DF/Mexico, 28-29 Tottenham Court Rd Self serve Mexican diner found around and about London – this particular one being on Tottenham Court Road. The vibrant and colourful restaurant serves up great, quick food perfect for lunch or dinner. Chips and slaw Grilled chicken bun-Chilli rub. Habanero & pumpkin seed mayo Amazing hot sauce! And of… Continue reading DF/Mexico, Tottenham Court Road
Aquum, 68-70 Clapham High Street, London, SW4 7UL The bar scene in Clapham has a lot going on and no more than from the glamorous and glitzy Aquum. The revamp and relaunch includes a new Greek menu and Greek inspired cocktails. I went to college in Clapham and so it holds many memories of my… Continue reading Aquum, Clapham
Bao, 31 Windmill Street, London W1 Having tried and failed to have lunch here once or twice, I made damn sure I was here 5.30 on the dot for the start of the evening service. Very informal and relaxing atmosphere as we sat at the bar in the centre of the small restaurant. There is… Continue reading Bao, Fitzrovia
Pavilion Wine, 255 Pavilion Road, Chelsea, SW1X 0BP Pavilion Wine is a little gem now open just off Sloane Square. Alongside other independent shops, some already open and some to open soon, this new gourmet quarter promises to be very special indeed. It is one of the smallest fine wine shops in London, but is… Continue reading Pavilion Wines, Sloane Square
Very close to our B&B in Brighton, we decided to give this little local pub a go. Local and fresh ingredients giving great classic British flavours. We ordered HEIRLOOM BEETROOT WITH GOATS CHEESE CREAM, PARMESAN CRISP & PICKLE SALAD POTTED SUSSEX CRAB, CRAB BISQUE, PICKLED FENNEL, APPLE PURÉE & TOAST WHOLE GRILLED PLAICE, SHELLFISH BUTTER,… Continue reading Busby and Wilds, Brighton
Bayswater is a funny place – haven’t really been there before (even though I have lived in London for so long) A bit like being on holiday with open sided restaurants that spill out onto the streets and groups of people milling around chatting and laughing. A real community feel, although mixed with tourists and… Continue reading Royal China, Queensway
A great find with this little Indian gem in Spitalfields Curry, chaat or puri and beer for a tenner
Som Saa, 43a Commercial st, London Well it’s been a long time coming but we finally managed to get along to Som Saa which has caused quite a stir on the London food scene. With respected critics hailing this one of the top openings of 2016, I could not wait for an excuse to book. … Continue reading Som Saa, Spitalfields
Lovely little find by the canal in Paddington. Great place for mezze platter which was great value at £30 and more than enough for 2
Heist Bank, north wharf, Paddington If you are looking for somewhere new to hangout this summer, you will struggle to find somewhere better than Heist Bank, the new all day spot on the canalside in North wharf Paddington. Serving cocktails, pizza and local beer as well as having an in-house artisan florist Botanique, Heist Bank… Continue reading Launch night of Heist Bank, Paddington
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