Restaurant Find: 26 Grains London

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Nestled in a tiny courtyard in Neal’s Yard, 26 Grains London is a heavenly little slice of Scandinavia in the heart of London’s Seven Dials neighborhood.   Simple and delicious offerings include all-day breakfast dishes like porridge and smoothies, sweet snacks and health-conscious lattes (think turmeric and matcha), and a small selection of wine and beer served from morning until evening. 26 Grains’ purpose is to serve wholesome and comforting grain-based dishes with a Hygge influence.  Owner and self-proclaimed grain enthusiast Alex Hely-Hutchinson explores innovative combinations of flavors in her dishes, each […]

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Restaurant find: Mildreds London

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Daniel Acevedo’s spring menu reads like a vegetarian porn script. The head chef of Mildreds Soho branch ”“ and the more recent Camden and Kings Cross spots ”“ teases tastebuds with bowls balanced with flavours from across the globe. Acevedo’s training in Greek, Italian and pan-Asian restaurants in and around Melbourne, as well as a stint in […]

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Restaurant Find: The Good Egg London

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Picture the scene; it’s a Saturday night. It’s pouring with rain as our Uber spits us onto Church Street in Stoke Newington. My very hungry, very health conscious friend looks at me expectantly as I glance at the eateries in the closest proximity. Like a trendy beacon, The Good Egg shines. Though we haven’t booked, by […]

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Café Restaurant Bar Find: Kansas City Shuffle Sydney

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With a name inspired by the meta-con of being tricked while being tricked, Kansas City Shuffle surely ought to have some funny business going on. Instead, the refurbished industrial space ”“ a collaboration between owner Ben Sweeten and owner/executive chef Kayne Mordini ”“ has razzle-dazzle of all the right kinds. The space ”“ with past […]

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Restaurant Find: The Leopard NYC

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With a few renowned restaurants under their belt, the owners of Midtown West institution Il Gattopardo opened The Leopard at des Artistes in 2011. Like its more established counterpart, The Leopard can only be described as traditional, done right. Situated in an impressive neo-Gothic building in Central Park-adjacent Upper West Side, the restaurant took over the […]

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Café Find: Dudleys NYC

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I used to think Dudleys was just another long wait on a Sunday morning for an avo toast, flat white, and kale caesar with optional fried egg on top, but after numerous visits for numerous occasions I’ve realized that saying Dudleys is only good for brunch is a lot like saying New York is only […]

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Café Find: Russ & Daughters Café NYC

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Someone once said the best things in life are worth waiting for. Love, success, your dream job, and the classic breakfast board of smoked salmon, cream cheese, tomato, onion, capers, and a bagel from Russ & Daughters Cafe on a Sunday morning are a few examples that come to mind. And you will wait for […]

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Brunch Find: Hally’s London

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A brunch visit to Hally’s in Parsons Green does a pretty good job of convincing you that you’re in California”¦ The interior is beach house-esque, with a backdrop of shabby chic white-washed walls and shelves carrying a carefully curated collection of colorful knick-knacks and accents. The beautiful Chelsea set – fresh from pilates and beach-body-ready […]

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Restaurant Find: Granger & Co London Clerkenwell

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Clerkenwell is a brunch-seeker’s dream, with a multitude of trendy spots serving this leisurely weekend meal. Granger & Co is one such venue, and it’s a great place to have in your little black book. Australian chef Bill Granger takes huge joy in good, fresh dishes made with seasonal ingredients, and this is channeled into […]

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Restaurant Find: Bistrotheque London

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If you find yourself on an industrial street in Hackney, you probably won’t realise your proximity to one of the most beautiful brunch spots in London.  Bistrotheque is totally unmarked from the outside, so you’re going to need some gumption to stroll on in through the unmarked door and up the stairs. When you reach […]

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