London’s food scene is a vibrant, ever-changing mix of global tastes, and right at its heart are the city’s amazing markets. These busy spots are the parts of London that offer a real taste of its history, culture, and culinary creativity. For any food lover, checking out London’s best markets is a must-do, offering an […]
Today I jumped on the train and the Jubilee Line underground for the first time in ages. Over the years I’ve commuted along a version of this route to several offices yet today it felt strangely weird and unfamiliar. I felt a bit like a tourist in London, no longer striding through corridors knowing exactly […]
Today’s London story is about my visit to El Pastor alongside Borough Market for some Mexican delights. But first, something less pleasant. I write this two days after the horrendous attacks in London when three murderers in a van ploughed down pedestrians on London Bridge and then ran through Borough Market stabbing people. In fact, one […]
Padella opened in Borough Market in March this year. It’s basically a pasta bar where they make their hand-rolled pasta fresh every day and serve it with sauces and fillings inspired by trips to Italy. The simple menu offers eight handmade pasta dishes and a handful of classic starters. Okay, sounds good so far. Not so good […]
I love Borough Market. During the day it’s buzzing with food stalls to tempt and at night people gather outside (and some inside) the pubs for post-work drinks and for dinner. We had planned to go to one of my favourite Spanish restaurants in London, Brindisa, unfortunately they have a “no bookings” policy and we […]