At Emmeline’s, the start of every new season is marked by exciting seasonal desserts that celebrate well-loved British icons and with summer in full swing, this means some of these icons have been brought to life, or are not quite how you’d expect… Occupying the back of the entrance floor, Afternoon tea at Emmeline’s is…
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Meatballs & more at Curveball – Balham, London
As expected from it’s name, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that Curveball specialises in all things spherical-shaped – though these things are done a little differently here. From a quick glance at the menu it’s clear that it’s not just meatballs that are on the menu here but an extensive range of vegetarian balls…
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Theo Randall at Intercontinental Park Lane – London
Located inside the Intercontinental Park Lane, Theo Randall isn’t exactly a restaurant you’d stumble across. Once you’ve moved beyond the entrance of the restaurant, which might seem a bit imposing at first, you’ll find that the wide open space and light-coloured interiors lends itself to a more relaxed atmosphere.
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Travel
The Snickelways of York – England
A few weeks ago, I made a day trip to a York and was blown away by this beautiful, historic city. With its rich cultural heritage and being one of the few cities in Europe with relatively intact city walls, York is a poignant reminder of medieval England. One of it’s more unique attributes is…
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Mere – Fitzrovia, London
Amongst all the latest gems to hit the London dining scene recently, Mere (pronounced ‘Mary’) is definitely one to watch. Owners are husband and wife duo David and Monica Galetti (judge on Masterchef UK), who bring a taste of their heritage to the table with elegant, yet accessible dishes that celebrate their heritage. Simply put,…
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Sunday Lunch at Frenchie – Covent Garden, London
As soon as I received my menu, the lady at the table next to me enthused that I *had* to order the bacon & maple scones, ever so convincingly. For some reason, that’s exactly what I did. The scrumptious, crumbly little morsels were the perfect balance between sweet and savoury and little did I know,…
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Denmark
Smørrebrød at Fleisch – Copenhagen
In the heart of Copenhagen’s Meatpacking district, one establishment is celebrating the district’s namesake – by focusing on meat. A butcher, bar and eatery in one, Fleisch is a local haunt that serves excellent Smørrebrød (Danish open sandwiches).