Ducking Different | Duck & Waffle Local, 52 Haymarket, London
Five years on since opening, Duck & Waffle up in Heron Tower is still one of the places to go in London with bookings hard to come by. People come flocking for their… Continue reading
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A Beast Of A Feast | Bala Baya, Old Union Yard Arches, Bankside London
Bala Baya, situated in the relatively new Old Union Yard Arches in Southwark, had been on our radar since it opened in mid-January – promising ‘authentic Middle Eastern cuisine in an environment designed… Continue reading
It’s Not So Tough In The ‘Outlaw Borough’ | Hawksmoor Borough, 16 Winchester Walk, London
My first experience of a Hawksmoor restaurant was a complete mystery to me, literally. For back in 2011, Saff had arranged a surprise birthday meal for me and my nearest and dearest at… Continue reading
Make Yourself At Home | Jikoni | 19-21 Blandford Street, Marylebone, London
Working in the hospitality industry means I have access to the CODE app and some amazing restaurant discounts – including 30% off food and drink at Jikoni – Ravinder Bhogal‘s restaurant in Marylebone.… Continue reading
Get Crafty | Craft London | Bookatable’s Feast On London Deal
So, Bookatable‘s latest range of deals are rather aptly named Feast On London. As we anticipated, choosing from the list of options is no mean feat – should we go for the Michelin-starred… Continue reading
I’m On The Top Of The World Lookin’ Down On… Canary Wharf | Bōkan At The Novotel, Canary Wharf
Since mid-December I’ve been waiting. Every Monday to Friday I was teased by the huge ‘opening soon’ signs on the façade of the new Novotel in Canary Wharf, well Marsh Wall to be… Continue reading
Step Back In Time | The Gibson Bar, 44 Old Street, London
My day job as an art editor requires me to be fast and accurate, but the bar tenders at The Gibson put my skills to shame. Every stir, shake, twist and pour is… Continue reading
Last Night A Taco Saved My Life | Breddos Tacos London EC1
OK, so that heading is a little dramatic but Breddos Tacos rescued what could have been a very disappointing evening. I had even got to work early so that I could escape my… Continue reading
Venice In Three Days | A Food & Drink Guide
Life is too short to not visit Venice at least once in your lifetime. The tail-end of last year got us all thinking about our own mortality – what with all the celebrity… Continue reading
A Piemonte-Inspired Menu at TOZI – For One Week Only
London’s specialty cicchetti restaurant and bar TOZI is launching a limited-edition menu inspired by the culinary delights of Italy’s Piedmont region from the 3rd – 9th April. Located in the north west of… Continue reading
Canine Kick It? Yes You Can! | MEATliquor’s Hot Dog & Cocktail Menu In Aid Of Dog Charities
Wanna eat good food and help support man’s best friend? (or person’s best friend if we’re being politically correct). The guys at MEATliquor have unleashed a brand new dog themed food and drink… Continue reading
Do Believe The Hype | Padella, 6 Southwark Street, London
Once again, we were late to the party, leaving it a little while for the hype to ease and the queues likewise. Padella, in case you don’t know, is a pasta bar by… Continue reading
Taking Some Time Out | Bel & The Dragon at The Swan, Kingsclere
Since Big Ben rang us into 2017, Saff and I have been working our bits off. It’s been relentless with me on a magazine redesign whilst Saff has been neck-deep in a new… Continue reading
Brighton Up Your Life | 64 Degrees, 53 Meeting House Lane, Brighton
With 2016 so full of doom and gloom – particularly heavy on the death front, we decided to make 2017 about having a bit more fun and going to more places (especially places… Continue reading
Wal Worth It | Louie Louie, 347 Walworth Road, London
When I typed ‘Louie Louie‘ into Google for a little background info, top of the page was the song of the same name performed by The Kingsman. I had no idea that this… Continue reading
Picture Restaurant, Marylebone, London | Bookatable Star Deals
Any restaurant-goer not aware of Bookatable’s Star Deals is seriously missing out. I mean, they’ve got deals at The Ritz, Hawksmoor and now even the renowned River Cafe has joined the list. The… Continue reading
#LoveScotch – You Know You Want To!
Burns Night may be over for another year but if there’s one thing that we learnt from the intimate meal at The Drift bar, was that scotch whisky isn’t the stuffy old drink… Continue reading
Shhh, Don’t Tell The Haters! | Secret Marmite Menu At Bill’s Restaurants
If you hate Marmite, you may as well stop reading now. If, like me, you love Marmite then I have a not so secret secret to whisper in your shell like. Bill’s Restaurants… Continue reading
Losing Our Virginity To A Princess | Princess Cruises 4 Day West Coast Getaway With Santa Barbara
Before you start getting concerned (or possibly excited), this Princess Cruises story isn’t an erotic tale of sexual encounters in a royal palace – it’s the tale of our first ever cruise. We’ve… Continue reading
Californiacation | A West Coast Getaway, Eating Our Way Around LA, Santa Barbara & Ensenada
If you happen to find yourself upon a Princess Cruises West Coast Getaway with Santa Barbara, plus a couple of days extra in LA – here’s our recommendations of where to eat. In… Continue reading