Last week I was invited to the launch of a new Portuguese restaurant called Caco & Co. The invitation got me thinking about Portuguese restaurants in London, where are they and which is the best? To answer the question, I took my Portuguese bestie and my father with me to try out three of London’s […]
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April
12
Read this excellent review of L’escargot Bleu in Edinburgh
posted by 5thingstodotoday
So it was another weekend and another French restaurant (yippee!) for me and my dining companion. This time around we paid a visit to L’escargot Bleu on Broughton Street and we stopped in for a quick drink at Pickles first. We’ve been keen to try this restaurant for a while now; it’s been recommended to […] […]
April
12
Buy a rhubarb tart from Fisher and Donaldson
posted by 5thingstodotoday
Fisher and Donaldson is a first class bakers in Fife, Scotland. They are famed for their fudge doughnut but this Rhubarb tart is just as good and in our opinion better.
November
11
5 things to do today at La Rive restaurant, Cobham, Surrey
posted by 5thingstodotoday
Fine modern French Mediterranean dining in the heart of Cobham. Dine well in one of the most romantic dining rooms in Surrey. La Rive is just what Cobham has been waiting for. One Enjoy your meal in one of the most select and romantic rooms in Surrey. The dining room at La Rive is beautiful […]
November
06
5 things to do today at My Kitchen, Chelsea – part of the My Chelsea Hotel
posted by 5thingstodotoday
My Kitchen is situated in the heart of Chelsea and is part of the My Hotel group. The hotel looks smart and is only a short walk from the likes of fashion brand Stellar McCartney and the famous wine bar Daphne’s . My kitchen is open for breakfast (for hotel guests or you could just […]
November
01
5 things about Li Veli Winery and Bistro Covent Garden
posted by 5thingstodotoday
Last week we dined at Li Veli to try out dishes that appear on their new Autumn Winter menu. We were also introduced passionately to suitable wine pairings with each of the courses One Li Veli, the Pugliese wine bar and bistro in Covent Garden has recently introduced a brand new menu for the autumn […]
November
01
Get involved with Sausage week in London
posted by 5thingstodotoday
Sausage week (2nd – 8th November) is fast approaching and what a brilliant excuse to tuck into some of London’s weirdest and most wonderful sausages! This sausage week round-up has got you covered whether you’re after getting your sausage fix at breakfast, lunch or dinner (or anything in between)! Whether you fancy a traditionally English […]
October
22
Try dishes with white truffle at a San Carlo Restaurant – it’s truffle week!
posted by 5thingstodotoday
This morning Aldo Zilli, Executive Consultant Chef for the San Carlo Restaurant Group received the most expensive delivery of white truffles in the UK as the restaurant group invested £60k on the indulgent ingredient for Truffle Week. Truffle experts, Truffle Paradise who supply the country’s leading chefs and restaurants confirmed it was their biggest delivery […]
September
12
5 things to do today at Chalk Bar and Grill in Didsbury, South Manchester
posted by 5thingstodotoday
Have you ever dined in Didsbury? Yesterday ‘5things’ dined at Chalk Bar and Grill in Didsbury, South Manchester. This modern and contemporary restaurant has been open for just over a year and is gaining popularity by the day. Chalk was busy and bustling – always a good sign. It’s been featured in The Times and […]
September
06
5 things to do at Brigade Bar and Bistro near London Bridge
posted by 5thingstodotoday
Yesterday ‘5 things’ dined at The Brigade Bar & Bistro which is about six minutes walk from London Bridge Station. The bistro is a social enterprise venture and works closely with Beyond Food. Beyond Food, together with Brigade, works with people who have been at risk of or experienced homelessness to motivate and inspire them […]
August
26
5 things to do at Phewa Nepalese restaurant in East Molesey
posted by 5thingstodotoday
Phewa is a new restaurant opened on the up and coming ‘Walton Road’ in East Molesey. Here are 5 things to do at this excellent restaurant today. One Order a Gurkha Beer and feel that you are in Nepal. Whilst you are sipping on your beer you can nibble on the complementary salad – this […]
August
20
Use Quandoo to pick the perfect restaurant for dinner over looking the River Thames
posted by 5thingstodotoday
Do you want to have dinner over looking the River Thames? Then the Quandoo app and website can help! Quandoo is a website and app that connects local foodies with dining options in their city and help them find and reserve tables at the best bars and restaurants. Quadoo have recently carefully selected restaurants that […]
July
12
Take a walk down Kappabashi Street, Tokyo
posted by 5thingstodotoday
Today we walked down Kappabashi street to look at the many shops selling everything kitchen related. This street is not on the tourist trail but is well worth a stroll along. You will find it hard not to buy anything. We particularly liked the choice of menu covers! Kappabashi Street (かっぱ橋道具街, Kappabashi Dōgugai) is a […]