Soul Food Sundays ...

328 Malcolm X Boulevard
Harlem, New York
10027

Like most "urban" areas of New York City, gentrification is at an all time high.

Areas of Brooklyn have changed their look and feel, and similarly to Harlem; they have both now become home to a much more diverse crowd. Rent rises mean Harlem natives are being forced out of their historical 'hoods' into more redeveloped areas, the same goes for Brooklyn - but that’s a post in itself.

S K B

Soho Kitchen and Bar
19-21 Old Compton Street
London
W1D 5JJ

Now that Jamelia's in NYC, my foodie dates have become awfully lonely but a good meal in and of itself is always great company (no shade Jam). This week however, I headed to a spot in one of London’s most thriving and diverse situations, Soho. Soho Kitchen and Bar, located along the iconic Old Compton Street, this Soho House owned buzzing restaurant is an ideal spot for after work. Tonight’s date alongside dinner, is mi Madre.

Sister Sister



Grand Luxe Café

Many of our favourite restaurants have 'sister' restaurants which vary in their menu options, if you're lucky they sometimes vary in flavour but both maintain a consistent brand image just to remind you that they are in fact a part of a larger family ... Take Turtle Bay as an example sister to Las Iguanas.

So on a bright Sunday evening I decided to head to The Cheesecake Factory in New Jersey. With the car park overflowing (apparently homemade Sunday dinner is a thing of the past here) and with an hour waiting time, it was suggested that we try "Grand Luxe Café" a sister of The Cheesecake Factory.

WOM takes NYC

LDN | NYC

WordOfMouthLDN has been on quite the journey this past year, we’ve really started to uncover some of London’s gems by travelling on a virtual holiday, tasting the many flavours of the globe.

Five Guys and A Girl

71 Upper Street, 
Islington, London 
N1 0NY

For years I have been particularly envious of those able to eat from 'The best burger place in America' Five Guys.

The aroma can be smelt from far and wide, made even more attractive by the very American branding with signature and eye grabbing brand colours.

The concept it simple, straightforward and worth the wait; although the price - I must admit is a little bit of a stretch. With a Burger, Cajun Chips and a drink totalling almost £15 it is tempting to complain, and feel cheated in comparison to alternatives such as McDonalds but once you taste their burgers and chips it is clear that there simply is no competition.