Tag: City Breaks

Whisk Dessert Bar Pop-Up

Whisk Dessert Bar Pop-Up

Last Wednesday, after a bit of a mix up, we headed to the brilliant pop-up Whisk Dessert Bar. Being locals, we had passed the place many times and kept thinking we needed to try it. After all, the idea of a three course dessert seemed 

Little Viet Kitchen

Little Viet Kitchen

Originally intending to spend the night dining exclusively on desserts (stay tuned to find out what happens!), we explored more of Chapel Market and stumbled upon the Little Viet Kitchen. We had seen it featured before on food shows and figured we’d give it a 

Brunch Blurbs: Galley

Brunch Blurbs: Galley

Their house made brown sauce made me actually like brown sauce!

COLD BREW KOMBUCHA
Squid ink waffle

From the outside, Galley can look a bit small, but the floral exterior is hiding a gem of a venue behind it. The modern diner style decor, complete with bar over looking a partially open kitchen, and lots of lights and mirrors gives the space the feeling of being cosy without being claustrophobic. I ordered the turmeric latte with soy and the squid ink waffle topped with smoked salmon, poached eggs, hollandaise
sauce, and avruga caviar. We also ordered a bacon and cheddar hashbrown to share and Retro Denim Jacket and myself opted to go for the bottomless prosecco.

The latte was deliciously spiced and creamy, it wasn’t too overpowering or bitter. The waffle was possibly one of my favourite brunch dishes to date. The eggs were cooked perfectly and oozed in a very picturesque way all over the waffle. The waffle was soft and not strong in flavour, which balanced nicely with Continue reading Brunch Blurbs: Galley

Taproom @ Islington

Taproom @ Islington

The full Hipster team went for an outing. To avoid the Sunday scaries, we ventured forth to find a cozy haven. Unfortunately London weather was not cooperating and we stumbled out into a torrential downpour. With our mission of experiencing a fresh atmosphere firmly in 

Only Human: Martin Parr @ National Portrait Gallery

Only Human: Martin Parr @ National Portrait Gallery

Why you should see the work of Martin Parr on display at the National Portrait Gallery. Tomorrow, Thursday 7 March, a new exhibition will be opening at the National Portrait Gallery that you should be adding to your calendar. Displaying both well known, and previously