It turns out that I’ve never actually eaten decent mozzarella before. I mean, I thought I had, but after sampling what was on offer at newly opened Obika in South Kensington I realised that everything I’ve ever tried beforehand has been second rate bland stringy generic cheese. Inside the sleek sushi-bar inspired interior of Obika, a couple … Continue reading »
There were a few times over dinner at Santa Maria that I had to pinch myself to remember I wasn’t eating pizza from Franco Manca. The fresh interesting selection of toppings, quick speed pizza cooking time in the wood fired oven and the laidback vibe all lured me into a false sense of Franco Manca … Continue reading »
The team behind the infamous Meatwagon/easy/liquor have returned to its roots with its newest venture, MeatMarket. It’s all about fastfood burgers done quickly, greasily and awesomely. Carrying on MeatLiquor’s tradition of being hidden a stone’s throw from a tourist hotspot you’ll find MeatMarket in that crappy tourist-focussed market in Covent Garden you’ve often walked past … Continue reading »
Brighton Brighton Brighton. I just love it. What a fabulously vibrant city in which you can lose yourself for hours wandering around the lanes, listening to impromptu live music, vintage clothes shopping and most importantly (yes, even more so than putting your feet into the freezing sea after a G&T) eating. Brighton is brilliantly situated … Continue reading »
Overall I did enjoy the experience, but if the sandwiches got a little chunkier, the service got a little tighter and the other dishes got a little more exciting Mishkins would become something really special, rather another decent opening in the Polpo (don’t-call-them-a-chain) chain. Continue reading »
El Camino is a laid back Mexican cafe, smack bang in the hub of portabello’s Green Market. It moves at an entirely different pace to the world outside, with chilled waiters, easy choices and relaxed tunes, so it makes for a great place for a people watching pit-stop. The tiny room with open grill has … Continue reading »
Last week, Tasty Ribbons and I pooled £40 of our pocket money to embark on part 1 of a tour of Soho’s small plates/slider joints. I love eating small dishes, perfect on their own but better in a group, packed full of their own fresh flavours and perfect for sharing. Continue reading »
Brindisa is an institution, a long running establishment well known for placing brilliant Spanish food on the plates of those in the UK. Whether it’s the ingredients sold from their delightfully stylish shop in Borough Market, dinner in one of their low lit tapas bars or their wholesale service which supplies a number of well-known … Continue reading »
Tibits is tucked down Heddon Street just away from the bustling crowds of Regent Street. The restaurant describes itself as a ‘Vegetarian Paradise’, a big claim considering the rise of Vegetarian cooking in recent times. I love this sort of food particularly Ottolenghi’s sweet potato and maple salad, and establishments such as Food for Thought in Covent Garden, and The … Continue reading »
Nestled in a small, bright and tranquil quarter of the Town Hall Hotel and Apartments in Bethnal Green is Corner Room, Nuno Mendes’ bistro-style restaurant. Nuno Mendes is known for Michelin Starred Viajante, famous for its big flavours and experimental techniques, and the Loft Project, a platform for chefs to showcase their cooking in a … Continue reading »
The UK’s Indian Summer has taken people by sunny storm this week. I dug out my Summer clothes that I had already relegated to under the bed, slapped on the suncream, and spent every available and appropriate moment with an iced cider in my hand. This weather really called out for my seaside home, so I travelled back … Continue reading »
Yesterday, I had brunch in the brand spanking new Elliot’s Cafe on Stoney Street, right next to Borough Market. I stroll past the cafe everday on my way to work at Konditor and Cook, just a few doors down, and over the past few weeks I’ve watched the cafe grow bit by bit. Decking out … Continue reading »
(Another post by CrumpEats other half – who being a student had the time to pop out for lunch today and do some research for me) There’s another restaurant ending with an -o in town, this time Russell Norman has looked beyond Soho which currently houses Polpo, Polpetto and Spuntino and set his sights on … Continue reading »
