I have to be honest with you, when I first went to Japan I read the guide book and did all my due diligence before deciding where to visit while I was in Tokyo, but Odaiba didn't make the cut. I just wasn't sold on the idea of an onsen "theme park" and a mini … Continue reading Why you should visit Odaiba
Sri Lankan food isn't hugely easy to come by in London, but places are starting to spring up so I have a feeling the tide may be turning on that one... Enter Hoppers, a new and dare I say "trendy" (by which I mean you can't book and have to queue) Sri Lankan restaurant slap … Continue reading Hoppers: Sri Lankan food in Soho
Japan is well known for its beautiful and impeccably maintained gardens, koi carp in neat little ponds, and of course all of the gorgeous blossom that that the Japanese go crazy about in Spring. I wanted to share a few examples of Japan's wildlife and nature that you might not think of straight away, and share … Continue reading Kyoto for nature lovers
Sarah Barber's dessert restaurant has now closed and is now home to Cakes & Bubbles by Albert Adria (new blog post coming soon!) Mark. Loves. Dessert. Give him anything with plenty of sugar in it and he's a happy man. I've never met anyone with a sweet tooth that comes even within a mile of … Continue reading Hotel Cafe Royal’s new dessert restaurant
My friend heard about Anna-Mae's mac n cheese food truck and was so excited when she found out they were coming to Broadgate Circle, just a stone's throw from where we work. We decided to head down during our lunch break for some quality macaroni. I was a bit disappointed to begin with because I'd … Continue reading Anna-Mae’s Mac n Cheese
Pham Sushi on Whitecross Street is an oldie but a goodie! Well...I don't know about old, but it's not a new opening - I just had to write about it because it's so darn good. I am pretty lucky to have such a great Japanese restaurant so close to where I work. You can see … Continue reading Pham Sushi, Whitecross Street
Founding Farmers Founding Farmers is one of my favourite restaurants in Washington, DC. It serves good quality "farm-to-table" American cuisine which isn't just delicious, it's ethical and locally sourced too. I definitely recommend the fried chicken and waffles which is just beyond words. And look at the cute little metal sauce pot in the shape … Continue reading Great places to eat in Washington DC
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Ichiryu is a newly opened udon restaurant on New Oxford Street from the people behind the Japan Centre and downright delicious Shoryu Ramen. As soon as I heard about this place I had to give it a try! Walking into Ichiryu we were met by their friendly staff who showed us … Continue reading Ichiryu Udon House
We were in Winchester for a few days this week with my family to celebrate the wedding of one of my best friends from sixth-form college who has become such a close family friend that he's really a part of the family! It was a beautiful and emotional day starting with the ceremony in the Guildhall … Continue reading Winchester and my best friend’s wedding
24/10/2015: Cassoulet This week we were on vacation with some friends from University and staying in Brittany, France, in the tiny little port village of Doëlan. After a looong drive from London today we sat down to a lovely warm bowl of cassoulet to get us right into the French spirit! 25/10/2015: Spinach and sweet potato … Continue reading A week in Brittany, France
A Year in Dinners 