Dishoom Carnaby

One of my favorite Indian, ahem Irani, restaurants in London is opening a new location at Carnaby Street. Dishoom is a classic reincarnation of Bombay Cafés, the elegant Iranian run cafés lining Bombay in the 1960’s. In order to prep and train for the grand opening next week, Dishoom Carnaby is offering a soft launch until Tuesday […]

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Eating in Oslo: Mathallen

Located in Maridalsveien 17 at Vulkan near Grünerløkka in Oslo, you will find a delicious composition of culinary treats. The vendors are arranged in clever little food stalls within a large warehouse. The visitors are meandering and sampling and savoring and sniffing all the various and eclectic food offerings. There are foreign guests (me!) who were lucky […]

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hazy on the heath

If it’s a weekend and we aren’t jet setting around Europe, you can bet we’re out exploring the streets of London. On this adventure we headed north to Hampstead for some tasty food and green walks in the Heath. Perrin’s Court is a charming little walking street in Hampstead with loads of character… And several […]

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Franco Manca

This sourdough pizza joint is popping up all over London, and with good reason. We visited the Soho location and they have a spacious basement level with a truly authentic Italian atmosphere. And the pizza. Whoa.      I also love menus that change! It gives me lots of excuses to keep going back… 😉 […]

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Budapest Eats

Who knew Hungarian food was so delicious?? All Hungarians in unison, “we did!” Paprika, paprika, paprika. It seems to be the staple seasoning and it is delicious. You need to find Chicken Paprikash as soon as possible. Langos. It actually seems like something that was made for a hangover. Fried dough covered in cheese and […]

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