Fucina restaurant and Panetteria have nestled in comfortably in Marylebone’s trendy Chiltern Street, tempting locals and Italian food lovers with premium quality Italian produce, dining and drinking experiences. The other side of this establishment is Panetteria, an organic delicatessen and bakery. Headed up by ex-Princi Head Baker Massimiliano Porta, stocking the finest Italian artisanal grocery items, along with freshly made bread, pastries and special blends of coffee, and fresh gelato and pasta making rooms for those who want to get hands on! For a more formal and fabulous experience you...
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For better or for worse, Canary Wharf is an area that sits apart from the rest of London. Laden with lofting skyscrapers that sit in strict rows, its an architectural anomaly in a city that’s winding streets and historic buildings spill out drunkenly across it boroughs, making it more a palimpsest than planned urban environment. The Isle of Dogs is distinct topographically, architecturally, demographically, economically, and even has its own police force. However its critics frequently cite its lack of historicity, and its disconnect with the rest of London amongst its flaws. Enter Bōkan, a n...
Read more →It’s January, the nights draw in earlier, the cold air has become icy, and we’re miserable. So an invite to dine at 8 Mount Street on a particularly drizzly Thursday was gladly welcomed. The restaurant opened in September last year taking over from its French predecessor Le Chabanais and in keeping with the brasserie style, offers a classic menu with a few bolder dishes for good measure. Starting in the basement at Bar 8 which opened in conjunction with the restaurant for pre and post dinner drinks, the cocktailier was more than happy to whip up a non-alcoholic alternative in keeping with a...
Read more →I have found myself increasingly in Tooting for foodie experiences, with more and more great restaurants popping up all the time. Being based south of the river, this isn’t too much of a problem but convincing friends from North London to travel down can be more of a challenge. However, I recently discovered a new gastro pub, which is bound to get Londoners from all parts of the city excited and travelling the Northern Line.
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