Quarter Life Crisis - Exhale

Yes, Quarter (25years)

I was particularly taken aback, when whilst on a hunt for the perfect 25th Birthday Card for my friends birthday (first of many) there were no cards to mark, what for us, was a momentous occasion.

Maybe 25th Birthdays weren't so special after all? Can't be! If not, why were so many of us having quarter life crisises?

Middle Eastern Europe

Hakkasan Hanway
8 Hanway Place
London, W1T 1HD

Looking back over our foodie experiences; spending our 1^st birthday at Hakkasan was definitely a highlight so we were delighted to be invited back to celebrate the launch of their new opening in Greece.

Elusive Exclusive

Lobster Kitchen
111 Great Russell Street
WC1B 3NQ

This week I really fancied lobster, and lobster specifically. Not seafood – lobster! The obvious choice is Burger and Lobster, one of the only places in London you can pay £20 for a full lobster but going against the norm is always fun right? 

Every'ting' Irie!

16 The High Street,
Ealing
W5 5DB

So it's a Saturday, time for a bi-monthly catch up with some girlfriends. The weather outside is cold, miserable and on an empty stomach I too was feeling the exact same way.

Stuck on where to eat, being the foodie of the group I suggested we try out Turtle Bay following a recommendation from Alex of All4Thoughts.  

A British Classic

30 Hawley Crescent
London
NW1 8NP

Another wet, windy and worriedly cold day in the capital calls for one type of cuisine - COMFORT FOOD. Britain is iconic for its dishes dunked in oil or buried in butter before it hits the china. As well as this, when the temperature is at a high of 2 degrees, a light dinner just won’t suffice. So what better than a good ol’  fish and chips to seal the deal?

The Only Way is Essex

CATCH Restaurant

147 Queen's Rd,
Buckhurst Hill
IG9 5AZ

With a girly catch up dinner well overdue, we made reservations at a new spot in Essex we had heard a great deal about - CATCH. 

"If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It"

ME London
336-337 The Strand,
London WC2R 1HA

As the saying goes, “If it aint broke, don’t fix it” and Afternoon Tea at ME London is exactly that. With their delicate and seasonal array of sandwiches, teas and sweet treats, it’s hard to stay away.

Ask Me Again in 10 Years

Yauatcha
(You probably know the address by now)

So we are back again!

With food produce changing, the authenticity of ingredients evolving and methods of dining revolving left right and centre, it is an incredible achievement for any business to stay relevant, current and of a high quality in this day and age. Yauatcha proudly celebrated their 10 year anniversary recently and they were gracious enough to invite the extended WOM family to the party! 

'I Got 5 On It'

Zumbura
36a Old Town
Clapham
London
SW4 0LB

Comfortably cushioned between a range of brunch spots, cafes and coffee shops, Zumbara entices passer bys with its open plan provincial Asian design. Minimalistic in its decoration, the fresh feel of the restaurant is enhanced by the outdoor seating area which on a sunny day, seamlessly pours into indoor seating sealed off by the solid wooden cocktail bar.

Dim Sum and Then Some..

Yauatcha
15-17 Broadwick Street.
Soho, London, W1F 0DL

To conclude our day of natural hair antics at ‘Women in The Jungle’, we made our way into Soho to a recommended Oriental Restaurant- Yauatcha. 

Yauatcha, is a contemporary dim sum teahouse located in the heart of London.

The Foodies Festival - You Name It… We Ate It!

Foodies Festival
Clapham Common South

Firstly, let’s all take a few moments to celebrate that the fact that the sun came out! Sunday was the perfect day to head down to the Foodies Festival in Clapham Common, the sun was smiling and so were we…

Flavours & Fun?...

CoCo Bamboo
48 Chalk Farm Road
Camden Town
London, NW1 8AJ
0207 267 6613

CocoBamboo a rural family restaurant on a exotic island between South America and the Caribbean, yet right in the centre of Camden.

After being stared at for a very awkward 30 seconds by the bar tender, we informed him that we were here to eat. ‘Coco Bamboo - Bar and Restaurant right?’

Its The Simple Things….

Simply Fish
Shoreditch Boxpark, Units 42-43
2-4 Bethnal Green Rd. E1 6JU
020 7613 4440

Located above the infamous Boxpark in Shoreditch, the options at this restaurant were plentiful; from the option to dine inside or outside (if the sun ever really decides to come out), to have your fish pan fried, grilled, deep fried, or baked. What's life without choices?

Greeted and seated immediately, Simply Fish is a small enclosed roof top restaurant has a fresh, sea breeze feel, with light décor and soft lighting resembling almost a beach hut. A great contrast from last weeks trip to ChickenShop . Similarly though, Simply Fish has an open kitchen to which we sat next to. 

Lounging In London

Mint Leaf Lounge & Restaurant 
12 Angel Court, Lothbury, Bank
London EC2R 7HB
T: 020 7600 0992 

Located in cobbled back streets of The City, Mint Leaf Lounge takes a contemporary approach to quintessential Indian dining. The ambience is warm and invites diners to enjoy an authentic eating experience.