Two Lights comes from an illustrious pedigree: it is the sister to the Michelin-starred The Clove Club that made the list of World’s 50 Best Restaurants in 2017. This more laidback and casual sibling is located on Kingsland Road. The decor is minimal and unfussy, perfectly fitting within the context of Shoreditch. The name Two…
Month: September 2019
Sri Lankan Supper Club : Mali’s Cooking
After experiencing a few Indian Supper clubs (Khao, Chakra, Thambis), it was time to venture further south and explore my first Sri Lankan supper club. Despite growing up in India and being so close geographically, Sri Lanka continues to firmly occupy my ‘someday bucket list’. Until then, I am exploring the country through its food….
Brunch Supper Club : Dauphinoise & Debauchery
A brunch supper club combines two of my favourite things. After attending my first brunch supper club back in July, I am now a big fan of this concept. I recently attended another beautiful brunch supper club organised by Dauphinoise & Debauchery. Run by two friends Cara and Alix, it was held in Alix’s gorgeous…
A Social Enterprise : Brigade Bar + Kitchen
We recently visited Brigade Bar and Kitchen near London Bridge which is a social enterprise, restaurant and charity. It was founded by chef, author and social entrepreneur Simon Boyle, in collaboration with PwC UK, De Vere Venues and the Homes and Communities Agency. They opened in 2011 and recently rebranded and relaunched in November 2018….
Weekend Brunch at Donnelly’s
We were recently invited to review the weekend brunch menu at Donnelly’s, under the direction of James Donnelly. This is my second time sampling the food coming out of James’s kitchen; the first time, I was at his residency at Louie Louie and was really impressed by his culinary creations. He has now moved on…
Aromatherapy Candle Making Workshop – Scott’s Apothecary
Recently, I decided to digress from my usual foodie pursuits and try my hand at a workshop instead. I attended a Aromatherapy Candle making workshop by Scott’s Apothecary, organised by Love Pop Ups London. This was my second experience with LPUL after Banya. Scott’s Apothecary was set up by sisters-in-law Alice and Toni. Alice, who…
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