Weekends are for brunch, and if like me you are bored of the same old ‘English fry up’ you too are always on the hunt for something new and a little different. 90 degree melt invited me down to give them a try. Of course pre visit I had drooled over their melted cheese based… Read More 90 Degree Melt
Franze and Evans, is a well established cafe/restaurant on Redchurch Street. Years ago as a young 18 year old, ‘exploring’ East London, I can remember taking my first tentative steps on Brick Lane and it felt like a different world. A busy market is one thing but the eclectic mix of food, people, fashion, blended… Read More Franze and Evans
Looking for a Vietnamese meal in London? Well, you would be silly not to start your search at the brilliantly named, Pho Mile, a stretch of 10+ Vietnamese restaurants a stones throw from Hoxton station. Now, you need a local who is too inquisitive for their own good to try them all for you, ‘hello… Read More Pho Mile
Vital Ingredient, the original salad bar in London with 17 outlets invited me to give their salad bar a try. I was in need of a quick lunch on a warm busy day, and with summer coming I’m always cautions with prepared food because you just don’t know what goes in there. However, Vital Ingredient… Read More Vital Ingredient
In the last 10years Londoners have embraced Japanese food culture, first it was sushi, and now we are all about ramen. A classic inexpensive fast dining Japanese noodle soup. Bone Daddies has just opened an Old Street branch to compete against my go to East London ramen haunt Tonkotsu in Haggerston (there is also one… Read More Tonkotsu Vs Bone Daddies
Nigerian tapas, not two words that I have put together before, but brother and sister duo, Emeka and Ifeyinwa are the first purveyors to offer up Nigerian tapas to the people of East London. Their supperclub runs Thursdays and Fridays through June/July 16 in The Canvas Cafe. Also know as the Happiest cafe in London,… Read More Chukus
Summer is almost upon us and the evenings are lighter, we can sit outside, albeit wrapped up in our coats. No more squinting in candle light discussing what we may or may not be eating, we can appreciate venues which are; light and airy, with high ceilings and huge windows. Foodies continue to flock to… Read More Paradise Garage
Sometimes, you don’t need to explain yourself, sometimes everything is clear. This is one of those times.. Homeslice only serve up 20inch pizzas £20 you can choose two toppings, or slices for £4. We went for (20 inches of): Goat shoulder, savoy cabbage and sumac yogurt Aubergine, cauliflower cheese, spinach and harrisa Sometimes I want… Read More Homeslice
This place has been on my radar for a while, known to serve great value Persian food, only one draw back it is in Peckham. Peckham is not really a destination location in London, but finally I have a friend willing to join me on the journey South East. I cycle down the Camberwell Road… Read More Persepolis
Even after living in London six years I still cannot get used to the contrast of central London in the week; a hub of city workers scurrying around, and the weekend, lost tourists wandering Covent Garden or pacing up and down Brick Lane, if they are feeling adventurous. Then, for some strange reason about once… Read More Beany Green
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