London restaurants

A lavish Japanese dinner at Hot Stone in Angel, London

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Ellie & I were recently invited by Hot Stone, a Japanese restaurant in Angel, London, to check out their culinary offerings. They are currently celebrating their sixth anniversary with a £30 three-course dinner deal (check out our social media for the link). The regular price is £85. For the avoidance of doubt, we had additional a la carte food orders and drinks adding up to around £130 for the two of us, on top of the two three-course meals. We were held free of cost for those too. A COOL BUT NOT A FANCY PART OF TOWN I regularly pass by Hot Stone on my morning runs, when I run along Regent’s Canal (which flows underground on this section), and I like the neighbourhood. Chapel Market, where the eatery is located, is very working class, and a far shot from the fancy boutique shops, cafes, and restaurants in Camden Passage, […]

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Brunch at Daylesford in Pimlico Road, Chelsea

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We had grabbed a bite at Daylesford in Pimlico Road, Chelsea, before. Well, strictly speaking this precise location could be seen to sit just outside Chelsea, but most of our friends think of it as being part of this posh district. GREAT FOR PEOPLE-WATCHING A few weeks ago we popped over for brunch. Especially Ellie had always liked the atmosphere and vibe at Daylesford. It’s all organic, chic, hip, and they have plenty of outdoor seating for people-watching. In the immediate proximity you have The Orange, an upmarket pub we used to frequent regularly at some stage, a luxurious flower shop, and plenty of art galleries.   OUR CHOICES After short deliberation, we ordered a flat white (£3.50), a latte (£4), a Bloody Mary (£9.50), a smoked haddock omelette (£14.50), and eggs royale (£13.50).   SMOKED HADDOCK OMELETTE The drinks and our meals arrived quickly. The coffees were nothing out […]

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Wright Bros Battersea – Delicious Food & Great Atmosphere

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Ellie and I did some inline skating in Battersea Park a few weeks ago, and we decided to take the long route back via Nine Elms in order to check out the new sky pool at Embassy Gardens. This is when we stumbled across Wright Bros’ Battersea restaurant. So far we had only visited their Borough Market location. Three Locations, all in London Our Borough Market experience had been very pleasant, so we decided to give Wright Bros, Battersea, a shot. (They also have a restaurant in South Kensington.) We were seated on the lovely terrace with views of Battersea Power Station, the Thames, and the park-like embankment and piers with lots of vegetables, a fountain, more restaurants and shops, and a few food stalls. We sucked in the atmosphere while scrolling through the menu.   I know what you’re having Ms B laughed, “I know what you’re having” as […]

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The Vittle & Swig in Tunbridge Wells is well worth a visit

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I had one of my open water swim events at Bewl Water last Saturday morning, so Ellie & I decided to turn it into an overnight trip. After a one-hour train journey from Charing Cross we arrived at the Vittle & Swig in Tunbridge Wells 20mins early for our dinner reservation. Immediately we were taken in by the lovely vibe. The interior has been designed with a lot of attention to detail. It is both elegant and cosy. VITTLE & SWIG IN TUNBRIDGE WELLS – FOOD & DRINK Alex Blaber and Gerry Stevens, who own and manage the restaurant, mention in a short introduction in the menu that they aim to provide a home from home. Apparently, vittle & swig is colloquial for food and drink. The term ‘swig’ is not uncommon, but we hadn’t come across ‘vittle’ before.   TAPAS-STYLE We were seated at the bar for a few […]

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Austria, Vienna restaurants

Da Capo: One of the best Italian restaurants in Vienna

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A little while ago I was working in Vienna for a couple of months for my day job. One night, on my way back to the hotel from the office, I came across Da Capo restaurant in a quiet side street, about 2mins walk from St Stephen’s. It immediately struck me as a very nicely kept, cosy, but elegant establishment. I hadn’t had dinner yet, so this looked like a great option to fill my empty stomach. DA CAPO RESTAURANT VIENNA SPORTS A BIG MENU Under normal circumstances it would have been difficult to find a seat without prior reservation. Because of Covid this was an easy exercise. The friendly waiter greeted me and led me straight to a small table in the beautiful cellar vaults. There is also spacious ground floor seating with large windows and a beautiful terrace. I was so overwhelmed by Da Capo restaurant’s big menu […]

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