My latest stop off at Victoria’s Nova development – quite literally, given their travelling ethos – was the Rail House Café. A novelty to me, they were having an “honesty policy” during their soft launch, i.e. you pay for what you want. Struck by this liberal approach, I eagerly booked and boarded the train with … Continue reading Rail House Café
Well-renowned on the healthy hangout scene of West London, Farmacy is an oasis of plant-based, vegan food and artisanal cocktails in what they like to describe as "clean indulgence". Heavily critiqued by Marina O’Loughlin in her review of what she describes as a clean eating temple of worship, I chose Farmacy for a catch-up supper with … Continue reading Farmacy
In the mood for a pièce de Paris, my soft-launch partner-in-crime booked Bon Vivant for a Bloomsbury supper with un petit peu de France. Indeed, the French connection seems to be in vogue at the moment: Emmanuel Macron has brought his presidential campaign to London, whilst Oxford University is considering opening up a campus in … Continue reading Bon Vivant
what: cumin spiced beetroot hummus, tahini-marinated kale, chargrilled peppers, caramelised red onions, radishes, cucumbers, spring onions, coriander and pumpkin seeds why? an unusual hummus, well-seasoned and features kale
My partner in crime when it comes to soft launches tracked down Lokhandwala’s opening. This new Indian tapas restaurant in the heart of Fitzrovia has been set up by the same guys behind the food festival The Grub Fest. Although I’m usually reluctant to dine out Indian style – as I end up comparing my … Continue reading Lokhandwala
what? honey roasted parsnips, sweet potatoes, carrots, romano peppers, red onions and cherry tomatoes with rosemary and thyme and a mustard dressing why? herby, satisfying and Ottolenghian-inspired (just add capers!)
what? shredded mango, papaya, white cabbage, shallots and thinly cut red peppers with toasted peanuts, coriander and a tamari, peanut butter dressing why? crunchy, full of flavour and exotic
what? chargrilled nectarines, toasted almonds, feta (optional) and a balsamic glaze why? seasonal, summery and sweet
what? watermelon, red onions, olives, cucumber (optional), toasted walnuts, feta (optional), rocket and a balsamic glaze why? thirst-quenching, summery, quick and easy
what? avocado, cherry tomatoes, pumpkin seeds, chilli flakes and a pesto dressing why? simple, colourful, quick and easy and Italian-inspired
