DINE
Casual eats to more formal sit down spots
GO HERE FOR…TASTY FRENCH TAPAS IN A COOL SPACE
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French Tapas | RR | £££
Sister restaurant to Blanchette Soho – it’s got that similar vintage bric a brac feel whilst being totally modern at the same time and sticks to its small plates set up. Out back, they’ve got an elegant but casual private dining space that can hold up to 14 ppl (at a real squeeze). One of their ‘snacks’ and x2/3 of the bigger plates (meat / fish / vegetable) should satiate your hunger.
BASIC OR BOUGIE? Ba-Bou
SERVICE IS Sleek, Casual, V. Friendly
TRY The Cheese Beignets + Baked Eggs
GROUPS Up to 14 ppl
204 Brick Lane, E1 6SA
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Open Mon-Sun
+44 (0) 20 7729 7939
BOOK HERE
GO HERE FOR…LOADSA DECENT STREET FOOD GRUB
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Street Food | NR | £
Dinerama is brought to us by the folks at Street Feast who operate a bunch of similar street food markets across London. Hyped spots like Breddos Tacos cut their teeth here before going off to open up their own standalone brick and mortar stores. Traders generally do long stints here but best to check the website for the latest deets. FYI, it’s 3 quid to get in past 7pm.
BASIC OR BOUGIE? Basic
SERVICE IS DIY
TRY The Halloumi Fries @ Laffa
GROUPS Large Groups
19 Great Eastern St, EC2A 3EJ
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Open Thu-Sun
GO HERE FOR…SLOPPY, TASTY 20″ WOOD FIRED PIZZAS
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Sloppy Pizzas | W&R | £
Tasty Neapolitan style pizzas. WARNING, they are super sloppy. Served by the slice or opt for the 20″ pizzas. A few classics on the menu but it’s mostly seasonal interesting options like aubergine, cauliflower cheese, spinach & harissa. The house prosecco at a fiver is drinkable. Branches in Covent G, Fitzrovia & Old St. Mostly walk in but they accept some reservations.
BASIC OR BOUGIE? Basic
SERVICE IS Solid, Casual, Friendly
TRY The Veggie Pizzas
GROUPS Def Up to 10ppl, Maybe More
374-378 Old Street, EC1V 9LT
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Open Thu-Sun
+44 (0) 20 3151 9273
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GO HERE FOR…MEEEEEEAAAATTT
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BBQ | RR | ££
Ain’t nothing about this place I don’t like. Only had a few snacks when I went – all top notch. Brisket Bun– tick. Crispy Ox Cheek with anchovy mayo? Sensational. It’s so incredibly rich and needs balancing out – get a salad to balance things out. The Smoked Aubergine with toasted cashew and burnt honey – hubba hubba. Looks wise, it’s rusted iron chic in the basement and dense dark wood on the upper deck…Spartan in design, laid back and hella sexy. Vibe on point. Service tip top. Great value for money. Currently one of my fave spots in town,
BASIC OR BOUGIE? Ba-Bou
SERVICE IS Sleek, Casual, V. Friendly
TRY The Crispy Ox Cheek + Aubergine
GROUPS Up to 12ppl
35 Sclater St, E1 6LB
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Open Mon-Sun
BOOK HERE
GO HERE FOR…TOASTED AVOCADO CAKE & CHILLED VIBES
Coffee Shop | NR | £
I don’t drink coffee – go ahead and judge me – but I do eat cake. OD’d on this avocado cake you see right here – so frigging moist and their pistachio cronut is worth hitting up. The owner’s a lovely chap; the space itself is miniature and oozes effortless cool.
BASIC OR BOUGIE? Ba-Bou
SERVICE IS Solid, Casual, Friendly
TRY The Avocado Cake
GROUPS Sorta – Up to 3ppl
87 Leonard St, EC2A 4QS
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Open Mon-Fri
KANNDID GLOSSARY
Kanndid lingo decoded
TYPE
Basic: Not to be confused with basic bitches, just folk who want casual spots
Ba-Bou: Not quite basic, not totally bougie
Bougie: For dem fancy gyals and boyz
SERVICE
Style: Formal | Semi-Formal | Casual
Competence: Sleek | Solid | Decent | Aaaiit | Chaotic
Manner: Friendly | Functional | Haughty | Brusque
MEAL + A BEVVY
[£] £25 AND UNDER
[££] £25-35
[£££] £36-45
[££££] £46-55
[£££££] £56 AND OVER
MAP
To find the closest good spot near you on my map whilst you are out and about:
+ Simply click the extend button on the top right hand corner of the map
+ This will take you into Google Maps where your location will be pinpointed
+ Click on a pin that is close to you, the name of the restaurant will appear in the bottom band
+ Then, click on the walking man icon
+ This will then show you the route to get there and approx travel time
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