With its iconic reputation, the River Café seemed like an apt spot for a pre-baby luncheon for my sister. Although we were celebrating new arrivals, the River Café has been a long-standing pillar of London’s high-end restaurant scene. Established in 1987, it’s enjoyed an enduring success, serving Italian fare made from the finest produce and … Continue reading River Café
I’d once been to Copita on a date for a drink of the gin kind. This buzzy little tapas spot in the middle of Soho is, after all, well-suited for courting couples. In Spanish, of course, “Copita” means sherry glass, which succinctly conveys the focus of this Soho wine bar. Their gin menu is extensive, featuring all sorts of … Continue reading Copita
You may already be familiar with Brew and its coffee – if not, see my review of this brunch haven here. Branching out from its day-time vibes, however, the team behind Brew have set up Antipodea, an all-day Australian brasserie that converts from a laid back Melbourne hangout, serving legendary corn fritters and All Press … Continue reading Antipodea
what? chargrilled paneer, watermelon, tomatoes, roasted chickpeas, cucumber and spinach, marinated in a mint, corinader, garlic and cumin dressing why? fusion of flavours, colourful, random combination but totally works!
what? tomatoes, sundried tomatoes/olives, red onions, pitta chips and coriander marinated in a lemon, garlic cumin, paprika, olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing why? celebration of tomatoes and Turkish spices, quick and easy to throw together, and summery vibes
what? roasted/steamed beetroots, lentils, toasted hazlenuts and a pesto dressing (also works well with humus/tahini) why? colourful, lentils and beetroot are a dream match and crunchy
what? thinly sliced/grated red cabbage, carrots, peppers, spring onions, kale (optional) and radishes, served with a tahini, tamari, ginger, lime dressing, coriander and seaweed peanuts (sourced from the Turkish Food Centre) why? crunchy, packs a punch, and full of Asian flavours
what: aubergine and romano peppers roasted with onions, garlic, paprika, coriander and cumin seeds, and served with sprouted lentils, radish, cucumber, watermelon seeds (optional), salad leaves and a dollop of humus (not so optional) why: depth of flavour, filling and makes you smile
In the words of my companion, everyone and their mother seems to be at the Ned these days. The Ned (it’s a diminutive of its founder Lutyens’s first name Edwin) is a 252-room luxury (and thoroughly) expensive hotel, private members’ club (2,000 people on the waiting list) and event space from Soho House. Membership grants … Continue reading Kaia at The Ned
The bao boom shows no sign of abating and Soho’s latest venture on Greek Street has raised the stakes. Specialising in Asian steamed buns, the Bun House has revolutionised Soho’s fast-food scene. Just the morning when my companion and I visited, Instagram hit “Clerkenwell boy” had been raving about their custard-filled buns. Whether for breakfast, … Continue reading Bun House and Tea Room
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