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London, Restaurants

Mien Tay

Hailing from Sydney, I’m a bit spoilt, as fresh, cheap, authentic (I’m always a little hesitant to use that word, as what actually constitutes authenticity?) Vietnamese cuisine is everywhere. Not so much in London. Thankfully, I’m now in the know that there is one in walking distance. Boom! Mien Tay […]

London, Restaurants

Enoteca Turi

Enoteca Turi is an Italian restaurant in Putney, that came highly recommended by a couple of foodie lads, and is referred to by the more handsome one (sorry Mr Harris) as arguably the “best Italian in London”. Big shoes to fill, Phil. When a bread basket that damn fine looking […]

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Recipes, Seafood

Prawn Tagliatelle

The picture doesn’t quite do these beauties justice, but they were the biggest prawns I have seen in my life. If you look at the fork, you might get an idea as to how big they are. A simple lunch with high quality ingredients never fails. Sautée some cherry tomatoes […]

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Drinks, Recipes

Homemade Gin

Having a longtime desire to create my own homemade, or bathtub, gin, I finally got a-making and there’s no turning back now. Gin is a neutral spirit with a predominant flavour of juniper berry, and then whatever combination of botanicals you desire. For those of us who do not have […]

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London, Restaurants

Kurobuta

Remeniscent of a Sydney-style Asian fusion restaurant – think Ms G’s or Longrain – it’s no surprise that Kurobuta is run by an Aussie. After a stellar career in London, Australian chef Scott Hallsworth is going from strength to strength with Kurobuta winning many industry accolades. After a long day […]