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We've come to the end of another 365 days of Matt The List (on Feb 23rd) that saw me reach over 400 new food & drink stops across 5 countries. I haven't written as often as I would have liked, but <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mattthelist/" target="_blank">photography</a> has taken over somewhat, and if the popularity of Instagram is anything to go by, people don't read anymore anyway. Is anyone even reading this? Hi Dad.</div>
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For what it's worth, I've eaten some rather delicious things of late from all corners of London's international, eclectic dining scene. Let's start off in Haggerston.<br />
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<i>| <a href="http://berberandq.com/" target="_blank">Berber & Q</a> - Middle Eastern & North African BBQ - Haggerston |</i></div>
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It takes something special to get me out of South West London for brunch. Something like <a href="http://www.berberandq.com/" target="_blank"><b>Berber & Q</b></a>, Josh Katz's magnificent Middle Eastern barbecue mecca in Haggerston. Now, you <i>should</i> go along for the full dinner experience so that you can gorge on cauliflower shawarma to your heart's content, but as it's one of those <i>no reservations</i> jobbies, brunch is a less stressful option. Walking in at 12pm on a Sunday, our group of three was seated instantly, with room to spare.</div>
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The <i>must order </i>dish is <b>The Full Israeli </b>(for 2) <b style="font-style: italic;">- </b>a seemingly endless tray of warm pitta, hummus, squash tahini, honeyed feta, Israeli salad, boiled eggs, avocado, tahini with za'atar, roasted beets, mixed olives, and two dessert pots of yoghurt & date syrup, plus Cay tea or Turkish coffee. It's £12.50 per person, entirely vegetarian, and worth every penny!</div>
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Another veggie winner is the the <b>Daily Pita</b> (£8.50)- a traditional Israeli <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sabich" target="_blank">sabich</a> with aubergine, pickled red onion, tahini, zhoug and herbs. In fact, Berber & Q brunch is a mostly meat-free affair, though in a couple of cases (The Turkish Eggs and the Green Shakshuka) sucuk sausage can be added.</div>
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Our third and final plate was the <b>Chicken Sofrito Hash </b>(£9.50), a smartly seasoned tin pan of chicken thighs, fried eggs, potato, swede, carrot, and rosemary. It was comforting and moreish, but severely lacking in chicken - there was crispy skin galore though if that's your thing.</div>
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All in all, it was a super brunch - well worth the epic journey on our beloved orange line. If you like the look of it, you should also add <i><a href="http://www.thegoodeggco.com/" target="_blank">The Good Egg</a></i> and <i><a href="http://www.streetkitchen.co.uk/locations/the-hatch" target="_blank">Street Kitchen London Fields</a></i> in the same part of town to your to-do list.</div>
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<i>Brunch at Berber & Q - <a href="http://www.berberandq.com/">www.berberandq.com</a></i></div>
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<i>Sat-Sun 11am-3pm | Arch 338 Acton Mews, E8 4EA</i></div>
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<i>Click <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mattthelist/albums/72157665242399925" target="_blank">here</a> </i><i>for more photos from Berber & Q on Flickr</i></div>
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<i>| <a href="http://www.galleylondon.co.uk/" target="_blank">Galley</a> - Islington |</i></div>
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There are worse ways to start the week than with an indulgent three course lunch at <a href="http://www.galleylondon.co.uk/" target="_blank">Galley</a>, Islington's seafood-centric new eatery from Marcel Grzyb (head chef at Randall & Aubin for 10 years) and stylist sister Oriana Robb.</div>
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Small and large plates can be translated as starters and mains, or you can go down a sharing route if you wish. Dad The List and I did a little of both and started off with three rather fine entrées. </div>
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- <b>Hand Dived In-Shell Scottish Scallops</b> with carrot, cardamom purée, toasted hazelnuts - £9</div>
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- <b>Octopus & Chorizo a la plancha</b> with white bean purée, smoked garlic pesto - £9</div>
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In all three cases, the meat and fish were beautifully and subtly enhanced by the accompanying ingredients. Another restaurant might bungle such busy plates but here everything worked, from the soupy carrot and cardamom purée, to the beef jelly flavour bombs. Nine more promising small plates lie in wait for a return visit.</div>
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An equally long list of mains forced us in to more tough decisions, but we soldiered on. <b>Lobster Pappardelle </b>with heritage tomatoes and Jerusalem artichoke (£19) was superbly seasoned and executed. I would order it again and again without a second look at the menu. Most of the lobster was already out and about but you are left to do a little excavation yourself before you tuck in. Elsewhere, <b>Pan-fried Sea Bass </b>with gnocchi, peas, courgettes, wild mushrooms, and truffle oil (£19.50) received the thumbs up from Dad The List in between spoonfuls.</div>
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One of my father's only conditions for eating out is that the dessert menu is up to scratch. Galley seriously delivered with two fabulous finales. The <b>Lavender & Raspberry Crème Brûlée</b> was pleasantly light, and the lavender came through well without overpowering the raspberry. Then came the <b>Salted Caramel Tart</b>, an outrageous calorific monster served with green tea ice cream, chilli & hazelnut. Serious stuff, as you can see below.</div>
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Alternatively, you could go down a more alcoholic route with one of their <i>Dessert Cocktails</i> - <b>Coco Popping</b> with coco pops-infused Buffalo Trace bourbon, chocolate bitters and double cream sounds like a winner to me.</div>
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Campania & Jones is a charming Italian café and restaurant just off Columbia Road with an enticing menu and a magical, rustic atmosphere. The gnocchi with 'nduja was just what the doctor ordered - think more private healthcare than NHS at their prices though.<br />
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One of my favourite openings of last year now has the Mum The List seal of approval too. Head over at opening time on a Saturday (12pm) to get yourself a prime seat in Donostia Social Club's shipping container conversion in Pop Brixton. Super specials on our visit included membrillo glazed duck with carrot purée, and a warm salad of beets, goat's cheese and walnut.<br />
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Across the way, Kricket have just launched a Sunday brunch menu including a <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BCU52qZhfC-/?taken-by=kricketbrixton" target="_blank">goan sausage roll that has been doing the instarounds</a>. If you want a post lunch beverage in Pop Brixton, head to <a href="https://twitter.com/brixtonport" target="_blank">Brixton Port Authority</a>, a remarkably well-stocked and cosy container on the ground floor.<br />
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Soif is part of a wonderful group of bistros and wine bars that also boasts <a href="http://toastdulwich.co.uk/" target="_blank">Terroirs</a> (Charing Cross), <a href="http://toastdulwich.co.uk/" target="_blank">Toast E.D.</a> (Dulwich), and to some extent, <a href="http://www.brawn.co/" target="_blank">Brawn</a> (Hoxton). Highlights from a recent meal included a salad of roasted carrots, gorgonzola and spiced hazelnuts, a generous main of duck breast with braised lentils, and a magnificent crémet nantais (on its way to being cheesecake) with yorkshire rhubarb and pistachios.<br />
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Former Masterchef winner Tim Anderson finally opened Nanban, a Japanese soul food joint in Brixton, towards the end of 2015 after building up a loyal following at various popups, residencies and street food markets.<br />
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Just down the road, <a href="http://www.sovereignloss.com/" target="_blank">Sovereign Loss</a> and <a href="http://www.threeeightfour.com/" target="_blank">Three Eight Four</a> are both top options for cocktails, and <a href="https://twitter.com/unit16brixton" target="_blank">Unit Sixteen</a> and <a href="http://www.sevenatbrixton.com/" target="_blank">Seven at Brixton</a> are also worth a look when Market Row is open.<br />
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Despite being slap bang in the middle of Soho, secluded St.Anne's Court is not the ideal spot to open a bar / restaurant on account of the surprising lack of footfall. Goodman's highly rated fish foray <a href="http://www.standard.co.uk/goingout/restaurants/fay-maschler-reviews-rex-mariano-9914644.html" target="_blank">Rex & Mariano</a> found this out the hard way, but they moved quickly and came up with <a href="http://zelmanmeats.com/" target="_blank">Zelman Meats</a> in its place. And it's a runaway hit.</div>
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After rocking up at Salvation in Noodles for the Malaysian Sambal Shiok popup (see above), it would have been rude not to return for their regular Vietnamese dishes. After a boozy afternoon at Beavertown Brewery's birthday party (see photos <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mattthelist/albums/72157664592372521" target="_blank">here</a>), we were in serious need of nourishment, and owner Colin's comforting bowls of pho noodle soup and bun cha gio noodle salad hit the spot. I can also vouch for the goi cuon summer rolls, the pork and water chestnut dumplings, and the crispy phu quoc wings. Go and see them in Finsbury Park or Dalston.</div>
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Last but not least, I finally made it to Street Feast's indoor outpost in Canada Water after hearing great things. Once again, they've turned an ordinary, empty space into something wonderful, even if it doesn't quite have <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2014/06/model-market-alaskan-gold-rush.html" target="_blank">Model Market's</a> personality or <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2015/05/dalston-yard-dalston-roof-park.html" target="_blank">Dalston Yard's</a> atmosphere. It's open every Fri & Sat, from 5pm until midnight (£3 after 7pm, free entry before), with 14 street food traders and nine bars set over two floors to keep you busy. </div>
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On account of my bizarre work "schedule", I actually struggle to make it out for food most weekends during that magical window of opportunity, but I <i>have</i> managed to squeeze in a few breakfast-lunch hybrids recently. Here's some inspiration for the weekend ahead. Ready, set. BRUNCH.</div>
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Surely not, right? No one takes reservations anymore. ESPECIALLY for brunch. Alright then, if you say so - see you tomorrow at 10.45<i> - "Isn't that still breakfast time?" (Flatmate M).</i></div>
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And just like that, the wait for a table was gone. Five of us rocked up to the lovely Salon in Brixton's Market Row on a Saturday morning for a spot of brunch ahead of an afternoon at Beavertown Brewery's birthday party - <i>Flickr photos <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/140016016@N05/albums/72157664592372521" target="_blank">here</a>.</i></div>
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In the evenings (Tue-Sat), Salon has a serious set menuto get stuck in to (£33/head at the time of writing) . The most recent list I saw had such delights as <i>burata with blood orange, bitter leaves and hazelnuts</i><b style="font-style: italic;"> </b>and <i>scallop with 'nduja, burnt apple, and grilled leek</i>. Seasonal and inventive is their thing, and this also applies to their wonderful, affordable brunch menu.</div>
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<i>- Warm banana bread, hazelnut ganache - £3.50</i></div>
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<i>- Smashed avo on toast, super seeds & pickled chilli with smoked pig's cheek lardons - £6.50</i></div>
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<i>- Scrambled eggs & 'nduja on toast - £6.50</i></div>
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<i>- Roast mushrooms, pickled shallots & cow's curd on toast - £7.50</i></div>
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<i>- Three cheese cornbread, shredded ham hock, chipotlé slaw, poached duck egg - £9</i></div>
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<i>If you ask nicely, they might just bring you some of their rather excellent sourdough doughnuts too...</i></div>
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We had a roomy table to ourselves, we didn't feel rushed, portions were generous, and everything was under a tenner. Bloody Marys are £5.50 compared to £15 at Duck & Waffle. What's the catch?<i> </i></div>
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No catch. Salon is the real brunch deal. I even went back the following week for more banana bread and doughnuts. Don't miss the 'nduja scrambled eggs - they're something else.</div>
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Did I mention that you can book? Call ahead on 02075019152 if you still remember how to ring people from your smartphone.</div>
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<i>Salon - <a href="http://www.salonbrixton.co.uk/">www.salonbrixton.co.uk</a></i></div>
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<i>18 Market Row, Brixton, SW9 8LD</i></div>
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<i>Photos on Flickr - click <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/140016016@N05/albums/72157664627388791" target="_blank">here</a></i></div>
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<i><b>Fields, Clapham Common - The One That's Literally In A Field</b></i></div>
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<a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2014/12/fields-cafe-pepper-tree.html" target="_blank">Fields</a> is a funny little place, standing all alone on Clapham Common, like the poor kid that's been left behind after team captains have chosen their players. Except that on this occasion, they foolishly overlooked Lionel Messi, for there is some magical stuff going on in this tiny kitchen from the folk behind the outrageously popular Milk in Balham (<a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2014/09/m1lk-bobo-social-society-club.html" target="_blank">another super brunch spot</a>).</div>
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The menu is ever changing, but one dish that is always bound to be on there is their outstanding plate of <i>poached eggs with </i><i>Workshop Coffee's Cult of Done espresso</i><i> hollandaise, and drycure bacon (or Hansen & Lydersen salmon)</i> - one of the finest brunch dishes in the capital. There will also be a fair few smoked ingredients, as they do a lot of smoking on-site.</div>
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<i>- Sourdough croque madame, gloucester old spot ham, smoked egg yolk, emmental - £9.50</i></div>
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<i>- Carribean doubles, chickpea, plantain, tamarind ketchup, cucumber pickle - £8</i></div>
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<i>- Ghetto omelette, seared wild mushrooms, burnt brie, black garlic marjoram - £9.20</i></div>
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<i>- Peat-smoked lardy cake - £2.50 // - Pandan softserve & toffee popcorn - £3</i></div>
