Category Archives: Review
Benja – Soho
My friend Katrina and I needed a place to eat by Piccadilly last Wednesday. We were going to see the new Harry Potter at the Trocadero (don’t ask – awful theatre) and didn’t want to end up somewhere too touristy … Continue reading
Filed under Restaurants, Review, Thai
One-o-one, Knightsbridge
After a tough week, I decided to treat myself to lunch at Asia de Cuba. I made a reservation, didn’t have breakfast and did a quick check on Google and TFL to make sure I was going in the right … Continue reading
Filed under Fancy Schmancy, Restaurants, Review
Hakuba Sushi – Bloomsbury
My arm is easily twisted. On Friday night, after a tough week at work, my friend Lewis asked if I wanted to grab some sushi. Even though I was trying not to spend money and really could have used a … Continue reading
Filed under Restaurants, Review, Sushi
Benito’s Hat – Goodge Street
After my last burrito conquest, it was suggested that I try Benito’s Hat, a cute little place on Goodge Street right around the corner from my office. Even though it’s very unlikely for me to have two burritos in a … Continue reading
Filed under Mexican, Restaurants, Review
Taste of London
Last week I won two VIP tickets to Taste of London through the MetroTwin blog (British Airway’s site promoting the London/NY similarities, and also BA’s routes to and from), which included fast-track entry, access to BA’s VIP lounge, a glass … Continue reading
Filed under London Foodie Events, Restaurants, Review
Zizzi (and all London pizza chain restaurants, really)
I love that in the UK there are no Applebees or Macaroni Grills (though there are TGI Fridays of which refuse to step foot in on principle). The UK has its own class of restaurant chains, and in the midst … Continue reading
Filed under Pizza, Restaurants, Review
Freebird Burritos, Soho
Oh, Mexican food in London, how elusive art thou. Despite several recommendations of ‘amazing’ places I find myself constantly disappointed (Taqueria, anyone?). I’m starting to lose hope! Tonight I got a glimmer of it back… I just had a chance … Continue reading
Filed under Cheap Eats, Mexican, Review
Candy Cakes on Goodge Street
Slightly muffin-like cupcake with crazy amount of hard frosting on top. Not exactly your average fairy cake, but definitely om nom. A bit pricey if I remember correctly. Maybe £3.50?
Filed under Dessert, Foodie Photos, Review
Microwave cake and Belgo Lobsterfest
I just admitted to an American friend of mine over the weekend that I often decide if something is worth buying based on the exchange rate between dollar and pound three years ago (about 2 to 1) because that’s when … Continue reading
Filed under Cheap Eats, Restaurants, Review
