Shepherds Bush is home to many treasures, preserving its love of independents regardless of the commercial spell of the forever-expanding Westfield Shopping Centre in White City. Adjoining the two main hubs of Goldhawk Road and Uxbridge Road lies the charming Askew Road, a discreet high-street with a village feel and friendly locals to match. Granted,…
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The Pig at Combe, Devon
I must confess that I am so partial to a holiday abroad that I often ignore the option to travel to the English countryside. This all changed after my trip to the beautiful Cary Arms & Spa in Babbacombe Bay this time last year, where I was stunned with the potential of the English Riviera.…
Kaffemisjonen, Bergen
Set a few streets back from the bustling harbour in Bergen lies the understated Kaffemisjonen. This coffee shop and eatery certainly lives up to its name, which translates as 'coffee mission', turning everyone into coffee aficionados through their craft brewing processes. The baristas are keen to pass on their expertise, with shelves of coffee equipment…
Caillebotte, 75009
On a quiet corner in the 9th arrondissement lies modern French cuisine at its finest, just around the corner from the bustling Rue des Martyrs which happens to be my flatmate’s favourite road in Paris. Headed by the owners of Le Pantruche and named after the renowned French impressionist Gustave Caillebotte, this chic bistro pulls out all the…
Peonies – Cafés et fleurs
As the name suggests, this coffee spot is decked out in blossoming bouquets and delicate daisies, brightening up your day before you’ve even sat down to enjoy their tremendous menu. While pot plants have become commonplace in brunch destinations, largely thanks to their aesthetically pleasing Instagram snaps, Peonies isn’t just another coffee shop trying to exploit this…
Paris Brunchin – Café Oberkampf
The Paris brunch scene is far from disappointing, with most restaurants and cafés offering weekend menus all over the picturesque city. As you've already guessed, while I'm spending far too much money on food, I'm not willing to give up on this heavenly lazy sunday morning ritual...okay maybe it ends up being the afternoon. I'll be posting…
Hola Habanera
Habanera is a lively tequila and taco bar in SheBu, the locals’ nickname for the up and coming Shepherds Bush. From its artistic murals to the exposed brick walls, Habanera seems like it's in the middle of the East End but thankfully, this gem is in the heart of West London. On the bustling Uxbridge…
Masterchef leads me to Lakeland
Did any of you watch the latest season of Celebrity MasterChef? If you didn’t get the chance, it’s worth catching the last two episodes on BBCiPlayer. I don’t usually watch the celebrity version but this season has been pretty inspiring, not to mention mouth-watering. They make it look so easy. You almost forget that such…