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Fields is currently only open Friday-Sunday, from 9am-5pm (4pm on Friday), but <a href="http://www.fieldscafe.com/" target="_blank">check the website</a> before you go to be safe. Wrap up warm, there's more space outdoors than in, and it's not the cosiest of cafés. But you'd be a fool to skip it on those grounds.</div>
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No matter what I throw at you, your ideal brunch spot is probably still the one at the end of your road, right? In my case, that's <a href="http://www.flour2people.com/" target="_blank">Flour To The People</a> on Battersea Park Road, a snug sourdough bakery and brunch café with see-through toasters on every table. </div>
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If you want your money to go a long way, order <i>Toast To The People - </i>for £6.95, you have access to an endless supply of freshly baked sourdough, plus two sides, and homemade spreads. Alternatively, I can recommend the <i>Eggs Benedict-ish</i> that involves bacon, eggs, hollandaise and their own sourdough crumpets, and the <i>Avo & Egg Slam</i> - smashed avo, sweet chilli, lime, feta, and two poached eggs on sourdough. Both dishes are pictured below.</div>
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Tie it in with a visit to <a href="http://www.londoncheapeats.com/entries/half-a-roast-chicken-and-wedges-park-road-kitchen-8?rq=park%20road%20kitchen" target="_blank">Park Road Kitchen</a>, <a href="http://www.drafthouse.co.uk/" target="_blank">Draft House Westbridge</a>, <a href="http://www.batterseaflowerstation.co.uk/" target="_blank">Battersea Flower Station</a>, and <a href="http://lamoka.co.uk/" target="_blank">La Moka Café</a> to make the most of an awkward trip. Swing by Battersea Park for a round of <a href="http://www.puttinthepark.com/battersea-park" target="_blank">minigolf </a>afterwards too. If you are still in the area come the evening, Flour To The People have just started serving sourdough pizzas from 5pm-10pm. Read more <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2016/02/carousel-three-six-six-flour-to-people.html#FlourToThePizzas" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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If you want to start early, get over to <a href="http://www.dishoom.com/food-drink/" target="_blank">Dishoom</a> from 8am on weekdays and 9am on weekends for their bacon naan rolls and chai. <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2015/01/bonapeti-pedler-hop-burns-black-pimlico.html#pimlicofresh" target="_blank">Pimlico Fresh's</a> french toast is second to none, and they open at 7.30am on weekdays (9am on weekends). Also, Ember Yard & Dehesa in Soho have just launched an enticing breakfast menu - read more <a href="http://www.hot-dinners.com/Gastroblog/Latest-news/salt-yard-does-breakfast-at-ember-yard-and-dehesa" target="_blank">here</a>. Of course, <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2015/11/matt-jaunts-duck-waffle-to-dandelyan.html" target="_blank">Duck and Waffle</a> is there for you at all hours!</div>
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If you can make it through to 12pm, you should also get yourself over to <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2015/11/brunch-brunch-brunch.html" target="_blank">Brunswick House</a> in Vauxhall for their "weekend lunch", or <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2015/06/pop-brixton.html" target="_blank">Donostia Social Club</a> in Pop Brixton as it opens, before the crowds descend.</div>
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Top of my to-do list is <a href="http://www.thegoodeggco.com/" target="_blank">The Good Egg</a> in Stoke Newington. After a couple of successful years on the street food & popup scene, Joel Braham, Alex Coppard & co. successfully crowdfunded and opened an all-day Jewish soul food spot on Church Street. Pretty ashamed I haven't been in to say hello yet! </div>
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Elsewhere, exciting brunch menus have appeared at <a href="http://www.berberandq.com/" target="_blank">Berber & Q</a>, <a href="http://otherroom.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Other Room</a>, <a href="http://shotgunbbq.com/" target="_blank">Shotgun</a>. <a href="http://www.streetkitchen.co.uk/locations/the-hatch" target="_blank">Street Kitchen London Fields</a>, <a href="http://www.kricket.co.uk/" target="_blank">Kricket</a>, and more. </div>
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If you are more of a lie-in and Sunday roast fan, then look no further than <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2015/03/blacklock-shed-london-pignic.html" target="_blank">Blacklock</a> and <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/140016016@N05/albums/72157665108452095" target="_blank">Zelman Meats</a> in Soho. Sorted.</div>
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Time for three overdue pre-Christmas treats, starting with Chef Ollie Templeton's fabulous feast at <a href="http://www.carousel-london.com/" target="_blank">Carousel</a>. </div>
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Ollie is one of several talented Templetons behind the marvellous merry-go-round that is Carousel, and every now and then he gets to let loose after months of working closely with an eclectic collection of talented chefs. Just before Christmas, he took over the kitchen for three weeks and served up an exciting menu in beautiful surroundings.</div>
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After a festively spiced clementine cocktail at the bar, we settled down for dinner at one of their stunning long tables. As a bonus, sommelier Matt was pairing our eats with unfamiliar natural wines, starting with <i>Quierciole, Ca' de Noci (2013), </i>a bottled fermented number from Emilia Romagna. This accompanied some moreish but dangerously filling bread and olive oil.</div>
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Citrus and butter made several strong appearances throughout the meal. To drink with our starters, a bottle of <i>Anfora Bianco, Lammidia (2014)</i>, fermented and aged in clay pots (amphora), divided the table. A summer spent appreciating wild beers on the West Coast of USA meant that I was less surprised by the style.</div>
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A highlight was a glorious plate of <i>Hokkaido Pumpkin</i> with fish roe, dulse, pistachios and preserved lemon. My Japanese dining companion gave me a quick run down of the differences between squashes of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_kuri_squash" target="_blank">Hokkaido</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kabocha" target="_blank">Kabocha</a> variety. I'll leave you to have a rummage through Google. Ours was grown in Essex, not quite as romantic as one might hope, but probably more practical.<br />
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My favourite tipple of the night though was the <i>Lady Chasselas, Mylène Bru (2014)</i>, a white wine made from wild vines with a nose reminiscent of Cantillon. <a href="http://d.h.lawrence/">D.H.Lawrence</a> also sprang to mind. This partnered an interesting plate of <i>Cod, Salsify & Bergamot</i> with cod skin, dehydrated miso, and cavolo nero.</div>
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An extra course of <i>Grilled Beef Rib, Charred Calcots and Fino Mayonnaise</i> was a real treat. Most beef comes from 12-16 month old cows, but the stuff on our plate was from some wise old 5-6 year olds, and the depth of flavour was magnificent.</div>
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Also a hit were the calcots - Catalonian spring onions of sorts. I fully intend to get to Tarragona one day for the <i>Calcotada</i>, the annual harvest festival where <i>"t</i><i>hey are grilled over a hot fire, wrapped up in newspaper, served on terra cotta tiles, and eaten, after peeling with bare hands, by dipping them one by one in romesco sauce"</i>. Yes please.</div>
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There was of course a final wine pairing too, <i>Chinati Vergano's "Luli" (2015)</i>, a white chinato based on Moscato d'Asti from the Beras apparently. It's a lovely drop, but if you looking to buy me a present (hint hint : birthday is pretty soon), I'd rather have a bottle of their absurdly delicious <a href="http://tuttowines.com/wines/americano" target="_blank">Americano aperitif</a> that I fell in love with at Original Sin a year or so ago. Thanks.</div>
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<i><a href="http://www.carousel-london.com/booking_oliah.html" target="_blank">23rd-27th February - Olia Hercules</a> - After her unforgettable <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuU4HG6FxWQ" target="_blank">‘Wild East’</a> residency last summer, Olia is back with a Caucasian bang, introducing us to the joys of a traditional Georgian supra (literally, ‘table cloth’). </i></div>
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<i>In Olia’s own words, “The supra is a f****ing feast - they have a special toastmaster called tamada and it’s basically a 24 hour food and wine party with a sh*t load of toasting and polyphonic singing. It’s so amazing I actually considered moving to Tbilisi when I was there in October. Then I came back to London and came back to my senses.” Georgia’s loss is our gain… </i></div>
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<i>Yoshikawa bid adieu to Tokyo’s fine dining scene and took himself off to Bordeaux five years ago for a change of scenery. It was there that he found his true calling, abandoning haute cuisine and adopting the simpler pleasures of the region’s hearty home-cooking like his own. </i></div>
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<i>The result? One of Tokyo’s most talked about restaurants and an ever-changing tour de force of surprising and delightful creations like Confit Aromatic Duck with Kinkan and Cumin, his signature Guacamole (coarse-mashed avocado seasoned with lime and jalapeño, topped with thinly sliced octopus and garnished with red onion, tomato and coriander) and his beloved Merguez Sausages with house-made Harissa and Couscous. </i></div>
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<i>More photos on Matt The Tumblr - <a href="http://mattthelist.tumblr.com/post/136686208660/photos-from-a-boozy-evening-at-three-six-six" target="_blank">Set 1</a> / <a href="http://mattthelist.tumblr.com/post/136686231740/photos-from-a-boozy-evening-at-three-six-six" target="_blank">Set 2</a></i></div>
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<i>- Moorish Nights</i> - A beautifully presented cocktail with a yellow pepper savoury edge that emerged from a smoking chamber</div>
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Owner Eduardo de la Mora is a wonderful host and he makes a mean drink. If nothing on the bonkers Fantasy & Fetish list takes your fancy, there’s also an extensive regular menu smartly split into categories such as Sweet, Salty, Sour, Bitter, Organic and Umami.</div>
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Best of all, there's a section dedicated to <a href="http://www.threesixsix.co.uk/menu/drinks-negroni/" target="_blank">Negronis</a>. Eduardo’s Negroni featuring Ilegal Mezcal, Cynar and Campari is a treat for bitter enthusiasts, whilst the Colombian Negroni infuses Aperol with coffee beans. A return visit is required for a thorough investigation...</div>
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<i>N.B. There is another <a href="http://www.threesixsix.co.uk/locations/three-six-six-earlsfield/" target="_blank">Three Six Six in Earlsfield </a>with the same drinks menu</i></div>
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Whilst we're in Battersea, I'll finish up by drawing your attention to one of my favourite local eateries, <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2015/04/queenswood-flour-to-people-bens-canteen.html" target="_blank">Flour To The People</a>.</div>
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Happy New Year one and all! Around about this time last year, I put up a mega <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2015/01/matt-awards-2014-highlights.html" target="_blank">2014 Highlights</a> post. Hopefully a 2015 edition will emerge at some point, but until then, it's business as usual. Food, drink, travel, photography, and a huge backlog.</div>
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Robin Gill and co. are responsible for three of London's finest restaurants - <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2014/06/the-palomar-dairy-notting-hill-kitchen.html" target="_blank">The Dairy</a>, <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2014/12/the-manor-bermondsey-arts-club-108.html" target="_blank">The Manor</a>, and <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2015/11/paradise-garage-shotgun-black-axe.html" target="_blank">Paradise Garage</a>. The original outpost, The Dairy in Clapham Common, is well known for its use of fresh ingredients, many of which are grown on the rooftop; so it wasn't a big surprise when they opened up <b><a href="http://www.the-delicatessen.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Delicatessen</a></b> next door. </div>
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From Tuesday-Friday, you can drop in from 8am (for next level bacon rolls) right through to 7pm (for whatever's left, plus a couple of craft beers). On a recent lunch visit, we demolished one of their generous £6 Salt Beef Sandwiches (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/londoncheapeats/" target="_blank">#londoncheapeats</a> alert!) plus a portion of Chef de Partie Laoise's comforting Lamb Hotpot. Every day, there's a different hot lunch special that comes in around the £6 mark. They are open at the weekend too, but I'll get to that...</div>
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Now, at the weekend, The Delicatessen is still open, but in an exciting development, they are now running a brunch next door at The Dairy, for walk-ins only, from 10am to 12.45pm. With <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2014/12/fields-cafe-pepper-tree.html" target="_blank">Fields</a> and <a href="http://www.brickwoodlondon.com/" target="_blank">Brickwood</a> round the corner too, locals have never had it so good!</div>
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellapaskett/" target="_blank">Ella</a> and I went along for the first brunch service in December last year and briefly had the whole room to ourselves - an unfamiliar situation as The Dairy books up weeks in advance for dinner.</div>
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You can keep it simple with The Deli's smashed avocado, or homemade jam on Guinness soda bread, but one dish should always be prescribed - a comforting, moreish bowl of spiced butterbeans and chorizo, with Tilly's Farm soft egg, hollandaise sauce, and sourdough crumb. No chewing required. Wash down with Mimosas and a coffee. The homemade hazelnut granola with poached quince and yoghurt is also rather delicious. Grab a friend or two and go and see for yourself!</div>
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As with the regular menu, your best bet is to go "all in" for £20 a head (minimum 2 people). On Sundays (from 12pm-5pm I believe), this entitles you to an absurd amount of beef, lamb and pork, roasted over English oak, plus a tonne of outstanding duck-fat roasted potatoes (almost as good as your Mum's), a mammoth Yorkshire pud, heritage carrots, sprouting broccoli, and your own personal jug of bone marrow gravy. </div>
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£5 Negronis, smartly chosen beers, and affordable wines all add to the fun, pushing the spend per head north of £30, but you won't need to eat again for a couple of days, and it is Sunday after all. The only thing that's missing is Mum The List's rhubarb and apple crumble.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>A visit to Peg + Patriot to check out their new cocktail menu</i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Smoking cocktails at Three Six Six in Battersea</i></td></tr>
