Mildreds in Covent Garden is a paradise for vegetarians and vegans. We yearn for something different from mundane vegetable lasagne and risotto dishes. Finally, we are thrilled to take our non-veggie friends and family to a place serving delicious, flavourful meals. The 100% plant-based restaurant creates dishes that showcase vegetables without sacrificing flavour. Plates of … Read more
A traditional French brassiere is a semi-formal stylish, and elegant establishment. Initially, a place that brewed and served beer, eventually providing food. They depict the Parisian image of dining alfresco, drinking beer or wine, and enjoying traditional French food, such as Onion soup or Coq au vin, while watching the world go by. Today, they … Read more
Some Russian restaurants in London serve food inspired by the former USSR. Many serve traditional dishes from countries that we know as Armenia, Georgia, and Ukraine. Take the origins of the hotly debated Borscht, for example. Was it Russia, Ukraine, Poland, or Belarus? Well, in 2020, UNESCO settled the dispute stating it was an element … Read more
During the late 1800s, Italian immigrants sought to escape poverty and civil war in their native country and settled in the UK in their thousands. Some were wealthy, but most were poor, and the community established London’s Little Italy in Clerkenwell. They set up as ice cream makers, restaurateurs, confectioners, and shopkeepers. As the Italian … Read more
Initially, a buffet described a piece of furniture from which the French served food. The buffets we know today trace back to the Swedish Smörgåsbord, a buffet of small plates with bread, cheese, salted fish, and eggs. You take a small portion from each dish and later return. It is more restrained than the free-for-all … Read more
Buffet restaurants are a win-win for customers and restaurant owners. Businesses can serve large quantities of several dishes with fewer serving staff, making them cost-effective. It is a fantastic concept for diners who love variety and can choose with their eyes, at speed, and at a lower cost, making the dining style great options for … Read more
Georgia, until recently, was a relatively unknown country. However, it is now becoming a favoured travel destination, and its underrated cuisine is fast emerging as one of the best. The country’s location made it an ideal location on the famous Silk Route, bringing culinary influences from Asia, the Mediterranean, Iran, and Türkiye. Thought to be … Read more
Malaysia’s slogan, ‘Malaysia, Truly Asia, ‘ embraces its exciting myriad of cultures. The government created the tagline to attract tourists. Malaysia is incredibly diverse and the only Asian country with Asia’s three primary races, Malay, Chinese, and Indian. They also have a medley of other ethnic groups. The exciting diversity and influences from neighbouring countries … Read more
Founded in 1143, Portugal is one of the oldest countries in Europe. During this period, the Portuguese were intrepid seafarers navigating the coasts of Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Europe. Along the way, they traded food products and received influences from different cultures. A Little Portugal in South London sprang up in the 1960s and … Read more
Lobster, regularly referred to as the King of Seafood. It is a delicacy with a light, sweet taste and tender, juicy meat. The best lobsters come from Maine and Canada’s icy cold Atlantic waters. Lobster has not always been the luxury it is today. Lobsters were plentiful before the 19th century. Netted and hand-caught in … Read more