If you didn't know, I am based in the Harrow area but most of the restaurant reviews I tend to do are central London based. Once we entered lockdown though, I initially thought that I wouldn't be able to satisfy certain cravings from the comfort of my home i.e. good quality pizza but one night, [...]
Category: London
A Villa in the heart of Chiswick: Villa di Geggiano
Although travel abroad is technically allowed to parts of Europe, I myself aren't fully ready to commit to any trips that may involve a passport quite yet so I've been seeking new places for those holiday vibes around London, cue, Villa di Geggiano. Based on Chiswick High Road (although they also have a location in [...]
Afternoon Tea and the Manolo Blahnik exhibition at the Wallace Collection
The Wallace Collection is the former townhouse of the Seymour family, Marquesses of Hertford located in Marylebone. The townhouse now displays an impressive art collection which is free for the public to view. I've actually had a chance to visit the Wallace collection once before however it was brief as it was not civilised as [...]
Top 10 things you must try in London
Mercante London at the Sheraton Grand Park Lane
On the table: Linguine Vongole, Bottarga / 'Cotswold White' Roast Chicken, Potato Pave, Spinach / Zucchini Fritti / Tenderstem Broccoli, Chili, Garlic Disclaimer: This meal was in collaboration with First Table and gifted. First table offers 50% off the food bill for 2 to 4 people when you book a London Restaurant for £5 on [...]
East London Gem: Blixen
On the table: Smoked haddock croquettes & wasabi mayo / Roast scallops, nduja filo, salsify & green apple salsa / Steamed salmon, prawn gyoza, dudhi & kohlrabi, parsley sauce / Spiced pumpkin & spinach crispy ravioli, sprouting broccoli & hazelnut salsa / Hand cut chips / Rhubarb & almond tart, cardamom ice cream / Chocolate fondant, coconut [...]
Brunching at Boondocks
On the table: Bojangles (buttermilk biscuit, fried chicken, hot sauce, cheese sauce, eggs) / Chicken and waffles/ Roasted strawberry French toast / Plantain chips / Hash browns Disclaimer: This meal was complimentary Full menu here The review: When I think of a fried chicken diner, I picture a Five Guys'esque style space and as much as [...]
More than just Buns: Buns and Buns
On the table: Lobster brioche roll / Clam and mussels / Chilli thai prawn bun / Pork belly bun / Burrata and San Daniele ham pizza Disclaimer: This meal was complimentary Full menu here The review: Semi-newly opened Buns & Buns in the centre of Covent Garden Piazza attracts the eyes of all passers by. With [...]
From AMS to LDN and for two weeks only: The Avocado Show
On the table: The Avocado Garden / The Truffle Treasure / The Salamango Disclaimer: This meal was complimentary The review: The Avocado Show have launched a two week pop up at Chelsea hotspot Bluebird in the downstairs cafe. I will completely honest, both experiences I've had at the Bluebird including this one have always been slightly [...]
Catalyst Cafe: Is this the Best Brunch in London?
On the table: Cardamom Chicken flatbread with coffee sriracha / Avo Baba Ganoush (vegan) / Pancakes with grilled banana Disclaimer: This meal was complimentary Full menu here The review: Wow. This place. Wow. This brunch was so much better than I could ever imagine and I only hope I can put it in to words. If I [...]