Category Archives: Street Markets
Get Ready to Crave the New Druid Street Market
Okay folks, I’ve got a couple of phrases I’d like you to repeat after me. The first one is “kimchi and Stilton grilled cheese sandwich” as this is the future of what you shall crave. The other is “Druid Street Market,” which is an important phrase to remember because that’s were you’re gonna head on Saturday to take a bite out of this ultra-umami toastie. Continue reading
5 Most Unique Food Trucks Around the World (OneTravel)
Let’s face it. In many places around the world, some of the best meals to be had are handed over to you from the side of a kitted out truck. Whether offering urban fusion street food in the hopes of … Continue reading
Codorníu Cava + Jose Pizarro and Ashika Mathews at Portobello Road Market – Saturday 10 May
The bright and bubbly folks behind Codorníu Cava “hitting the markets of Britain” with their Codorníu Cava Revolution to “spread the Cava love and bring the soul and vibrancy of Barcelona’s famous market – La Boqueria – to the UK.” This Saturday (10 May) they’ll be at Notting Hill’s Portobello Market from 8am to 7pm. Joining the Codorníu team will be wine expert Ashika Mathews as well as chef José Pizarro, who’ll be pairing the sparkling wine with his own tasty Spanish creations. Continue reading
The Best Christmas Markets in Paris (CheapOair)
They say Paris is the City of Lights. This is certainly true during the festive season, when the French capital seems to twilight and enchant just a little bit more than usual. So bundle up, hit the streets, sip your vin … Continue reading
London’s Top Christmas Markets (OneTravel)
December is a fantastic time to visit London, offering a healthy dose of Christmas cheer that’s unparalleled. Here’s a roundup of the city’s best Christmas markets to help you fa la la your way to an excellently English Christmas. Read … Continue reading
London Daily Photo: Little Bird Gin
Photo taken at Ropewalk during a tour of London’s Secret History of Street Food hosted by Presidential Apartments and led by Emma Parker of Coutours. Continue reading
London Daily Photo: Stack ’em High, Sell ’em Cheap
Photo taken at Borough Market during a tour of London’s Secret History of Street Food hosted by Presidential Apartments and led by Emma Parker of Coutours. Continue reading
London Daily Photo: Flavours of Spain
Photo taken around Maltby Street during a tour of London’s Secret History of Street Food hosted by Presidential Apartments and led by Emma Parker of Coutours. Continue reading
London Daily Photo: Toasted Cheese Sandwich
Photo taken at Borough Market during a tour of London’s Secret History of Street Food hosted by Presidential Apartments and led by Emma Parker of Coutours. Continue reading
London Daily Photo: Shucks
Photo taken at Richard Haward’s Oysters inside Borough Market during a tour of London’s Secret History of Street Food hosted by Presidential Apartments and led by Emma Parker of Coutours. The London’s Secret History of Street Food Tours take place on Saturday mornings and … Continue reading
London Daily Photo: St John Bakery
Photo taken around Maltby Street during a tour of London’s Secret History of Street Food hosted by Presidential Apartments and led by Emma Parker of Coutours. Continue reading
London Daily Photo: Street Food Tour Guide Emma Parker
Photo taken near the site of the White Hart Inn during a tour of London’s Secret History of Street Food hosted by Presidential Apartments and led by Emma Parker of Coutours. Continue reading
London Daily Photo: Ropewalk
Photo taken at Ropewalk during a tour of London’s Secret History of Street Food hosted by Presidential Apartments and led by Emma Parker of Coutours. Continue reading
London Food Tour Tips (CheapOair)
Here are few tips for deciding which food tour operator might be best for you or to help you design your own foodie adventures around town … Continue reading
Foodie Fun at England’s Seaside in Sussex (CheapOair)
Located along the coast in Southeastern England, Sussex offers the best of British surf and turf for gourmet travelers visiting the UK and all within easy reach of London and its two main airports – Heathrow and Gatwick. Indeed Gatwick is located halfway between London and Sussex seaside communities of Brighton and Hove. Here’s a selection of upcoming food and drink events around in Brighton and Hove and surrounding Sussex countryside. Happy eating! Continue reading
