Miseratione non Mercede (from compassion, not for gain) I'm slowly working my way through the Telegraph's list of London's most unusual museums. Obviously there are some that are disappointing, some that I'm skipping over (Dentistry Museum) and some, such as the Scotland Yard Crime Museum, that aren't even open to the public which is incredibly ...
Poncho 8 – Take 2
After writing an article about how all the Mexican chains in London are identical and somewhat uninspired, I received an invitation from Poncho 8 (the only chain I wrote about that bothered with replying) to come to their new Paddington branch opening to try the new menu. I almost didn't go. I work pretty far away ...
Brunel Museum & the Midnight Apothecary
The Brunel Museum in Rotherhithe is a very small museum that feels a little forgotten, but it's a great plan for the weekend. The museum itself, though informative is best combined with the guided walk which includes the trip down into the tunnel (entrance is through a very low, narrow opening). The guided walk goes from ...
Clos Maggiore
Clos Maggiore is an exquisite muddle of French and Italian cuisine, and that blend of cultures even extends to the name of the restaurant. Clos is the French word for 'enclosed', and maggiore the Italian word for 'greater'. For some reason the name evokes images in my mind of a secret walled garden and a ...
Venezuelan Food in London: La mejor hallaca es la que hace Arepa & Co!
I've been living near Old Street for quite some time now and one of my favourite things to do is wander along Regent's Canal. In the summer, it's a wonderful place for a casual stroll, people (and dog) spotting and a bit of sunbathing by the locks. In the winter, there's nothing more magical than ...
Is this Fad for Mexican Fast Food in London getting Tired?
Exciting decoration doesn't make up for what is becoming rather monotonous food When walking into work today I was given a free cinnamon hot chocolate by the lovely people at Benito's Hat and then a 50% off voucher for food and drink at Poncho 8. While I really don't want to appear ungrateful for these ...
Ethiopia Take 1: Mesir Wat and Injera
Food has a funny way of giving me a fervent appetite for a country, and after falling in love with Ethiopian food I have found myself whiling away the hours reading up about the calendar (it's currently 2006 in Ethiopia), the magical looking Amharic script and the interesting historic sites (St. George's church looks incredible). ...
Pink Plin Ravioli
Plin = 'a pinch'; the curiously shaped little pasta parcels are closed and sealed by pinching them together. When wandering around East London I came across a little pastificio called 'Burro e Salvia' (butter and sage), which in my opinion are the best two accompaniments to ravioli so, understandably, I was intrigued. The little locale has ...
Review: Morena Bakery
Vivid colours adorn the white walls inside I've always been disappointed by bakeries, especially in London. The cakes always look so pretty and delicious but then I take a bite and they never up to their promise. Morena Bakery is the only place I have been to where each and every sweet treat I have ...
Herons & Horses
On a quiet crescent row in West London sleeps a small little pub called the Heron. You wouldn't really notice it unless it was your intended destination. Down some shabby stairs and into a tiny little room filled with the strangest assortment of lamps, mirrors and a rainbow of multi coloured seats. There are only 6 ...
