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Street Market Focus: Netil Market (CheapOair)
… this newcomer to London’s burgeoning street market scene offers a bit of East London edge without having to deal with the hassle, crowds or attitude at other markets. Street Market Focus: Netil Market CheapOair, 10 April 2012
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What’s for Lunch? Eyre Brothers, Leonard Street (Londonist)
This well established fine dine of a restaurant does up simple and savoury Iberian dishes in a handsome and low key setting. What’s for Lunch? Eyre Brothers, Leonard Street Londonist, 10 April 2012
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Rules: London’s Oldest Restaurant (OneTravel)
Kings and queens may come and go. Nine monarchs actually have reigned since Rules opened its doors. But this institution remains a constant. Rules: London’s Oldest Restaurant OneTravel, 6 April 2012
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These are a Few of My Favourite PDO Things (Great British Chefs)
Parma ham should be from Parma and made to certain specifications. Otherwise, it’s just Parma-like or Parma-style. Same goes for Parmigiano-Reggiano, Burgundy, Douro and Port. Fair enough. These are a Few of My Favourite PDO Things Great British Chefs, 5 … Continue reading
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London Food & Drink News: 5 April 2012 (Londonist)
Lots of hands-on foodie fun featured in this week’s food and drink news round up. London Food & Drink News: 5 April 2012 Londonist, 5 April 2012
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A Hands-On Twofer with Cabana and Union Jacks
I attended a blogger event a couple of nights ago hosted by two of Central St Giles eateries, Cabana Brasilian Barbeque and Union Jacks. It was cool to see two restaurants literally only steps away from each other coming together … Continue reading
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1000 Free Burritos @ New Tortilla Wimbledon Tomorrow From Noon (Londonist)
The first come, first served freebie bean-bash starts at noon. 1000 Free Burritos @ New Tortilla Wimbledon Tomorrow From Noon Londonist, 3 April 2012
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What’s for Lunch? Cabana Brasilian Barbecue, Central St Giles (Londonist)
Cabana does up meat on parade in deliciously Brazilian style … What’s for Lunch? Cabana Brasilian Barbecue, Central St Giles Londonist, 3 April 2012
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New Restaurant Review: Ceviche, Frith Street (Londonist)
Guess what features prominently on the menu of this couple of months old Peruvian restaurant in Soho? Yep, Peru’s national dish, ceviche. Flip the menu over and it’s an equally Peruvian proud read of cocktails and shots centred around Peru’s … Continue reading
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Lazy Loaf Sunday Brunch @ Bread Street Kitchen (Londonist)
A few functional hiccups aside, Bread Street Kitchen slices a Lazy Loaf brunch that’s worth recommending. Lazy Loaf Sunday Brunch @ Bread Street Kitchen Londonist, 31 March 2012
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Taste of London Foodie Fest Returns for a 9th Summer of Yum (OneTravel)
Already a red letter date on foodie calendars, the Taste of London 2012 promises to be bigger and yummier than in years past. Taste of London Foodie Fest Returns for a 9th Summer of Yum OneTravel, 30 March 2012
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Lonely Planet Street Food Festival
I popped round to the Lonely Planet Street Food Festival last night at Village Underground in Shoreditch. The event was to celebrate the launch of Lonely Planet’s latest title, The World’s Best Street Food. There were London based street vendors … Continue reading
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New Afternoon Teas Coming to the Intercontinental London Park Lane (Londonist)
… for those who want to have their dainty delicacies and eat them too, you’ll be happy to know this tasteful yet playful tea is as artfully prepared as it is presented. New Afternoon Teas Coming to the Intercontinental London … Continue reading
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Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth at London’s M&M’s World (CheapOair)
… 35,000 square feet of retail space, Europe’s first and only M&M’s World is actually the largest candy store on the planet. Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth at London’s M&M’s World CheapOair, 27 March 2012
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What’s for Lunch? Searcys, The Gherkin (Londonist)
Members only fine dining “delivered in elegant, minimalistic surroundings” with a fantastic 360° panorama from 180 metres above London in one of its most iconic buildings: Yeah, lunch (or any excuse to visit) at the top of the Gherkin makes … Continue reading
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London Food & Drink News: 22 March 2012 (Londonist)
London Food & Drink News: 22 March 2012 Londonist, March 22, 2012 The Social teams up with The London Particular, West Norwood gets a Slow Food Festival and more food and drink news for London. READ MY COMPLETE POST: London … Continue reading
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Lonely Planet Turns to Street Food (CheapOair)
Street food is such a trendy topic at the moment and has been developing into such a burgeoning scene at such a rapid pace in London that travel guide extraordinaries, Lonely Planet, reckon it’s time to host their very own Street … Continue reading
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What’s For Lunch? Union Jacks, Central St Giles (Londonist)
What’s For Lunch? Union Jacks, Central St Giles Londonist, March 20, 2012 Jamie goes family friendly and redefines the pizza with his latest restaurant offering. And guess what? It’s pretty good. READ MY COMPLETE REVIEW: What’s For Lunch? Union Jacks, … Continue reading
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Making Martin Wishart’s Puy Lentils with Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette (Great British Chefs)
Making Martin Wishart’s Puy Lentils with Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette Great British Chefs, March 20, 2012 The recipe’s ingredients are pretty basic, a good number of which you probably already have in your home. Plus, the recipe includes two kinds of … Continue reading
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Josper Grilling @ Caxton Grill, St Ermin’s Hotel, St James’s (Londonist)
Josper Grilling @ Caxton Grill, St Ermin’s Hotel, St James’s Londonist, March 18, 2012 Caxton Grill is one of very few restaurants in London to feature a Josper Grill (the second ever in town according to the folks there), thus … Continue reading
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New Pub Review: The Hunter S., De Beauvoir Town (Londonist)
New Pub Review: The Hunter S., De Beauvoir Town Londonist, March 12, 2012 … contemporary, and especially pervy, accoutrements and lippy urinals in the men’s room are possibly worth a visit on their own … READ MY COMPLETE REVIEW: New … Continue reading
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London Food & Drink News: 15 March 2012 (Londonist)
London Food & Drink News: 15 March 2012 Londonist, March 15, 2012 Taste of London tix on sale, a new pub for Barbican and more food and drink news. READ MY COMPLETE POST: London Food & Drink News: 15 March … Continue reading
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Where’s the Beef? (CheapOair)
Where’s the Beef? CheapOair, March 15, 2012 Here’s a short and savoury list of a few salt beef favourites worth hitting the next time you’ve got a flight to London and visit Central London. READ MY COMPLETE POST: Where’s the Beef?