The Best Food Shopping in Bologna (OneTravel)
Here’s a list of some of the best places in Bologna to shop for food – all centrally located within easy walking distance of each other, near the Piazza Maggiore and around the evocative and quaint Via Drapperie. But the wisest advice for any Italian food lover visiting Bologna would be simply to hit the cobbled streets and explore every last portico of this delicious city. Continue reading
Deeney’s “Macbeth” Haggis Sandwich (Great British Chefs)
I love haggis. It’s one of the most savoury dishes I can think of and a true winter warmer. The blend of hearty oats, black pepper and, well, all those other ingredients that make haggis so infamously reviled among the squeamish add up to a flavoursome experience that’s unparalleled. And I’m not just hitting you over the head with a hyperbole stick either. Haggis really is one of my favourite foods. So when I heard about a haggis toastie (and that the Evening Standard had claimed it to be London’s best new sandwich) being sold just down the street from where I live, I was clicking my heals to the tune of Auld Lang Syne keen for a glimpse of this glorious sight warm-reekin! Continue reading
Visit Kyoto’s Amazing Food Market: Nishiki (OneTravel)
Known as Kyoto‘s kitchen, people have been buying and selling food and food related items in Kyoto’s Nishiki Market since the 1300s. A stroll through this mile long, covered food market is a must for gourmets, history buffs or anybody who … Continue reading
Foodie Fun in Japan (Great British Chefs)
During my visit, I hit bright and buzzy Tokyo, the mountain resort town of Hakone and the ancient capital city of Kyoto. Everything I tasted along the way was gorgeous. Indeed, I got the impression that it’s actually pretty difficult … Continue reading
Street Market Focus: Camden Passage (CheapOair)
Located conveniently close to Angel Tube Station and not far at all from the very stroll worthy Regent’s Canal and the bustle of Upper Street, Camden Passage is a popular little side street chocked full of wonderful shops, eateries and … Continue reading
London’s Famous Camden Lock Market Now Open Thursday Nights (OneTravel)
Now, to ease a bit of demand and maybe give all the locals a chance to actually enjoy the market when they come back home from work during the week, the mother of all the Camden markets is staying open … Continue reading
London Street Food: Pizza Pilgrims (OneTravel)
“Napoli inspired street food” in the heart of London’s ever buzzing Soho? You mean, fresh made pizza like they do in the southern Italian city of its delicious origin? Oh yeah! Read my complete post at the OneTravel blog.
Camden Lock Market: Now Open Thursday Nights Through the Summer
Seems like a big no duh to me, but finally all these great London street market folks are starting to wise up to the fact that most people actually work during the day but might enjoy visiting local markets (or … Continue reading
London Street Food: Timmy’s Pies (OneTravel)
A fairly new enterprise, Timmy’s Pies is a West London pie company with a stall at Chelsea Farmers Market every Saturday. Only British, free range meat and game go into their award winning seasonal pies, all wrapped in a light, crispy short crust pastry. … Continue reading
Timmy’s Pies @ Chelsea Farmers Market
I had a pretty awesome – and very British – lunch yesterday: a slow roast pork pie with stuffing and rhubarb. The price was spot on too – £3.50 for my especially filling and tasty handmade lunch – and I … Continue reading
In Pictures: Londonist And Zagat Street Food Crawl in Soho (Londonist)
The winners of [the Londonist] competition were treated to Soho’s finest street food and free drinks on Tuesday night, courtesy of Zagat. We tagged along for the fun (and the food!) taking notes and pics along the way. Here are the highlights. In … Continue reading
Win A Soho Street Food Crawl With Zagat And Londonist (Londonist)
Want to join Londonist and Zagat on a special street food tour of Soho, including stops at Yalla Yalla, The Travelling Gin Co., Pizza Pilgrims and more? Win A Soho Street Food Crawl With Zagat And Londonist Londonist, 30 April … Continue reading
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
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
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
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