Authentic Sicilian Food in Putney – and a price point that won’t bring tears to your eyes Sometimes I regret moving from West London. Places like Soffice London make me wonder why I did – a new Sicilian gastro-bakery and cafe that will take you through from breakfast to supper with a whole range of […]
Four Hundred Rabbits Meets Smoke & Salt
Delectable Pizzas with a Twist at Four Hundred Rabbits. Elephant & Castle is part of London in transition. Heavy bombing in the Second World War was followed by the demolition of damaged buildings and the creation of both the Haygate Estate and Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre. Built in the 1960s and 70s, neither development […]
Nandine – A Kurdish Kitchen in Camberwell
Discover the flavours of Kurdistan at Nandine: Among the corner shops and dry cleaners on Camberwell Church Street, the Kurdish restaurant Nandine stands out. Beguiling you with fairy lights and Kurdish inspired cocktails, Nandine knows how to attract a hip crowd, but with amazing food and a welcoming atmosphere, it can also afford to play […]
Coppa Club pops up in Putney – complete with igloos
Get the members club vibe without the fees at this bright new Thames-side venue Looking for a place to go in southwest London? Somewhere which is just that little bit different? A place with a members’ club vibe, where you could stay all day and go from work to play? With a great selection of […]
Pedler Good Fortune – great food and cocktails in Peckham – Review
Gin and Asian Dining with a smile at Pedler, Peckham Navigating South London, particularly those parts not on the underground network, can be something of a challenge. Yet, without making that effort, we all stand to miss out on unique, quirky and charming joints like Pedler Good Fortune. In fact, if you happen to be […]
Angel Oak – Peckham Rye – Review
Not quite my local – The Angel Oak Peckham Rye Now I’m officially a South Londoner, I’m busy exploring parts of the City never reached before. And, where better to start than in a not quite but nearly local pub in Peckham Rye. One of those areas you often hear described as ‘up and coming’ […]
Hare & Billet – Blackheath – Review
Pub grub in Blackheath Just a few minutes walk from Blackheath village and fronting the wide green expanse of the heath, the Hare & Billet is an atmospheric and busy pub offering hearty food. The pub was a hive of activity when we arrived. A small wedding party was just leaving as others were arriving […]
Park Tavern, Southfields
The Best of Braai in South London I know Southfields best as the place where I get off the tube when I’m going to Wimbledon. It’s just north of Wimbledon village, an area that’s popular with young families looking for decent sized gardens and one of those hidden pockets of London. While it might not […]
Smoke and Salt – Bricks and Mortar Relaunch in Tooting – Review
Modern Dining – Ancient Techniques at Smoke and Salt Tooting. On a rainy October evening, what could be better than finding a local restaurant that makes the idea of travelling into town completely futile? The six-course sharing menu at Smoke and Salt in Tooting is just £32 a person and for that, you’ll get more […]
Kudu Collective, Peckham – the perfect South African Brunch for a Brit
Classy South African Comfort Food in Peckham. Dining with two South African friends at High Timber in the City (the best place for South African wine and steak in London), I asked where else we might find good South African food. The objective – to enjoy a meal out and support the South African wine […]