A few months ago I came across news on another new opening not far from where we live. An Italian restaurant, with butcher and bakery, under the railway arches by Union Street. We were unable to book during the soft opening at 50% off but we visited soon after… and have already become regulars! Needless to say we really like Macellaio RC. We make all the dry ageing process in house, reaching between six and nine weeks of dry ageing…
I attended Taste of London a few years ago, with some VIP tickets I had got through a very cheap deal via my mobile phone provider. I had not been since, for no particular reason. This year, I actually visited twice, on the opening and on the closing day and the two sessions could not have been more different. In fact, on opening night I volunteer as a cook in one of the kitchens, run by a major charity. The…
Since our lovely pooch Amber joined our household in January, we have been finding out how difficult it is, in a nation (allegedly) of dog lovers, to actually find places where a dog is welcome. Forget food shops and supermarkets, and see how difficult it is to even take your pooch with you when shopping for non-groceries or going to the bank. Thankfully there are a few dog friendly retailers and also a few restaurants. The website Doggity is a…