Rovi has been on my radar ever since I caught a glimpse of its luscious lobster crumpets back in 2018. Fast forward two years, and the arrival of a global pandemic, and finally here I am, ready to rave about Ottolenghi's latest venture (even if the crumpets are sadly no more). For a central London…
These are strange and difficult times for the hospitality industry, with restaurants and cafés heeding government advice to close their doors during the Covid-19 pandemic. While this means that our dining lives are currently confined to messy home kitchens, this hasn't stopped me from reliving my (formerly taken for granted) restaurant experiences – quite the…
By now, most people will be familiar with Big Mamma, an Italian restaurant group which has grown from a start-up into an empire thanks to its affordable menu, extravagant presentation of dishes (designed no doubt for Instagram), and gorgeous interior design. Its imprint on the Paris food scene has flourished since the first outpost East…
This review was written before the onset of coronavirus – some dishes may no longer appear on the menu. The restaurant remains open and has launched a new service Maison Patron, delivering handmade freshly prepared dishes to your door. The owners are also opening a sister restaurant in Highbury on August 14. If you haven't…
Strolling along Rue de Turenne, a street filled with concept stores and chic boutiques (not to mention the mouth-watering Jacques Genin chocolatiers), you'll be hit by an irresistible wave of sweet cinnamon, courtesy of Fringe Coffee's home-baked buns. The conspicuous café suits its name, situated on the fringes of both the labyrinthine Marais and its…
Keen to unlock the treasure troves of the Red City, I exchanged grey English weather for Marrakech’s warm light and century-old sights. In little over three hours, the plane descended to reveal a terracotta city overlooked by the snow-capped peaks of the Atlas mountains. Enchanting accommodation Upon arrival, we made our way to our home…
Shepherds Bush is home to many treasures, preserving its love of independents regardless of the commercial spell of the forever-expanding Westfield Shopping Centre in White City. Adjoining the two main hubs of Goldhawk Road and Uxbridge Road lies the charming Askew Road, a discreet high-street with a village feel and friendly locals to match. Granted,…
I must confess that I am so partial to a holiday abroad that I often ignore the option to travel to the English countryside. This all changed after my trip to the beautiful Cary Arms & Spa in Babbacombe Bay this time last year, where I was stunned with the potential of the English Riviera.…
A haven to award-winning stalls and street-food vendors, Borough Market is renowned for its impressive selection of gourmet cuisine. Nestled in the heart of London’s most famous food market lies Roast Restaurant, an all-day eating destination which celebrates the finest of British produce. Proud of its British roots, Roast has launched a Summer Staycation series…
Set a few streets back from the bustling harbour in Bergen lies the understated Kaffemisjonen. This coffee shop and eatery certainly lives up to its name, which translates as 'coffee mission', turning everyone into coffee aficionados through their craft brewing processes. The baristas are keen to pass on their expertise, with shelves of coffee equipment…
Hannah Brandler 