This was my first visit to The Big Easy’s newest branch in Covent Garden. As a fan of the original Earl’s Court branch I was keen to see how franchising had affected this American themed eatery. Thankfully the Covent Garden branch maintains most of the good points of the original, but is three times the…
Category: London
The Oriental Alchemists: Opium
Nested between the dim sum eateries, Asian groceries, and increasing number of betting shops In London’s china town, sits Opium. Deliberately unassuming, this is a address that also offers dumplings, but only as an afterthought to its concoction of cocktails. Each cocktail is elaborately mixed (with some often unusual ingredients) and beautifully presented (well worth…
Brunch With A View – Duck & Waffle
It can be such a disappointment when a restaurant fails to live up to the hype, but there’s only so much a view from one of London’s tallest towers can be exaggerated…I’ve been waiting (literally) months to get a reservation with Duck&Waffle and thankfully I can say the wait is worth it! If you’ve been…
The Gay Husaar, It’s Got Character
To say someone is “a character” is a description which could be either a compliment or an insult. Likewise the description “has character” could go either way. Having read numerous reviews of The Gay Hussar which chose to use such a phrase I didn’t know quite what to expect when I arrived at the Greek…
Haughty Hipster Hangout: Forge And Co
A sunday stroll in Shoreditch this weekend illustrated just how much, and how quickly, the area is changing. Since my last visit, oh, let’s say, 5 weeks ago, there are numerous new cafes, bars and “concept” shops to peruse. On this occasion I chose Forge & Co a new “Social Canteen” (place you can sit on Mac for…
Coffee At The Four Corners
My local work cafe is Four Corners, a relatively new addition to a rapidly changing Lower Marsh high street in Waterloo, and a welcome change indeed. It’s nice to have an independent coffee shop amongst Waterloo’s generic chains, and Four Corners makes an excellent Flat White. This travel themed cafe is quirky and stylishly outfitted…
DIY Mongolian Hot Pot At Little Lamb
If you’re getting a little bored of having food put in front of you ready to eat, then lifting fork to mouth and eating, then Mongolian Hot Pot is the way to spice up your dining experience. While it is customary to go out to eat and relax, Little Lamb offers a oriental dining experience that’s a little DIY,…
Porn Stars & Pearl Necklaces At Beach Blanket Babylon
There’s nothing more fitting on Valentine’s Day than a few naughtily named cocktails and a little innuendo. So on Feb 14 I found myself having a Pearl Necklace at Beach Blanket Babylon, Shoreditch. BBB is one of my favourite destinations for cocktails in Shoreditch, a luxurious respite from the endless grimy pop-ups, whilst still stylish…
Cheeky Eats, Drinks & Pampering
I have a new favourite London cafe, and a new favourite bar, and a new favourite salon, and they’re all Cheeky, Cheeky Parlour in Shoreditch that is! Sunday brunch with the girls was given a great little twist this weekend when I booked for brunch at Cheeky. Offering Cheeky Eats (cake pops and cupcakes) and Cheeky drinks…
Blues Kitchen Camden
The Blues Kitchen has long been a favourite of mine for the great atmosphere, live music and Southern style American cooking. I decided to get wild and start by trying some alligator, for the first time, which after being crumbed and fried tasted similar to chicken, not as exotic as one had hoped! I was also somewhat disappointed…
The International Foodie 