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<b>Wednesday 25th November</b> - <a href="http://hourglasspub.co.uk/" target="_blank"><b>The Hour Glass</b></a> was refurbished and reopened as a pub and dining room a few months ago by Dave Turcan and Luke Mackay, who also own <a href="http://www.bromptonfoodmarket.com/" target="_blank">Brompton Food Market</a>, a highly-rated food shop and deli near South Kensington station. The ground floor pub is a traditional boozer - a nice place for a pint and a bar snack, though the beer selection is behind the times. Upstairs, you'll find Chef Luke Mackay's dining room, a calm and cosy space for unfussy, upmarket pub grub.</div>
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I only had 60 minutes to spare at The Hour Glass<b>. </b>Aside from being mathematically and thematically pleasing, this was a good test of their lunchtime efficiency. I just about managed to get through bar snacks, starters and a main, though an Uber was required to get me to my next destination in time.</div>
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Bar snacks arrived in no time. The pick of the bunch, unsurprisingly, were the <i>Rare breed Cumberland Scotch egg</i> and the <i>Rare breed herb & pancetta sausage roll</i>. Add in <i>Triple cooked beef dripping chips</i> and some <i>Montgomery Cheddar Welsh Rarebit</i> and you probably wouldn't need to order anything else.</div>
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Starters also impressed. <i>Wood pigeon with pickled quince, black pudding and toasted hazelnuts</i> was a quartet of our favourite foods, smartly combined, and <i>Potted Rabbit with Bacon Butter, Toast & Gherkins</i> was full of flavour and generously portioned.</div>
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By the time my <i>Flat iron steak with dripping chips, bone marrow gravy & watercress </i>arrived, I was looking at my watch - my fault not theirs. But I couldn't leave behind those chips. Or anything else on the plate for that matter. I'm so often underwhelmed by mains after exciting starters, but this was glorious. Shame I had to wolf it down! <i>[Don't pretend you would have eaten it any slower]</i></div>
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So I departed, leaving Dad The List and our foodie friend Chris to enjoy dessert at their own pace. They were so full up at this stage that they shared a delicious pudding of blackberry and almond tart with crème fraîche. This was a first for them as they are more likely to order two puddings each than admit to being beaten. The other two puds on offer were buttermilk pudding, damsons and honey, and chocolate & porter cake with cornflake ice cream and honeycomb. <i>As he wrote this after a light breakfast on a freezing morning, Dad the List cannot imagine how he failed to sample all three!</i></div>
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<i>The Hour Glass - hourglasspub.co.uk</i></div>
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<i>279-283 Brompton Road, </i><i>SW3 2DY</i></div>
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<b>Thursday 26th November</b> - Allan Pickett's <b><a href="http://piquet-restaurant.co.uk/" target="_blank">Piquet</a></b><i> </i>arrived a couple of months ago, and handily picked up 4 stars from Fay Maschler not long after opening, and a great review more recently from Jay Rayner:</div>
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Fay & Jay were referring to the downstairs dining room, which is only half of Piquet's premise. On the ground floor, you'll find <i><a href="http://piquet-restaurant.co.uk/the-fir-room/" target="_blank">The Fir Room</a></i> where I spent most of an evening last week. Both levels show off Allan Pickett's combination of English and French cuisine, but The Fir Room is a more relaxed affair, perfect for a quick bite at lunch, sharing plates with friends, or even just a drink at the attractive bar.</div>
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We worked our way through some taster plates from The Fir Room's menu -<i> photos you see below don't represent the larger portions that you would receive!</i> Highlights included:</div>
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The standout plate (or rather bowl) was a comforting <i>Casserole of Cod Cheeks, Baby Squid, and Haricot Blanc</i> which would set you back £9.50 in The Fir Room, or £16.50 downstairs. It prompted several cries of <i><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZrgxHvNNUc" target="_blank">"Please Sir, I want some more"</a></i>. In this case, Sir was GM Alain Morice, a charming host and knowledgeable sommelier who kept us in line with several fine wines (and a sherry):</div>
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<i>- Casa de Passarella, A Descoberta Branco, Dao,2014</i></div>
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<i>- Santiago Ruiz, O'Rosal Albariño, Rias Baixas, 2014</i></div>
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There's plenty to enjoy at <i>The Fir Room</i>, and I hope to return soon for the full dining experience downstairs, especially when you can get <a href="http://piquet-restaurant.co.uk/food/menu-du-jour/" target="_blank">3 courses for £19.50</a> at lunch and pre-theatre.</div>
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<b>Monday 23rd November</b> - Speaking of great value lunches, there aren't many better than those on offer at Jackson Boxer's <a href="http://www.brunswickhouse.co/" target="_blank">Brunswick House</a> in Vauxhall (whose <i><a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2015/11/brunch-brunch-brunch.html" target="_blank">"weekend lunch"</a></i> I mentioned a month or so ago). </div>
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Two courses for £16, or three for £19, 12pm-3pm, Monday-Friday, surrounded by all manner of mirrors, chandeliers and decorative elephants? Don't mind if I do. Be sure to look around <a href="http://www.lassco.co.uk/locations/brunswick-house/" target="_blank">LASSCO's </a>rooms and cellars if you have time - I got a a bit snap happy as you can see.</div>
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The menu changes regularly, but this is the sort of high-calibre food that you can expect:</div>
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<i>- Squid, Charred Leek Puree, Confit Lemon</i></div>
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<i>- Dexter Skirt Steak, Red Cabbage, Cauliflower & Yeast</i></div>
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The superb staff are always primed to expand on the economically described dishes. My standout dishes from lunch, in greater detail, would read as follows:</div>
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Glorious food, beautiful surroundings, great service.<br />
3 courses for £19.<br />
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<i>Brunswick House - www.brunswickhouse.co</i><br />
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Today I'll be looking at <b><a href="https://www.shakencocktails.com/" target="_blank">Shaken Cocktails</a></b> DIY bartending kits in more detail after a weekend of <a href="http://mattthelist.tumblr.com/search/balcony+booze" target="_blank">#balconybooze</a> mixology experiments at home (that you can see more of on <a href="http://mattthelist.tumblr.com/search/shaken+cocktails" target="_blank">Matt The Tumblr</a>).</div>
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Booze! Spirits, liqueurs, tinctures, bitters etc. Nothing perishable. Enough to make four cocktails plus a little extra for that all-important quality control taste test beforehand. There's also instructions and tips on how to make the cocktails, plus some interesting background information on the ingredients and recipes. Their introductory bourbon kit came with quite a large, wordy booklet, but I much preferred the smaller leaflet and cards included in the Reyka Vodka kit. The box itself is nice and sturdy, and pleasing to open - and I love the cheeky recycling message inside (see above!).</div>
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Each box costs £24 (including shipping), and it's technically a subscription / members service called the <i>Shaken Explorer's Club</i>. After you've chosen your first kit (Aviation or Manhattan), one box arrives every month, but you can pause / stop the service at any time, Netflix-style. Members will also occasionally get invites to special cocktail events. Alternatively, you can give Shaken Cocktails boxes as gifts, in 1, 3, 6 or 12 month packages.</div>
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Basic cocktail equipment for starters - go and raid your nearest <a href="http://www.nisbets.co.uk/?cm_mmc=Adwords-_-60428124-_-2519499564-_-kwd-917192691&gclid=Cj0KEQiAycCyBRDss-D2yIWd_tgBEiQAL-9RkqegXDYJexN9tE56AD2QSqyl-0q9C0xF5xPsQoqLMx0aAuPT8P8HAQ" target="_blank">Nisbets</a> for a Boston shaker, a Hawthorne strainer, a fine strainer, a mixing glass, measures / jiggers, and a bar spoon. If you are feeling fancy, get yourself a <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Eddingtons-86030-Lemon-Squeezer/dp/B004OCJW6S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1448119820&sr=8-1&keywords=mexican+elbow" target="_blank">Mexican elbow</a> - it's my favourite toy. Almost all of the glassware you can see in this post was rescued from charity shops. </div>
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The boxes never contain perishable items so you might have to get hold of some limes, lemons, oranges etc. You'll definitely be needing some ice, ideally crystal clear which is hard to achieve from tap water. Try freezing a whole ice cream tub of water, and chip off the rubbish bits. Alternatively, buy a bag in from the supermarket, or steal some from your local pub! Or ignore me being fussy and use ice cube trays like a regular person. I'm a big fan of Tovolo's giant <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tovolo-King-Cube-Trays-Blue/dp/B00395FHRO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1448120165&sr=8-1&keywords=big+ice+cubes" target="_blank">ice cubes</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/TOVOLO-SPHERE-TRAY-WHISKEY-ROUND/dp/B007ACTN54/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1448120151&sr=8-4&keywords=ice+cube+spheres" target="_blank">spheres</a> too. Take it to the next level and make a <a href="http://honestlyyum.com/8959/negroni-cocktail-sphere/" target="_blank">Negroni cocktail sphere</a>.</div>
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Shaken endeavour to use high quality spirits and liqueurs, and it's no surprise that top brands want to get their booze in to the hands of cocktail aficionados. I particularly enjoyed the Reyka Vodka which was new to me, and I was impressed by the generous provision of Bitter Truth Orange Bitters in the Manhattan / Bourbon box. Perhaps they could include something a little more exciting than Martini Rosso on the Sweet Vermouth side, especially when that category is booming - Belsazar Red or Cocchi di Torino would go down well.</div>
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Not necessarily, though they will definitely get the most out of an <i>Explorer's Club </i>subscription. As an experienced backseat cocktail maker, I enjoyed trying out a few new drinks and discovering some new brands, but I've built up enough of a back bar that I don't need these kits to explore new recipes. It's an expensive hobby though, and if you want to get into it gradually without spending a fortune on booze all in one go, then Shaken Cocktails are for you. With a different focus every month, you are bound to discover something new that you didn't think you'd like - don't skip that Tequila box, it'll be the best one...</div>
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I wouldn't be a proper Matt The Journalist if I didn't mention the competition. In London, you can also turn to <a href="http://www.tastecocktails.com/" target="_blank">Taste Cocktails</a>, who offer an almost identical service. Both companies are currently seeking investment to take things to the next level.<br />
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My American readers *cue tumbleweed* have a few similar options, including <a href="https://www.cocktailcourier.com/" target="_blank">Cocktail Courier</a>, <a href="https://saloonbox.com/" target="_blank">Saloon Box</a> (a Kickstarter success), and my personal favourite, <a href="http://www.craftedtaste.com/" target="_blank">Crafted Taste</a>, who go all out and give you FULL BOTTLES of booze (at considerable cost of course!). There's a tonne of stuff out there, as this <a href="http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/diy-cocktail" target="_blank">Trendhunter article</a> shows.<br />
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<a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2015/10/kyro-spirits-at-opium-beer-cheese-with.html#BalconyBooze1" target="_blank">Last time out on Balcony Booze</a>, I kept it brief with a beer and a cocktail, but with Christmas approaching, thoughts turn to presents. Here are some more substantial things that you might want to ask Father Christmas for. Click on the pictures for more info.</div>
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London is awash with beer. Not just any old beer - great beer. Call it <a href="https://www.brewdog.com/lowdown/blog/defining-craft-beer" target="_blank">craft beer</a> if you like, but let's not argue about it - enjoy it. And yes, it tends to be more expensive than Stella. Shock horror.</div>
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Let's start with three big hitters - Brewdog, Camden Town Brewery and Craft Beer Co. - all of whom have opened up new boozers in November.</div>
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<b><a href="https://www.brewdog.com/bars/uk/soho" target="_blank">Brewdog Soho</a></b> - <i>21 Poland Street, Soho, W1F 8QG</i></div>
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Brewdog often design stripped back bars, but they let loose every now and then too. The Battersea Rise outpost is particularly funky, and the neon red-lights all over this 5th London site are a welcome nod to Soho. There's even a craft beer sex-line in the basement...</div>
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<i>More photos from Brewdog Soho are up on <a href="http://mattthelist.tumblr.com/post/132794558150/photos-from-brewdog-soho-that-has-just-opened-on" target="_blank">Matt The Tumblr</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1691099174442367.1073741937.1501333543418932&type=3" target="_blank">Facebook</a></i></div>
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Camden Town Brewery started life in the basement of <a href="http://www.thehorseshoehampstead.com/" target="_blank">The Horseshoe Pub</a> in Hampstead (now a refurbished CTB outpost) when Jasper Cuppaige started brewing beer for fun back in 2010. He soon moved the operation into seven Victorian railway arches by Kentish Town West station, and never looked back. They are now one of the most successful breweries in London, and you'll probably have seen their beers (especially their cans) all over town.</div>
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Earlier this year, they announced that they were taking over the ever-so-slightly dodgy O'Reilly's pub on Kentish Town Road. They have finally finished the refurb and launched <i>Camden's Daughter</i>, a "beer and snack bar" with a focus on kebabs (including a takeaway hatch). Sounds great right? Not to E.Mono kebabs next door, an extremely popular local joint that <a href="http://www.kentishtowner.co.uk/2012/01/03/this-years-rising-star-why-e-mono-of-course-who-are-now-planning-a-restaurant-downstairs/" target="_blank">Giles Coren famously gave 8/10</a> to back in 2012. All's fair in love and war I guess.</div>
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Lamb, chicken and veggie kebabs will set you back £4.50, and they are fine examples of the genre, if not mindblowing. Tempting snacks include <i>Aubergine Dip + Flatbread</i> and <i>Fried Chicken + Hot Sauce</i>, and the <i>Chips with Lamb Gray & Cheese</i> are hard to resist. There are also set meals (though no prices visible for those yet), kids discounts (£4 for a chicken wrap and chips), and an £8 weekend breakfast served from 11am-3pm Sat-Sun.
