Tag: London

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Crosstown Doughnuts 2

I have sung the praises of Crosstown Doughnuts before, but it’s a tune worthing singing. Make way for the Choc Cinnamon Scroll with Passionfruit Curd. Once you reach the explosion of tart, yellow heaven in the centre you’ll know why the girl in the shop (with the funky shirt), said […]

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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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 […]

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Gull’s Eggs

So apparently here in the UK, eating gull’s eggs is a thing; a rather prestigious thing. The season for the black-headed gull’s eggs is incredibly short and each speckled beauty will set you back £7. Luckily friends of mine attended a gull’s egg luncheon and smuggled me back a couple […]

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African Volcano

Maltby Street Markets is a little lane way of love. There is so much wonderful food to choose from and it makes a perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon in old London Town. Rarely being able to bypass a burger, the Dirtly Little Secret from African Volcano is all […]