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Tredwell’s by Marcus Wareing
Often before heading to a restaurant for the first time I’ll have a look online at existing reviews about the place to know what to keep an eye out for and maybe to avoid. For my Sunday lunch visit to Marcus Wareing’s “Modern British” Tredwell’s, I should have just avoided reading the reviews all together and let my gut (which is now a good bit larger after my Tredwell’s meal) guide me in the right direction. Continue reading
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Tagged BARS, covent garden, Drink, leicester square, London, marcus wareing, restaurants, reviews, seven dials, Tredwell's, Tredwell's by Marcus Wareing, upper st martin's lane, WC2, WC2H 9NY, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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El Pirata of Mayfair Celebrates 20 Years Serving Authentic Tapas
Anchored for two decades in Mayfair with an admirable reputation, El Pirata has long been regarded as a regular favourite among the locals and a safe bet for out-of-towner’s seeking a more than decent meal. Slow sailing me, I’ve intended to visit this popular tapas bar for ages but only recently set a course in its direction, where I discovered a menu full of treasured Spanish dishes. Is El Pirata worth considering for your next port of call? Aye, Cap’n. Continue reading
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Tagged BARS, Down Street, El Pirata, El Pirata of Mayfair, London, mayfair, restaurants, reviews, spanish food, tapas, W1, W1J 7AQ, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Meaty New “Bunsmiths” BBQ Menu at Sebright Arms: Oh Hell Yes!
Pub grub never looked so mouthwateringly mountainous! A new (not pop-up) menu at Sebright Arms pub off Hackney Road brings some of the finest “low and slow BBQ cooked meat served fresh and fast in delicious buns” to the table to be washed down with something sudsy from one of London’s more carefully considered lists of craft and quality beers. Continue reading
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Tagged #E17Safari, BBQ, beer, bethnal green, Brisket, Bunsmiths, Coate Street, Drink, E2, E2 9AG, east london, Hackney Road, London, pubs, PULLED PORK, restaurants, reviews, Sebright Arms, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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The Real Greek Soho? It’s Real Good!
Maybe it’s just been a long time since I last visited one of the eight or so Real Greek restaurants around town, or perhaps this group of all rounder Eastern Mediterranean-style taverns has recently upped its game. Whatever the case … Continue reading
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Tagged berwick street, greek food, Greek Wine, Kanenas, Kanenas Red, London, mastika, MEZZE, Real Greek, restaurants, reviews, soho, The Real Greek, The Real Greek Soho, W1, W1F 8SJ, wine
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Lunch at The Pig
Oozing with ye olde English shabby chic charm without coming across as twee, the look and feel of this “restaurant with rooms” very much did it for me. I could have staged a “you-can’t-make-me-leave” sit-in at the hotel’s ultra cosy lobby bar; I got a mini recharge from my brief amble through the kitchen garden and surrounding grounds; I would have loved to try a post-lunch treatment at the spa across the pond in the garden or maybe an expert-led forage in the forest for wild mushrooms.
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Tagged brockenhurst, Drink, england, Food, hampshire, hotels, luxury, new forest, restaurants, reviews, The New Forest, The Pig, The Pig Hotel, Travel
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Win a Complete Range of Jealous Sweets Jewel Box Treats
Candy! Candy! Candy! Some of the tastiest I’ve come across in a long while are Jealous Sweets’ “Sweet Seduction” jewels. And – because I’m such a super nice fella – here’s a chance for you to win the complete range of these treats to try for yourself. Continue reading
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Recipe: Half Dipped Madeleines
When the friendly folks at Bonne Maman UK got in touch with me to see if I’d be up for creating with a recipe using their madeleine as the main ingredient, I was keen to give it a shot. But, I wondered what to do with something that’s already a perfectly complete treat in and of itself. So, I took the easy way out and did very little … and was pleased with the tasty results. I hope you’ll like my ideas for super simple Half Dipped Madeleines. Continue reading
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That Hungry Chef Supper Club
I don’t attend all that many supper clubs and can recall more mediocre or actually disastrous experiences at them than list any exemplary clubs doing anything all that interesting. However, I still love the concept and when it works it’s a wonderful way to dine. So, it is with pleasure that I recommend the delicious and convivial dining on offer by That Hungry Chef. Continue reading
