Lazeez Restaurant – Lebanese Hospitality in London: My first full-time permanent job was as a Management Trainee for Selfridges. Needless to say, I spent a lot of time socialising around Oxford Street: The Lamb and Flag was a regular haunt after work, and the Stockpot was a favourite for a cheap meal. Other than that, […]
Omar’s Place – Review
Passport to Pimlico Occasionally something takes you by surprise. When asked to review Omar’s Place, a Pimlico restaurant, I didn’t have any real sense of what it would be like. I knew that Mallorcan born chef Vicente Fortea had an impressive CV that includes three Michelin-Starred Arzak in San Sebastian and one Michelin-Starred Plat D’Or in Mallorca; […]
Iberica Marylebone – Review
Iberica Marylebone – A Spanish Sojourn for London Ladies who Lunch: Marylebone is perhaps one of the most unlikely parts of London to be dubbed a ‘village’. Right in the heart of the City, there’s little green space and for the most part a population of city apartment dwellers and visitors. Yet there is a […]
Yuu Kitchen – Review
Asian Fusion in Spitalfields – Yuu Kitchen: Yuu Kitchen is a new tapas style southeast Asian and Pacific Rim restaurant not far from the vibrancy of Spitalfields market. It sits amongst the hustle and bustle of Commercial St with an on-trend offer that should tick the boxes of the city workers who inhabit this part […]
El Pirata – An Old Favourite in Mayfair
Food and Wine Matching at El Pirata, Mayfair: It has not always been so easy to find good quality informal places to share food with friends in London. I remember El Pirata around twenty years ago, a unique and instantly popular concept in upmarket Mayfair; authentic Spanish tapas that you could enjoy from lunchtime through to […]
El Parador – a Spanish Gem in Camden
Spanish Tapas at El Parador: Tucked away from the Camden crowds in Eversholt Street is my all time favourite Spanish Tapas restaurant. I first visited El Parador over 25 years ago (now I’m showing my age) and I have returned regularly over the years ever since, never to be disappointed. El Parador is family run […]
Ibérica Summer Menu
Summer at Ibérica – Tasting at Canary Wharf: There are venues where I know, without hesitation, that the food will be delicious. Places I seek out for myself if I need a quick bite to eat and where I take my friends if they want a recommendation. Ibérica is firmly in that category – I’ve been […]
#Win an Olive It Recipe Book
WIN TWO OLIVE IT! RECIPE BOOKS Since Tapas is all about sharing, we’ve got one for you and one for your friend! AND there’s a total of 12 prizes – so everyone is in with a chance of winning! A delicious ensemble of olive marinades, tapenades and tapas, this beautiful recipe book will spark your […]
Iberica Farringdon Review and Recipes
Traditional Spanish Food with a Twist in Farringdon: When I was contacted by Ibérica with a request to promote some of their Spanish recipes I rather unashamedly took advantage of the situation. Of course I’d be happy to publicise their recipe collection if I got to try some of the food first. Of course I […]
Tapas Revolution – A Spanish Summer in Westfield
Tapas Revolution: This isn’t the first time I’ve met Omar Allibhoy but I can honestly say I’ve really enjoyed every event I’ve been to where he’s been involved. He has an infectious enthusiasm for Spanish food and in the past, I’ve learnt how to make various tapas dishes from him and really got an understanding […]