Category Archives: British

Plane Food – Heathrow Terminal 5

I go to Heathrow at least a couple times a year, and not once have I ever had the pleasure of flying out of Terminal 5. No, I’m always in the absolute craphole of Terminal 4 with it’s exposed electrical … Continue reading

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St John Bread and Wine – Spitalfields

I’ve been putting off writing about St John Bread and Wine because of the absolute massive task it has inevitably become. It was my friend Martin’s birthday. He’s a foodie, works in the business and has an affinity for St … Continue reading

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The Warrington (second visit) – Maida Vale

The Warrington is a gorgeous pub. Decked out with thick carpets, rich mosaics and stained glass, the place looks like it’s straight out of a movie. It’s also local to me – so local that upon walking in earlier this … Continue reading

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Mosaica at the Factory – Wood Green

I’d bet a fortune that most Londoners (save for the ones that live near it) have never heard of Mosaica at the Factory. I wouldn’t blame them one bit. First off, it’s in Wood Green. Second, it’s in the middle … Continue reading

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Soho House Restaurant – Soho

My boss is a member of the Soho House/Shoreditch House family, which means that if we’re at an awards ceremony, or entertaining a client, inevitably I’ll find myself there with a £11 martini in hand and one eye on the … Continue reading

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The Anchor & Hope – Waterloo

With my dad’s visit first visit to London in 33 years looming, I went on a quest to find the perfect jetag-reducing dad-friendly lunch in all of London. Enter: The Anchor & Hope. I’d been reading about this lovely little … Continue reading

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Bob Bob Ricard – Soho

There are good and bad things about blogger/Qype* events.  The good thing is that you usually get to try a lot of little samples of food that give you a better idea of the restaurant’s offering. The bad is that … Continue reading

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The Garrison – London Bridge

I had a 10 am meeting down near London Bridge, which almost never happens. Most of my meetings are around Soho, Clerkenwell or Blackfriars. Secretly I was excited because I figured by the time the meeting was over it would … Continue reading

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Idlewild – Maida Vale

Idlewild is right around the corner from my flat, and one of the last places in Maida Vale that I’ve been meaning to gastronomically tackle. Finally, without even planning to, I found myself there for a Sunday roast. Really, I … Continue reading

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The Exhibit – Balham

Just having been to Balham for the first time ever a few weeks ago, I was surprised to find myself back there so soon – and at the same place, no less. This time, however, I wasn’t there for a … Continue reading

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