Food & Wine
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St. John Bread and Wine – the closest thing to a British Bouchon
You know those times that you are so close to somewhere that you end up forgetting to visit it? The same happened to me with St. John’s – I work near Liverpool Street and despite a multitude of recommendations I would always get distracted by the stalls at Spitalfields Market to venture out that far, Continue reading
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Lazy fish finger sandwiches that will blow you out of the water
If you’re looking for a quick and easy Saturday lunch there is nothing I love more than a fish finger sandwich. Light, healthy and so delicious that you will inhale it in seconds and want another one straight away. Ingredients for the burger: Ingredients for the sauce: OR if you’re REALLY lazy and can’t be Continue reading
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Gouqi – a quacking disappointment… 🦆
Having encountered numerous social media posts extolling the virtues of Gouqi and its famed Chinese duck, I succumbed to the hype and booked a table for two on a Wednesday evening. In a strategic move to avoid the impending Chinese New Year rush, whilst also marking our 9-year anniversary, I anticipated a memorable dining experience Continue reading
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The best NOLOs to get you through Dry January
(Tried, tested & unsponsored) Whoever invented ‘Dry January’ must have been a right bore. As if January wasn’t already depressing enough, let’s just make you feel guilty about having a small glass of wine on a Friday night (or bottle… who am I kidding). However, even though I’m not a fan of it, my gut Continue reading
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Wine 101 – Five things you should know about wine
Wine can be a confusing and intimidating drink, but as I have recently learnt – many people think they know a lot more about wine than they actually do. Once you open Pandora’s box you realise just how many different grape varieties and regions there are – and it is impossible to know them all. Continue reading
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Berenjak – the poshest kebab you’ll ever have
I don’t often go out for kebabs, but Berenjak would make you crawl over hot coals to get one. There are two branches, one in Soho and one in Borough. It’s hard to book so most of the time you just have to come early (we came at 6) and pray that you’ll get a Continue reading
Ever so British 