★★★★ The American Diner, With a British Twist Where? Soho, 49 Lexington St, Carnaby, London W1F 9AP How much? ££ Cuisine? American dining, seasonal British ingredients Vegetarian? Yes, limited Vegan? Yes, limited Gluten free? Yes I had Rita’s on my radar as one of the top London restaurants to visit, so when the opportunity toContinueContinue reading “Rita’s Dining”
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Elliot’s
★★★★ Borough’s Bests: The Chic Eatery Serving Seasonal Sensations Where? Borough Market, 12 Stoney St, London SE1 9AD How Much? ££ Cuisine? Seasonal options and sourdough pizza Vegetarian options? Yes Vegan options? Yes Gluten free options? Yes Dog friendly? Yes Elliot’s has held a prominent position in Borough Market since 2011. It is easy toContinueContinue reading “Elliot’s”
Out with the Old and In with the New
I’d like to welcome you all to the newly revamped blog, Calendar Girl, formerly known as The Amateur Archive. Some of you may have noticed a fresh new name, a vibrant colour scheme, and a catchy new tagline: “Plans Made Easy.” Calendar Girl is here to help you effortlessly plan your weekends and travel adventures,ContinueContinue reading “Out with the Old and In with the New”
3Bis
★★★★★ Borough’s Best-Kept Secret: The Gelateria That Londoners Don’t Want You to Know About. Where? Borough Market, 4, Park Street & Notting Hill, 178 Portobello Road How much? ££ What? Italian Gelateria Caught in the unbearable heat of mid-June, while sweating amidst the ravenous Borough Market crowds, spotting a cup full of cool gelato feltContinueContinue reading “3Bis”
Tap on the Line
★★★★ Destination Kew: Commuting to the Only Pub on London’s Tube Line Where? Kew Garden Station, Station Approach, Richmond TW9 3PZ How Much? ££ Cuisine? British food & classic pub grub Vegan? Limited Vegetarian? Limited Gluten Free? Options available Dog Friendly? Only outside seating Famously waiting on the platform of Kew Gardens Station is Fuller’sContinueContinue reading “Tap on the Line”
Bubala
★★★★★ Culinary Contenders: The All-Vegetarian Restaurant Shaking Up the London Food Scene! Where? Spitalfields, 65 Commercial St, London E1 6BD / Soho How much? ££ Cuisine? Middle-eastern What? Vegetarian sharing plates Gluten free options? Yes This all-vegetarian restaurant is raising the stakes within the restaurant industry, proving that you don’t have to serve meat inContinueContinue reading “Bubala”
Fall in Love with Florence
10 Magnificent Marvels in Italy’s Renaissance City Welcome to the idyllic city of Florence, where timeless allure meets avant-garde elegance. As the former political capital of Italy, this Renaissance haven exudes an aura of sophistication and cultural refinement. Prepare to be enchanted as you wander through its cobblestone streets, soaking in the opulence of itsContinueContinue reading “Fall in Love with Florence”
London’s Lavender Fields
The purple sea home to the honeybees Where? Mayfield Lavender Farm, 1 Carshalton Rd, Banstead SM7 3JA. How much? £5 adult entry/ When? Bloom’s from end of June and peaks during July and August. What? Family run farm open to the public, with cafe and shop. Accessible? Yes – wheelchair and dog friendly. On theContinueContinue reading “London’s Lavender Fields”
Strakers
★★★★ Butter than expected Where? Westbourne Park, 91 Golborne Rd, London W10 5NL How much? ££-£££ What? Seasonal ingredients, mixed cuisine Welcome back to episode 90 of all things The Amateur Archive: this is a review of Strakers, by Thomas Straker. Between the vibrant streets of Westbourne Park and Ladbroke Grove lies the culinary debutContinueContinue reading “Strakers”
London’s most talked about Strawberries
★★★★★ Borough Market’s Worst Kept Secret Where? Borough Market, Turnips, London SE1 9AH How much? £7.50 If you dare to venture into Borough Market any time soon, brace yourself for a hilarious sight: a horde of chocolate chinned foodies! Prepare yourself for an abundance of juicy strawberries and indulgent chocolate at every corner. If you’reContinueContinue reading “London’s most talked about Strawberries”
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