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Tagged Drink, Food, indian food, islington, London, Mojo Risin', Nikhat Chahal, north london, Pratap Chahal, restaurants, reviews, supper club, That Hungry Chef, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Preview: Bompas & Parr Dine with the Dead and Toast with a Human Skull
Over my years writing about the London dining scene one thing’s proved a certain constant: any email landing in my inbox from the jellymongering of Bompas & Parr is a must-read missive. The latest announcement of foodie frivolity (this time with a slightly darkened tinge) is no exception with an invitation to “a magnificent feasting occasion offering guests the ultimate tribute to departed Londoners in a spectacular environment.” Continue reading
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Great British Chefs’ Cook School with Graham Hornigold of Hakkasan
Check out this delicious team up: Great British Chefs + Cookery School! The occasion? The first in a new series of cookery masterclasses hosted by GBC at the school which sees chefs sharing hands-on tuition to small groups of writerly gourmands and other enthusiastic foodie folk. I wedged my way in for the inaugural event, where Graham Hornigold, Executive Pastry Chef of the Hakkasan Group with Daniel Pearse, Head Pastry Chef of Hakkasan London, and Juan Pablo Colubri, Pastry Sous Chef at Hakkasan Group created four desserts while sharing recipes and a wealth of kitchen tips with the small group assembled. Continue reading
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Tagged chefs, cookery school, Daniel Pearse, dessert, fitzrovia, Graham Hornigold, GREAT BRITISH CHEFS, Juan Pablo Colubri, LITTLE PORTLAND STREET, London, pastry chefs, recipes, restaurants, Video, W1, W1W 8BW, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Win a Box of Wine from The Grape Club
I have recently tried and would love to recommend to you The Grape Club,– an online London-based subscription service that sends an assortment of four bottles of wine in a sturdy and easily transportable box to its members every month. There’s no membership fee, just a month payment of £45, which covers all the costs of having the club deliver a quartet of smartly selected quality quaffs directly to your door. Keep reading for more grape news about this new service as well as details about the chance to win a selection of four wines from The Grape Club. Continue reading
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Hot Cross Easter Creations from Paul A Young and The Bread Factory
For Easter 2015, Paul A Young Fine Chocolates has teamed up with North London’s The Bread Factory for a range of hot cross bun creations that are big on traditional seasonal flavours and offered in a fascinating variety of combinations, including a limited run hot cross bun caramel spread, truffle and brownie. Continue reading
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Say Bom Dia to a Brazilian Breakfast at Carioca Brixton!
Brixton’s Market Row favourite, Carioca (formerly Prima Donna), has introduced a new selection of Brazilian style breakfast dishes to its daytime menu. Served from 10am to 4pm every day, the new brekkie items are freshly prepared in house with locally sourced ingredients and free range eggs by Brazilian head chef Lucy and her team. I had a more than ample taste last Sunday and found everything I tried to be expressly tudo bem. Continue reading
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STK London’s 777 Bar Menu, 5pm to 7pm
STK London has recently launched new “777” menu featuring seven small plates and seven drinks priced at £7 each offered at its bar between 5pm to 7pm Monday to Friday and presents a no fuss opportunity to have a night out with going overboard. Continue reading
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Fine Dining with a View to Match at Galvin at Windows, London Hilton Park Lane
Twenty-eight storeys up, the Michelin star shines brightly (and rightly) from Galvin at Windows restaurant atop the London Hilton Park Lane where diners are just as likely to ooh and ah over the food and drink as they are about the panoramic views of the city. Continue reading
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Tagged GALVIN AT WINDOWS, hotels, London, London Hilton, London Hilton on Park Lane Hotel, luxury, PARK LANE HOTEL, restaurants, review, W1, W1K 1BE, wine, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Win The Easter Collection from Hotel Chocolat
What’s in Hotel Chocolat’s 2015 Easter Collection? What isn’t? might be the better question to ask! Keep reading to find out how you can win this epic assortment of chocolaty Easter treats for yourself. Continue reading
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What Is Gluten? Lecture Baking Class at Bake With Maria!
