Townfish have been massive fans of Vapiano since they first arrived in London at the Great Portland Street branch a few years back. The recent opening of their Tower Bridge branch has really cemented their status as one of the most beloved Italian casual dining restaurants in Europe
It's been fascinating following the growth of Zia Lucia in the past few years as it grows from strength to strength. We first learned of them at the opening of their Islington branch on Holloway Road
With the reported closure of at least 1 pub a week in London, it is particularly heartwarming to visit a successfully run neighbourhood pub, in the form of The Belrose in the upscale Belsize Park.
If you didn't know, Brook Green is one of the leafiest and upmarket parts of London you are likely to come across, hence it was no surprise to see gourmet pizzerias like Zia Lucia move into the area
It is fascinating to see the development of gourmet pizza on the London dining scene in recent years. Both Santa Maria and Franco Manca started out around the same period in 2008-2010.
Fans of 1950s music and American diner classics should flock to the new rock 'n' roll pub, Be-Bop-A-Lula on Green Lane in Stoke Newington
The ever-popular Grand Union, Brixton has been taken over recently by the ever-reliable Young's & Co and they have reverted back to the former name of Hope and Anchor.
We've all been there: a decrepit old English pub with no seating space watching England losing another football match for the umpteenth time. Watching live sports in bars and pubs can be a taxing affair.
Although you can discover all kinds of cuisines in London, some are criminally under-represented. Northern Levant cuisine is one that comes to mind, but thankfully we've discovered Zala Levantine Grill next to Kerb at Camden Market
Bocconcino is located in an area just off Berkeley Square with esteemed neighbours like Nobu and Park Chinois. Naturally, you would enter Bocconcino with some trepidation fearing this might be a dining establishment just for the Mayfair crowd
Crazy golf at times does get an unfair reputation for being an activity for the children in an uninspiring resort town. However, a visit to Swingers is very likely to change your opinion of this extremely sociable sport
There are a plethora of pizza options on the market, does London have room for a new addition? Judging from our recent visit to PizzaStorm at Wandsworth, the answer is most definitely yes
If you are ever feeling depressed and down, my prescription would be a visit to an inception group venue: Cahoots, Mr Fogg's Tavern, Barts
Having been a Londoner for numerous years, I would have never imagined I would be writing these words that Elephant and Castle is becoming a foodie heaven
A restaurant must be doing something right if they have been around for over 20 years
It's fascinating to observe the difference in a particular street when you visit at different times of the day. Our visit to Marquis of Wellington was on a wintry weekday night
When you decide which part of London you want to move to, one consideration must surely be the quality of the local Italian restaurant
Recommending quirky, challenging and fun activities is what we love to do at Townfish.
We've reviewed a lot of bottomless experiences at Townfish, but the version at Ealing Park Tavern must be one of the best value offerings around in London
I have been to a brilliant immersive heist play where you are prepped to rob an imaginary bank; however the Heist Bank at Paddington is mostly a culinary experience rather than a theatrical experience.
Trade Union in Wapping isn't the latest headquarters for the labour party, but an innovative new business concept
If you have seen those fever tree advertisements, saying if 3/4 of your G&T is tonic water, make sure you are using a top quality one
If you can't stand celebrity chefs, you might want to avoid Gino D’Acampo My Restaurant
Locally sourced ingredients are buzzwords that are omnipresent in most restaurant menus these days. However, at the Stable, they take this concept very seriously.
You know a restaurant must be doing something right if it's still full on a Sunday night at 21:30, which was the case on a recent visit to Pizzicotto at High Street Kensington.
By now, you might have worked out the successful formula for launching a successful street food business: have young, impossibly presentable and hospitable owners
There has been many rags to riches stories for hip food stall owners who have become restauranteurs writing their own cookbooks and having their own business. Thom and James Elliott are perhaps one of the most well-known ones.
As you descend down into Bounce, you can't help but feel the happening vibe. The guests look excited, the staff are energetic and the graffiti walls are just pure Shoreditch.
There are fantastic shops, galleries and restaurants on the King's Road, but by the time you get to the Parsons Green section of New King's Road, there is generally not a lot going on. However, one place well worth visiting is the family run restaurant, Primavera.
King's Cross is fast becoming a mecca for foodies to congregate around, from fine dining restaurants to casual eateries, the area has it all. I was tasked to investigate the second restaurant opening of Pizza Union; the Spitafields branch has been incredibly successful with students and office workers readily queuing around the blocks for a slice of Pizza Union action.
Be you human or ninja turtle, I think we can all agree that everybody loves pizza… but you don’t need a weekend away in Italy to find a good one.
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