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…

Happy Chinese New Year

I braved the crowds and headed to Chinatown in central London today to take part in the Chinese New Year celebrations. I’m a sucker for dragons and lanterns, but the crowds the past two years have been unbearable so I can’t say I got right to the heart of the activities. Luckily I managed to…