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<i>Whilst you are in Kentish Town for beer, you might want to check out <a href="http://www.capsandtaps.co.uk/" target="_blank">Caps and Taps</a>, and <a href="http://www.claptoncraft.co.uk/" target="_blank">Clapton Craft</a> - two specialist bottle and growler refill shops that coincidentally opened very near each other a couple of months ago.</i><br />
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<i>More photos from Camden's Daughter are up on <a href="http://mattthelist.tumblr.com/post/133287078645/photos-from-camdens-daughter-beer-snack-bar" target="_blank">Matt The Tumblr</a></i></div>
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Craft Beer Co. pubs come in all shapes and sizes. Brixton's quirky outpost with dreadful seats is probably my favourite just ahead of the more conventional Clapham Common pub and beer garden, whilst the Covent Garden site is too thin leading to total carnage at peak times, and has a pretty soulless basement. So what would a brand new Craft Beer Co. right next to the Gherkin bring?</div>
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10 cask ales, 18 kegs, and a great selection of bottles for starters. The page dedicated to Lambics is tempting, but high prices for small bottles of Cantillon, Oud Beersel & co. are still off-putting. The décor is very tasteful, both externally and on the inside, and the basement is a cut above Covent Garden. There's plenty of space, atmospheric candles, comfy seats, and eye catching paraphernalia adorning the walls. Great news for City boys and girls, though of course it's only open Mon-Fri.</div>
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Fans of Holborn Whippet, Pelt Trader and Euston Tap - rejoice! A fourth pub has arrived, just round the corner from the mighty Euston Tap, on Woburn Walk. The Resting Hare has 9 beer taps (and 1 cider) on a tap island behind the bar, plus 4 hand pulls, wine, and cocktails on offer. The beer aims to cater to all with everything from Bitburger to Wild Beer Co.<br />
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My good friends at <a href="http://bermondseyartsclub.co.uk/" target="_blank">Bermondsey Arts Club</a> have quietly opened a modest beer bar a few doors down from their basement boozer on Tower Bridge Road. Six taps will be mostly pouring Bermondsey based beers, with three of them permanently dedicated to Fourpure brews. It's a dark, cosy joint, perfect for this time of year, with low-lit booths and some stylish design touches. The plethora of paintings will keep you entertained, as will Thomas the friendly the bartender from Montpelier. They are currently working on a Californian dinner and brunch menu.</div>
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The latest addition to that superior-sub-category is <a href="https://www.webroughtbeer.co.uk/clapham-junction-shop/" target="_blank">We Brought Beer's</a> second site in Clapham Junction which I finally got round to visiting. As you can see on <a href="http://mattthelist.tumblr.com/post/133759038940/photos-from-the-stylish-new-outpost-of-we-brought" target="_blank">Tumblr</a>, I was quite taken with their neon blue lights. The new shop is bigger than the Balham original, with a garden out back and a useful tasting room upstairs for ‘meet the brewer’ events and brewing workshops. Once again, there are 4 draft lines for growler fills and on-site drinking, along with 400+ bottles to drink in or takeaway. There’s also plenty of equipment for the avid home brewer.<br />
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A year or so go, I was up-to-date on brewery taprooms, but now they are opening at such a rate that I just can't keep up. There are currently 79 breweries operating within the M25, many of which open up to serve their beer fresh to locals and beer tourists. See Jezza's full list on Beer Guide London <a href="http://www.londonbeerguide.com/breweries.php" target="_blank">here</a>. Recently I've been in to Mondo Brewing in Battersea, Canopy Beer Co. in Herne Hill, and Bullfinch Brewery, also in Herne Hill.</div>
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Elsewhere, <a href="http://www.moncadabrewery.co.uk/news/2015/nov/11/notting-hill-tap-grand-opening/#.VlBw3HbhBD8" target="_blank">Moncada Brewery</a> (Notting Hill), <a href="http://www.signaturebrew.co.uk/blogs/news/56183553-backstage-bar-the-taproom-is-open-saturdays" target="_blank">Signature Brew</a> (Leyton) and <a href="http://www.brixtonbrewery.com/" target="_blank">Brixton Brewery</a> have recently made their taprooms permanent.<br />
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Older taprooms still on my to-do list include <a href="http://www.wildcardbrewery.co.uk/" target="_blank">Wild Card Brewery</a> (Walthamstow), <a href="http://www.thelondonbeerfactory.com/events/" target="_blank">London Beer Factory</a> (Gipsy Hill) and <a href="http://gipsyhillbrewing.com/" target="_blank">Gipsy Hill Brewing</a>, plus <a href="http://www.weirdbeardbrewco.com/" target="_blank">Weird Beard Brew</a> (Ealing) and <a href="https://twitter.com/HammertonBrew" target="_blank">Hammerton</a> (Islington) that occasionally open. <a href="http://www.theredchurchbrewery.com/the-tap-room/" target="_blank">Redchurch Brewery</a> continue to go from strength to strength, and their lovely Bethnal Green taproom round the corner from Mother Kelly's is now open three days a week.<br />
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Taprooms in Bermondsey are constantly changing their times, and improving (or scaling down) their offering - Twitter is your best bet for keeping up with them. <a href="http://www.thekernelbrewery.com/" target="_blank">Kernel</a> recently stopped selling beer to drink in on Saturdays, whilst online shop <a href="http://blog.eebria.com/post/129209057176/join-us-for-a-beer" target="_blank">Eebria</a> have set up a taproom round the corner from Partizan.<br />
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Over in Hackney Wick, <a href="http://cratebrewery.com/" target="_blank">Crate Brewery</a> have launched <a href="http://www.hot-dinners.com/Gastroblog/Latest-news/shukshuk-bbq-from-berber-q-comes-to-crate-beer-s-mick-s-garage-in-hackney" target="_blank">Mick's Garage</a> next door to their brewery, with Crate beers, Shukshuk BBQ from Berber & Q, and a fermented tea bar! It's a shame it wasn't up and running in time for my London Fields to Hackney Wick jaunt.<br />
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- <a href="https://twitter.com/maregade" target="_blank">Maregade Brew Co.</a> is a new brewery operating out of the basement of <a href="http://www.thecocktavern.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Cock Tavern</a> near Hackney Central. It was recently vacated by <a href="http://howlinghops.co.uk/" target="_blank">Howling Hops</a> after they built an awesome tank bar in Hackney Wick next door to Crate Brewery. Maregade beers are already on offer at the pub upstairs.</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">- <a href="https://twitter.com/longarmbrew" target="_blank">Long Arm Brewing Co.</a> - The ETM group (Jugged Hare, The Botanist Sloane Square) created its own craft beer brand at The Ealing Tavern, and their Long Arm Brewing Co. beers are now making their way around London, in bottle, cask and keg form. There are currently four beers to choose from - Lucky Penny pale ale, Birdie Flipper red ale, IPA OK, and Shadow Wolf smoked stout. Click <a href="http://mattthelist.tumblr.com/post/133459906220/photos-from-the-launch-of-long-arm-brewing-co-at" target="_blank">here</a> for more photos from a recent press launch at Flight Club Darts bar in Shoreditch.</span></div>
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First up is the wonderful <a href="http://www.paradise254.com/" target="_blank">Paradise Garage</a> in Bethnal Green from the team that brought us <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2014/06/the-palomar-dairy-notting-hill-kitchen.html" target="_blank">The Dairy </a>and <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2014/12/the-manor-bermondsey-arts-club-108.html" target="_blank">The Manor</a>.<br />
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I've told many a Londoner about Robin Gill's superb restaurants in Clapham Common, but several (including the Michelin judges) seem to think it's too far out of their way. More fool them. Now that he's set up shop in a trendy East London railway arch, next door to <a href="http://www.missione2.com/" target="_blank">Mission</a> and <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2014/04/mother-kellys-cat-mutton.html" target="_blank">Mother Kelly's</a>, and down the road from <a href="http://www.typingroom.com/" target="_blank">Typing Room</a> and <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2014/05/london-whisky-weekender-peg-patriot.html" target="_blank">Peg & Patriot</a>, Clapham-abstainers might take notice.<br />
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We stick to the lunch deal, but may return for this as <a href="http://www.standard.co.uk/goingout/restaurants/fay-maschler-reviews-paradise-garage-one-more-victory-in-the-new-way-of-eating-10423319.html" target="_blank">Fay Maschler did</a>. <br />
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<i>Snacks</i> soon follow which are of a decent size. Dad opts for <i>Venison, Juniper & Beetroot Salumi</i>, one of a trio of Chef Simon Woodrow's salumi showstoppers that arrives on a charming tile. Mum meanwhile enjoys a plate of <i>Cornish Crab, Clementine, Red Meat Radish & Bitter Leaves</i>. It must be clementine season as they are turning up everywhere. <br />
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I wolf down a bowl of <i>Grilled Leek, Federia Mousse & Toasted Buckwheat</i> after Google tells me that Federia was one of <a href="http://www.cheesechap.com/2011/12/five-new-cheeses-to-watch-in-2012.html" target="_blank">5 new cheeses to watch out for in 2012</a>. One down, four to go.<br />
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It's all delicious, though I still long for The Dairy's <i>Rooftop carrots, goats cheese, oat granola & buttermilk</i> from June 2014.<br />
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On <i>Tilley's Farm Egg </i>(pictured below), <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/sep/13/paradise-garage-restaurant-review-jay-rayner" target="_blank">Jay Rayner</a> says <i>"A whole slow-cooked egg, wobbly beneath an overcoat of salty lardo, with a couple of charred onions, and raw mature spinach leaves sprinkled with oily fried breadcrumbs, is one of those textural experiences you either like or run screaming from." - </i>I stay seated.</div>
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More thumbs up from the parents. As for Lady Hamilton's Cod - it's not Lady Hamilton's, it's mine. And it's bloody delicious. Brown crab jus poured at the table is a nice touch. Don't miss this one.<br />
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Another bonus arrives in the form of <i>Green Apple Sorbet, Eucalyptus & Tapioca</i> - a pre-dessert palate cleanser of sorts. It's not really my thing, but it does the job, and the spoons are adorable. If you hadn't already noticed, all of the crockery is magnificent.<br />
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Time for dessert. While Mum (the sensible one) is away from the table, we order an extra plate of pastry-chef extraordinaire Kira Ghidoni's <i>Spiced Pumpkin Tart with Creme Fraiche Ice Cream & Pecans</i> so that we don't have to share. It's a wise decision. Elsewhere we enjoy <i>Dark Chocolate Brulée, Stem Ginger Ice Cream, Rum & Pears</i> and <i>Innis & Gunn Beer Ice Cream, Quince & Malt. </i><br />
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Four courses for £25 inevitably gets closer to £40 with drinks, coffee and service, but you could keep costs down if you are well behaved. It's another smash hit for Robin Gill & co., and another coup for Paradise Row. Book in advance!<br />
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<i>Paradise Garage - <a href="http://www.paradise254.com/">www.paradise254.com</a></i></div>
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I've already been in twice since it opened, once for lunch, and more recently for eats and drinks from the late night menu (served from 10pm til 11.30pm). With any luck, a late license in the new year will see that extended. </div>
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It's a fantastic place for a date, but also for solo dining and drinking, especially if you grab a seat at the bar near head bartender James.
