South American Buzz at COYA Angel Court: It was at COYA Mayfair, on Picadilly that I tasted my first Pisco Sour. Love at first sip, the tart citrussy drink is the way I start any South American meal given half a chance. Coya Angel Court has clearly recognised the potential of the Pisco Sour and their […]
Lima Floral – a Peruvian Outpost in Covent Garden
Peruvian Supper at Lima Floral Covent Garden: A trip to the Summer Exhibition should be rounded off by dramatic, colourful food. Lima has long been on my wish list – although I’ve sampled their food at some of London’s food festivals, I’ve never actually had a full meal. And I do love Ceviche. So, […]
Senor Ceviche – How charming to meet you in Fitzrovia
A Peruvian in Fitzrovia – Senor Ceviche: I have a confession to make about Peruvian restaurants; until a couple of years ago, I had no idea that Peruvian cuisine had become so popular in London. Asked to attend a Pisco Sour evening in one on Frith Street, I bowled into the first Peruvian restaurant that I […]
Coya Mayfair Review
A little bit of Peru in London – Coya Mayfair: South American food has been a fashionable favourite in London recently. And Coya, opened last November in Mayfair, capitalises on the trend with poise and elegance. As you walk through the heavy front door on Piccadilly, you are greeted by a spectacular chandelier lighting your […]
The Anthologist, City of London
An Anthology of Food and Drink in the City v. an·thol·o·gized, an·thol·o·giz·ing, an·thol·o·giz·es v.intr. To compile or publish an anthology. v.tr. To include (material) in an anthology. an·tholo·gist, an·tholo·gizer n. Noun 1. anthologist – an editor who makes selections for an anthology The Anthologist in Gresham Street, is quite appropriately, a large city bar with a very wide selection of eclectic […]
Ceviche – a taste of Peru in London
Ceviche Soho: Martin Morales’ recently opened Ceviche bar at 17 Frith Street does just what it says on the tin! As you open the door there’s an overwhelming smell of lime. And, even on a chilly afternoon in early March a real South American vibrancy. It’s fresh and lively – I can imagine this place […]
Simple Ceviche
An easy ceviche recipe: This is an easy way to make something quite special. Ceviche is something you could make for a light meal, or serve as a starter. I made mine with monkfish because it is what I had in the fridge but I’ve eaten it made with scallops and I’ve seen recipes for […]