★★★★ 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”
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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”
Troubadour
★★★★ London’s oldest independent live music venue Where? West Brompton, 265-267 Old Brompton Rd, London SW5 9JA How much? ££ What? Modern British restaurants and live music venue The Troubadour is renowned as one of London’s longest running live music venues, opening its doors in the 1950s, and hosting the likes of Elton John andContinueContinue reading “Troubadour”
Zephyr
★★★ Chic Greek on a Famous London Street Where? Nottinghill Gate, 100 Portobello Rd, London W11 2QD How much? ££ Cuisine? Greek Menu? Lunch & dinner a la carte, tasting menu options Vegetarian options? Yes Vegan options? Yes, limited Gluten free options? Yes I’d often wandered past Zephyr on my way down Portobello Road, admiringContinueContinue reading “Zephyr”
There’s no place like Rome
A modern guide for an ancient city A city famous for it’s history, architecture and delicious food, there really is no place quite like it. Cobbled paths and ancient arches will take you back in time to the cultural paradise that paved the modern Western world. Whilst our whistle stop tour lasted only two andContinueContinue reading “There’s no place like Rome”
A Weekend Guide: Madrid
The city that surprised me I knew very little about the city of Madrid before my visit. We booked our trip on a whim, unsuspecting of the beauty and vivacity that awaited us. Ideally located in the heart of Madrid, just a five minute walk from the Prado Museum, we were right in the centreContinueContinue reading “A Weekend Guide: Madrid”
Sunday Lunch at the Coal Office
★★★★ In search of London’s best roast dinner Where? Coal Drops Yard, 2 Bagley Walk, London N1C 4PQ How much? £££ Cuisine? Middle Eastern restaurant Vegetarian options? Yes Vegan options? Yes, limited Gluten free options? Yes This industrial cove is well disguised amidst the setting of Coal Drops Yard. Blending seamlessly into its Victorian surroundings,ContinueContinue reading “Sunday Lunch at the Coal Office”
Boro Bistro
★★★ Wine, Dine, Tapas Where? London Bridge, 6-10 Borough High St, London SE1 9QQ How Much? ££ Cuisine? Modern French, tapas style dining Drinks? Wine, cocktails, classics Outdoor seating? Yes, terrace area Booking ahead? Yes, available Vegetarian options? Yes Vegan options? Yes, limited Gluten free options? Yes Burrowed away from the vibrant bustle of BoroughContinueContinue reading “Boro Bistro”
Megan’s
★★★ Mediterranean menu and masses of Prosecco Where? Multiple locations How much? ££ What? Lunch, brunch & dinner Cuisine? Mediterranean-influenced Booking ahead? Yes, available Vegetarian options? Yes Vegan options? Yes Gluten free options? Yes I’ve been to Megan’s multiple times now, for breakfast, lunch and bottomless brunch. They’re difficult to miss these days, with aContinueContinue reading “Megan’s”
Barrafina Borough Yards
★★★★ Tapas and small plates, the perfect place to dine with family and mates Where? Borough Yards, 2 Dirty Lane, London Bridge, London, SE1 9DG How Much? £££ Booking ahead? Yes, available Cuisine? Spanish Multiple locations? Yes and menu varies Vegetarian options? Limited Vegan options? Limited Gluten free options? Yes Known for it’s delicious foodContinueContinue reading “Barrafina Borough Yards”
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