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The much talked about Pig's Ear & Pancakes hasn't been on the menu when I've been in, but I was perfectly happy scoffing on Smoked Ox Tongue, Carolina Style Pulled Pork, Fried Bologna, Brisket and Boston Butts, BBQ Baked Beans, Sweet Potato Fondant, Beets & Marrow, and more! At lunchtime (or late night) £12.50 will get you a hefty sandwich with two sides. At dinner, you can order particular cuts of meat by size or weight, or combo plates with a variety of sides, plus some great bar snacks.<br />
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What Jay skips over is the quality of the cocktails. The drinks at Shotgun are on a par with the superb food, and £8-10 is a reasonable price for a serious cocktail, especially in Soho. At lunch, you can kick off with some simpler but super fresh mixed drinks (e.g. Bloody Mary, Paloma, Seasonal Mimosa) that start at £6.</div>
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The cocktail menu is soon to change, so I'll be reporting back on that in full next month, but for now, make sure that you drop in for one of these outstanding boozy creations before they disappear: </div>
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<i>- Shotgun Sazerac - Woodford Rye, Maxime Trijol Cognac, Brown Sugar, Absinthe and Peychaud, in a glass coated with Cocoa Butter that gradually seeps in to the drink.</i> </div>
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<i>- Carré Cuit - Rittenhouse Rye 100, Cognac, Italian Vermouth, Benedictine, and Coffee Cherry, "cooked" sous-vide-style in a vacuum packed bag.</i></div>
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My third pick is a rowdy little spot called <a href="http://www.blackaxemangal.com/" target="_blank">Black Axe Mangal</a> on Highbury Corner which needs a bit of back story.<br />
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Chef Lee Tiernan (ex-St.John Bread & Wine) spent the summer serving up Mangal-style bread, meat and kebabs in a Copenhagen club called Bakken, with lots of help from guest chefs. This entertaining Vice video is well worth a watch - click <a href="http://www.vice.com/en_dk/video/vice-eats-at-black-axe-mangal" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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With his wife Kate, he has now brought his metal and mangal concept (see Kiss oven below) back to London, a few doors down from popular Islington eateries Le Coq and Trullo. With quick turnover, and limited space, no reservations makes sense here. If you can face being bumped in to a fair amount, standing in front of the open kitchen is great fun.<br />
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There are 12 or so items on the menu, so you could tackle the whole thing easily with a group of four, but you should really focus on the <a href="http://www.tartinebakery.com/" target="_blank">Tartine Bakery</a>-influenced flatbreads, especially the signature <i>Lamb Offal</i> bread which is a filthy work of foodporn art, and a steal at £5.50. In contrast, a delicious bowl of <i>Broad Bean Falafel, Curd, and Squash </i>is curiously priced too high at £9.
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The other must-order dish is the Bakken special - a comforting bowl of slow smoked lamb shoulder, roasted peppers, onions, and puy lentils that set us back £14 when we visited. It easily stretched to three when sharing a range of plates.
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On the booze front, a couple of canned beers do the job, and there's an unexpected list of £6 cocktails created with bartender-of-the-moment Mr.Lyan. If you want a more leisurely drink, I'd recommend heading over to the cosy <a href="http://www.thetaprooms.co.uk/index.php" target="_blank">Taproom</a> down the road for a beer or two.
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Finally, a quick look at the most-talked about restaurant in London at the moment - <a href="http://www.hopperslondon.com/" target="_blank">Hoppers</a>. <i>Yes I know, <a href="http://www.standard.co.uk/goingout/restaurants/grace-dent-reviews-sexy-fish-i-ve-found-my-perfect-plaice-a3101526.html" target="_blank">Sexy Fish</a>, you've made quite a splash too</i>.<br />
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In a nutshell - it's a classy introduction to Sri Lankan food, focused mainly on dosas and their open-faced cousins, hoppers. And everyone's gone gaga for it:<br />
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<i>"A seductive, come-hither menu" - </i><a href="http://www.standard.co.uk/goingout/restaurants/fay-maschler-reviews-hoppers-a-seductive-comehither-menu-a3111711.html" target="_blank">Fay Maschler</a></div>
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The Sethi siblings (restaurateurs extraordinaires) have the midas touch - Bao, Gymkhana, Bubbledogs, Lyle's - all runaway successes, and Hoppers is their latest. It's taken over the much loved Koya space on Frith Street, and already has Londoners queueing down street for food they didn't know they wanted.<br />
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The <i>no reservations </i>queuing was a bit of a shambles, but I'm sure they'll find a system soon. Once inside, you might find yourself sharing tables, but it's that kind of place. We had a natter with both of our neighbours, including some bona fide Sri Lankans, mostly regarding unfamiliar words on the menu. Most questions can be answered by the helpful glossary on the reverse of the menu - I do love a bit of learning at dinner time. Feel free to ask me about Jaggery, Varuvals and Watalappams - they aren't rude, I promise.</div>
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I took a few photos as usual, but it's one of those dark, orange rooms that my camera doesn't get along with, so the next few photos taken by <a href="http://www.john-carey.com/" target="_blank">John Carey</a> were provided by the Hoppers PR team. It's an attractive space with some lovely design touches including funky coat hooks and toilet seat handles - you've got to enjoy the little things!</div>
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London does already have Sri Lankan food of course. In fact, it has <a href="http://cheesenbiscuits.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/apollo-banana-leaf-tooting.html" target="_blank">Apollo Banana Leaf</a> - a marvellous, outrageously cheap restaurant in Tooting where mutton rolls are 90p a go. At Hoppers, they are £4, but, to be fair, most of the pricing is in fact reasonable. <br />
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From the "Short Eats" section, we enjoyed <i>String Hoppers </i>(steamed handmade rice flour noodles pressed into string pancakes)<i> </i>served with <i>Kiri Hodi</i> (a mild coconut milk gravy cooked with fenugreek and Maldive fish) and <i>Pol Sambol</i> (relish made with ground coconut, Maldive fish, onion and red chilli). See - lots of learning to do. <i>Duck Roti with Rasa</i> (gravy) was also a big hit. The <i>Bonemarrow Varuval </i>(a Chettinad masala) is currently doing the rounds on Instagram.<br />
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Then it was on to the hoppers and dosas. A hopper is simply fermented rice batter and coconut milk fashioned in to a bowl-shaped pancake. The Sethis were probably hoping to introduce Londoners to hoppers, but quite by chance, a small street-food operation called <a href="http://weligama.co.uk/" target="_blank">Weligama</a> started doing it at <a href="http://www.druid.st/" target="_blank">Druid St. Market</a> earlier this year, so be sure to check them out too!<br />
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Anyway - you select your base, add some relish and chutneys, and pick a <i>kari</i> (curry) to go with it. We opted for a fish kari with our dosa (£9.50) and a lamb kari with our egg hopper (£10). Both were delicious, though the fish took a while to materialise. <i>N.B. Sri Lankans like it hot - if you don't, let them know, and get yourself a load of yoghurt (which I'd rather they didn't charge £1 for). </i><br />
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There's another section with larger sharing plates, but after short eats, hoppers and dosas, we didn't have room for <i>Buffalo Buriani</i> or<i> Ceylonese Spit Chicken </i>- maybe next time.</div>
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For dessert, we braved odorous <i>Durian Ice Cream </i>served inside a <i>Milk Hopper with Kithul Treacle & Jaggery </i>(unrefined sugar) and found it to be quite delectable and moreish! Who knew? Again, there's more to enjoy on the menu here (Love Cake anyone?) - a return visit is bound to happen soon. </div>
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Several thumbs up for Hoppers, but don't forget about Weligama and Apollo Banana Leaf amid all the rave reviews.</div>
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<i>N.B. As at Shotgun, the cocktail list has been kicked off by <a href="http://www.talentedmrfox.com/" target="_blank">Talented Mr.Fox Matt Whiley</a> - always a </i><i>smart move. I'll be back to work my way through them separately.</i><br />
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So <a href="https://twitter.com/zelman_meats">@zelman_meats</a> is a bit of a stunner. Sexy beef at a friendly price in the middle of Soho <a href="https://t.co/iw8H4WnIui">https://t.co/iw8H4WnIui</a> <a href="https://t.co/7qwAVWtnEm">pic.twitter.com/7qwAVWtnEm</a></div>
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Date and walnut babka at <a href="https://twitter.com/TheGoodEgg_">@TheGoodEgg_</a> with <a href="https://twitter.com/clodaghmckenna">@clodaghmckenna</a> - breakfast doesn't get better <a href="https://t.co/PXMiCIrpVH">https://t.co/PXMiCIrpVH</a> <a href="https://t.co/RYqbLFayc3">pic.twitter.com/RYqbLFayc3</a></div>
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<i>"I have no idea how they’ve fashioned this nightmarish chicken centipede... Hotel Chantelle is, in every sense of the word, utterly, utterly tasteless."</i></div>
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<b>Monday 24th August</b> - A slightly mad team of 12 committed to a 6am breakfast in the sky at <a href="https://duckandwaffle.com/" target="_blank">Duck & Waffle</a> on a Monday morning with visiting Americans. It transpired that it was also <a href="https://twitter.com/EllaPaskett" target="_blank">Ella's</a> birthday, and that most people had taken the day off. That's how to start the week. The only hitch - Duck & Waffle's booking skills. My word, what a shambles. Don't fall into their <a href="https://duckandwaffle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/DW-Sharing-Breakfast-Menu1.pdf" target="_blank">group booking</a> traps. Use the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hrk0HGM3c7k" target="_blank">Regina Phalange</a> approach if you have to.</div>
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<b>6am </b>- That lift. What a view. Well done London. We spend the next half hour gawping out of the window (or at <a href="http://www.samphireandsalsify.com/2015/09/05/londons-fittest-chefs-2015/" target="_blank">Dan Doherty</a> - focus ladies) as the sky turns all sorts of funky colours. And no, it's not <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoLywiaM6PA" target="_blank">Independence Day</a>, those are window reflections. We will go quietly into the night.</div>
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<b>6.30am</b> - The Bloody Marys and coffees start coming. This doesn't stop for approx. 2.5 hours. The staff soon spot patterns and just bring them out every few minutes. Food wise, most can't resist the signature Duck & Waffle, but some of us go off piste with Colombian Eggs, Bananas Brulée and "The Full Elvis".</div>
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<b>9.15am</b> - It's probably time to leave Duck & Waffle. Some people have to go to work (hah!). We throw £400 or so at them, and make for the door. Head Bartender <a href="https://instagram.com/the_cocktailguy/" target="_blank">Rich Woods</a> has arrived - is it too early for a Nutella Negroni? Stop it, focus, get back in the lift. Weeeeeeee.</div>
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<i>In need of late night / early morning food nearby without the price-tag and vertigo? <a href="http://polo24hourbar.co.uk/" target="_blank">Polo Bar</a> and the iconic <a href="https://www.facebook.com/beigelbakelondon" target="_blank">Beigel Bake</a> are both open 24/7 round the corner. </i></div>
