Tucked away in a lively corner of Barcelona, Bullanga has become one of our favourite places for a relaxed and satisfying Menú del Día. With thoughtful seasonal dishes, warm service, and a laid-back atmosphere, it’s the kind of spot that quietly works its way…
I first discovered Malaysian cuisine in London, thanks to a steaming bowl of laksa noodle soup that changed the way I thought about flavour. The combination of spicy, sour, creamy, and herbal notes was unforgettable. Since then, I’ve made a point of seeking out…
Location: Barcelona, Spain Cuisine: Spanish Seafood Lluritu 3 has quietly become one of our most treasured dining spots in Barcelona, a place where seafood is treated with respect, creativity, and a dash of nostalgia. It’s the third location of the Lluritu group, hence the…
Location: Barcelona, Spain Cuisine: Valencian While many visitors to Spain think of paella as a generic Spanish rice dish, its roots are firmly planted in Valencia, on the eastern coast of the country. Traditional Valencian paella is a far cry from the seafood-heavy versions…
Location: London, England Cuisine: British Just as St. John must be understood in the context of the French House, so too must another treasure: Rochelle Canteen. Fergus Henderson and his wife Margot opened the dining room above the French House with Jon Spiteri in…
Location: London, England Cuisine: British We can’t talk about St. John without talking about the French House. The French House, a pub in Soho, is very much tied to the history and rise of modern British cuisine in London. This is because the dining…
Location: London, England Cuisine: Italian North and East London is blessed with simply amazing bakeries. One of the most reputable is Pophams. Ollie Gold, the founder, spent years working in catering departments in various Formula 1 teams, travelling around the world and learning about…
Location: London, England Cuisine: Thai Part of my childhood was spent in Bangkok and while I have mixed memories of growing up there, one thing for certain that I adored was the food! I have such fond memories of all the salads,…
Location: London, England Cuisine: Turkish First visit Victor and I first visited Mangal II in January 2022. Having visited so many wonderful Turkish places in Dalston over the years, we hadn’t yet tried this modern take on Turkish cuisine. Mangal II has been…
Location: Barcelona, Spain Cuisine: Catalan Along the main thoroughfare, or rambla, in the neighbourhood of Poblenou in Barcelona is a place that looks fairly casual, but offers the best tapas and plates in the area. A couple, Nuri and Jordi, opened their first restaurant…