Category Archives: Food
Nice bit of fluff (EggMag)
Nice bit of fluff EggMag, Issue 7, The White Issue, January-April 2011 Yes, I love eggs, particularly their yolks. For me, egg whites have always been the boring, less flavoursome bit merely there to surround and protect the gloriously golden … Continue reading
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Top 10 Chinatown Eats (Londonist)
Top 10 Chinatown Eats Londonist, February 5, 2011 at 13:48 pm With Year of the Rabbit celebrations coming up tomorrow in Chinatown, here’s our top ten list of favourite Chinatown treats (in no particular order except alphabetical). Have fun and eat … Continue reading
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Tagged chinatown, chinese food, chinese new year, London, Londonist, top 10, top ten list, W1
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Big brands making a splash with apples (Locally Sourced)
Big brands making a splash with apples Locally Sourced, 03 February 2011 What’s that apple orchard-y smell in the corporate air? I have no idea actually, but something’s up. This week, I received a special ‘little breakfast treat’ from the super … Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, Food Network, Locally Sourced, Shopping
Tagged apple juice, apples, cider, cidre, food network, innocent drinks, locally sourced, stella artois, stella artois cidre
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Guru Event: Wine, Cheese and Elegance at Cafe du Marche (Qype does London)
Guru Event: Wine, Cheese and Elegance at Cafe du Marche Qype does London, January 28th 2011 … the best cheeses are those “stroked by French troglodytes” for several months and that “violence and hatred toward your neighbours” is “alive and well … Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Wine
Tagged cafe du marche, cheese, Clerkenwell, EC1, french cuisine, London, Qype, Qype Does London, wine
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Guru Event: Beijing Dumplings Workshop and More at Mushu (Qype does London)
Guru Event: Beijing Dumplings Workshop and More at Mushu Qype does London, January 26th 2011 In honour of Chinese New Year (February 3rd will see the Year of the Rabbit commence), Warren Street’s newly opened oriental izakaya (“tapas”) restaurant, Mushu, will offer … Continue reading
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Tagged beijing dumplings, IZAKAYA, japanese restaurant, japanese tapas, London, MUSHU, new restaurant review, Qype, Qype Does London, W1T 5NL, WARREN STREET
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Burns Night Menu Review: Blueprint Cafe at the Design Museum (Londonist)
Burns Night Menu Review: Blueprint Cafe at the Design Museum Londonist, January 25, 2011 at 13:00 pm Until the 30th of January £17.50 gets visitors to the Design Museum’s Blueprint Cafe a Burns Night feast of yummy proportions and proper Scottish … Continue reading
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Tagged BLUEPRINT CAFE, burns night, BURNS SUPPER, DESIGN MUSEUM, haggis, London, Londonist, SE1, SE1 2YD, SHAD THAMES
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Win Yourself a MOMA Mouthful Every Morning for a Month (Londonist)
Win Yourself a MOMA Mouthful Every Morning for a Month Londonist, January 24, 2011 at 10:00 MOMA, Britain’s best breakfast, is offering five lucky Londonist readers the chance to win a month’s supply of MOMA breakfast for free! And if you … Continue reading
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Tagged competition, DORSET YOGURT, free, FREE BREAKFAST FOR A MONTH, freebie, FRUIT, HEALTHY BREAKFAST, KILLER CROISSANTS, London, Londonist, MOMA, OATS
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In Pictures: Naked Cowboy at St Pancras (Londonist)
In Pictures: Naked Cowboy at St Pancras Londonist, January 20, 2011 at 17.31 pm … anybody that can make a career playing goofy songs about bagels and such while flirtin’ with the ladies and bandying about in hat, boots and … Continue reading
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Tagged bagels, free, freebie, IN PICTURES, London, Londonist, naked cowboy, NEW YORK BAGELS, photographs, Photography, ROBERT BURCK, ST PANCRAS STATION
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Chefspective: Marcellin Marc, Head Chef at Clos Maggiore (Londonist)
Chefspective: Marcellin Marc, Head Chef at Clos Maggiore Londonist, January 20, 2011 at 14.30 pm All but blown away with chef Marcellin Marc’s ‘ultimate chocolate menu‘ back in October, we’ve kept his Covent Garden French restaurant, Clos Maggiore, in mind … Continue reading
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Tagged chefspective, clos maggiore, covent garden, french cuisine, head chef, interview, London, Londonist, MARCELLIN MARC, WC2, WC2E 8JD
