Category Archives: SW London

A little bird told me…: Birdhouse review

I love it when great new restuarants/bars/cafes open near me. Not just because I’m lazy (I am) but I can boast to all those doubters about how cool SW London is getting. Ok, so it took me a while to … Continue reading

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Filed under Battersea, Clapham, coffee, Restaurant Review, restaurants, SW London, Wandsworth

No need to meddle with this one: Medlar review

If my ‘hood of Wandsworth is famous for one thing apart from its yummy mummies and toddlers on scooters getting under foot, it has to be the Michelin-starred Chez Bruce. Every resident and then some have been for a birthday, … Continue reading

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SW London goes global

The latest in my series of SW London restuarant mini-reviews for the lovely people at Heaver Magazine – took the ol’ hood global with a whistle-stop culinery tour through Korean, Italian, Japanese, French and Argentinian (Entrée (French), Bistro Delicat (Austrian), Lola … Continue reading

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Filed under Battersea, Clapham, Earlsfield, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Parsons Green, pizza, Restaurant Review, restaurants, sushi, SW London

Viennese treat – Bistro Delicat, Battersea

I admit the last time I was in Vienna, inter-railing aged 18, I had far from a gastronomic time. Aside from a lot of amazing cake, most of my foodie memories involve bread and cheese from supermarkets at the best, and McDonalds … Continue reading

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>Steak it to him The BBBBL (Boy’s Big Boozy Birthday Lunch) – Santa Maria del Sur

>Like most of the important dates in our relationship, Choux Boy’s birthday revolves around eating. What are presents but mere things when I could give the him the gift of really great food? Ok, that’s bollocks, treating him to a great … Continue reading

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Filed under Battersea, beef, Choux Boy, ice cream, meat, recipes, Restaurant Review, restaurants, special occasion cooking, SW London, wine

>Eat local, live longer! (Ok I made up the last bit…)

>So with Choux Boy’s birthday rolling up this Sunday it means I’m thinking about one thing: no not presents, food. Brunch, cake, dinner: what is a girl to do? Well take a hint is a good start and the Boy … Continue reading

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Filed under Balham, Choux Boy, Clapham, Restaurant Review, restaurants, Spain, SW London, Wandsworth

>Rolling with the brunches

>Sunshine + weekend = only one thing, lazy brunches. Well, before Pimms in the park. And thanks to the lovely people at Heaver magazine I was out and about in the depths of sunny south west London reviewing brunches… how very well … Continue reading

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Filed under Balham, breakfast, Clapham, Moroccan, Restaurant Review, restaurants, SW London, Wandsworth

Feeling Moor-ish: Doukan review

Since moving to ‘sarf’ London with Choux Boy last month I’ve felt a bit lost with my dining options. No more Tas Firin, no more Muhib curry on Brick Lane, no more Viet-Ho on Kingsland Road. Ok, enough the ‘East … Continue reading

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