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Category Archives: Restaurants
Fiz Sparkling Wine Bar
Fiz is a 10-week pop-up and London’s first sparkling wine bar. Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Wine
Tagged Alexandra Kalinowski, BARS, brewer street, Drink, Food, London, London W1F 0RW, POP UPS, restaurants, reviews, soho, sparkling wine, The Lights of Soho, W1, W1F 0RW, wine
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#TasteBaltimore: Phillips Seafood
Diving into a bag of steamed blue crabs, cracking each open with a wooden mallet and going at it with hands-on, finger-licking abandon may seem like a far cry from fine dining. But for full-on Chesapeake flavour and a moreishly memorable Maryland meal, there’s no finer way to savour the best of Baltimore than with a visit to Phillips Seafood. Continue reading
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Posted in Baltimore, Beer, Drink, Food, Maryland, Restaurants, Taste Baltimore, Travel
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Mazi Mas: Empowering Migrant and Refugee Women in the Kitchen
Mazi Mas: Empowering Migrant and Refugee Women in the Kitchen Continue reading
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Posted in Food, Good Cause, London, Restaurants
Tagged Alexandra Kalinowski, Food, good cause, Mazi Mas, POP UPS, restaurants
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#TasteBaltimore: Modern Cook Shop
Market, bar, and restaurant all-in-one, Modern Cook Shop in the historic yet still really very happening neighbourhood of Fell’s Point was an ideal spot for breakfast. Continue reading
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Tagged #TasteBaltimore, 21231, Baltimore, breakfast, Drink, Fell's Point, Fell's Point Baltimore, Food, Maryland, Modern Cook Shop, restaurants, reviews, Scrapple, Shopping, South Wolfe Street, Taste Baltimore, Travel, USA
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Oh Say Can You #TasteBaltimore?
Big on flavour but convention not so much, Baltimore served up just the sort of yummy fun I love to write about. Continue reading
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Posted in Baltimore, Drink, Food, Hotels, Maryland, Restaurants, Taste Baltimore, USA
Tagged #TasteBaltimore, Baltimore, Drink, Food, hotels, Inner Harbor, Inner Harbor Baltimore, Maryland, Royal Sonesta, Royal Sonesta Harbor Court, Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Baltimore, Taste Baltimore, Travel, USA, Wow Air
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Graze Across Galicia: Árbore Da Veira
Chef Luis Veira’s frisky if restrained approach toward haute cuisine highlights immense culinary talent and an especially inventive palate through a light-hearted approach that refrains from straying beyond the bounds of elegance and formality. Continue reading
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Tagged 15003, A Coruna, Árbore Da Veira, BARS, beer, Casa Rita, Chef Luis Veira, Drink, Food, galicia, Graze Across Galicia, La Coruna, Luis Veira, restaurants, reviews, Rúa San Andrés, spain, spanish food
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Graze Across Galicia: Casa Rita
Casa Rita is a rustic and “típico gallego” tavern, with a touch of Art Deco in its décor and a few homey and cheeky embellishments here and there. Continue reading
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Graze Across Galicia: Casa Marcelo
For fine dining that’s as fun as it flavoursome, Casa Marcelo in Santiago more than fits the bill. Continue reading
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Rubies in the Rubble Surplus Food Pop Up in Selfridges
Alexandra Kalinowski heads to Selfridges to check out Rubies in the Rubble Surplus Food Pop Up. This whole clean/guilt-free eating that’s been popularised in recent years with the rise in health-food bloggers turned cookbook churners is dying a slow death. … Continue reading
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Graze Across Galicia: O Gato Negro
Similar in feel to other Spanish cities renowned for their tapas such as San Sebastian and Madrid, Santiago de Compostela has its own classic collection of old school bars and taverns serving small plates of regional dishes. Continue reading
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Tagged 15702, BARS, Drink, Food, galicia, Gato Negro, Graze Across Galicia, O Gato Negro, restaurants, reviews, Rúa da Raíña, Santiago de Compostela, seafood, spain, spanish food, tapas, tapas bar, Travel, wine
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Graze Across Galicia: Benboa
Next stop on my Graze Across Galicia is Benboa at the pretty little port of Corrubedo. Continue reading
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Tagged BARS, Corrubedo, Drink, Food, galicia, Graze Across Galicia, restaurants, reviews, seafood, spain, spanish food, Travel
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Graze Across Galicia: La Bodeguilla de San Roque
For classic Galego fare, San Roque in Santiago de Compostela is a safe and savoury bet. Continue reading
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Our/Summer at Our/London Vodka Distillery
Definitely get yourself to Hackney Downs soon to soak up the Our/Summer series each Saturday until 19th August from 12-6pm. Continue reading
