Beany Green's 30-seater flagship cafe in Broadgate Circle promises a “distinctive blend of Aussie coffee, bold healthy food, and unique street art”. It’ll only take you a walk outside, and a look at the colourful, cheeky pop-art window decorations, to realise they’re not doing things by halves. As well as having branches at Paddington and … Continue reading Beany Green and Timmy Green
Author: About me
Welcome to Yumtini, a journal of my adventures across the foodscape of London and beyond. Covering cafés and restaurants (Eating out), coffee hot-spots (What’s brewing?), products that I love (Yummies) and food that I cook (Eating in), this blog is a creative outlet in which I can share the things I enjoy in life: food, photography, London and travel. As I work in the City, I also recommend grab-and-go lunch spots, as well as recipes for quick bites you can rustle up yourself.
Artusi
Located on Peckham’s foodie haven, Bellenden Road, Artusi was high up on my South London eateries to try. Opened in March 2014, Artusi is an Italian-inspired, neighbourhood restaurant. And on a warm summer’s evening this was an ideal setting for seasonal, fresh Italian cuisine and an Aperol Spritz of course. Lucky for my companion and … Continue reading Artusi
Granger & Co
Hot on the heels of a new London restaurant opening and continuing my search of the city's best quinoa, I stumbled upon the newly opened Granger & Co. in King's Cross – Bill Granger's third London branch - for a birthday celebration. Not only would supper here be a joint birthday treat for both my … Continue reading Granger & Co
Brickwood
An Aussie-style brunch café based south of the river in Balham and serving Caravan coffee, Brickwood is my epitome of a local hotspot. It’s even on the same road as M1lk. With friendly service and no queues, it's a welcome respite from the endless lines inevitable outside central London’s brunch havens. Brickwood even already features … Continue reading Brickwood
Pachamama
Pachamama's stunning food photographs, the recent launch of their all-day brunch menu, and their glorious claims regarding cocktails and deserts that you won't feel guilty about all drew me to this central London eatery. Situated in the central location of Marylebone, Pachamama's spirit, although inspired by the culinary traditions of Peru, simultaneously makes the most … Continue reading Pachamama
Babaji Pide
The latest addition to Alan Yau’s Soho emporium is Babaji, offering varied Turkish food in the heart of the capital. As the force behind London’s most influential Asian restaurants, from Wagamama and Busbaba Eathai, to Hakkasan and Yuatcha, this successor is a radical departure from his Oriental ventures. From his expertise in noodle bars, dim … Continue reading Babaji Pide
Arabica Bar & Kitchen
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
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
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