A friends birthday saw a visit to Smiths of Smithfield, a four floor bar/restaurant situated right next door to world famous club Fabric in Farringdon. Unfortunately I was on the tail end of recovering from a nasty virus and had lost a lot of my appetite. I eyed up all the amazing steaks but just … More Smiths of Smithfield
Met up with some old uni friends for a late afternoon/night out the other day. We met at the South Bank and decided we should be sensible and head for some food before the drinking commenced. My mate suggested Wahacca which I had heard a lot about but had never been too. As it was … More Wahacca
So the boyfriend very kindly treated me to a night in Brighton last week which was very lovely of him! On the Friday night we went for dinner at Alfresco, a beautiful restaurant overhanging the beach. It’s an Italian restaurant with gorgeous decor, great service and amazing food! The boyfriend (not so surprisingly) … More Alfresco Brighton
So after a spot of Friday evening shopping in Knightsbridge my friend and I decided to grab and quick dinner in Caffe Concerto. This small chain serves food that not only is delicious but very good value too. My friend went for the roast vegetable tartine which came with potato wedges and some spinach … More Caffe Concerto
So as the boyfriend was off for a full day of cricket (and beer) at the ashes we thought it best he line his stomach with a good old fashioned fry up. We have a traditional greasy spoon cafe opposite our building and so we just nipped over the road to get some grub. I … More BIG Breakfast
So last Friday the boyfriend and I decided to go out for dinner. We went to Piazza on Crambourn Street just across the road for exit 4 of Leicester Square tube. A small restaurant but lots of atmosphere and nice and busy so glad I reserved a table in advance. I chose to have one … More Piazza
As the weather was a bit muggy last week I decided to cook a light, simply meal of chicken skewers, salad and pitta instead of a full blown meal. I started my chopping my chicken breasts into cubes then marinating in a blend of Greek yoghurt, chopped garlic, lemon juice, paprika and chilli powder for … More Grilled Chicken Skewers
A friends birthday saw a few of us get together at a new healthy grill restaurant in Wimbledon. My friends an I had spotted this place a few weeks before when devouring chicken in the Nandos opposite and wanted to give it a go. Branded as a healthy grill the menu is simple but still … More Hot Pink Grill
Poached eggs are one of those fabulously simple dishes which brings me so much joy but when I talk to others they seem to shy away from them as they can’t get them to go right. There are so many ways in which it is suggest you poach your egg, adding vinegar to the water, … More Poached Eggs
I met a friend of quick for dinner and a catch up this week and we went to Franco Manca in Balham. I had been to the Clapham branch before and really enjoyed it. You can’t book a table in advance and there can be queues of people waiting but as it was only half … More Franco Manca