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Yo! Sushi Soho – 97p per Plate – Today Only (Londonist)
Yo! Sushi Soho – 97p per Plate – Today Only Londonist, March 15, 2012 at 8:30 am To celebrate the opening of the very first Yo! Sushi restaurant on Poland Street way back in 1997, the popular sushi chain will … Continue reading
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What’s for Lunch? Pitt Cue Co, Newburgh Street, Soho (Londonist)
What’s for Lunch? Pitt Cue Co, Newburgh Street, Soho Londonist, March 13, 2012 at 11:40 am The sauce stains on the curtains suggest you might wanna roll up your sleeves if you’re planning to chow down at Pitt Cue Co as … Continue reading
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Brunch With A Gospel Choir And A Stunning View @ Millbank Tower (Londonist)
Brunch With A Gospel Choir And A Stunning View @ Millbank Tower Londonist, March 10, 2012 at 11:00 am Mother’s Day will soon be upon us, and Gospel Brunch offers a particularly mum-appreciative way to spend some time relaxing over a … Continue reading
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Street Market Focus: Hackney Homemade Food Market (CheapOair)
Street Market Focus: Hackney Homemade Food Market CheapOair, March 08, 2012 Hackney Homemade Food is London’s newest open air food market. It launched this month in the East London borough of ever happening Hackney and is market to be dedicated to food and drink in this … Continue reading
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London Food & Drink News: 8 March 2012 (Londonist)
London Food & Drink News: 8 March 2012 Londonist, March 8, 2012 at 16:00 pm Free bloody Mary with your Sunday roast at Drake & Morgan restaurants plus more London food and drink news … READ MY COMPLETE POST: London … Continue reading
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Dining around Canary Wharf (OneTravel)
Dining around Canary Wharf OneTravel, Mar 06, 2012 To help you narrow down the choices from the almost overwhelming array of Canary Wharf eats, here’s a short and sweet summary featuring four of the best. READ MY COMPLETE POST: Dining … Continue reading
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What’s for Lunch? Morgan M Barbican (Londonist)
What’s for Lunch? Morgan M Barbican Londonist, March 6, 2012 at 11:30 am Do people still power lunch? If so, they’d be wise to do it at Morgan M. Located across from Smithfield Market and skirting the rim of the … Continue reading
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Britain’s Best Steak And Kidney Pie? Here’s The Recipe. (Londonist)
In case you didn’t get enough Great British stodge celebrating National Chip Week a couple of weeks back, it’s now British Pie Week. We’re not sure who comes up with all this week-of-the-whatever stuff or decides when conditions are just right for getting … Continue reading
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A Northwest Passage to Upscale Comfort Food @ The Hill, Belsize Park (Londonist)
A Northwest Passage to Upscale Comfort Food @ The Hill, Belsize Park Londonist, March 2 2, 2012 at 11:30 pm Haven’t an inkling what a particularly Pacific Northwest food concept might be? Think comfort food done bigger, bolder and a lot … Continue reading
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London Food & Drink News: 1 March 2012 (Londonist)
London Food & Drink News: 1 March 2012 Londonist, March 1, 2012 at 14:45 pm Intriguing bars, a new Broadway Market eatery and a few yummy ways to celebrate Holi. READ MY COMPLETE POST: London Food & Drink News: 1 March … Continue reading
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Bell & Brisket Salt Beef Bar @ The Queen’s Head, Piccadilly Circus (Londonist)
Bell & Brisket Salt Beef Bar @ The Queen’s Head, Piccadilly Circus Londonist, February 29, 2012 at 11:30 am The late Victorian, newly refurbed and really rather pretty Queen’s Head pub near Piccadilly Circus has recently caught on to London’s craving … Continue reading
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Tagged ale, BELL & BRISKET, DENMAN STREET, London, Londonist, LORD RUPERT, piccadilly circus, PICKLEBACK, pickles, pop-up, pub, pubs, REUBEN, RYE, SALT BEEF, sandwiches, soho, THE QUEENS HEAD, W1, W1D 7H
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What’s for Lunch? Old Tom’s Bar, Leadenhall Market (Londonist)
What’s for Lunch? Old Tom’s Bar, Leadenhall Market Londonist, February 28, 2012 at 11:30 am Easy does it and it’s done quite well at Old Tom’s Bar, where grazing menus featuring British cheese and artisanal meat are paired with craft … Continue reading
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