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Tagged Alexandra Kalinowski, BARS, Drink, E8, E8 1LS, east london, Food, hackney, hackney downs, London, Our/London, Our/London Vodka, Our/Summer, Our/Vodka, restaurants, reviews, Spurstowe Road, street food, vodka
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Michael Thompson’s Fodder at Borough Wines & Beer
If you’re like me and find yourself channelling your inner child in a candy store upon entering a wine shop, Borough Wines & Beers won’t disappoint. After shaking off the rain droplets and calming my breath post my mad dash into their Islington shop, I warmed in the rather intimate store. Perusing the shelves lined with British red and whites, I indulged my current natural wine obsession whose flavour ever evolves once the cork has been unscrewed. I’d describe it as a luxurious walk-in closet, which simply adds to the charm and intrigue of what lies below … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexandra Kalinowski, borough wines, Borough Wines & Beers, Brewery Below, chef, Chef Michael Thompson, De Beauvoir, DE BEAUVOIR TOWN, Drink, essex road, Fera, Food, islington, japanese food, London, Michael Thompson, N1, N1 3PD, POP UPS, pop-up, restaurants, reviews, Shopping, The Brewery Below, wine, Wne, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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50% Off Your Meal at The Localist with CityMunch
Here’s a review of a delicious meal I had recently at new(ish)ly opened The Localist in Clerkenwell along with an offer for you to get 50% off your visit if you book through CityMunch. The Localist’s focus is on seasonal, European … Continue reading
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The Table Café, Southwark Street
A casual air and a commitment to seasonal and sustainable food made my meal at The Table Café a pleasant night out. Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Wine
Tagged bankside, borough, burgers, buttermilk chicken, chicken burgers, SE1, SE1 0HX, south london, Southwark Street, Table Cafe, The Table Cafe, wine, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Dinner at Benares with Les Vignobles Foncalieu
An invitation to indulge in an intriguing assortment of Les Vignobles Foncalieu wines at one of London’s haut-est Indian restaurants turned out to be a memorably delicious dining (and drinking) experience. Continue reading
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Tagged ATUL KOCHHAR, BENARES, berkeley square, Chef Atul Kochhar, Drink, Foncalieu, Food, french wine, Gabriel Ruetsch, indian food, Les Vignobles Foncalieu, London, luxury, mayfair, red wine, restaurants, reviews, Shopping, W1, W1J 6BS, white wine, wine, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Hamburger USA: The Best Burger in Every State (Miles Away)
Best hamburgers in America? We reckon this list of every state’s best burger is a good starting point for your beef-bound quests. Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, Food, Miles Away, Restaurants, Travel, USA
Tagged american food, Best Burgers in America, burgers, cheapoair, cheeseburgers, Food, hamburgers, Miles Away, restaurants, Travel, USA
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Win a Bottle of Greenall’s London Dry Gin
While touring the Greenall’s distillery in Warrington I made sure to stash a bottle in my bag to share with one lucky reader. Fancy a taste of what Britain’s oldest distillers have been during since the 1761? Continue reading
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What to Consider When Starting Up a Small Food Business
What to consider when starting up a small food business Continue reading
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Mac & Wild Devonshire Square
A taste of wild Scotland supplemented with an ample dash Scottish hospitality made my meal at Mac & Wild’s City outpost a deliciously memorable one. Continue reading
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Tagged burgers, cheeseburgers, city of london, cocktails, devonshire square, Drink, EC2, EC2M 4YN, Food, hamburgers, London, Mac & Wild, Mac & Wild City, Mac & Wild Devonshire Square, restaurants, reviews, scottish food, whisky, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Five Years in London for Gelateria 3Bis
Half a decade strong here in London, Gelateria 3Bis has a 30 year history in Rimini. I dropped by the artisanal gelato maker’s London outpost recently for its birthday party (both London and Rimini openings share the same 10th of May date). Continue reading
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Tagged 3Bis, borough market, chocolate, chocoshot, Food, Gelateria 3Bis, gelato, ice cream, italian food, London, Park Street, restaurants, SE1, SE1 9AB, Shopping, south london, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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New Summer Cocktails at St James Bar, The Balcon, Sofitel London St James
St James Bar at The Balcon (inside the Sofitel London St James) has recently launched a new Spring/Summer Collection of cocktails. Continue reading
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Tagged Balcon, BARS, cocktails, Drink, Food, hotels, London, luxury, New Summer Cocktails at St James Bar, PALL MALL, restaurants, reviews, Sofitel, Sofitel London St James, SW1Y 5NG, The Balcon, Waterloo Place, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Yuu Kitchen
