Seasonal Beer at Borough Market: Beer in the UK is continuing onwards and ever upwards in its growth after it’s rebirth about 10 years ago. We have our American cousins to thank for that, with their early foray into Microbrewing. It depends of course how far back you wish to look, but in recent millennia […]
Banishing the January Blues at Roast, Borough Market
Roast Restaurant Borough Market – Mood Enhancing Dining: Once the Christmas decorations come down on 12th Night, January seems to be such a miserable month; grey skies, lots of wind and rain, and short days. It’s easy to feel grumpy, especially if you are also trying to battle with the knock-on effects of the Christmas […]
The Table – Food and Cocktails in Bankside
A Relaxed Bankside Cafe and Bar – The Table: Bankside is one of those areas of London that has blossomed over recent years. It’s close to foodie Borough Market and a stone’s throw from the river. Within a few hundred yards you’ll find trendy bars and restaurants popping up. The Table has been around for […]
City Cycling – Camden Market to Borough
London City Cycling. Guest Post by Anna Van Leemputten: I love cycling and have been a bit spoilt, living in an area of the country where I can enjoy outdoor pursuits involving water, wheels or running, by simply stepping out of my front door. However, I’ve not always been a country girl as I studied […]
Borough Market and the Borough Box
The best of Borough Market to your door: What a fortunate person I am. Two stops from my house (or a healthy 30-minute walk) is Borough Market. I’ve been shopping there for quite a few years now and whenever I have the excuse of a special occasion, I make a trip there. Actually, whenever I […]
Shucks! Oysters at Wright Bros
Learning to Shuck at Wright Brothers, Borough Market: I have something of an oyster fetish. I can happily eat 10 or 12 oysters in a sitting though usually I don’t get the opportunity. But, I’ve never tried opening them – partly a fear of failure and partly lack of a shucking knife. So an invitation […]