Category: Restaurants and Bars
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Out and About: A guide to London Bridge (on a Sunday)…
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Yes, that IS Tower Bridge and no, none of my suggestions include taking pictures of sparse looking flowers during rush hour with an oversized camera – that’s what NOT to do…ever. Before I begin, it is important to stress that a Sunday spent in London Bridge (much like a Sunday…
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Editors Blog: Food is my love language…
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You spend the week at work, Saturday you do all your chores and then Sunday rolls around… By Kiesha Meikle I am old enough to remember a time when Sundays were reserved for church (if you were religious) or for staying in bed until 1pm, cooking a roast dinner and…
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The Well, Clerkenwell
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London is famous for it’s variety of great pubs and rightfully so. Ask any Londoner where they prefer to socialise: pub, bar or restaurant – I guarantee the majority will name at least three of their favourtie pubs, with detailed explanations on what makes them so special. The best pubs understand their…
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The Alchemist, Brick Lane
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My ideal location for a good night out is anywhere that does awesome cocktails. By Reef Choudhury So, when a friend told me that The Alchemist is known for doing awesome cocktails, I was inclined to go. The verdict: Yes, the Alchemist does awesome cocktails. For me, an excellent cocktail (as well…
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Behind the Scenes: Team Breakfast at Balans, Westfield
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While some parts of the UK were making the difficult commute to work, I was marvelling over the breakfast menu at the newly revamped Balans Soho Society, Shepherds Bush. Deciding on the multiple menu options wasn’t easy and I couldn’t help but notice the slogan ‘Let Us Break Our Fast in…
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Out and About: Trader Vic’s Tiki Cinema Night
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With the success of the Secret Cinema immersive experience, Hot Tub cinema, and the Luna outdoor cinema events across the UK, it’s fair to say that the British cinema scene is undergoing something of a reimagining. Hot off the heels of these popular events, Trader Vic’s has launched a monthly…
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Around the world…in London
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I recently read an interesting Buzzfeed article, it was shared on Facebook by a friend I haven’t seen in years. The article is called: 57 Reasons living in London ruins you for life. This friend is not actually from London, but like the writer of this article, she was bitten by the…
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Cafe Kaizen, Mayfair
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Since its opening in July of this year, Cafe Kaizen has already played host to such illustrious names in the UK party scene as Kate Moss, Radio One’s Nick Grimshaw and Rita Ora. By all standards, these star-studded accolades would point to Cafe Kaizen being a fairly big player in…
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Try Something New: London’s newest restaurants and bars…
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Whilst sipping on a pint of Thistly Cross (with Whiskey) in my local, I realised that despite having a real passion for what London has to offer, I – like most – tend to go to the same restaurants and bars all the time… It’s not that I don’t have…
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The Lounge at ODEON Whiteleys
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Imagine kicking off your shoes, settling back on a reclining leather chair and being served cocktails whilst watching the latest Hollywood blockbuster – sounds good, right? Which is exactly why I couldn’t wait to pay The Lounge at ODEON Whiteleys a visit. The Lounge takes the cinema experience to a…
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The Pearson Room, Canary Wharf
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A window seat, a delicious 3 course meal, a selection of wonderful wines and a sommelier waiter called Fabio from Florence… At The Pearson Room (Canary Wharf), it seems they are leaving nothing to chance. Located in corporate Canada Square, the setting for this restaurant could be called dramatic. High rise…
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No.11 Pimlico Road
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Ideally located close to Victoria station, No.11 has a relaxed atmosphere, good food, an excellent selection of wine and bar staff willing to indulge your every request. In fact, No.11 appears to be a restaurant, bar and gastro pub all rolled into one – making it ideal for almost any…
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Dum Dum Doughnuts, Shoreditch
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Meet Paul. Paul is more than just a little obssessed with doughnuts. Yet, out of this obsession has grown a business – based in Box Park, Shoreditch – which sells some of the best doughnuts you will ever taste. Move aside Kirspy Kreme, the Dum Dum Donutterie is the new…
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K10, Moorgate
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Sushi…No, good sushi is the foundation of genuine happiness. *serious face* Although, to be honest, I am no sushi snob – I will take it however I can get it. If I can’t get to my local Japanese eatery (Fujiyama, Brixton) then I will go anywhere and I mean anywhere –…
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Established India, London Bridge
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Good food, is good food. Whether you are eating it surrounded by white tablecloths, fine china and clinking crystal glasses or out of a paper bag, purchased from a street vendor. There is something nourishing and life affirming about a delicious food experience – it reminds you that the simple…
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Vapiano, Bankside
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It’s a chain, but not as you know it. Say the words ‘restaurant chain’ and images of fast food, benches and people in red aprons and chef hats spring to mind. Well, Vapiano has all of these things, but this is where the similarities end. Because, where your average chain…
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Bumpkin, Notting Hill
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Is it a pub? Is it a restaurant? Who the hell cares, Bumpkin is my new go-to for Notting Hill eats. Serving traditional English fare, Bumpkin has the kind of atmosphere that can make you feel at home as soon as you walk through the door. The prices are pretty…
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Retro Feasts @ Embassy, London
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The last time I visited Embassy was for a NE-YO and Malibu event. It was dark, there was lots of booze and although quite chic, the décor wasn’t very memorable (I have to add that I was quite drunk). No longer! Embassy have been taken over for six months by…
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Woman Vs Food at Cotton’s Rhum Shack, Box Park (London)
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I am no ‘Skinny Minny’ and I love Caribbean food, but this time in my very own version of ‘woman vs food’…food most definitely won. Do you have a healthy appetite, like good music, fancy a party vibe and some tasty food?…I defy you not to LOVE Cotton’s Rhum Shack.…
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Going Naked at GBK, Clapham (London)
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Summer is here and just like every year, I have waited far too long to get ‘beach fit’ and my plans to fit into a pair of cut-off shorts have once again been scuppered (there is always S/S 2014 I suppose). That’s not so say that I am able to…
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Cannizaro House
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It takes a lot for me to haul myself out on a Monday night, but after a glimpse at the website and a look at the fancy menu I made an exception. The stunning Cannizaro House Hotel is set on the outskirts of Wimbledon Common and boasts an ‘award winning…
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Anthologist, Bank (London)
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Anthologist is an all-day and evening venue for those wanting anything from a breakfast from the Deli, lunch, drinks, dinner or a private party setting. Their seasonal menu is known for providing a quirky twist on well known dishes with ‘quality, local ingredients, a unique ‘skinny’ cocktail and impressive wine…
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Pizza Express, Clapham (London)
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There will never come a time when I don’t eat pizza…seriously. So when I heard about a pizza that contained only 500 calories, I decided to take a few of my pizza loving friends to check it out… *Pizza Express, Clapham Quality: Oh goats cheese Leggera pizza…how I love you.…
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Suda Thai, Covent Garden (London)
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SUDA Thai is a modern Thai restaurant which offers a selection of dishes. Anything from street food to contemporary quality Thai dishes with a twist. Their main focus is rice with a menu which includes a vast selection of seafood rice dishes and fresh curries. Our visit to the Covent…