Restaurant Find: Som Saa London

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Thai joint Som Saa in London’s East End has had an Evolution of Man-style rise. Only the best-adapted pop-ups thrive. Ever since helmsman Andy Oliver ”“ who refined his house-made curry pastes and coconut milk at Nahm and Bangkok’s Michelin-starred Bo.Lan ”“ began operating off a single grill in Peckham’s Bar Story with head chef […]

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Restaurant find: Mildreds London

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Daniel Acevedo’s spring menu reads like a vegetarian porn script. The head chef of Mildreds Soho branch ”“ and the more recent Camden and Kings Cross spots ”“ teases tastebuds with bowls balanced with flavours from across the globe. Acevedo’s training in Greek, Italian and pan-Asian restaurants in and around Melbourne, as well as a stint in […]

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Restaurant find: Taberna do Mercado London

Taberna do Mercado London - meltingbutter.com Restaurant Hotspot

Thank God Michelin-star-spangled ”˜chef’s chef’ Nuno Mendes ”“ elBulli alumnus, crab-doughnut innovator, and crafter of emotionally resonant salads ”“ abandoned a career in marine biology. The sea’s loss is London’s dining scene’s gain. Mendes’ meals gently agitate the memory and invoke history; this is especially true of his Spitalfields outpost Taberna do Mercado. Less papped […]

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Restaurant Find: The Good Egg London

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Picture the scene; it’s a Saturday night. It’s pouring with rain as our Uber spits us onto Church Street in Stoke Newington. My very hungry, very health conscious friend looks at me expectantly as I glance at the eateries in the closest proximity. Like a trendy beacon, The Good Egg shines. Though we haven’t booked, by […]

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Cool Store Find: Native & Co London

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Only few steps away from the hustle and bustle of Notting Hill, you can’t help but surrender to the serenity Native & Co oozes from the moment you enter. Founded by Taiwanese born Sharon Jo-Yung Hung and British-Japanese Chris Yoshiro Green, the shop specialises in locally sourced homeware by small suppliers and specialist workshops in Japan […]

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Cool Shop Find: The New Craftsmen London

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What does it mean to be British? A good question to mull over while browsing the delightful wares at The New Craftsmen London, where ”˜British-ness’ isn’t about politics or nationalism, but a connection to a culture and sense of place evoked by traditional crafts and materials from all corners of the British Isles. With a […]

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Cool Shop Find: Hostem Spring Store London

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Since its conception in 2010, Hostem has been evolving quietly, solidifying its place as a holistic destination where fashion, art and design meet. Fashion is where it all started, stocking brands exclusive to Hostem such as Alice Waese, Atelier Baba and Nicholas Daley. All garments need to satisfy the Hostem standard of the ability to […]

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Concept Store Find: Dover Street Market London

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1 / 1 ( 1 vote ) Newly relocated, Dover Street Market London can now be found via a side entrance at 18-22 Haymarket, Piccadilly. Collaboration and regeneration continue to help form the self-described ”˜beautiful chaos’ that is the multi-brand store’s fascinating story. Comme des Garçons (Comme) was founded by Rei Kawakubo in 1969, its first […]

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Restuarant Find: BAO London

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We Brits are pretty good at queuing because if you are patient and perseverant, you shall be rewarded. BIG TIME. Especially if you’re queuing for BAO London. It stands for something to name yourself after the main component, Bao, the steamed milky bun handmade on site daily. Then there is what’s between the Bao - a great […]

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Café Find: China Plate Espresso London

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China Plate Espresso wants to evolve all your senses with quality coffee. Alongside a special blend they created with Assembly, the café features blends from all over the world with past guests including Koppi from Sweden, Five Elephants from Berlin, Lot Sixty One from Amsterdam with Supreme Roastworks from Norway coming up next. Non- coffee […]

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