Monthly Archives: December 2009
Balan’s – Soho
Balan’s is generally known for their breakfasts. They usually get overall good reviews for food, but bad for service – which generally is how breakfast places go. I, however, went for dinner on a Sunday night. My friend and I … Continue reading
Filed under Random European
Pizza East – Shoreditch/Bethnal Green
Pizza in London compared to America, is mostly ‘just ok’. For me, when you pick up a piece of pizza, it should be thick enough not to droop and to support the toppings that are on it – and all … Continue reading
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Boheme Kitchen and Bar – Soho
I came to Boheme Kitchen and Bar with a couple clients and colleagues for our Christmas lunch. I’d been to the Boheme coffee shop next door, but never to the restaurant. I had mixed impressions when we walked in. Part … Continue reading
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Koba – Fitzrovia
I love Korean food, and about a month or two ago, I realised it had been way way way too long since I had any. In fact, going over the back catalogue of restaurants in my head, I couldn’t actually … Continue reading
Filed under Cheap Eats, Korean
Basili – Finchley Road (Takeaway)
It was one of those Fridays where I just couldn’t imagine cooking. My work permit renewal application had just been approved, and I thought a bit of a celebration was in order. Maybe my flatmate would want to go out … Continue reading
Eastside Inn – Farringdon (Thanksgiving Dinner)
Last year, on my first Thanksgiving in the UK and away from my family, I worked late and ended up eating buttered noodles over the sink. It sucked, and I vowed that I would never let it happen again. So … Continue reading
Filed under Fancy Schmancy, Holiday meals
A Rum Do Two at Hush Brasserie – Mayfair
When I think of molecular gastronomy, images of olive gel bubbles from El Bulli or liquid nitrogen starters from The Fat Duck spring to mind – not so much cocktails. But really, the concept is the same. So why not? … Continue reading
Filed under Booze, Fancy Schmancy, Review
The Water Poet – Spitalfields
There’s nothing like a good Sunday Roast. I came to The Water Poet on one of those ‘maybe this is the last nice day before winter’ days where, even though it’s a bit brisk, you force yourself to sit outside. … Continue reading
Filed under British
