Nutritious, eclectic and delicious food, SHOT is my kind of go-to lunch spot. What’s more, it’s not too far from work on the calm backstreets of Bride Lane. SHOT's Scandinavian-style interior is eye opening: with Dutch tiles surrounding the space like a cocoon, it has a cleansing but avant-garde mood. It feels like a disco … Continue reading Shot
Month: December 2016
Foley’s
A soft launch of a restaurant set up by an ex-Palomar chef – how could I miss out?! Foley’s is brought together by Head Chef Mitz Vora who joined from his position as Sous Chef at The Palomar. Following a successful six-week pop-up (at Foley’s Tasting Kitchen) in Shepherds Bush, the team opened their permanent … Continue reading Foley’s
Holborn Dining Room
A grand brasserie set in Midtown London, Holborn Dining Room – just round the corner from my office – serves up seasonal, locally sourced British cuisine in a vibrantly bustling dining salon. Although its opulent dining room does convey Dickensian London, it’s relaxed, informal and inclusive. This is what makes it a great place to … Continue reading Holborn Dining Room
The Lido Café
Lunch at an outdoor swimming pool on a sunny July afternoon? Ideal. Unless you live in a certain patch of South London, you probably won’t be familiar with The Lido Café at Brockwell Lido. It’s a locals’ secret kind of place. As a totally committed South Londoner, with my thinking cap on for where to … Continue reading The Lido Café
Caravan
Caravan seems to be everything: a coffee mecca, an Antipodean brunch haven and a dinner spot. Located on the corner of vibrant foodie street Exmouth Market, Caravan is ideal for a summer supper, with its bright and airy space and outside terrace. It fits in well with the Guardian-reading Clerkenwell set, with a welcoming aroma … Continue reading Caravan
Mae Deli
As a Deliciously Ella fan, I was surprised I hadn’t yet visited the Mae Deli. It’s probably because I tend to recreate her recipes chez moi – whether this be her moreish energy balls and cacao cookies, or her maple chia pots, superfood smoothies and endless grain bowls. Her recipes have – quite literally – … Continue reading Mae Deli
Iberica
Although Spanish tapas is not so vegan friendly, I was delighted that my colleague had chosen Farringon’s Iberica – a ten minute stroll from our office – for a work dinner. I was especially happy about this as I’d just returned from a long weekend in Andalucía and was still in the tapas mood. As … Continue reading Iberica
Blanchette Soho
School friends chose the tapas spot for our catch-up supper (Monday night tapas seems to be our tradition). And they selected Blanchette Soho, an utterly French place in the north end of Soho run by three French brothers – Maxime, Yannis and Malik Alary. Blanchette captures France of the imagination. It’s a delightful rus in … Continue reading Blanchette Soho
Skylon
For a pre-Radio 3 live on the Southbank (#worldmusic) Friday night Southbank supper and a post-Dandelyan botanical cocktail (Peach in a pine cone!) at the beautiful Mondrian Hotel in the Sea Containers, my foodie companion chose Skylon. Not only does it have a vegetarian/vegan menu, but it’s also situated bang on the third floor of … Continue reading Skylon
Island Poké
It's all about Hawaiian Poké at the moment as another Poké bar has landed on the foodie haven of Kingly Street - Island Poké. It comes via the investment of Chris Miller, previously of Soho House, so it’s bound to be fashionable. Ubiquitous in Hawaii, poké is a colourful, flavourful version of sushi served in … Continue reading Island Poké
Yumtini 