Tag Archives: WHAT’S FOR LUNCH?

What’s for Lunch? Yoobi, Soho (Londonist)

Posted on 2012-05-15 by tikichris

Flavourful, efficient and fairly new, London’s first tamakeria offers a hands-on opportunity to try sushi with a bit of a Brazilian beat. What’s for Lunch? Yoobi, Soho Londonist, 15 May 2012

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What’s for Lunch? Mint Leaf, Haymarket (Londonist)

Posted on 2012-05-09 by tikichris

A smart setting for pre and post theatre drinks and dining, it’s not such a bad place to sneak down into for lunch. What’s for Lunch? Mint Leaf, Haymarket Londonist, 8 May 2012

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What’s For Lunch? Pizarro, Bermondsey Street (Londonist)

Posted on 2012-05-01 by tikichris

Chef Patron Jose Pizarro’s eponymous restaurant is a low key and becoming foodie retreat and an ideal setting for quality conversation over exemplary Spanish cuisine and an anything but fussy wine list. What’s For Lunch? Pizarro, Bermondsey Street Londonist, 1 … Continue reading →

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What’s for Lunch? Opera Tavern, Covent Garden (Londonist)

Posted on 2012-04-24 by tikichris

… encore dining sessions here are definitely a worthwhile consideration. What’s for Lunch? Opera Tavern, Covent Garden Londonist, 24 April 2012

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What’s for Lunch? The Rib Room, Jumeirah Carlton Tower, Knightsbridge (Londonist)

Posted on 2012-04-17 by tikichris

… proper upscale British dining minus the stodge and without any hype. What’s for Lunch? The Rib Room, Jumeirah Carlton Tower, Knightsbridge Londonist, 17 April 2012

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What’s for Lunch? Eyre Brothers, Leonard Street (Londonist)

Posted on 2012-04-10 by tikichris

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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What’s for Lunch? Cabana Brasilian Barbecue, Central St Giles (Londonist)

Posted on 2012-04-03 by tikichris

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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What’s for Lunch? Searcys, The Gherkin (Londonist)

Posted on 2012-03-27 by tikichris

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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What’s For Lunch? Union Jacks, Central St Giles (Londonist)

Posted on 2012-03-20 by tikichris

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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What’s for Lunch? Pitt Cue Co, Newburgh Street, Soho (Londonist)

Posted on 2012-03-13 by tikichris

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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What’s for Lunch? Morgan M Barbican (Londonist)

Posted on 2012-03-06 by tikichris

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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What’s for Lunch? Old Tom’s Bar, Leadenhall Market (Londonist)

Posted on 2012-02-29 by tikichris

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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What’s for Lunch? Obikà, Canary Wharf (Londonist)

Posted on 2012-02-21 by tikichris

What’s for Lunch? Obikà, Canary Wharf Londonist, February 21, 2012 at 11.30 am Italian mozzarella champion Obikà launched its premiere London restaurant in Canary Wharf back in November. Purportedly Italy’s favourite restaurant group, Obikà’s focus is to offer premium Mozzarella … Continue reading →

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What’s for Lunch? Comptoir Libanais, South Kensington (Londonist)

Posted on 2012-02-14 by tikichris

What’s for Lunch? Comptoir Libanais, South Kensington Londonist, February 14, 2012 at 11:30 pm A vivid feast for the eyes as much as (or maybe even just a little bit more than) for the taste buds, this Middle Eastern restaurant … Continue reading →

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What’s for Lunch? Peppers & Spice, Dalston Junction (Londonist)

Posted on 2012-02-07 by tikichris

What’s for Lunch? Peppers & Spice, Dalston Junction Londonist, February 7, 2012 at 11:30 am No matter the time of day, there seems always to be a queue at this takeaway – something that can’t really be said about the … Continue reading →

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What’s for Lunch? Seoul Bakery, Tottenham Court Road Station (Londonist)

Posted on 2012-02-01 by tikichris

At first glance, Seoul Bakery might not stand out from the other similarly downtrodden Korean eateries lined up in the shadow of Centre Point “behind” Tottenham Court Road Station. Maybe a little, for its more more colourful signage and window … Continue reading →

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What’s for Lunch? Roganic, Blandford Street (Londonist)

Posted on 2011-12-27 by tikichris

What’s for Lunch? Roganic, Blandford Street Londonist, December 20 at 11.30 am Featuring a regularly changing menu that’s mandatory for anyone keen to taste a shining example of just how wonderful British cuisine can be, Roganic is located at 19 Blandford Street, … Continue reading →

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What’s for Lunch? The Counter Cafe, Hackney Wick (Londonist)

Posted on 2011-12-13 by tikichris

What’s for Lunch? The Counter Cafe, Hackney Wick Londonist, December 13, 2011 at 11.30 am With a front row view of the Olympic Stadium’s backside, this large-windowed, post-industrial canal-side cafe has high hangout potential. Within warehouse cum exhibition, performance and … Continue reading →

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What’s for Lunch? Pieminister, Boxpark (Londonist)