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Guru Event: Delicious Dinner, Great Wine and Plenty of Good Cheer at The Commonwealth Kitchen (Qype does London)
Guru Event: Delicious Dinner, Great Wine and Plenty of Good Cheer at The Commonwealth Kitchen Qype does London, January 20th 2011 Last night’s exclusive preview dinner at The Commonwealth Kitchen was a wonderful 2011 kick off for what promises to be another … Continue reading
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Tagged COMMONWEALTH CLUB, commonwealth kitchen, free, freebie, London, Qype, Qype Does London, wine
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New York’s Naked Cowboy + Free Bagels @ St Pancras @ 1pm Today (Londonist)
New York’s Naked Cowboy + Free Bagels @ St Pancras @ 1pm Today Londonist, January 20 at 11.58 am Performing his “Ode to the Bagel” (oy vey) and other ballads in 15 minute sets, the nude dude will be yodelling … Continue reading
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Tagged bagels, free, freebie, London, Londonist, naked cowboy, new york, st pancras
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New Restaurant Review: Mushu (Londonist)
New Restaurant Review: Mushu Londonist, January 11, 2011 at 14:01 pm One half of the husband/wife team behind Mushu, co-owner Szu-Yuen was pleasant and earnest company during our recent lunchtime visit. Her concept is tasty and tasteful and one she … Continue reading
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Tagged IZAKAYA, japanese restaurant, japanese tapas, London, MUSHU, new restaurant review, W1T 5NL, WARREN STREET
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Guru Event: French Cheese and Wine Pairing at Cafe du Marche (Qype does London)
Guru Event: French Cheese and Wine Pairing at Cafe du Marche Qype does London, January 7th 2011 As if there were a magical portal leading from a tiny alleyway wedged between Smithfield Market and Charterhouse Square straight to the French countryside, Cafe … Continue reading
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Tagged cafe du marche, Clerkenwell, EC1, free, freebie, french restaurant, London, Qype, Qype Does London, wine and cheese
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Guru Event: Exclusive Preview Dinner at The Commonwealth Club (Qype does London)
Guru Event: Exclusive Preview Dinner at The Commonwealth Club Qype does London, December 29th 2010 With drinks and canapés on arrival, a three course dinner showcasing some fantastic Australian wines and more, the club’s Australia Day celebration promises to be … Continue reading
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Tagged australia day, australian wines, free, freebie, London, Qype, Qype Does London, the commonwealth club
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New Pub Review: The Draft House, Tower Bridge (Londonist)
New Pub Review: The Draft House, Tower Bridge Londonist, December 17, 2010 at 15:45 pm Those seeking to enjoy an impressive and thoughtfully chosen range of quality beer (draft, cask and bottle) will find the latest of three Draft House pubs … Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, London, Restaurants
Tagged ale, beer, DRAFT HOUSE, London, Londonist, NEW PUB REVIEW, pub, SE1, SE1 2UP, tower bridge
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Wrestling with what to cook tonight? (Locally Sourced)
Wrestling with what to cook tonight? Locally Sourced, 10 December 2010 There’s plenty of incentive for folks to donate to the worthy cause of Tammy’s passion for cooking. First off (and undoubtedly of utmost importance), should the book make it to … Continue reading
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New Restaurant Review: The Commonwealth Club Kitchen (Londonist)
New Restaurant Review: The Commonwealth Club Kitchen Londonist, December 8, 2010 at 13:02 pm During our Tuesday evening visit, the scene was laid back with what looked to be a few chummy colleague dinners and business dealings taking place. Service … Continue reading
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Tagged COMMONWEALTH CLUB, London, Londonist, new restaurant review, NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE, trafalgar square, WC2, WC2N 5AP
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l’atelier des chefs hands-on cookery classes (lastminute.com blog)
l’atelier des chefs hands-on cookery classes lastminute.com blog, december 7, 2010 – 12:00 pm Whether creating intricate sushi maki rolls or a decadently gooey chocolate brownie – Wigmore Street’s L’atelier des Chefs offers a brilliant opportunity to learn a variety of skills … Continue reading
