London Budget’s a big fan of Granary Square, the peaceful and rather modern new area a short walk up from King’s Cross. And we’re a fan despite having never even danced around in the fountains there. (Promise.) On weekday lunchtimes (Tuesdays to Fridays), street food collaborators Kerb put on a collection of traders in the space, calling […]
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Review: Porky’s, Camden
Every new restaurant that’s opened in London in the last six months has been – what’s officially known in the trade – a “burger joint”. No, really it’s true. “What about that fusion Japa-…” you might start to ask before I say “SHUSH SHUSH SHUSH I’M RIGHT anyway you’re thinking of a fusion Japanese-Peruvian burger place […]

Areas of London: Visiting Brick Lane
Visiting Brick Lane’s great if you’re in the mood for two things – vintage clothes and curry. If you’re in the mood for both well then – you’re about to get your mind officially blown. But there’s of course plenty of reason to visit Brick Lane even if you’re not into either of these two…tasty…delights. […]

Review: Herman Ze German, Soho
If you’ve ever visited Germany you’ll know that, in amongst all the lederhosen, steins of beer, endless Scorpions songs on endless loop and giant statues of Jurgen Klinsmann on every street corner, there’s one very special food speciality that no visitor can possible resist. Currywurst. This delightful meal is so simple, yet so special…so filling…so […]

Areas of London: Visiting The South Bank
The South Bank – running alongside The River Thames, of course – is one of those glorious bits of London where you visit and walk along thinking “I LOVE London!” This part of London seemingly has it all – amazing views over the London skyline, from historic to modern; the quirky (the skate park; Royal […]

Areas of London: Visiting Hampstead
Hampstead. Home to the Heath, many a fine pub, and lots of posh houses. Oh, and a delightful creperie. (And plenty more besides…of course!) There’s no denying, however, that one of the main delights in visiting Hampstead is its very fine Heath. Completely forest-like in places, it really is a wonderful place for all sorts […]