Head Chef Jon de Villa (ex-Nobu, ex-Flesh & Buns) blends fine dining flair with casual dining fun at Yuu Kitchen on Commercial Street – a (new-ish) Pacific Rim restaurant emphasising Southeast Asian flavours cooked mostly on two Big Green Egg BBQ grills. Continue reading
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Tagged aldgate, Bao, BBQ, beer, Chef Jon de Villa, COMMERCIAL STREET, E1, E1 6NE, east london, Food, Head Chef Jon de Villa, Jon de Villa, London, Pacific Rim, restaurants, reviews, whitechapel, Yuu Kitchen, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Summer Burger Series Launched at Ceviche Old St
Ceviche Old St has launched a new series of monthly limited edition burgers for its lunch menu this summer. I dropped by the restaurant earlier this week for a taste. They may see me drop back by again for another. Continue reading
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Tagged Baldwin Street, burgers, CEVICHE, Ceviche Old St, Ceviche Old Street, cheeseburgers, Drink, east london, EC1, EC1V 9NU, fish burgers, Food, hamburgers, London, Nikkei burger, old street, peruvian food, restaurants, reviews, salmon, salmon burgers, salmon patties, shoreditch, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Trawler Trash
Trawler Trash is a new Highbury restaurant that wants to bring the “trash” from the trawler to its patrons’ plates with a menu focused on lesser known fish and seafood. Continue reading
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Tagged Drink, fish restaurant, Food, highbury, islington, London, N1, N1 1RQ, restaurants, reviews, seafood, trawler trash, upper street, wine, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Recipe: Norwegian Cod, Wild Garlic Miso and Barbecued Asparagus | #OhMyCod
Here’s a skrei-umptious recipe: cod with wild garlic miso and barbecued asparagus, compliments of Chef Robin Gill of The Dairy in Clapham via the Great British Chefs website. With the wild garlic and the asparagus, it makes a great dish for the mid spring feasting. Continue reading
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“Back to the Classics” with Afternoon Tea at The Langham
Newly appointed Executive Pastry Chef for The Langham London, Andrew Gravett, showcases classic recipes with seasonal ingredient, lighter textures and distinct flavours with his new Afternoon Tea with Wedgwood. Continue reading
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Chick’n Shack Chicken Burger Launches at Shake Shack
Available from 25 April at all UK Shake Shack outlets is the Chick’n Shack chicken burger. Continue reading
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Tagged burgers, Chick'n Shack, chicken burgers, Food, hamburgers, London, restaurants, reviews, Shake Shack, Shake Shack Victoria, Shake Shack Victoria Nova, Shake Shack Victoria Station, SW1, SW1E 5LB, Victoria Nova, Victoria Street, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Les Deux Amies, a Crepe Reason to Visit Boxpark Croydon
Sweet or savoury, your crepe (or galette) will be made fresh and with a smile at Les Deux Amies. Continue reading
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Tagged BOXPARK, Boxpark Croydon, CR0, CR0 1LD, creperie, crepes, croydon, Drink, east croydon, Food, galettes, George Street, good cause, Les Deux Amies, London, Market Row, restaurants, reviews, Shopping, south london, street food, street markets, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Adam Rawson’s #Rawmen Pop-Up Ramen Bar
No noodling around here, Adam Rawson is back at Borough Wines & Beers’ Brewery Below with a “Rawmen” pop-up ramen bar. Continue reading
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Carioca – A Bite of Brazil at Boxpark Croydon
Croydon’s Boxpark is steps from East Croydon Station and offers a broad choice of food vendors within super close proximity of each other (plus, lots of communal outdoor seating). But if you saw what I had to eat at Carioca you might think twice about ordering elsewhere. Continue reading
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#ThePerfectItalianPair – Parmigiano-Reggiano + Balsamico Tradizionale at Massimo Restaurant & Bar
Two of Italy’s most delicious artisan foods – Parmigiano-Reggiano PDO and Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena PDO – were celebrated in London recently as “The Perfect Italian Pair” at a media dinner hosted by Massimo Restaurant & Bar. Continue reading
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Moreishly Modern Indian Cuisine at Grand Trunk Road, South Woodford
As its name suggests, Grand Trunk Road celebrates the ancient trade route from “Kabul to Kolkata” through a wealth of South Asian regional dishes (and emphasis on Chef Sharma’s Northern Indian roots). Continue reading
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New BBQ Menu at St Bart’s Brewery
St Bart’s Brewery has launched a meaty new “barbecue soul food” menu (not such a bad idea for a pub situated across the street from Smithfield Market). Part of the Hush Heath Estate group, the pub uses apple wood from its Kent estate to smoke and cook a range of fresh and sustainably sourced British meat, fish and vegetables. Continue reading
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