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Tagged cookery classes, cooking classes, L’atelier des Chefs, Lastminute.com, London, marylebone, wigmore street
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Stuff that Impressed me in 2010
Holy shit, 2010 was a rocky road. But if I may wax poetic for a minute, it’s been my experience that the bumpier rides often lead to the more interesting destinations. I’m not sure quite how snug such a metaphor … Continue reading
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Posted in Art, Blogs, Celebrities, Drink, Food, Hotels, interview, London, Mexico, Photography, Restaurants, Spain, Travel
Tagged 2010, blogging
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New Restaurant Review: Inamo St James (Londonist)
New Restaurant Review: Inamo St James Londonist, December 4, 2010 at 14:00 PM Londonist has no qualms recommending a small dish of truffle marbled beef (thin slices with truffle vinaigrette and crispy garlic and mixed cress, £7.95) and are adamant … Continue reading
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Tagged inamo, inamo st james, London, Londonist, mayfair, new restaurant review, oriental fusion, pan asian, regent street, st james's, SW1, SW1Y 4PE
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Reindeer Pie at Battersea Pie Station, Covent Garden (Londonist)
Reindeer Pie at Battersea Pie Station, Covent Garden Londonist, December 3, 2010 at 16:30 PM Made from organic free-range (not farmed) Swedish reindeer meat in a red wine and mushroom sauce and garnished with a dusting of herbs, it’s good value … Continue reading
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Tagged battersea pie station, christmas, covent garden, december, London, Londonist, pie and mash, reindeer, reindeer pie, WC2, WC2E 8RA
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Guru Event: A Warming Wednesday Fiesta at Camino Canary Wharf (Qype does London)
Guru Event: A Warming Wednesday Fiesta at Camino Canary Wharf Qype does London, December 2nd 2010 Our gracious hosts at Camino went well out of their way to ensure conditions were perfect for a wonderful evening of socializing. Owner Richard Bigg took … Continue reading
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Tagged camino, camino puerto del canario, canary wharf, E14, E14 8RR, free, freebie, London, Qype, Qype Does London, spanish restaurant, tapas
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Steampunk Brunch at A Fluid State This Sunday (Londonist)
Steampunk Brunch at A Fluid State This Sunday Londonist, December 1, 2010 at 15:00 PM A “mash up of the Aussie-brunch lifestyle and Victorian-era Britain”, A Fluid State’s Steampunk Brunch this Sunday the 5th offers a weekend recovery of mini … Continue reading
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Tagged a fluid state, brunch, London, Londonist, steampunk, steampunk brunch, the tasting sessions
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New Restaurant Review: Made in Camden (Londonist)
New Restaurant Review: Made in Camden Londonist, November 30, 2010 at 17:05 PM Highlights from our lunch included scrummy baked eggs, spicy tomato, greek yoghurt and sourdough (£8 or £9.50 with grilled chorizo … and you’ll want to go with the … Continue reading
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Tagged camden, chalk farm, London, Londonist, made in camden, new restaurant review, NW1, NW1 8EH, roundhouse
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Chefspective: Allan Pickett, Head Chef at Plateau (Londonist)
Chefspective: Allan Pickett, Head Chef at Plateau Londonist, November 26, 2010 at 14:00 PM A few months back, Allan Pickett became Head Chef at Canary Wharf mainstay Plateau. With a challenge to create dishes that rival or exceed the quality … Continue reading
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Tagged allan pickett, CANADA PLACE, canary wharf, chef, chefspective, E14, E14 5ER, head chef, interview, London, Londonist, plateau
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The Mad Men of Jazz and a Three Martini Lunch at A Fluid State (Londonist)
The Mad Men of Jazz and a Three Martini Lunch at A Fluid State Londonist, November 25, 2010 at 16:30 PM Photo/Tiberiu Arsene Improv jazz, whisky pairings, foodie finds from New York street vendors and a Plymouth gin cocktail bar: it’s going … Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, London, Music
Tagged a fluid state, cocktails, gin, improv jazz, London, Londonist, the tasting sessions, whisky
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New Restaurant Review: Wright Brothers Soho (Londonist)
