Vegetarians That Eat, 14 August 2012

I attended my first Vegetarian Crowd dinner on Tuesday night at new-on-the-scene Vegetarian restaurant, The Gate, Islington. It’s long standing sister restaurant in Hammersmith was opened in 1989 by the Daniel’s Brothers, who have now introduced refined Indo-Iraqi Jewish cuisine to my local hood. I was joined by 10 other diners from TableCrowd, all vegetarians and/or vegans ranging from around mid 20s to mid 70s. The common theme was the food ...

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Silvio’s Coffee House

I do like to frequent the Shoreditch area, more specifically that stretch where Old Street becomes Great Eastern Street, and last night was no exception. I met up with the usual suspects for a swift ale at the Griffin. The pub that has remained the same for years. It's not the best looking boozer in town but no one can deny it has character. There's always a DJ sat at ...

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Delicious Barbecue Alternatives

The sun has finally decided to grace us with an appearance here in London, so we decided to come up with a few alternative barbecue options for you to throw over the grills once they are fired up and ready to go. Get away from the conventional sausages and burger combo and impress your guests with these delicious options: Teriyaki Salmon: A delightful oriental twist to the most versatile of fish. An excellent choice for ...

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Popular Steak Cuts In Order Of Tenderness

In honour of our 'Tuesday Foodie' evening at Barbecoa, a popular barbecue steak house, we are sharing with you some of the most popular steak cuts in order of tenderness. At the top of the tender pile: Tenderloin Steak: This steak is cut from the beef tenderloin and is the most tender. Tenderloin steaks like the 'Filet Mignon' are popular for their delicate butter like texture.   Top Loin Steak: This is one ...

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Top 5 Cocktails

In tribute to our 'Thursday Mingle' at The Drunken Monkey famous for it's Cocktails and Dim Sum, we've compiled a list of our Top 5 Cocktails. Cocktail No. 1: The Great Sage - A cocktail with Bulldog Gin, Creme de Framboise, fresh rasberries charged with Perrier Jouet Champagne. Cocktail No. 2 : Cosmopolitan - a cocktail made with vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, and freshly squeezed lime juice. Cocktail No. 3: Long Island Ice Tea - a ...

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You say goodbye and I say Chào

This blog has been a long time coming. Ever been searching for something only to realise that not only is it staring you in the face, it's got you in a playful headlock (sibling style) and is repeatedly saying 'here I am, come get me'? Let me explain my opening ramble. I've been quite selective choosing great places to eat and enjoy food and yet had been frequenting a local Vietnamese ...

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Floripa, London.

  Old Street and it's surrounding environment of Shoreditch and Hoxton Square never fail to offer somewhere to eat or drink. It's a great area to be in of an evening (especially if the weather is good). One of those little gems is Floripa Bar. As Old Street arcs round and becomes Great Eastern Street, round the corner from the Old Fire Station and a stones throw from the Hoxton Hotel you'll ...

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Illfracombe’s Gazpacho Spanish Restaurant at The Boat House

My fiancee and I had headed down to the lovely Ilfracombe to join up with friends for a wedding in the outrageously beautiful 'Tunnels beaches'. Like everyone else we arrived a day earlier to enjoy some drinks and nibbles. We ended up at a great little restaurant, a stones throw from the sea. With the weather well and truly on our side we looked forward to relaxing with friends. Head to Gazpacho ...

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Dining. Differently.

Our love of food and fine dining dates back to Ancient Rome. This important aspect of human social interaction has, consequently, had an age to develop, mature, and be a way of life. With such a diverse culture within the city of London we are privileged to hold so many different eateries to choose from. The recent trend is to offer something unique, whether it be the food we eat, ...

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