‘Sausages That Make You Smile’ is scrawled across the side of The Big Apple Hot Dog stand right round the corner from Old Street Station. Those sausages or ‘dogs’ as I was calling them by the end of my meeting with the founder of the successful street stall, Abiye, did exactly that. I stuffed my … Continue reading »
If you manage to do one thing on this bleak June Sunday, then make it brunch at Caravan. Right on the corner of Exmouth Market it’s a beacon of comfort, wafting rich warming coffee smells all the way down the street. Inside it’s all wooden table, airy space, large filament light bulbs and bright windows, … Continue reading »
Franco Manca in Brixton is very well known (and adored) for their sourdough pizzas, with glorious bases which when baked rise to be charred and smokey on the outside, yet soft and light on the in. They have great pride and are extremely careful when sourcing their ingredients to ensure that everything looks and tastes … Continue reading »
I’d done a shot of Bourbon followed by a shot neat pickle juice (the Pickleback, £4), tasted the punchy whisky based Sidetruck and I had in front of me a small shallow bucket over flowing with smoky sweet pulled pork, brasied Ox Cheek, pickles and a vat of burnt end mash. Simply put, it was worth the wait. Continue reading »
I’ve been going to Hanbury’s for Fish & Chip Friday dinners for as long as I can remember. There was nothing more exciting than finishing the week at school and heading to Babbacombe to queue outside the chippy with my mum, soaking up the smells and getting more and more excited with every step closer … Continue reading »
It’s the time of year that every meal is over-indulgent, prepped in a way that retains as much juicy, rich flavour as possible. You keep that bit of fat on there, add just a little bit of bacon, a dollop of butter, a rind of cheese. Friends and I were recovering from eating our body-weight … Continue reading »
Ramen Seto is a no frills noodle bar tucked away on Kingly Street, Soho. In strict contrast to its shiny glamourous neighbour, Liberty’s, it has the feel of a greasy spoon caff. With formica tables, soy stained menus, grubby walls and a fridge full of coke cans, the place is a familiar and warming pit … Continue reading »
Jumping off the train in Hackney Wick in search of the Counter Cafe, and I was faced with the decision of walking through an industrial estate or by the side of a flyover. Nice. But my love for edgy urban areas, like those that I fell in love with in Berlin soon kicked in; I paced … Continue reading »
Yes I have SERIOUSLY missed the boat on this place and yes there are a gazilion fabulous reviews about Koya (including The Skinny Bib, Gourmet Chick, Hollow Legs to name a few), but I had to share my love for the incredible Udon I had there last week. The simple and stylish noodle bar is … Continue reading »
This isn’t going to be a real blog post. It is simply an ode to the best Portuguese tart I have ever ever ever ever had the pleasure of eating. Not only did it look pretty, served on an oversized white plate dusted with cinnamon (canela in Portuguese), but it was utterly scrummy with warm … Continue reading »
I am eternally grateful to the friend who introduced me to this place. You know who are are. Nestled in a back street off Columbia Road, the Stringray cafe looks like a travellers bar cum local pub. It’s only when you get a bit closer and spot the delicious looking pizza crusts on the plates … Continue reading »
