Shaka Zulu was an enigma for me. In the eleven years that I have lived in London, I have always been intrigued by this restaurant that brings the taste sensations of South Africa to London palates. So when my good friend M suggested a Friday night catch up over dinner at Shaka Zulu, I was game. The…
Month: November 2016
Five things I ate at Taste of London 2016 – The Festive Edit
Taste of London – The Festive Edit recently took place in the spectacular and historic surroundings of Tobacco Dock in London. A diverse range of restaurants and experts from the food and drink industry all came together under one roof to discover, taste and talk food. Below are some of my foodie highlights from this spectacular weekend. New York…
Temper, London
For a London foodie, Chef Neil Rankin needs no introduction. The man associated with Pitt Cue Co, Smokehouse and Bad Egg is an expert in everything barbecue. To add to his CV of successfully smoking enterprises, he has recently launched Temper in ever-trendy Soho. In addition, in a miraculous answer to all our foodie prayers, this place…
New menu – The Market Tavern, Mayfair
Compared to the hustle and bustle of nearby Green Park and Piccadilly, Shepherds Market is a little oasis of boutique restaurants, cafes and smart pubs, hidden inside Mayfair. It is a popular hangout for those post-work tipples but equally, the stylish restaurants give this location a touch of joie de vivre. One of the pubs that we…
Veneta – A little slice of Venice in London
Veneta is the glamorous new baby from the Salt Yard group (from the team behind Dehesa, Ember Yard, Opera Tavern and Salt Yard), bringing a slice of Venice to London. The Salt Yard Group specialises in all things Italian and Spanish, with a clear focus on tasty sharing plates paired with superb wines. Situated in the…
Dirty Bones – A Touch of NYC in London
I have been meaning to check out Dirty Bones for quite some time now. They already have three outposts in London, the latest being in the trendy, never-out-of-style Shoreditch. For our first DB experience, we chose to visit the Kensington branch, simply as it was local to us. Now that we have visited one, we cannot…
Postcards from Vienna: A Photoblog
Vienna is one of the most beautiful and charming cities in the world. Every nook and corner of this city is full of elegant palaces, stunning churches, and magnificent museums. Every now and then, as you walk around this gorgeous city, you will stumble upon some grand examples of construction – whether it is in the façade or in…
Five sweet delights I ate in Vienna
I don’t really have a sweet tooth. I am more of a savoury person. I am one of those people who will always choose a starter + main as opposed to main + dessert. But when you are in Vienna, it’s criminal not to savour their sweet offerings. As a tribute to last week’s BBC’s…
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