To try real authentic Nikkei cuisine was a dream I’ve had for a long time. I only discovered Nikkei flavours a few years ago and have been hooked since. It’s a gastronomical fusion that has swept through London fast and, well, I can’t get enough of it! Peru has a large Japanese population who have […]
Read PostAsk me to pick my favourite meal of 2017? Well, that would be far too difficult. We ate so well over the last 12 months we’ve truly been spoilt for choice. One particular restaurant truly blew me away and comes straight to my mind. And it’s a restaurant I almost didn’t go to! I rearranged […]
Read PostColombian food doesn’t have the same reputation as some of the other Latin American countries – Peru for its ceviche, Argentina for its steak etc. There are, however, some pockets of really wonderful food which I believe are absolutely underrated. From the seafood of the Colombian Caribbean coast to unique dishes with indigenous origins, there […]
Read PostSo where did we get to? Ah yes, amid the green rolling fields of County Cork, Ireland sits the very luxurious, uber comfortable Ballyvolane House. In Part I of my Ballyvolane House review, I shared my thoughts on the rooms, history and influences that make Ballyvolane, the ultimate Irish country retreat and now it’s time […]
Read PostBarcelona has long been known for its cuisine but with pale imitations of the real things popping up all over the city, multiple chains and the closing of legendary El Bulli, it would be fair to say one needs to be a little more in-the-know to find the best spots to eat in Barcelona. To […]
Read Post“Oh my god – this is incredible!” That’s what his face is saying as he tucks into our first dessert. Though, of course, he’s silent. “Incredible!” is what I imagine he’s thinking. He’s not saying much though, instead he’s guiltlessly tucking into the most glorious chocolate brownie. His smile is contagious – we’re newly engaged […]
Read PostHave you ever had an incredible meal, told all of your friends, gone back and been completely disappointed? Or have you been back to a spot you always loved, only to find it’s not all that great anymore and your memories of it are ruined? It’s a fear I’ve always had about Bell’s Diner and […]
Read PostWhen I received an invite to luxury boutique hotel, The LaLiT London, a few weeks back for dinner, I couldn’t refuse. The LaLiT London is the first outpost of this luxury hotel chain outside of India and when Indian food gets fancy in a fine dining establishment, I’m always intrigued and nervous in equal measures. […]
Read PostThe Atlantis hotel is pretty famous. You may recall it from every Visit Dubai advert; you would have seen it on every Dubai postcard; you would have heard about it from every family visiting Dubai over the past 10 years. It’s enormous and ostentatious and popular, and I think that a lot of people like […]
Read PostFor Indian families, food is everything. We pick trips based on what we’ll eat, we celebrate happy occasions by gifting those we love with our favourite foodie sweet treats and we plan our days around our meals. Well, at least in my family, that’s what we do! Food is part of our cultural identity and […]
Read PostOur trip to Dubai was filled with some of the most incredible food I’ve tasted. The quality was exceptionally high at every spot we tried. I’ve heard a lot about how great the service in Dubai but the flavours… Oh the flavours! We had so many new favourite dishes. From the very best crème brûlée […]
Read PostLa Petite Maison is somewhere I’ve wanted to try for many years. Seven years to be specific! When I was at university, each summer I got a temp job to pay for my summer trips. One year, I got a temporary job as a secretary for a wealth management firm in London. I walked past […]
Read PostThe weather isn’t following the rules at all – it’s June and in my eyes, that means it should be two things – warm and sunny. We should we walking around in summer dresses, with huge sunglasses and sandals. We should be drinking Pimms in our gardens, hosting barbeques with our families and looking for […]
Read PostLast weekend I visited Petersham Nurseries in Richmond for the first time. We had arranged a belated lunch with our mums for a belated Mother’s day. The criteria was somewhere relaxing, pretty, with vegetarian and healthy options and ideally, somewhere not too far from the family homes. We decided to tick one off the bucket […]
Read PostFor me, arriving in Mexico City had a buzz like no other. I took comfort in the friendly voices around me and was so excited to come back to what is fast becoming one of my favourite countries. The lights, the colours, the festivals, weather and the warmth of the lovely Mexican people set […]
Read PostThis weekend seriously felt like Spring. Not only because the clocks change, but mainly because the sun finally peeked out to say hello. There was no more need for a coat, definitely not tights and my gloves were taken out of my handbag (finally!) London is so beautiful in the sun; the blossom seems to be just […]
Read PostHoney & Smoke serves excellent food. Truly lip-smackingly excellent food! It is built on the Middle Eastern food that the chefs (a husband and wife duo) grew up on. You may well be familiar with the sister restaurant – Honey and Co. I’ve been there twice for brunch, and it’s never failed to impress me. […]
Read PostHoney & Smoke serves excellent food. Truly lip-smackingly excellent food! It is built on the Middle Eastern food that the chefs (a husband and wife duo) grew up on. You may well be familiar with the sister restaurant – Honey and Co. I’ve been there twice for brunch, and it’s never failed to impress me. […]
Read PostFollow my blog with Bloglovin Growing up in an Indian household, visiting an Indian restaurant was never that exciting to me. I was a fussy eater as a kid and preferred pizza any day. Besides, my mum could make Indian food which was heaps better than any restaurant we would go to. I’d graze a […]
Read PostDavid Muñoz is back in town. The same David Muñoz with three Michelin stars to his name – the same David Muñoz, with experience at Nahm, Hakkasan and Nobu. He’s a brilliant, creative Spanish chef with an eye for experimental, innovative gastronomy and well known for his original dishes; they’re global, creative and bold. DiverXO, his […]
Read PostImagine a welcome where more than twenty five people greet you, one by one, as you enter a restaurant, the warmest of welcomes. You’re taken through any chef’s dream of a kitchen, as meticulous as can be, with the sound of “Good evening”, “Welcome”, “Hey there”, in a variety of accents from chef after chef. It’s safe to […]
Read PostRather oddly, one of my foodie highlights of my trip to Bali was a South American meal eaten in Ubud. Though Indonesian food is good, after a few weeks of it non stop it can get a little dull for me – I may have over done the nasi goreng! We decided to go for […]
Read PostThis isn’t a new recipe post really. I’ve just had a gorgeous relaxing weekend of fun in the sun – tanning, shopping, picnics and baking and thought I’d share this with you.I spiked my sticky lemon cake recipe with 40g of black poppy seeds and am currently enjoying this dreamy cake, sipping tea, loving the […]
Read PostFor my birthday, the girls and I went to Chotto Matte in Soho. Blending Peruvian and Nikkei Japanese cuisines I’d been dead keen to go for absolutely ages, and intrigued by what the food may be like. A month later this restaurant is fast becoming one of my West End favourites. Ex-Nobu owner Kurt Zdesar […]
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