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<i>Other breakfast options around Shoreditch and Liverpool St.? Try <a href="http://www.cream-shoreditch.com/" target="_blank">Cream</a>, <a href="http://jagorestaurant.com/menus/breakfast/" target="_blank">Jago</a>, <a href="http://pattyandbun.co.uk/contact/liverpool-street/" target="_blank">Patty & Bun</a> (Thu-Fri only), <a href="http://www.friendsofourscafe.com/" target="_blank">Friends of Ours</a>, <a href="http://www.dishoom.com/shoreditch/" target="_blank">Dishoom</a>, <a href="http://badegg.london/" target="_blank">Bad Egg</a>, <a href="http://www.themodernpantry.co.uk/finsbury/menus" target="_blank">The Modern Pantry</a> or <a href="http://www.acehotel.com/london" target="_blank">The Ace Hotel</a>.</i></div>
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<b>9.30am</b> - A quick jog through the rain brings us to <a href="http://www.associationcoffee.com/" target="_blank">Association Coffee</a> - it's a bit of a looker. Eight of us make the funky long table our own, and settle in for more caffeine. I'm on the verge of saying something charming to the girl behind the counter, when Katie beats me to it - pesky friendly Americans. Instead I panic order some tea. It comes with a timer though which keeps me entertained.</div>
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<b>10.30am</b> - We say goodbye to some jetlagged Americans and a confused school teacher who doesn't seem to know that it's still the summer holidays. Time to move on. <a href="http://www.drafthouse.co.uk/" target="_blank">Draft House Seething Lane</a> sadly isn't open yet. Grand plans to play <a href="http://time-run.com/" target="_blank">Time Run</a> or <a href="http://hinthunt.co.uk/" target="_blank">Hint Hunt</a> have fallen through. More coffee it is I guess.</div>
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<i>N.B. Association Coffee, like many other places around here, is only open Mon-Fri. <a href="http://www.curatorscoffee.com/" target="_blank">Curator's Coffee </a>is another local gem with similar opening times.</i></div>
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<b>10.45am - </b>Five of us remain. It's still drizzling so we hop on a bus towards St.Paul's to reach <a href="http://www.thewrencoffee.com/" target="_blank">The Wren</a>, an independent coffee shop inside <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Nicholas_Cole_Abbey" target="_blank">St.Nicholas Cole Abbey</a> which still holds services. The church was rebuilt by the office of Sir Christopher Wren after being destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666. Pretty cool location for a cuppa joe I'm sure you'll agree. Though if this was Belgium there would be beer. </div>
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<b>12pm </b>- Right, that's enough coffee I think. Next stop - <a href="http://www.pelttrader.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Pelt Trader</a> for all the craft beers and pizza. It's a personal favourite of mine having used it for a couple of private parties, plus there's nowhere else nearby to rival their beer range. And Mark the manager is a true gent. Guess what though? It's only open Mon-Fri. Spotting a pattern?</div>
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<i>Did you know that The Pelt Trader is related to <a href="http://www.eustontap.com/" target="_blank">Euston Tap</a> and <a href="http://holbornwhippet.com/" target="_blank">Holborn Whippet</a>? Two more fantastic London beer outposts. And they just announced that they will soon be opening <a href="http://waterlootap.com/" target="_blank">Waterloo Tap </a>and <a href="http://restinghare.com/" target="_blank">The Resting Hare</a>. </i></div>
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<b>2pm</b> - Time for a bit of culture I reckon. I fancy a trip to the <a href="http://www.barbican.org.uk/visitor-information/conservatory" target="_blank">Barbican's hidden tropical Conservatory</a> that I've still never made it to, but it's only open a few Sundays a year. Instead, we head across Millennium Bridge towards Tate Modern. Ella and I go into a <a href="http://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-modern/display/mark-rothko-0" target="_blank">Rothko</a> trance, whilst the others veer off to soak up The Bard in pint form at the <a href="http://www.swanlondon.co.uk/" target="_blank">Swan at Shakespeare's Globe</a>. Anspach & Hobday Cream Ale on tap - sorted.</div>
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<b>4.30pm</b> - Carsten Höller at Southbank is rained off and <a href="http://bompasandparr.com/projects/view/alcoholic-architecture1/" target="_blank">Bompass & Parr's Alcoholic Architecture</a> is booked up for the day, so there's only one thing for it - afternoon cocktails at <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2014/10/fat-bear-dandelyan.html" target="_blank">Dandelyan</a>, Ryan Cheti's stunning bar in the <a href="https://www.morganshotelgroup.com/mondrian/mondrian-london" target="_blank">Mondrian</a> that has been winning awards <a href="https://talesofthecocktail.com/news/tales-of-the-cocktail-announces-spirited-awards-winners" target="_blank">left</a>, <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/oct/18/ofm-awards-2015-best-place-to-drink-dandelyan" target="_blank">right</a> and <a href="https://www.thecaterer.com/articles/361546/mondrian-hotel-bar-dandelyan-wins-big-at-2015-restaurant-bar-design-awards" target="_blank">centre</a> since it opened in October 2014. And rightly so - Tom Dixon's interior design never fails to impress, and Ryan's cocktails are next-level. Just make sure you've got some money in your account - you're gonna need it.</div>
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Ella and I ignore the <i>Night cap / Post Dinner </i>labels and order a Heartwood Old-Fashioned and a Crimson Waxwork. We have been up for almost 12 hours after all. The former is a combination of Johnnie Walker Black Label, oak lactone syrup and Dandelyan resin bitters, whilst Crimson Waxwork involves Beeswax Cognac, bee pollen, Cocchi Americano and oak bitters - a Cognac-based Manhattan of sorts. We make them last an hour (£13.50 a pop...) and watch umbrellas with legs go by on the Southbank.</div>
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<i>What else is in the Mondrian? You'll spot Seamus Mullen's <a href="https://www.morganshotelgroup.com/mondrian/mondrian-london/eat-drink/sea-containers" target="_blank">Sea Containers</a> and <a href="https://www.morganshotelgroup.com/mondrian/mondrian-london/eat-drink/mondrian-london-den" target="_blank">The Den</a> on your way through to Dandelyan, but you'll need to seek out the lift to find the <a href="https://www.morganshotelgroup.com/mondrian/mondrian-london/eat-drink/rumpus-room" target="_blank">Rumpus Room</a>, a stylish rooftop bar and lounge with more outstanding drinks.</i></div>
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From Dandelyan on, it became Ella's birthday evening - out of my hands. It involved chops. <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2015/03/blacklock-shed-london-pignic.html" target="_blank">Lots of chops</a>. Had we continued along the Southbank path, we would have come across the likes of Bleecker Burger and Beany Green. Read more about beer on the Southbank <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2015/09/jezzas-guide-to-beer-on-southbank.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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<i><i>Got some suggestions for additions to this route? Want to send us out around another part of London? Leave comments below and I'll get back to you as soon as possible! In the meantime, why not plan your own trips using <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/p/the-map.html" target="_blank">Map The List : London</a>?</i></i></div>
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<i>More Matt The Jaunts - <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2015/10/matt-jaunts-london-fields-to-hackney.html" target="_blank">Route 1: London Fields to Hackney Wick</a></i></div>
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<i>Coming up : </i><i>King's Cross to Camden // Balham to Brixton </i></div>
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Literally. Brunch, brunch, brunch. One benefit of falling a bit behind on writing up places is the ability to then group together a bunch of brunches. Hooray for tardiness!<br />
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First up, brunch at <a href="http://www.brunswickhouse.co/" target="_blank">Brunswick House</a> in Vauxhall where it is actually labelled as "Weekend Lunch". Pipe down at the back. Lunch, brunch, brunch didn't have the same ring to it.<br />
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Vauxhall doesn't have a lot going for it, food and drink wise, and it's a pretty ugly place by all accounts. <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2013/10/grillshack-lab-bar-dirty-burger-dip-flip.html" target="_blank">Dirty Burger</a> was a welcome addition in 2013, but not somewhere to sit and enjoy a meal. There are really only two places worth going - <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2014/05/italo-deli-craft-beer-co-wc1-graphic-bar.html" target="_blank">Italo Deli</a> in Bonnington Square, and Brunswick House (<a href="http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/oct/24/marina-oloughlin-top-50-uk-restaurants" target="_blank">ask Marina</a>), both of which are run by members of the talented Boxer family who are also responsible for the absurdly popular <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2013/07/franks-cafe-rooftop-film-club-at-bussey.html" target="_blank">Frank's Café</a> in Peckham.<br />
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<a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2014/04/saturdays-in-bermondsey-bottle-shop.html" target="_blank">Lassco</a> (an architectural salvage firm that you know from Maltby St. Market) lovingly restored Brunswick House in early 2000s, paving the way for Jackson Boxer and his brother Frank (of rooftop car park fame) to found a coffee and sandwich shop in 2010 that was initially known as the Brunswick House Coffee Rooms. After a tough first month, they relaunched as Brunswick House Café, which then eventually became Brunswick House as years went by. You can read the whole story on Jackson's blog <a href="http://brunswickhouse.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/the-story-so-far_8.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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It's been fascinating watching it grow in to the confident restaurant that it is today, and it's a magical place to spend a few hours, surrounded by Lassco's chandeliers and knick knacks.<br />
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"Weekend Lunch" therefore kicks off at around 12pm, but there's no harm in settling in before that for a healthy juice concoction or a daily loosener and a <i>Ham Hock & Coolea Cheese Muffin</i> from the breakfast menu. Much like at <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2014/12/the-manor-bermondsey-arts-club-108.html" target="_blank">The Manor</a> and <a href="http://www.theshed-restaurant.com/" target="_blank">The Shed</a>, they've got one of those <i>"I want it all" </i>menus. Jackson is usually on hand to go through it all in ludicrous amounts of detail, though it doesn't really help with the decision making.<br />
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Between four you could definitely tackle the whole menu anyway, with space for dessert. We nearly managed it:<br />
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<i>- Blackberries, Cow's Curd & Sea Aster</i><br />
<i>- Tomato, Aubergine & Riseley</i><br />
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Every plate (intended for sharing) was carefully thought out beautifully presented, as you can see below. <i>Cauliflower, Fennel & Pecan Butter</i> was a tough one to share, but all was soon forgotten as a gorgeous plate of <i>Tomato, Aubergine & Riseley</i> made its way round the table. I could go in to more detail, but you'd be better off hearing it first hand from Jackson. That said, we were so mesmerised by his plate descriptions that a lot of it went in one ear and straight out the other as we tried not to drool on the table.<br />
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<i>- Raspberries, Sorrel & Sour Cream</i><br />
<i>- Greengage Sponge & Yoghurt Sorbet</i><br />
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OK, so it's not really brunch, but it was at brunch o'clock and a poached egg did make an appearance. There are so few places where you can have "brunch" in London at a leisurely pace with room to move your elbows, and it doesn't get much better than at Brunswick House. Oh, and you can <a href="http://www.brunswickhouse.co/reservations/" target="_blank">book</a>. How novel!
