Out of the Bleu: from City boy to Cordon Bleu trained chef
Considering culinary school? Well then… this one is for you. 9 months, several cuts and a few burns later, it hasn’t been easy by any means. But what a ride it has been.… Continue reading
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A. Wong-derful taste of China in the heart of Victoria
I’ll be honest, I’m usually very skeptical about high-end Chinese restaurants. After many a mediocre and underwhelming meal, I continue to stick by my usual budget options in Chinatown and Bayswater that have… Continue reading
The Chianti Crawl: a round up of the best eats from an epic Tuscan road trip
Chianti. Land of the wild boar. Truffle. Bistecca. And of course… the Chianti Classico. With its seemingly endless backdrop of emerald green hills lined with grapevines and olive groves, it has got to… Continue reading
Ferdies Food Lab: eclectic flavours and a touch of the molecular at the Toynbee’s Grade II listed Banquet Hall
Co-founder of the once much-lauded Fernandez & Leluu Supper Club, Simon Fernandez was one of the early pioneers of what is now a thriving supper club movement in London. More recently though, Simon… Continue reading
The Pig, Brockenhurst: from kitchen garden and the surrounding New Forest straight to your plate
Set in the heart of the New Forest, The Pig is a gorgeous country house hotel and restaurant that prides itself on serving up produce that comes straight from its very own grounds.… Continue reading
19 Numara Bos Cirrik II: memories of Istanbul in Stoke Newington
Ever since my trip to Istanbul last year, I find myself suffering from chronic Turkish food cravings. Never have I had kebabs so mouth-wateringly tasty and juicy. And the luscious Islak ‘wet’ hamburgers…… Continue reading
Upstairs at The Ten Bells: escalating Spitalfields cuisine to new heights
As far as old boozers in Spitalfields go, they don’t come more historic or vintage East End than the Ten Bells. Perennially packed, with crowds spilling over onto the pavement overlooking the market square, this… Continue reading
Perkin Reveller: Chaucer himself would have revelled here
Flanked by the historic Tower of London on one side and the even more iconic Tower Bridge on the other, the Perkin Reveller seems to have all the makings of a prime riverside tourist… Continue reading
Chez Bruce revisited: still dishing up the retro 3 course meal #LikeABoss
Some of the best things are those which have stood the test of time. And like a fine wine that gets better with time, Chez Bruce continues to age gracefully in its quaint… Continue reading
Made in Camden: as hearty as weekend brunch gets
In my mind, there’s no better way to kick off a weekend than with a properly hearty brunch. But ever since my local Hawksmoor in Spitalfields stopped dishing up their once glorious big… Continue reading
One score and seven years ago…
…this boy was brought into this world. And he’s still eating it. Good friends. G&Ts + beers aplenty. A spread of my favourite Nyonya and Asian home-cooked dishes. And a flaming Tiramisu birthday… Continue reading
10 Greek Street: the blueprint for a great neighbourhood restaurant
Fresh, seasonal ingredients. Bold, comforting flavours. An ambience that’s understated yet buzzing. And great value for money. If there was a blueprint for that neighbourhood restaurant I wish was in my neighbourhood, Soho’s… Continue reading
Corner Room: my favourite corner in all of London
As far as my favourite restaurants in London go, Nuno Mendes’ Corner Room has come out unquestionably on top for me for some time now. Ever since my first meal here almost a year… Continue reading
Klang Valley food crawl: The Sequel
The past couple of months of my time off in Malaysia have really flown by. It’s been amazing to have the chance to properly catch up with all my family and friends based… Continue reading
The Laksa diaries: the hunt for the best bowl of Penang Laksa
For me, no trip back home to Malaysia is complete without a visit to the hawker food haven of Penang. This was my second time back on the island this year and the… Continue reading