Here’s the recipe: One heaping serving of grains from Shipton Mill, some Fresh Ginger, and a few ovens pre-set to 220 degrees. What does that make you? Maddie Salters shares her thoughts from her hands-on baking experience with Bake With Maria in South Hampstead. Continue reading
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Tagged BAKE WITH MARIA, baking, Food, London, Maddie Salters, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Win a Night Out in Notting Hill with Yelp and Bubbleology
Check out this chance for you and a guest to attend an exclusive “After Dark” tasting hosted by Yelp at Bubbleology in Notting Hill on Friday 27 March . Continue reading
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Shackfuyu: Japanese Fun Food Pops Up in Soho
The izakaya good times keep rolling with another Bone Daddies opening in Central London. This one, Shackfuyu, is a pop-up in a failed pizzeria on Soho’s Old Compton Street. Is worth a visit? Here’s a nuanced take on the Nippon inspired nosh I tried there last week. Continue reading
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Tagged BARS, beer, Drink, Food, IZAKAYA, japanese food, Koshihikari Echigo Beer, London, OLD COMPTON STREET, restaurants, review, Shackfuyu, soho, W1, W1D 4TJ, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Good Stuff #40
Good stuff and lots of it! Here’s the low down on some fine things to see, sip or savour – all of which I’ve recently come across and thought were worth sharing with you. Enjoy. Morty & Bob’s Pop-Up at … Continue reading
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Tagged books, chocolate, Food, Freekeh, green & black's, Hat & Tun, James Wong, London, Merchant Gourmet, Morty & Bob's, pop-up, pubs, restaurants, Shopping, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Lebanese Tapas and More at Lazeez, Duke Street
One of the tastiest lunches I’ve enjoyed in quite some while was recently enjoyed at the few months old Lazeez restaurant on Duke Street across from Selfridges. Continue reading
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Tagged duke street, Lazeez, LEBANESE FOOD, London, marylebone, restaurants, review, W1, W1U 1LH, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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The 5 Best New York Pizzerias Outside of The City (OneTravel)
Do you “heart” New York pizza? What if I told you some of the tastiest pies are actually baked beyond the bridges and tunnels of New York City? Foodies worth their crust know that you can head upstate or out … Continue reading
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Tagged Food, new york, New York State, OneTravel, pizza, restaurants, Travel
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Tequila with Zing
World of Zing’s new range of Flavoured Salts is delicious; the salts pair especially well with Tequila Ocho – the world’s first single field (and still only?) premium tequila – for a most flavoursome margarita, and a fine bar for enjoying said cocktails is El Nivel near Covent Garden. Oh yeah, one more thing: World of Zing and Tequila have teamed up to launch a bottled Persian Lime and Nori Margarita cocktail. It’s yet to hit the market, but based on the sips I took a tasting a few weeks back, I can confirm it’s a lip smacker that’s well worth a wait. I reckon it’d make a terrific thirst quencher served just about anywhere you hanker to have it. Continue reading
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Tagged BARS, cocktails, covent garden, Drink, El Nivel, flavoured salt, Food, London, maiden lane, margarita, Persian Lime and Nori Margarita, Shopping, Tequila Ocho, tequlia, WC2E 7JS, world of zing, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Bar Termini: Best Thing to Happen to Soho in Ages?
Been to Bar Termini, yet? If yes, give this review a quick skim, nod in agreement, and head back over to this understated and stylish bolthole of good taste. I’ll see ya there (and probably soon)! But if you haven’t been so fortunate, have a read why I reckon the bar is one of the best spots to open in Soho in a long time. Then make plans to get over there ASAP … and if you’re hoping to drop by in the evening, be smart and book a table first. Continue reading
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Tagged Bar Termini, BARS, cocktails, coffee, Drink, Food, London, marco arrigo, OLD COMPTON STREET, soho, TONY CONIGLIARO, W1D 5JE, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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On Safari with Chef Chavot (Great British Chefs)
Do you know what’s better than going on safari at one of South Africa’s most luxurious private game reserves? Going on safari at one of South Africa’s most luxurious private game reserves. Then heading back to the reserve’s award winning … Continue reading
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Tagged africa, Brasserie Chavot, Drink, Earth Lodge, eric chavot, Food, hotels, London, luxury, restaurants, Sabi Sabi, Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, Sabi Sands, safari, south africa, Travel, wine, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Could Your Pooch be a PiCKUP Ninja? #chocninja
As Crufts 2015 opens its doors today with parades of perfectly pampered pooches, another dog competition is launching nationwide, and anyone can get involved. Yes, that’s right, the hunt is on across the UK for the final canine contestant to … Continue reading
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Tagged #chocninja, chocolate, competition, dogs, Food, Ninja Chihuahua, Pickup biscuits, Shopping, SPONSORED POST, Video
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Good Stuff #39
Good stuff and lots of it! Here’s the low down on some fine things to see, sip or savour – all of which I’ve recently come across and thought were worth sharing with you. Enjoy. Ceru This Levantine pop-up located … Continue reading
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Tagged Ceru, Club No 41, Dorsett Hotel, Drink, fitzrovia, Food, hotels, London, luxury, mayfair, pop-up, restaurants, shepherd's bush, Shikumen, smoked salmon bacon, the westbury hotel, Tonino Lamborghini Vodka, vodka, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Perfect Pies + Great Gins at Punch Tavern, Fleet Street
Not my first (or last) time to dine at Punch, I recently paid a visit to see if this 118 year old Fleet Street mainstay lived up to the 2014 Great Taste awards it had won for its pies. I can vouch for the cauliflower cheese pie (£11) and the steak and Doom Bar Ale pie (£13) – both served with ample and satisfying mash, veg and gravy. Puds are ace here too – love the sticky toffee pudding (£4.50).
