Devon is fondly known as England’s answer to the French Riviera thanks to its glorious stretch of golden beaches, hidden coves and pretty fishing villages. The expanse of countryside meets the glittering ocean where hoards of fisherman eagerly catch the famous brown-shelled Devon crab for the busy restaurants on shore. At the very …
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Discovering Daylesford, The Cotswolds
In today’s world, more and more people are seeing the value in organic food. It shouldn’t be seen as an expense, but viewed as a solid investment in our own health. If you’ve not already come across Daylesford, it’s an award-winning organic farm in the heart of the Cotswolds that …
Exploring The Cotswolds
The Cotswolds really does capture the imagination with its rural landscape and stone-built villages. The real beauty however, is that it offers you something unique over the changing seasons. People flock to the Cotswolds in the height of summer but the slower pace of spring was well suited to our …
Checking Into The Cotswolds
As spring made its eagerly awaited appearance with an abundance of cherry blossom and the prospect of brighter evenings, it also signalled a rather important social occasion in the diary, my birthday. Following the Easter bank holiday weekend, I was fortunate enough to be whisked away by Mr G to the …
Mercato Metropolitano, Elephant and Castle
Amongst the bustle of London Bridge and the cultural hub of South Bank, you will find Elephant and Castle. Simply known as “Elephant” to the locals, it hangs in the shadows of its modern day neighbours with its post-war jumble of tower blocks and gloomy pedestrian subways. Despite its shabby …
Megan’s By The Green, Fulham
There’s a new Insta-worthy brunch spot in south west London, well, Parsons Green to be precise. Megan’s by the Green is a cosy looking restaurant, right opposite PG tube station, with an impressive canopy of blossom and fairy lights dangling above the heads of the eager brunch goers below. This place screams …
Peruvian Delights at Chicama, London
In the heart of London’s affluent borough of Chelsea, you will find one of the best Peruvian restaurants called Chicama. Named after a small coastal town in Peru, this restaurant offers all the very best in seafood and vegetable-based dishes. A sister restaurant to Pachamama in Marylebone, Chicama is also …
Food-nastics at German Gymnasium
Lunch dates are one of life’s great rewards. When my Mum and sister came to visit, I leapt at the opportunity to book us a table at one of London’s most talked about restaurant openings, German Gymnasium.
Afternoon Tea at Fortnum and Mason
Having a ‘cuppa’ tea is something of an English tradition. In fact, we drink 165 million cups of the hot stuff every single day and we love nothing more than popping the kettle on in a bid to solve life’s great dilemma. It’s a reason to break away from our …
Discovering Thomas’s Café at Burberry
Famous for its trench coats, live streamed catwalk shows and iconic plaid, Burberry has a long history in fashion and a superstar following to prove its worth. Inside their London flagship store at 121 Regent Street, you will find Thomas’s – named after its founder – an all-day chic café …
Brunch at No.29: A New Chapter for Battersea Power Station
Battersea Power Station has been one of those easily recognisable landmarks of London throughout the ages. Having laid dormant since 1983, a major project has been under way to redevelop the historical site under the watchful eye of its new Malaysian owners. Despite work continuing on the power station itself …
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Rail House Cafe, London
One of the few positives to come out of the major refurb of Victoria in Belgravia, London, is the Rail House Cafe. They’ve joined a flurry of new restaurants and bars opening in the local area so I decided to cycle over and see what’s been cookin’.
Brunch at Coppa Club, Sonning
I’m a firm believer that a good ol’ natter with your friends is good for the soul. With my friend Tara having her baby in just a few weeks time, we headed to the beautiful riverside scenery of Sonning in Berkshire for some much needed girl time at Coppa Club.
Little Bird, Battersea
After spotting these guys on Instagram, I’ve been looking for an excuse to dine here for a good few months now. Well, that time arrived when a cure for holiday blues was only to be remedied by the Asian-inspired palm tree paradise of Little Bird on Battersea Rise.
Meat-Free Dining at Ethos, London
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is a hot topic of discussion amongst us Londoners. It often becomes a mind maze when knowing where to graze while on the go. As someone who regularly includes meat in their diet, I was a little hesitant to try out a vegetarian restaurant for lunch …
Taste of London Festival, Regent’s Park
Whether you’re a budding foodie, a cocktail enthusiast or gastronome extraordinaire, Taste of London is the perfect festival to add to your summer calendar. Rolling through the gates of Regent’s Park every year, the four-day festival is a paradise full of tasty food bites and refreshing tipples put on for …
Pear Tree Cafe, Battersea Park
With British Summer Time in full swing, there’s nothing better than grabbing a bite to eat in the sunshine with your friends. I happily give you one of the newest outdoor hotspots in the heart of London’s Battersea Park. After a refurb during the winter, Pear Tree Café has been brought to …
Beachhouse, Devon
Devon is just one of those happy places where you take a big gasp of sea air and forget all of your worries. We made a quick dash for the coastline and checked ourselves into a lovely cottage in South Devon before deciding on where to go for lunch. Devon …
The Best Burger in Farnham
Scarlett Johansson once said, “I still eat a burger at a counter with ketchup dripping down my face.” A girl after my own heart! Anyone who knows me, know’s that I’m a HUGE fan of burgers. There’s nothing quite like a medium/rare cooked beef burger cushioned between a lightly toasted …
The Anchor Inn, Hampshire
With the prospect of a rare weekend to ourselves, we decided to swap the chaos of London for Hampshire’s rolling green. Nestled between a quaint little village called Bentley and Lower Froyle, you will find the Anchor Inn, just a ten minute drive from Farnham. The Anchor Inn is part of …