On Saturday I was invited by the lovely @JessEatingEast to a launch of some new coffee at Weanie Beans at their roastery in Harringay. We were treated to amazing coffees as well as a healthy breakfast. Scout and Flux were the new coffees available – both delicious. Although I’m not a coffee aficionado I can… Continue reading MWIP Weekend Antics…
When in the mid 1880s Pascual Toso set out towards Argentina from its home town, Canale D’Alba, in Piamonte, Italy, he could not have imagined that he would become the founder of a winery, which is today one of the oldest and most prestigious wineries in Argentina. Tradition, authenticity and innovation are the core principles… Continue reading Pascual Toso 125th Anniversary Wine Tasting
The Virgin owned Restaurant on a rooftop in Kensington is a Lovely place to spend a few hours. Surrounded by locals with their Harrods bags and designer children it was a great place to people watch whilst also getting on with the business of eating a damn good beef and Yorkshire pud dinner. With natural… Continue reading Sunday lunch Babylon
Jinjuu, 15 Kingly Street London W1B5PS Having been here before and known about the amazing KFC, we thought we would have a mooch at the brunch menu. Not being too enthralled we were going to go for what we knew best (the fried chicken) but when the server told us what good value the brunch… Continue reading Jinjuu Soho- Sunday Brunch
Shoryu, 33 Broadgate Circle London EC2M 2QS So many restaurants to choose from in the bustling, suit-heavy Broadgate Circle but you would do well choosing Shoryu. With a mainly ramen based menu with some other side dishes (like the amazing bao) these guys really know their soup stuff! Char Siu BBQ pork belly bao Kotteri Hakata… Continue reading Shoryu, Liverpool Street
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
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
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