Restaurant Find: Trullo London

1 / 1 ( 1 vote ) Nestled in Highbury and a favourite amongst locals, Trullo London is a simple & unfussy Italian spot serving seasonally focused, sustainable dishes that change daily. Opened by Tim Siadatan and Jordan Frieda in June of 2010, Trullo has been serving up a simple yet satisfying British take on […]

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Restaurant Find: Burro e Salvia London

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In the heart of Shoreditch lies Burro e Salvia, the closest possible fresh, authentic Italian pasta eating experience you will have without actually travelling to Italy. Part Italian-inspired pastificio and part dine-in café, Burro e Salvia (Italian for ”˜butter and sage’) offers visitors a cultural experience in fresh pasta making. Opened in the spring of 2013, […]

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Wine Bar Find: Sager + Wilde London

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Eat here, drink here, date here. The exposed brick walls, wooden floors and high windows of Sager + Wilde London are the perfect backdrop for the aforementioned activities, and that’s all before delving into the carefully crafted, by-the-glass wine list. Opened in 2013 after a successful stint as a pop-up in Shoreditch, husband and wife […]

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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: Delamina East London

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1 / 1 ( 3 votes ) Delamina East London has shaken off the humble roots of its pop-up days at London’s Shoreditch House, and is flourishing as the beautiful Mediterranean miracle it is today. A cozy, bright, and airy space, Delamina East conjures up the irresistible feeling of dining al fresco with its ceiling […]

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Restaurant find: Foxlow London

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1 / 1 ( 1 vote ) Foxlow London is that rare kind of place where everything just ‘works’ ”“ everything from the smart and understated entrance, right down to the beautifully printed menus ”“ and we haven’t even got to the food or interior design yet. The decision to relocate from its smaller, North-East […]

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Restaurant Find: Legs London

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Not a week goes by where Hackney doesn’t see a new attention-grabbing restaurant opening. Legs London, the latest solo project of Australian chef Magnus Reid (of the now closed Rooftop Café), is a decidedly laid-back affair with easy, contemporary dishes, packed with deliciously original flavors. Occupying an airy corner site of a two-storey house in […]

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The Editors: Ala CHAMP Magazine ’s Joanna & Monique Kawecki Find a Global Perspective in Tokyo & London

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True champions of creative culture, twin sisters Joanna & Monique Kawecki are the founding editors of Ala CHAMP Magazine one of the edgiest publications sitting on newsstands right now. Here at Melting Butter, we see Champ Magazine as the essential culture handbook for curious global creatives who make it their business to know about what’s […]

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Restaurant Find: Ellory London

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We’re a bit envious of the creatives working away in Hackney media hub Netil House. In addition to a rooftop bar and neighbouring market, they merely have to amble down to the ground floor to dine at much-lauded restaurant and wine bar  Ellory. Occupying the building’s former nightclub, Ellory London has a coolly austere industrial […]

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Cafe Find: Violet Bakery London

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Previously a pastry cook and pastry chef for Alice Waters at Chez Panisse, Claire Ptak has been running her Dalston bakery and cafe for six years now. What started as a tiny cupcake stand on Broadway market has now become a neighbourhood favourite. Laid-back and distinctly Californian (with salted ice-coffee on the menu), Violet Bakery London is a […]

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