Punchdrunk returns to London theatre with a bang. While the Uber Boat we took from London Bridge City Pier to Woolwich Arsenal wasn’t quite a trireme, we were soon thrown into a world of kings and warriors in Punchdrunk’s ‘The Burnt City’, the debut production for their new home in the redeveloped Woolwich Works, which […]
Crab Boil Grand Aïoli
A dish combining french and creole influences to show off Great British Crab Go straight to the This recipe for Crab Boil Grand Aïoli is inspired by two specific dishes, both originating in French-speaking parts of the world. The addition of crab makes this an indulgent and truly ‘grand’ dish. Adding malt vinegar to […]
Dover Sole with Crispy Leek
A simple but luxurious recipe for Dover Sole Dover sole is my favourite fish. It reminds me of seaside shacks and homecooked fry ups but also of family celebrations at restaurants. This recipe tries to marry those two styles with capers and leeks to add brightness and crunch. I’m delighted to report that Bradley’s […]
JRE and Parmigiano Reggiano promote the versatility of Parmesan
A celebration of the wonders of this iconic Italian cheese. A few feet away from Bethnal Green, a lovely time was had enjoying and exploring the versatility of Parmigiano Reggiano. Commonly known as parmesan, the varieties that we tried at the Restaurant Da Terra were very distant cousins of the dry mealy stuff spooned in […]
Cornbread Focaccia with the Stellar Battery Free Scale
Crunchy Cornbread Focaccia – a hybrid recipe for the perfect texture. Skip straight to my recipe for Inspired by the satisfying crunch of fried bread that is key to both Cornbread and Focaccia, this recipe is the perfect way to demonstrate Stellar’s battery-free scale. With just a few twists, the scale provides an accurate reading […]
Piazza Italiana- Review
A stylish taste of Italy in the heart of the city Just off Threadneedle Street, Piazza Italiana is nestled in amongst the City’s slickest architecture. The Cheese Grater, Gherkin, Walkie Talkie and Shard set the tone for this well-polished restaurant. Housed in the Grade II listed, former British Linen Bank and refurbished in a contemporary […]
Behind the curtain at Punchdrunk’s new Woolwich HQ
A sneak peek at the big changes coming to this ground-breaking immersive theatre company. Last Thursday London Unattached had the privilege of viewing the behind-the-scenes magic that makes Punchdrunk one of the most interesting London theatre companies. They’ve moved into an enormous space in the Woolwich Arsenal which, in partnership with Greenwich Council, has been […]