One Day in Paris: Where to Eat Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Gosh, we’re lucky here in the UK. The fact that a casual day trip over to France is a) feasible and b) affordable, is a luxury that I certainly don’t take advantage of enough. With Eurostar pinging you straight from…
Rotisserie Chicken and Deep Fried Courgetti at Chicken Society, Finchley Central
Not a week goes by that I don’t hear about a new place to eat in South London. I’m not talking about London Bridge or even Brixton – I mean places that I never go to: Dulwich, Peckham, Tooting.…
My Three Favourite Brunch Spots in Melbourne, Australia
Brunch has become a staple part of my social life at home in London, but the Australians really nailed it first. I’m not a smashed avo on toast cliché, but early mornings aren’t my thing either so this new tradition…
Ping Coombes’ Breakfast Club at Chi Kitchen, London
Food has this amazing way of triggering memories, don’t you think? Apple pie reminds me of my mum (because her homemade one is the best ever), goulash make me think of my losing bet on Hungary for Eurovision 2014. So…
Craft Beer Tasting at Hof Ten Dormaal Brewery, Leuven
Imagine a brewery and what kind of place comes to your mind? Metal containers, huge vats and a sterile environment. Sure there might be a great bar attached to it, but from my experience, breweries are either in an industrial…
Traditional Claypot Rice at Four Seasons, Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a city that fascinates me in its juxtaposition of modern and traditional, and there’s no expression that shows that any more clearly than in the variety of food available. I’ve had wonderful brunches in Hong Kong that…
Nine Amazing Foods to Try at Salamanca Market, Tasmania
The incredible Salamanca Market in Tasmania is, without question, the best food experience I have ever had. To open a post with that line is one hell of a statement, but the variety of foods on offer meant we literally…
Asian Fusion Sharing Plates at Yuu Kitchen, Spitalfields
‘Sharing’ plates is a concept that worries and excites me all at once. I don’t really like sharing food; what if I’m left hungry or another person takes liberties with the most delicious dish on the table? But also, at…
A Tour of the Meantime Beer Brewery, Greenwich
There’s very little pressure like getting into a new relationship and having to celebrate your new bloke’s birthday a few weeks in. You can plump for a generic meal out to celebrate or take a wild stab in the dark…
