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Benito’s Hat

With the failure of darling Amy’s lunch-spot of choice being open, and her penchant for Mexican, we found Benito’s Hat in Goodge Street. And whaddya know? Monday is happy hour all day. I think Monday just became my favourite day. Cheap and cheerful, the burritos at Benito’s Hat are gooood. […]

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Hackney Drinks Market

With a focus on small batch gin producers this week, the Hackney Drinks Market makes for one of those summery Saturdays in London, when nothing else exists but you, your company and your drinks. With samples to try, there was something wonderful about the roughness and rawness of these small-batch […]

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The Laughing Stock

The Laughing Stock is a street food operation billing themselves as having Brilliant British BBQ. Set up at the Udderbelly South Bank, their Cheese and Bacon Burger looks like a perfect little picture of burger love. It’s fine, but has a disappointing lack of grease and juice. It’s not dry […]

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Easy Sweet Potato Dip

For a Moroccan-inspired dip that gives good flavour mileage, simply mash a boiled sweet potato and put in the blender with a splash of cream, two cloves of minced garlic, a hearty shake of cumin and one of smoky paprika. Blend away and that’s it. Delicious, dippy goodness. For extra […]

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Dean Street Townhouse

Dean Street Townhouse, part of the Soho House group, combines modest Georgian opulence (wood panelling, distressed mirrors) with the feel of a bustling Parisian brasserie. The menu, having a distinctly British feel, finely executes classic dishes with flair. When hungry like the wolf, why not sink your fangs into the […]

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Home Slice

With a wait for a table on a Saturday afternoon close to an hour, you know Homeslice is going to be good. The twenty inch pizzas are a well constructed balance of thin, fire-kissed crust with smatterings of fresh, clean toppings. We smashed it. Calabrese peppers give spice and heat […]