Archetype Coffee

Archetype Coffee

Sometimes I am reminded about the reasons that I blog about food and drink.  Thankfully, it rarely reaches the level where a difference of opinion can lead to generational feuds.  Either that, or when people have a difference of opinion with me, they just stop 

Xi Home Dumplings and Buns

Xi Home Dumplings and Buns

Sometimes it take uncommon skill to see the thing right in front of you. Strangely, it seems that some people find it interesting to make their restaurant hard to find.  At least based on the rather small sign and austere exterior.  You can only see 

Caravel

Caravel

People often ask me why I do seemingly nonsensical things.  Case in point being what possessed me to eat on a boat in the depths of winter.  Had I had slipped and fallen on my face (again)?  Had I been smacked around for being more 

Clos Maggiore

Clos Maggiore

I have heard much about Clos Maggiore but never been in. Walked past countless times but never looked in. Now it is it was high time to rectify that. Located in the middle of Covent Garden, it has a bit of a tight entrance but 

Shake Shack

Shake Shack

One Sunday lunch, I was unexpectedly ditched by my dining companion.  Freed from dietary constraints (they like to avoid the fried stuff), I rejoiced at my chance to seek my heart’s delight.  I thought about indulgencing in my guilty pleasure, fried chicken, but then thought