Middle Eastern small plates are my favourite: with fragrant spicing and Ottolenghian-inspired ingredients, sharing fantastically prepared Levantine mezze is always great fun. With its fashionable buzz and lively energy, Arabica joins the wave of new Middle Eastern eateries offering such a spread. Having had a successful stall in Borough Market and other food markets for … Continue reading Arabica Bar & Kitchen
Month: December 2016
M1lk
From the outside, M1lk looks like a work-in-progress, with the name splashed in neon pink paint across the old “Almas” signature. Yet, nestled in this unassuming corner between Bedford Hill and Hildreth Street Market, is one of London’s finest brunch spots. And for me, its South London location – just a stone’s throw away from … Continue reading M1lk
Caffé Caldesi
Tucked behind a quiet corner off Marylebone High Street, Caffé Caldesi is an unsuspecting quintessential trattoria, full of all the traditional Italian charm that you would expect from a family-run restaurant such as this. From the moment that my companion and I walked in, we were warmly greeted by the front-of-house staff. Our waiter for … Continue reading Caffé Caldesi
Merchants Tavern
Situated in Shoreditch, on the cusp of the City, Merchants Tavern marries hipster East London with an old-world charm. Housed within a former Victorian warehouse, the Tavern is cavernous, but the space is well-divided into an intimate bar area fitted out with art-deco furnishings; a smart dining room featuring wooden panelling, leather armchairs, a vast … Continue reading Merchants Tavern
Yumtini 