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Between gorgeous plates and classic cocktails, I take my food and drink very seriously. Deciding between the two? It just can't be done. One restaurant that also values of all aspects of a meal is Six by Nico. From Edinburgh to Manchester, the affordable fine dining spot is creating quite the stir. And when eponymous [...]
Sure, everyone and their mum was baking banana bread during lockdown, but I'm here to share the recipe that's been giving me delicious results for years. With a little underbaking for proper gooeyness and the addition of dark chocolate, walnuts and poppy seeds, this is my favourite (and super easy) banana bread recipe. 👩🏽🍳👩🏽🍳👩🏽🍳 Ingredients: [...]
While lockdown has ruined holiday plans, hampered us seeing family and been something of a huge shit show, there's been a few silver linings. One of those is the huge amount of at-home foodie kits allowing us to recreate some of London's best dishes from the comfort of our own kitchens. But just because restaurants [...]
With the end of lockdown still seeming nowhere near sight, I figured that it's finally time to put together my list of essential cocktail deliveries in London. But I'm not just talking any old companies, these are the bucket list bars that you'll find me in all through the year. While I'm counting down the [...]
Lockdown life has really taken over. The one thing that's been getting me through these socially-isolated days? Food. Whether it's freshly baked brownies or a dinner that doesn't consist of pasta and something frozen, it's the elevated edibles that have been keeping me going. But now, there's something that's really bringing the restaurant experience to [...]
When it comes to dining in Scotland, it's not all deep-fried Mars Bars, you know. Not only did I find my favourite Mexican food EVER here (we're talking mouthwatering tacos and epic frozen margaritas) but, there's also some of the most Instagrammable settings, fine dining picks and affordable brunches too. Take a look at my [...]
The best thing about small cities? Less walking between bars. Not only can you check out this Scottish city's top watering holes in just a couple of days, but the quality here is great. From quirky spots boasting regularly changing menus through to subterranean dens that shake up their own concoctions alongside the classics, here's [...]
A cultural hub for creatives, tourists and foodies, Whitworth Locke is an affordable hotel in Manchester city centre. Nestled bang in-between Piccadilly and Oxford Road stations - and coming in at around £100 for 2 nights - the design hotspot is a great rest stop for a weekend away. Here's what I thought when I [...]
When it comes to places to eat in east London, Mare Street is home to some of the coolest hideaways. From Instagrammable coffee at Palm Vaults to edgy bites at Martello Hall and a pretty hipster space in the form of Mare Street Market, there's something for everyone. But the one cosy cafe and restaurant [...]
From the same team behind Michelin-starred A.Wong, Kym's is the City restaurant that's famed for its Cantonese menu and floral-filled interior. Having visited for dinner in the past, I wasn't blown away by the food... but could the new lobster brunch change things? Here's what I thought of bottomless cocktails and elevated brunch dishes at [...]