After a particularly harrowing journey on the tube, I saw a light on in the Department of Coffee and Social Affairs last Saturday afternoon and popped in for a hot chocolate. A little heart was made in my cup (refer to posted photo) which went a long…More »
You won't find refried beans or sour cream that reminds you of homemade Mexican crema here (theirs is a bit more like yogurt.)
But if you're lucky, you'll have a laugh with a fellow North American regarding the British pronunciation of fajita, taco…More »
On the somewhat rare occasion when I spend a week or more at a stretch in my London flat, I relish the ordinary pleasures of a more stationary life: preparing pots of soup and chili, Astanga yoga, visits to the green grocer, (half) pints of Guinness…More »
Given its proximity to my flat, I pop into Kate Kanzier with some frequency. I'm always pleasantly surprised by the selection and fair pricing (especially the deeply discounted sale shoes) but until my most recent visit I'd never found a pair I…More »
A super addition to the neighbourhood; I especially appreciate that the Craft Beer Co. is bustling even when almost everything beyond the Cottage Chicken on Leather Lane is quiet.
A random assortment of my friends, from those that live in Whitechapel…More »
Categories:
Asian Fusion,
Fast Food & Takeaways,
Thai
Neighbourhood: Farringdon
I'm pretty keen on this new addition to Leather Lane after having a satisfyingly spicy green tofu curry there for lunch today. The menu is pan Asian so you'll find a bit of everything from soups like miso and tom yum to nasi goreng and hoison duck…More »
After sampling a great number of Clerkenwell's hot chocolate offerings, I pronounce Prufrock the winner. They produce a thick, rich cup of cocoa that never disappoints.
The place has a nice vibe going on, especially at the weekend. The music, the…More »
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Harmonic convergence of flavor (8)My search for the ultimate umami (see also "mouth watering", "tastiness", "mouth feel" "pungent," meaty", "savouriness." ) My operating definition is simple: delicious essence. |
The Top 10 Restaurants of 2006 According to MiRIAM w. (11)2006 was such a great food year, my top 10 has 11! |
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"Bite off more than you can chew, then chew like hell"
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Yelping SinceSeptember 2005
Things I Loveyou, genmaicha, hammocks, hotel bars, ashtanga yoga, hapas, fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice, the pacific ocean, champagne, i18n, train travel, stripes, chilaquiles, braids, hugs, chèvre, bucatini all'amatriciana, naps, lago di como, kitsune udon
Find Me Intransit, stripes, red cowboy boots, a cape, brogues, EC1, Palacio Veinticinco
My HometownWhat happens in Vegas stays in Vegas (well, usually...)
My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...I'm facilitating fun, fondling foreign grocery store snacks or slurping noodles
Why You Should Read My ReviewsI was born with a reliable antenna of social trends and epicurean longings
My Second Favourite Website The Last Great Book I ReadThe Slap by Christos Tsiolkas; All Over The Map by Laura Fraser
My First Concertwas put on by a boy band which enjoyed massive success in the early 1990s
My Favourite MovieLife Is Beautiful; Tony Takitani; Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...Sleep is my secret weapon (and I know my passport # by heart.)
Most Recent DiscoveryA unique (and edible) Norwegian invention called Smash!