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,…
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).
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United Kingdom
Arabica Bar and Kitchen – London
Take your tastebuds on a culinary adventure through the ‘sun drenched lands of the levant’ in the heart of London’s bustling Borough Market
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Travel
Christmas Markets in Copenhagen
Højbro Plads Christmas Market As the days get shorter and Christmas nears, Copenhagen takes on another character that makes it a truly magical place. A few days ago, I arrived in this city in search of the essence of what makes the Danes some of the happiest people on earth. And the result? Like many…
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United Kingdom
Seafood at Randall & Aubin – Soho, London
You’ll know when you’ve approached Randall & Aubin as the combination of its vibrant seafood display, together with the tantalizing smell of garlic buttered shellfish, will be too hard to resist. When Randall & Aubin opened in 1996, it was the harbinger of change in London’s gentrifying Soho district and having recently celebrated its 20th…
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United Kingdom
Ahi Poke – Fitzrovia, London
As one of the biggest food trends in the past few year, Poke has been popping up in some of the worlds major cities and finally arrived in London this year. Pronounced po-kay, Poke is the name for a popular marinated raw fish dish in Hawaiian cuisine, usually eaten as an appetiser, and is simply…
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Australia
Brunch, croissants and doughnuts at Guildford Lane
Months ago, I was asked for some recommendations for a taste of Melbourne from someone who only had one day, or rather – one lunchtime in the CBD. Whilst Flinders Lane is a an incredibly popular option with its graffiti-lined side streets, the question prompted me think about one of my favourite streets in Melbourne…