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<i>Keep your eyes peeled for their <a href="http://brunswickhouse.blogspot.co.uk/2015/05/sinning-on-sunday.html" target="_blank">"Sinning on Sunday"</a> events aimed mainly at those in the industry. The next one is an enticing Jordanian <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sinning-on-sunday-brunswick-house-x-arabica-bar-kitchen-mansaf-feast-tickets-19204563366" target="_blank">Mansaf Feast</a> in collaboration with Arabica Bar & Kitchen on Sunday 8th November. Get tickets <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sinning-on-sunday-brunswick-house-x-arabica-bar-kitchen-mansaf-feast-tickets-19204563366" target="_blank">here.</a></i>
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For brunch #2 we're off to <a href="http://www.eggbreak.com/" target="_blank">Egg Break</a> in Notting Hill, Soho House's contribution to <a href="http://www.standard.co.uk/goingout/restaurants/londons-egg-revolution-its-time-to-overegg-the-hottest-food-trend-in-town-10347990.html" target="_blank">London's egg revolution</a>. Knowing Soho House (Pizza East, Dirty Burger, Chicken Shop), this site will be the first of many, but it's not a chain yet and this cosy brunch spot is full of character.<br />
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Prices have sadly gone up since I went in September, in some cases by as much as 33%, but there were some bun bargains in there that were too good to be true. The technicolor <i>Fried Chicken Bun with Pickled Green Tomato, Red Onion, and Mayo</i> was an absolute steal at £6, but it's still affordable at £8, though it doesn't come with any sides. Speaking of which, you should definitely get yourself some <i>Fennel Sausage </i>for £3 and their rather special <i>Hash Browns</i>, also for £3.<br />
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Elsewhere I can recommend the intriguing plate described as <i>Farro, 63° Egg, Avocado, Radish, Beetroot, Feta, and Sorrel Pesto </i>which has crept up a quid to £9.<i> </i>So many questions... well, two. <a href="http://joythebaker.com/2009/09/what-the-heck-is-farro-plus-an-end-of-summer-vegetable-farro-salad/" target="_blank">What is Farro</a>? And <a href="http://www.miaminewtimes.com/restaurants/what-the-heck-is-a-63-degree-egg-6393712" target="_blank">why is my egg acute</a>?<br />
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Google to the rescue as ever. First off, farro is a whole grain that's a bit chewier than rice when cooked - duh. Secondly, I have discovered that people are truly obsessed by egg poaching. Read this <a href="http://www.seriouseats.com/2013/10/sous-vide-101-all-about-eggs.html" target="_blank">ridiculously detailed post from The Food Lab</a>. Basically, the eggs are slow cooked, sous-vide style (in a water bath) at 63°, for an hour or so (or something slightly more precise than that) to achieve the perfect runny yolk - ideal for <a href="https://instagram.com/p/64kNxPKOk4/?taken-by=mattthelist" target="_blank">#eggporn</a>.<br />
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We finished off with <i>Baked Salted Caramel & Creme Fraiche</i> (£4) which wasn't as exciting as we hoped, but it did give me a chance to get channel my inner Andy Warhol (see below). </div>
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All in all, we had a lovely time and a filling brunch that didn't break the bank. There's plenty else on the menu that I'd like to try, as long as the prices don't continue to rise! It's a good spot to know about in the back streets of Notting Hill, and has earned its place on <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/p/the-map.html" target="_blank">Map The List</a>.</div>
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<i>Another collaborative post with Jezza from <a href="http://www.beerguideldn.com/">www.beerguideldn.com</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/BeerGuideLondon" target="_blank">@BeerGuideLondon</a>). He is one of a select group of London heroes that keep me in the know in their respective fields, and his guide to pubs and breweries in London is second-to-none. Most of the words are from Jezza and most of the photos are from me.</i></div>
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Visiting New York a few years ago I - and other beer tourists - noticed a sudden proliferation of a new type of beer place. These are essentially beer shops which allow customers to choose any bottle from the shelves and drink it on site. Later versions often included a bespoke bar offering draft beers, which doubled up as a growler filling station for off sales. In short, they were a perfect illustration of what I will call - for the purposes of this article - 'bottle shop bars': a combination of a bottle shop and a bar.</div>
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Like most good American ideas it didn't take long for this concept to reach the UK, and in London we now have a number of rather excellent establishments offering variations on this basic concept. The most fully developed example is probably <a href="http://beerguidelondon.com/pubs.162" target="_blank">Mother Kelly's</a> in Bethnal Green, but this is definitely more of a fully fledged bar with a bottle shop rather than bottle shop with a bar. Visit and you'll see what I mean.<br />
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At the other end of the scale - bottle shops with on site drinking possibilities - here are some of London's best:</div>
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<a href="http://beerguidelondon.com/pubs.196" target="_blank">We Brought Beer</a> - <i>28 Hildreth St, SW12 9RQ / 78 St John's Hill, SW11 1SF</i></div>
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Opened in Balham earlier in 2015, this smart and deceptively simple place has been such a stunning success that their second branch opened this week (Weds 28 October) offering around 450 beers in Clapham Junction (78 St John's Hill, SW11 1SF). The new site is bigger than the original, with a heated garden out back and a useful tasting room upstairs for 'meet the brewer' events and brewing workshops. Both outposts have 4 draft lines for growler fills and that all important on site drinking.</div>
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In Balham, on hip Hildreth Street, there's an immaculate range of 350 top quality bottles from around the world. Grab a beer and a stool, sit down and enjoy whilst perusing the fine range on the shelves. Rarities from Port Brewing, AleSmith and Hopping Frog are typical of the US selection, complemented by a great choice from the UK in the overall range.<br />
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This smart but cosy and welcoming shop between East Dulwich and Peckham Rye opened at the tail end of 2014 but already feels like a well established part of the London beer scene. New Zealanders Jen and Glenn are incredibly friendly hosts, organising regular special events to go alongside their excellent range of high quality beers from around the world, hot sauces and vinyl (these three elements giving the shop its quirky but accurate name).<br />
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New outside seating - with heaters for the winter - provide additional space in which to enjoy a beer. And just check out that amazing flagon filling station - a state of the art beauty offering an eclectic and top quality range of fine draft beers to take away and enjoy at home.<br />
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<a href="http://beerguidelondon.com/pubs.158" target="_blank">The Bottle Shop</a> - <i>128 Druid Street, SE1 2HH - Saturdays only</i></div>
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Druid Street is perhaps the epicentre of the famous Bermondsey Beer Mile, being home to two breweries and the excellent Bottle Shop. This is a great example of a bottle shop bar. You can choose from any of the 200+ bottles and drink them here - or choose one of the ever changing drafts. Enjoy your beer in the seating area high up on the mezzanine level. With regular tap takeovers and 'meet the brewer' events with some of the country's best breweries, and an outstanding selection of bottles, you are sure to find something of interest here. Note the restricted opening hours, which are listed in our Guide entry <a href="http://beerguidelondon.com/pubs.158" target="_blank">here</a> (currently open Saturday only).<br />
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<a href="http://beerguidelondon.com/pubs.192" target="_blank">The Hop Locker</a> - <i>Southbank Centre Market, Belvedere Rd, SE1 8XX - Friday-Sunday </i></div>
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Being a market stall in the bustling Southbank Centre market, just behind the Royal Festival Hall on the South Bank, The Hop Locker is a variation on the theme. However, as it offers drafts and bottles to drink at the market it still fits the bill of being a 'bottle shop bar' selling the best of UK beer to take away or drink on site. The range is expanding all the time and knowledgeable owner Joel now offers around 50 bottles and 8 constantly changing draft lines. While The Hop Locker only serves beer, there are plenty of food options from the other market stalls - many of them excellent. Wrap up warm over the next few months, however, as the drinking here is necessarily all outdoors. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday only at the time of writing.<br />
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Belgian Marc opened The Beer Boutique in 2010 in between East Putney and Putney stations. It got off to a slow start, fighting over licence issues, but has grown into a fantastic bottle shop with 400+ beers and two (very affordable) draft lines. There's a reasonable 25p corkage charge to drink in, which won't bother you greatly if you are tucking in to sharing bottles from the likes of The Bruery and Rodenbach.<br />
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<i>Matt The Jaunts preamble: W</i><i>henever I take Matt The List abroad (keep an eye out for #MattTheTrips on <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23mattthetrips&src=typd" target="_blank">Twitter</a> / <a href="https://instagram.com/explore/tags/mattthetrips/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>) we fit in as much as possible each day, from the pre-brunch coffee and doughnut (two separate stops of course) right through to the final nightcap at a 4am bar or a late night pizza delivery (thank God for <a href="http://www.sizzlepie.com/" target="_blank">Sizzle Pie</a>).</i></div>
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<b>11am</b> - We can't resist popping in to <a href="http://e5bakehouse.com/" target="_blank"><b>E5 Bakehouse</b></a> next door for a treat. Brunch looks good here too, but on this occasion we come away with a gooey chocolate and sea salt <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shbgRyColvE" target="_blank">cookie</a>. They are pretty serious about their <a href="http://e5bakehouse.com/bread-cake/bread/" target="_blank">bread</a> here, and there are often <a href="http://e5bakehouse.com/classes/" target="_blank">baking and cooking classes</a> to get involved with. If you are craving pizza, pop in here on Sundays (or head to <a href="http://www.lardo.co.uk/" target="_blank">Lardo</a> nearby). E5 Bakehouse is open 7am-7pm every day.</div>
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<i>Looking for more coffee stops nearby? Try <a href="http://www.climpsonsarch.com/" target="_blank">Climpson's Arch</a>, <a href="http://www.boltlondon.com/" target="_blank">Bolt</a> or <a href="http://coffeeismycupoftea.com/" target="_blank">Coffee is My Cup of Tea</a>.</i></div>
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<a href="http://netilmarket.tumblr.com/about" target="_blank">Netil Market</a> is a glorious place; possibly London's loveliest little market. Be sure to visit if you haven't before, and start with a <a href="https://twitter.com/bao_london" target="_blank">Bao</a> bun and a <a href="https://twitter.com/Terrone" target="_blank">Terrone</a> coffee. It's open every Saturday from 11am-6pm.<br />
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<i>Never been round the corner to Broadway Market? Head to <a href="http://catandmutton.com/" target="_blank">The Cat & Mutton</a> for <a href="http://www.motherclucker.co.uk/" target="_blank">Mother Clucker </a>fried chicken, <a href="http://www.hillandszrok.co.uk/" target="_blank">Hill & Szrok</a> for next-level meat, and <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2015/05/kansas-smittys-bar.html" target="_blank">Kansas Smitty's</a> for jazz and juleps.</i><br />
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<b>12pm</b> - Since it's sunny, we head up countless (three) flights of stairs to reach the <i>Netil 360 Rooftop</i>, only to find that it's their "closing party" and £3 entry despite it being a) midday and b) totally empty. No deal. </div>
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We celebrate our combined £12 saving by snacking on artisan croissants and a Breton-style Kouign-amann (key-in-your-man) from <a href="http://www.yeastbakery.com/" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Yeast Bakery</a>. N.B. It's only open on Saturdays from 9.30am-5pm (at the time of writing). </div>
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<i>- A new bar and restaurant from Night Tales called NT's has just opened with top booze, a great view, and banging food from street food heroes Morty & Bob's. Check out my photos from a recent visit on <a href="http://mattthelist.tumblr.com/post/131883665290/first-look-at-nts-a-new-permanent-bar-from-the" target="_blank">Matt The Tumblr</a>. </i></div>
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<i>- <a href="http://www.climpsonsarch.com/" target="_blank">Leo Carreira is about to start his residency at Climpson's Arch</a>. Som Saa will be a hard act to follow, but the ex-Viajante chef is more than capable of handling that.</i></div>
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<b>12.30pm</b> - We trade O&J in for Sparkles, an experienced team member from our recent USA road trip, and head down Well Street towards the relatively new <a href="http://shop.motherkellys.co.uk/" target="_blank">Mother Kelly's Bottle Shop</a>. I'm a huge fan of the original <a href="http://www.motherkellys.co.uk/" target="_blank">Mother Kelly's</a> in Bethnal Green. This little sister site in Homerton is currently just open for bottle sales and growler fills - no drinking in. Ask nicely and you can taste some stuff from the taps. Rumour has it they are converting the basement in to a drinking den. I'll be back. Damn fine bottle selection unsurprisingly.</div>
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<i>After something stronger? Head over to <a href="http://www.brahmsandlisztlondon.uk/" target="_blank">Brahms & Liszt</a> on Chatsworth Road for all the Mezcal and more in an off-beat off license and tasting room from Quiquiriqui queen <a href="https://twitter.com/quiquimezcal" target="_blank">Melanie Symonds</a>.</i></div>
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<b>1.30pm - </b><a href="https://twitter.com/EllaPaskett" target="_blank">Ella</a> comes to join in the fun, and we ascend to The Gun's modest rooftop for a game or two of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shut_the_Box" target="_blank">Shut The Box</a>. I proceed to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shut_the_Box" target="_blank">Batten Down The Hatches</a> at the first time of asking. Downstairs, <a href="http://www.soccer-blogger.com/2015/09/26/shock-for-citizens-tottenham-vs-man-city-4-1-highlights-2015-de-bruyne-alderweireld-lamela-goals-video/" target="_blank">Spurs</a> have found their shooting boots. It's all coming together.</div>
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<i>Anything else nearby? <a href="http://www.wellstreetkitchen.com/about/" target="_blank">Well Street Kitchen</a> looks friendly, and a new neighbourhood bar called <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MachineNo3" target="_blank">Machine No.3</a> is opening any day now.</i></div>
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<b>3pm</b> - We level up from a strong quartet to a five-a-side team as List Leader 2013-14 Natalie joins us at Hackney Wick station. We march on to <a href="http://cratebrewery.com/" target="_blank">Crate Brewery and Pizzeria</a> for... well, beers and pizza. It's a marvellous spot for outdoor boozing on the canal, especially when the sun is out, though the interior design is worth a look too, as is their <a href="http://cratebrewery.com/venue/the-brew-shed/#template-container" target="_blank">Brew-Shed events space</a> down the road.<br />
