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In Brief Rating: 9/10 Perfect for: Groups, couples, after work Atmosphere: Relaxed, quiet & informal Cuisine: Japanese Thumbs up: Fresh sashimi, tempura and other Japanese favourites at great prices – also does takeaway. Thumbs down: Restaurant a bit plain. Find it: 150A 7 Sisters Rd, London N7 7PL (Tel: 020 7281 2226)‎ In Full This unassuming and tiny little Japanese [...]

This is something of an ‘all-in-one’ whatever veg you have dish. Great for using up vegetables that are about to turn after a weekend away (as happened to me this last weekend gone!). You Will Need: (Serves 2-3) Whatever veg you have but mine had: 1 courgette 1 red pepper 1 onion 1 aubergine 2 [...]

This is my take on a ragu pasta dish. It’s the first time I’ve cooked with shin of beef and although it was a little fatty, it was so cheap and great for a ragu so I would definitely cook with it again for stews. You Will Need: Serves 2 (big portions) 300g shin of [...]

Ok this is not a perfect recipe. It was my first attempt though! For a first go it was pretty good though. The salmon had a delicious earthy twinge to it. It was very quick and I imagine if you pull it off (which obviously next time I will) it would make a very impressive [...]

In Brief Rating: 9/10 Perfect for: Groups, couples, real ale-drinkers Atmosphere: Quirky & informal Cuisine: British/European Thumbs up: Probably the best burgers in London Thumbs down: Er…honestly can’t think of one Find it: 1 Green Lanes, London N4 1JX (Tel: 020 8800 9617)‎ In Full This really is a jewel of North London. I can’t quite believe this gem is on [...]

In Brief Rating: 10/10 Perfect for: Couples, a special ocassion Atmosphere: Formal Cuisine: Seafood Thumbs up: The most amazing food I’ve ever had – mind-blowingly perfect Thumbs down: The price of the wine make make you wince (fabulous also though) Find it: Sheraton Park Tower, 101 Knightsbridge, London SW1 X 7RN (Tel: 020 7290 7101 ) In Full What can I say? From the moment [...]