New Restaurant Review: Wright Brothers Soho Londonist, November 23, 2010 AT 19:35 PM Kumamoto oysters (three for £8). We’d never had these slightly sweet and delicately flavourful morsels before, but after a lovely meal at the newly opened Wright Brothers in … Continue reading
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Tagged carnaby street, KINGLY COURT, KINGLY STREET, KU, London, Londonist, new restaurant review, OYSTERS, seafood, W1, W1B 5PW, WRIGHT BROTHERS
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René Redzepi – chef at the Best Restaurant in the World (Locally Sourced)
René Redzepi – chef at the Best Restaurant in the World Locally Sourced, 23 November 2010 Much of the success behind this nouveau Nordic restaurant seems to stem from Redzepi’s pared down innovation and keen interest to adhering to what … Continue reading
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Posted in Food, Food Network, Locally Sourced, London, Restaurants
Tagged chef, cookbook, food network, freemasons' hall, locally sourced, London, noma, nordic cuisine, René Redzepi, review, WC2, WC2B 5AZ
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Island Restaurant & Bar Now Serving its Own Honey (Londonist)
Island Restaurant & Bar Now Serving its Own Honey Londonist, November 19, 2010 3:25 PM Photography by Max Nathan A half million bees later (talk about sweet occupancy rate!), the hotel had its first honey harvest this summer and is … Continue reading
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Tagged beehives, bees, honey, hotel, island bar & restaurant, lancaster gate, London, london lancaster, Londonist, W2, W2 2TY
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Wafflemeister Opens on Portobello Road (Londonist)
Wafflemeister Opens on Portobello Road Londonist, November 18, 2010 8:51 PM Wafflemeister opens its third London store to the public tomorrow in Notting Hill. Londonist went along this evening for the launch, talked shop with the founder of the chain and … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexander Troullier, gelato, London, Londonist, notting hill, Portobello Road, W11 2DY, Wafflemeister, waffles
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Chocolate And Booze Temptations At A Fluid State (Londonist)
Chocolate And Booze Temptations At A Fluid State Londonist, November 18, 2010 3:30 PM Photo by Jacqueline Chang Venture to the Garden of Eden at A Fluid State for a boozy glimpse into immortality and a taste of the taboo. Forbidden … Continue reading
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Review: Noma Chef René Redzepi @ Freemasons’ Hall (Londonist)
Review: Noma Chef René Redzepi @ Freemasons’ Hall Londonist, November 15, 2010 4:55 PM We’d never heard the word “shitty” used so many times in 90 minutes, but that’s how famed chef René Redzepi of Noma in Copenhagen, purportedly the world’s best … Continue reading
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Tagged chef, freemasons' hall, London, noma, nordic cuisine, René Redzepi, review, WC2, WC2B 5AZ
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Guru Event: 1st of December Winter Fiesta at Camino Canary Wharf (Qype does London)
Guru Event: 1st of December Winter Fiesta at Camino Canary Wharf Qype does London, November 15th 2010 Wrap your foodie tentacles around this yummy event! A free tapas tasting with three complimentary drinks followed by a 25% discount on any drinks … Continue reading
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Tagged camino, canary whart, DRINKS, E14, fiesta, free, freebie, London, party, Qype, Qype Does London, spanish cuisine, spanish restaurant, tapas
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Reconcile With Tequila At A Fluid State (Londonist)
Reconcile With Tequila At A Fluid State Londonist, November 12, 2010 4:00 PM Photo by Jacqueline Chang Featuring some of Mexico’s best tequilas paired with “the world’s finest prison food”, The Reconciliation at A Fluid State will see attendees enter … Continue reading
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Tagged a fluid state, food and drink festival, food and drink pairing, tequila, the reconciliation
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Frae to Offer Free Frozen Yoghurt Movember Moustachioed Patrons (Londonist)
Frae to Offer Free Frozen Yoghurt Movember Moustachioed Patrons Londonist, November 10, 2010 7:21 PM Photo by buckaroo kid To show support for Movember, the frozen yoghurt maestros at Frae are offering a free frozen yoghurt to anyone taking part and raising … Continue reading
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Tagged charity, FRAE, free, freebie, frozen yoghurt, London, Londonist, MOUSTACHES, MOVEMBER, N1, N1 8EA, THE PROSTATE CANCER CHARITY, TPCC, W11, W11 3JS
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