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Tagged british food, british pie week, city of london, cocktails, Drink, EC4, EC4Y 1DE, FLEET STREET, Food, gin, Gin & Tonic, London, pie and mash, pies, pub grub, punch tavern, restaurants, review, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Bah Bah Persian Pop-up at The King & Co
For those of you who don’t know, “bah bah” is what Persians say when something is especially appetising; it’s the equivalent of “mmm” or “yummy” and a very apt name for the food at The King & Co’s latest pop-up residency. Continue reading
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PB & Me: My Nutty Month with Pip & Nut
Putting the nut back in nutritious, Pip & Nut is a new natural foods brand offering health conscious shoppers a range of super tasty spreads: peanut butter, almond butter, and coconut almond butter. From coming up with a couple of … Continue reading
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Soho Stalwart Carom Gets a Refurb
One of Soho’s best destinations for a quality Indian meal, Carom, recently underwent refurbishment. Taking the popular pan-Indian restaurant up on an invitation to view its new “rough-luxe” interiors provided a good opportunity to have another taste of this Soho … Continue reading
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Tagged carom, indian restaurant, London, restaurants, review, soho, W1, W1F 0TN, wardour street, wine, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Win a Complete Range of Dahlias For Gourmets from Lubera #DeliDahlias
Are you a gourmet with a green thumb? Then here’s a giveaway competition for you! I’ve teamed up with the “fruitful gardening folks” at Lubera to get the word out about their exclusive DeliDahlias range. These new dahlias for foodies offer all the beauty of these bright majestic blooms combined with the superb flavour. Keep reading to find out about the chance to win the complete range of six DeliDahlias for your own garden (and kitchen)! Continue reading
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Breakfast at Fish & Chips by Des McDonald, Old Broad Street
One of the better breakfasts I’ve had recently was at Fish & Chips by Des McDonald (the newer location near Liverpool Street, not the one nearer Angel). I loved the look and feel of the place – a sort of idealised and spiffed up caff with a gorgeous centrepiece bar, rather austere but not at the sake of comfort. The food was delish. And the top ups for my cuppa – a filter brew a la Ozone Coffee – never ceased flowing until I was ready to leave. Win? Big time. I hope to be back soon (if only for a cup of joe to go) and am happy to recommend the place to anybody seeking somewhere in the City for a quick brekkie bite or early morning meeting. Continue reading
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Sunday Lunch at the Crown and Two Chairmen, Soho
My lunch at the Crown was ace, and I loved the upstairs dining space, which was all but empty at 1.30pm (things picked up considerably by 2.30 though with hardly a free seat in the house). Highlights? To begin with service was efficient and friendly, seating was comfy, and I got a kick out of spotting a couple of celebrities out the window walking down street (if making a reservation, ask for a table by the window looking down on Dean Street). Continue reading
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Glam Rock Afternoon Tea at the K West Hotel
The new Glam Rock Afternoon Tea at the K West Hotel is an effortless combination of two seemingly diverse British delicacies: Ziggy Stardust and Finger Sandwiches. Continue reading
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