Having just opened last week, Wringer and Mangle in Spitalfields is the sister restaurant to the original London Fields establishment, occupying a large, industrial space that’s comprised of a pub (more of a cross between a bar and pub), deli and restaurant in one. The reason behind this design is to enable the seamless transition…
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Celebrating ‘La Tomatina’ at El Pirata – Mayfair, London
‘La Tomatina’, Spain’s annual tomato throwing festival, might be one of the country’s most well known events. But if you aren’t able to head to Valencia to take part, why not celebrate with some tomato based dishes? This year, El Pirata have launched a ‘Tomatina Tapas’ menu to celebrate this tradition. Tucked away on a…
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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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Stray Neighbour, Melbourne
Watch out Melbourne, there’s a new neighbour out North. Stray Neighbour is the latest food venture to hit Preston and comes as one of the many upcoming new restaurants to grace the Northern suburbs in recent months. It’s a collaboration between three individuals (brothers Ben Stray and Daniel Stray, and Andrew Chew of Chew Burger) who share a passion in…
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Lucy Liu Restaurant & Bar, Melbourne
Like many of the restaurants in its vicinity, Lucy Liu is accessible via a cobblestone alleyway (Oliver Lane) located just off Flinders Lane and lit up by an eponymous, neon sign. Headed by Michael Lambie and Scott Borg (Circa, Taxi Dining Room and The Smith), Lucy Liu’s aim is to bring multicultural-Asian cuisine to a modern, shared dining…
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Cutler & Co, Melbourne
In true Fitzroy character, Cutler & Co is situated in an old metal works factory and illuminated by a neon sign from the outside. Whilst it may appear small from the front, the restaurant itself opens up to a large space and features an open-plan kitchen, with several round tables making it suitable for group dining….
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Crompton Coffee, Melbourne
Whilst a cafe specialising in toast isn’t a new concept, its the first of its kind to open up in Melbourne. There has certainly been a movement towards single-item menus in the past few years, and whilst toast cafes have achieved popularity in the U.S, cereal and even porridge cafes have recently been popping up in all parts of…