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40 Maltby Street and Bar Tozino

Posted on March 26, 2013 by chloe

TweetOn a blisteringly blustery and snow whipped Saturday the last thing I fancied was a trip to Maltby Street. Blissful as it is to navigate the meandering path of traders creeping increasingly further up towards Terminus Spa on a perfectly … Continue reading →

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Sapore Vero

Posted on March 20, 2013 by chloe

Tweet Like many small towns, Beckenham has become a veritable stagnant melting pot of generic chains, a large proportion being mass produced faux Italian with a ridiculous three (or is it four?), owned by the same group, in an effort … Continue reading →

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After Hours at Store Street Espresso

Posted on February 26, 2013 by chloe

TweetAfter declaring just last week that I’m just not that into restaurant desserts, that I’d far rather prefer a sticky bun or great piece of chocolate than a fancy flourish of a dish, all smudges and smears but none of … Continue reading →

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Opera Tavern

Posted on February 19, 2013 by chloe

TweetDespite knowing it existed and indeed knowing it was good, Opera Tavern suffered at the hands of being practically next door to one of my favourite haunts; Mishkins. If I want easy, casual and friendly dining in Covent Garden I … Continue reading →

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The Quality Chop House

Posted on February 1, 2013 by chloe

TweetIf I answered you honestly, when you asked me what drew me to the recently re-opened and under new management Quality Chop House, I’d have to say it was the plates. I’m a sucker for a pretty plate and from … Continue reading →

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New York, New York – Final Post

Posted on January 14, 2013 by chloe

TweetMy last full day in New York starts with a feeling of crushing panic, in all fairness it started the night before when I realised I wasn’t even going to get to the bottom of my short holiday hit list. … Continue reading →

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New York – Lower East/East Village ish

Posted on January 7, 2013 by chloe

Tweet I’m feeling buoyant. Just off the subway from my exhilarating morning exploring a small but inspiring portion of Williamsburg, back now on Manhattan island I’m keen for the momentum to continue, my desire to drink in as much as possible running … Continue reading →

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New York, New York – Part one

Posted on December 30, 2012 by chloe

TweetExiting the Penn station subway three days before Christmas I feel at once assaulted in all directions by the NOOOOW YAAAAAARRWK nes of it all. There’s none of that false English politeness as I’m barged aside irreverently, over stuffed rucksack knocked off my … Continue reading →

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Random Stuff from 2012

Posted on December 21, 2012 by chloe

TweetI do endeavour to write a shortish post at the very least on those things I’ve enjoyed and would recommend, but I’m not very good at editing myself down to a short post, and so sometimes simply don’t get around to it. Often it’s a case … Continue reading →

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MEATmission

Posted on December 18, 2012 by chloe

TweetI don’t think I really intended to write about the latest MEAT opening, I’d heard about the latest location, along with another in Brighton to follow, and although I fully expected great things and another solid offering, I didn’t expect to … Continue reading →

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