Posted on 2011-12-06 by tikichris

What’s for Lunch? Pieminister, Boxpark Londonist, December 6, 2011 at 12.00 pm As mentioned here last week, the world’s first pop-up mall has opened in Shoreditch. Along with all the retailers, a number of eateries are present to sling a variety of … Continue reading →

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What’s for Lunch? The Gilbert Scott, St Pancras Renaissance London Hotel (Londonist)

Posted on 2011-11-29 by tikichris

What’s for Lunch? The Gilbert Scott, St Pancras Renaissance London Hotel Londonist, November 29, 2011 at 11:29 am Set within the ornate and gilded grandeur of the old Midland Grand Hotel – essentially a huge wing of the new St … Continue reading →

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What’s for Lunch? Pacific Social Club, Lower Clapton (Londonist)

Posted on 2011-11-23 by tikichris

What’s for Lunch? Pacific Social Club, Lower Clapton Londonist, November 22, 2011 at 11:30 am Pacific Social Club is self-described on its Facebook page as a “coffee shop/social club/analogue recording library/drop-out centre/mixtape factory” that serves “nice coffee, ice coffee, ice tea, … Continue reading →

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What’s for Lunch? ICN Gallery, Leonard Street (Londonist)

Posted on 2011-11-15 by tikichris

What’s for Lunch? ICN Gallery, Leonard Street Londonist, November 15, 2011 at 11:30 am Simple, to the point, tasty and cheap: a five quid bento box lunch with tagalong miso soup from ICN Gallery makes a lot of sense if … Continue reading →

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What’s for Lunch? Pilpel, Paternoster Square (Londonist)

Posted on 2011-11-09 by tikichris

What’s for Lunch? Pilpel, Paternoster Square Londonist, November 9, 2011 at 11:30 am ‘Sufficiently cruncy on the outside and fluffy on the inside’ falafel stuffed amply into a pita at a decent price: pleased we were to sample the chickpea creations … Continue reading →

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What’s for Lunch? Buen Provecho, Lower Marsh Street Market (Londonist)

Posted on 2011-11-01 by tikichris

What’s for Lunch? Buen Provecho, Lower Marsh Street Market Londonist, November 1, 2011 at 11.30 am No burritos here – just fresh and delicious Mexican street food actually made on the street by actual Mexicans. READ MY COMPLETE POST: What’s … Continue reading →

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What’s for Lunch? Dunya, Clapton Pond (Londonist)

Posted on 2011-10-26 by tikichris

What’s for Lunch? Dunya, Clapton Pond Londonist, October 25, 2011 at 11:00 am £1.50 for a filling and fairly healthy lunch? It’s a reality in Clapton at Dunya, a fully licensed restaurant and takeaway shop serving “traditional charcoal grill cuisine.” READ … Continue reading →

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What’s for Lunch? Kua Aina, Carnaby Street (Londonist)

Posted on 2011-10-18 by tikichris

What’s for Lunch? Kua Aina, Carnaby Street Londonist, October 18, 2011 at 11:30 am Smartly situated for Carnaby shoppers and cosy enough for a lunch time sit down, this months-old burger and sandwich grill appears to be a popular pit … Continue reading →

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What’s for Lunch? Rosalind’s Kitchen, Little Portland Street (Londonist)

Posted on 2011-10-12 by tikichris

What’s for Lunch? Rosalind’s Kitchen, Little Portland Street Londonist, October 12, 2011 at 11:30 am Rosalind’s Kitchen is a small but lovely take-out cafe sourcing seasonal ingredients from specialist suppliers for its daily changing menu. The location is central and … Continue reading →

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What’s for Lunch? The Corner, Mare Street (Londonist)

Posted on 2011-10-04 by tikichris

What’s for Lunch? The Corner, Mare Street Londonist, October 4, 2011 at 11:30 am Nothing to really rave about here … no trendsetting, no gimmicks, no hipster coddling or foodie fiddling – just a reliable spot to find yourself for … Continue reading →

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What’s for Lunch? Ed’s Easy Diner, Soho (Londonist)

Posted on 2011-09-28 by tikichris

What’s for Lunch? Ed’s Easy Diner, Soho Londonist, September 27, 2011 at 11:30 am C’mon ya know you want it. A bit of American style grease served in a 1950s setting. READ MY COMPLETE REVIEW: What’s for Lunch? Ed’s Easy … Continue reading →

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What’s for Lunch? Noodle Oodle, Oxford Street (Londonist)

Posted on 2011-09-21 by tikichris

What’s for Lunch? Noodle Oodle, Oxford Street Londonist, September 20, 2011 at 11:30 am Not the most graciously eaten dish in Central London, but Noodle Oodle’s “Szechuan Dan Dan LaMien” (served with peanut, sesame and shredded chicken, £6) hits the spot … Continue reading →

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What’s for Lunch? Banger Bros, London Bridge Station (Londonist)

Posted on 2011-09-13 by tikichris

What’s for Lunch? Banger Bros, London Bridge Station Londonist, September 13, 2011 at 12:00 pm More noted for their sausages, which are by the way fabulous, this review is in praise of the Banger Bros’ five ounce, free range Hereford rump … Continue reading →