Monthly Archives: October 2009
Tajima-Tei – Chancery Lane
When I lived back in the States, I used to have sushi all the time. I still love it, but I find to get proper sushi in London, you usually end up paying an arm and a leg. If I’m … Continue reading
Filed under Restaurants, Review, Sushi
Asia de Cuba – St. Martin’s Lane
I had my first taste of Asia de Cuba, the most well-known (only?) tropical-Asian fusion restaurant in London and New York, at Taste of London, and I’ve been dreaming of it ever since. After one failed attempt at lunch in … Continue reading
Filed under Asian, Fancy Schmancy, Restaurants, Review
Polpo – Soho
This tiny Venetian tapas restaurant in the middle of Soho has really made quite a splash since it opened earlier this month. Harnessing the power of social media, Polpo‘s owners have managed to drill down into the heart of the … Continue reading
Filed under Italian, Restaurants, Review, Tapas
YuForia – Covent Garden Stand
No one actually wants to eat frozen yoghurt. I mean, the whole point of frozen yoghurt is that it’s supposed to trick your mind into thinking you’re eating ice cream when you’re in fact eating something slightly healthier. The Americans … Continue reading
Stef’s – Oxford Street
Stef’s is located pretty much on the cusp of the first circle of Hell (just north of Oxford Street across from the Plaza Shopping Centre and next door to a Nando’s), but that won’t stop me from going there again. … Continue reading
Filed under Cheap Eats, Italian, Restaurants, Review
Wahaca – Westfield
Most Americans in London feel they are on personal quest to find good Mexican in the UK. Get a bunch of us in a room together and we’ll inevitably start talking about the burritos here or the enchiladas there – … Continue reading
Filed under Cheap Eats, Mexican
om nom London salad now on sale at Chop’d
Quick announcement: A bit earlier than expected, but my salad is now on sale as a special at all Chop’d locations in London. It’s only around for a couple weeks, so please please go try it out while you still … Continue reading
Filed under Healthy, London Foodie Events
Recipe: Tomato and Gordon’s Gin Soup
I’ve never been much of a fan of gin, I’ll admit. So when the lovely people of Gordon’s asked if I wanted to participate in their latest blogger outreach campaign*, my first instinct was to say that it wasn’t for … Continue reading
Chop’d at Selfridges
Being a member of Qype definitely has its benefits. You get really honest restaurant reviews, a huge directory of things to do in London and the oppportunity to go to some really fanatstic foodie events. Like this past Tuesday. I … Continue reading
Filed under Cheap Eats, Cooking Class, Healthy, London Foodie Events, Recipes
