try dishes that sound strangely irresistible to anyone bored by the metropolis' usual dining options.

Sitting amid hanging fabrics, Buddhist statuary and lots of red and gold, customers peruse an elaborate menu that may include crocodile (seared in vine leaves and served with a Chinese plum dip), peacock (presented with a vanilla-and-tomato confit) or scorpion (dipped in chocolate). The "Lovebug Salad" sees a bowl of mixed leaves topped with crickets and locusts. Kangaroo fillet is marinated in zhug—the Yemeni hot sauce—and served with vegetables. If all this leaves you feeling a little squeamish, you can find solace in a couple of conventional chicken dishes.

Naturally, an evening at Archipelago isn't cheap. Expect to spend around $90 a head. But given the bragging rights the experience affords you, many think it's money well spent. After all, where else can you dig into a bee for dessert?

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