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Their pizzas do the job, though there are many better and less expensive examples of the genre in London these days. Across the car park, <a href="https://twitter.com/burgerhub1" target="_blank">Burgerhub</a> are slinging out enormous burgers for £6 - just sayin'. Our sixth and final team member Andy heads straight for it.<br />
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From Howling Hops, our ninth stop in 6 hours, we all go our separate ways, though there's plenty else nearby to enjoy. <a href="http://counterproductive.co.uk/" target="_blank">Counter Café & Roastery</a> is another special spot on the canal, and you could peek behind the scenes <a href="http://www.sandowslondon.co.uk/" target="_blank">Sandows</a> cold brew coffee brewery and <a href="http://www.trumansbeer.co.uk/" target="_blank">Truman's Beer</a> round the corner if you so wish.</div>
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<i>Scores on the doors - 9 food & drink stops, 8 of them new to us: Tim (8), Sparkles (4), Ella (4), Olly (2), James (2), Natalie (1), Andy (1). Check the Team List leaderboard <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/p/the-team.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</i></div>
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<b>Wednesday 23rd September</b> - I went along to the UK launch of <a href="http://www.kyrodistillery.com/">Kyrö Distillery Company</a> at Opium in Chinatown. That’s Kyrö, not Cairo, folks - watch your pronunciation!</div>
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Kyrö Distillery Company started distilling rye-based whisky and gin in 2014 in a beautiful old dairy in Isokyrö, Finland.</div>
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Former stand-up Mikko (”Two Ks, One Beard” - not to be confused with Mikka or Miko) told us that they hope to be the best known rye distillery by 2022, and they’re off to a flying start with four fantastic products.</div>
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Let’s start with the <i>Napue </i>rye gin, named after a fairly disastrous battle for the Finnish back in 1714. It’s a 46.3% beast with 12 dry botanicals plus 4 special extras - meadowsweet, sea buckthorn, cranberries and birch leaves. These are added in distillate form in order to guarantee consistency from the unpredictable foraged botanicals. </div>
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It makes a great G&T - they recently won Best Gin & Tonic at the <a href="http://www.helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/13463-finnish-gin-wins-award-at-iwsc.html">International Wine & Spirits Competition</a> (IWSC) after an exhaustive blind-tasting process. It also stands up well in a Tom Collins and a Negroni - my kind of gin.</div>
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<i>Juuri</i> (meaning “origin”, or a starter dough for bread) is a 46.3% unaged, new-make whisky, but don’t let that put you off. It’s full of flavour (I got honey on toast mostly) and is best treated like Grappa or Pisco. Sours all the way then.</div>
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They’ve certainly come a long way since Googling “How to make gin” a couple of years ago. I expect we shall be seeing a lot more of Mikka, Mikko, Miko and co. at Kyrö Distillery Company in the future. For now, pick some of their classy bottles up at <a href="https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/search?q=kyro#productlist-filter">The Whisky Exchange</a> or order online at <a href="https://www.masterofmalt.com/search/#search=kyro&page=1&sort=_score&direction=desc">Master of Malt</a>.</div>
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Comté is a protected cheese from the Jura mountains in East France. Cows produce milk in idyllic conditions - each one must have a minimum of 2.5 acres of pastureland to graze in the warmer months, and they eat local hay in winter, leading eventually to two distinct styles of cheese.<br />
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3000 or so small farms supply raw milk (unpasteurised) for around 170 small dairies. Here, the <i>fruitières</i> must craft the milk into cheese within 24 hours. They create curds with rennet, cut them into smaller pieces, and bring them up to 55°C. They are then poured into moulds, and the liquid whey is drained and left out. A few hours later, you have cheese!</div>
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However, there’s still a long way to go with Comté, as the cheese is then sent off to <i>affineurs</i>, masters of cheese maturation. They keep the Comté in affinage cellars at varying temperatures from 4 months up to 24 months, using all of their senses (and occasionally little hammers) to ensure that each cheese realises its potential, X-Factor style. A rind is also created here by regularly rubbing the wheel with salt.</div>
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After ageing, each wheel (about 80lbs & 3ft in diameter) is graded out of 20. 15-20 gets a green “Extra” label for being rather superior. 12-14 gets a brown label, and usually has some small defect e.g. a crack. Anything below 12 sadly cannot be called Comté and will most likely end up as cooking cheese.</div>
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Now on to the beer & cheese matching. After a few glasses of <a href="http://www.wildbeerco.com/">Wild Beer Co’s</a> celebratory Ninkasi (fittingly made on a cheese farm next to Westcombe Dairy), we tucked in to five pairings with a variety of brews and a mix of summer and winter Comté cheeses (all supplied by <a href="http://www.thefrenchcomte.co.uk/" target="_blank">The French Comté</a>).</div>
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Harbour’s Pilsner was crisp and clean, almost palate cleansing, making you go back for more of the 10 Month Summer Comté. Thornbridge’s Chiron was a touch fruitier, going well with the nutty, less floral 12 Month Winter Comté. The beers got more serious as the cheeses got older and more complex, and Siren’s punchy 6.8% Liquid Mistress was the perfect foil for a 24 Month Summer Comté. We finished off fittingly with a Bristol Beer Factory Milk Stout, which has lactose added to prevent the yeast from fermenting, leading to a sweet, creamy beer.</div>
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I was more than a bit cheesed out by then end, and I’ll tell you about the dreams another time, but it was a very enjoyable exercise. Beer & cheese are fine bedfellows, and Comté is an approachable, subtle cheese with a fascinating, artisan production process. Get some for yourself and see!</div>
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Patrick’s final words of wisdom: If you keep your cheese in the fridge, put it in a paper bag in the vegetable draw so that the cold air flow doesn’t dry it out before you get to enjoy it!</div>
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<a href="http://www.comtecheese.co.uk/">Comté Cheese</a> - <a href="http://www.comtecheese.co.uk/">www.comtecheese.co.uk</a></div>
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<i><u><a href="https://drinkup.london/cocktailweek/london/The-London-Cocktail-Week-Village-at-Old-Spitalfields-Market" target="_blank">The London Cocktail Week Village</a></u> - Old Spitalfields Market, E1 6EW</i></div>
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Old Spitalfields Market will be transformed in to a bustling drinks market full of bars, brands and booze. You can come here to pick up your wristband before heading out on a bar crawl, but you might never make it outside! <a href="https://drinkup.london/cocktailweek/events/art-of-blending-with-chivas-regal/" target="_blank">Chivas Whisky Blending sessions</a>, <a href="https://drinkup.london/cocktailweek/events/bar-termini-masterclasses/" target="_blank">Bar Termini masterclasses</a> and <a href="https://drinkup.london/cocktailweek/london/sodastream-mix-pop-up/" target="_blank">Soda Stream x Mr.Lyan</a> pop-ups await. Upstairs you'll find <a href="https://drinkup.london/cocktailweek/features/the-house-of-angostura-lcw/" target="_blank">The House of Angostura</a>, a pop-up house party overlooking the cocktail village.</div>
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<i><a href="https://drinkup.london/cocktailweek/features/the-world-class-london-cocktail-week-hub/" target="_blank">The World Class London Cocktail Week Hub</a></i> - <i>51 Poland Street, W1F 7LZ</i></div>
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Last year, the central hub was in Seven Dials, but it's made the big move to Soho for 2015 and joined forces with World Class. You will enter speakeasy-style through a record shop to find all sorts if temporary treats and bars from the likes of Tanqueray, Ketel One and Haig Club with plenty of opportunities to make your own cocktails.<br />
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<i><a href="https://drinkup.london/cocktailweek/events/the-dead-parrot-presents-the-flying-circus/" target="_blank">The Dead Parrot Presents "The Flying Circus"</a> - 5th-11th Oct, Midday-11pm, 2 Ely's Yard, Old Truman Brewery, Hanbury St, E1 6QR</i><br />
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It's always worth popping in to one of Monkey Shoulder's crazy creations. This year, the team from The Dead Parrot bar in Sussex have created a bar themed on The Flying Circus in the Old Truman Brewery. What's not to love?<br />
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<i><a href="https://drinkup.london/cocktailweek/events/the-happiness-sessions/" target="_blank">The Happiness Sessions</a></i> - <i>5th-10th Oct, 3.30pm / 4.45pm, £20, Happiness Forgets, 8-9 Hoxton Square, N1 6NU</i><br />
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For one hour (and £20), you will be looked after by the world-renowned team at Happiness Forgets in an intimate group, drinking specially created Fords Gin cocktails and tasting spirits from <a href="http://www.the86co.com/" target="_blank">The 86 Company</a>. Book ahead for sessions starting at either 3.30pm or 4.45pm via reservations@happinessforgets.com.<br />
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<i><a href="https://drinkup.london/events/buffalo-bourbon-empire/" target="_blank">Buffalo Bourbon Empire</a> - 5th-10th Oct, 5pm-late, 1 Kingsland Road, E2 8AA</i><br />
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Buffalo Trace Bourbon always put on a good show in London Cocktail Week, and this year they have a pop-up bar in Shoreditch from 5pm til late, from 5th-10th October. There are several free events & masterclasses there during the week including a chance to sample this year's Antique Collection - more details <a href="http://www.buffalotrace.co.uk/venue/buffalo-bourbon-empire/" target="_blank">here</a>. Book now to secure your spot!<br />
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From 5.30pm-9.30pm Monday-Friday, LCW wristband wearers can drop in for free workshops with Glasgow-based Auchentoshan whisky. Guests will learn about the distilling process, make their own cocktails, and pair Auchentoshan whiskies with beers provided by Clapton Craft. You also might get to take home your own bespoke cocktail kit. All for free? Yes please. Email auchentoshan@whitelabeluk.com to book.<br />
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Woodford Reserve Bourbon have created a pop-up bar in Shoreditch for LCW celebrating the Old Fashioned. Top bartenders including Jack McGarry of Dead Rabbit NYC and Marion Beke of Nightjar have contributed to a menu full of unique takes on the Old Fashioned, each priced at £5 for wristband wearers.<br />
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<i><a href="https://drinkup.london/cocktailweek/events/oriole-pop-up-with-86-co-spirits-and-gin-mare/" target="_blank">Oriole Pop-Up with The 86 Co. Spirits & Gin Mare</a> - 6th-7th Oct, 8pm-10pm, £20, Bear Gallery, 8A Great Eastern Street, EC2A 3NT</i><br />
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The Nightjar team will be previewing 4 drinks from their hotly anticipated <a href="http://imbibe.com/news-articles/spirits-cocktails/oriole-nightjar-edmund-weil-and-luca-cinalli/" target="_blank">Oriole</a> bar at a pop-up space in Shoreditch for two nights only. £20 all in. Oriole will launch in Smithfield Market on 20th November.<br />
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<i><a href="https://drinkup.london/cocktailweek/events/bar-termini-masterclasses/" target="_blank">Bar Termini Masterclasses</a> - 8th-10th Oct, 2pm, Bar Termini Stand, Old Spitalfields Market, 16 Horner Square, London , E1 6EW</i><br />
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Time your lunch break correctly and you can go along to some fabulous free masterclasses at 2pm at the Bar Termini stand in Old Spitalfields Market towards the end of the week. Just turn up on the day and join in to learn more about coffee cocktails, Italian aperitivo culture, or the increasingly popular Amaro category.<br />
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<i><a href="https://drinkup.london/cocktailweek/events/ocho-tequila-vintage-tasting-with-tomas-estes/" target="_blank">Ocho Tequila Vintage Tasting with Tomas Estes</a> - 8th Oct, 4pm-6pm, </i><i>Bear Gallery, 8A Great Eastern Street, EC2A 3NT</i><br />
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Living legend Tomas Estes (Tequila Ambassador for Europe and brand owner of Ocho Tequila) is holding a tasting session taking you through the Ocho Tequila vintages for free on Thursday afternoon. <a href="https://billetto.co.uk/en/events/ocho-tequila-vintage-tasting-with-tomas-estes" target="_blank">Book ahead</a> or beg for a place if they are all gone.<br />
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<i><a href="https://drinkup.london/events/courvoisier-the-toast-of-paris/" target="_blank">Courvoisier : The Toast of Paris</a> - 8th Oct, 6.30pm-10.30pm. £10, Looking Glass Cocktail Club, 49 Hackney Road, London, E2 7NX</i><br />
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Courvoisier are taking over at Looking Glass Cocktail Club for one night only, transporting guests back to Paris' Golden Age. There will be live music, cocktail demonstrations, entertainment, prizes and more. The £10 ticket includes one cocktail. Book yours <a href="https://billetto.co.uk/en/events/courvoisier-midnight-in-paris" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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<i><a href="https://drinkup.london/cocktailweek/events/last-great-malts-masterclass/" target="_blank">Last Great Malts at Mussel Men</a> - 9th Oct, 5pm-midnight, 584 Kingsland Rd, E8 4AH </i><br />
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Brand amassador Jamie Mac will be introducing Dalstonites & LCW travellers to the awesome Last Great Malts range of whiskies (Aberfeldy, Aultmore, The Deveron, Craigellachie, Royal Brackla) that I had the pleasure of tasting from the source last year. Take my advice and <a href="https://billetto.co.uk/en/events/last-great-malts-masterclass" target="_blank">book an £18 ticket</a> for the masterclass at 6pm on 9th October, or go along for £5 cocktails throughout the evening. Get a dram of Craigellachie 19yo if you can.<br />
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This sounds awesome. 24 of the world's best bartenders are splitting in to <a href="https://drinkup.london/cocktailweek/events/24hr-bar-build/" target="_blank">4 teams representing New York, London, Paris and Singapore</a>. Their mission is to conceive, design and build a cocktail bar & menu in 24 hours inspired by either Patrón Tequila, Bombay Sapphire Gin, Grey Goose Vodka or Bacardi Rum. The bars will open for one night only on Saturday 10th October from 6.30pm, and a £35 ticket (snap one up <a href="https://billetto.co.uk/en/events/24hr-bar-build" target="_blank">here</a>) gets you access and 5 tokens for cocktails. Additional tokens for food and booze can be purchased at the venue. The winners will be announced at 10pm.<br />
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<i><a href="https://drinkup.london/cocktailweek/events/lcw-wrap-party/" target="_blank">London Cocktail Week Wrap Party</a> - 11th Oct, midday-midnight, East London Liquor Company, Unit GF1, Bow Wharf, 221 Grove Road, London, E3 5SN</i><br />
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Finish off the week in style at East London Liquor Company with oysters and bloody cocktails all day long. LCW wristband wearers can get their first G&T on the house. See you there.<br />
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<i>Balcony Booze #1 - </i>This week we have one of my favourite British beers, <i><a href="http://www.wildbeerco.com/beers/modus-operandi/" target="_blank">The Wild Beer Co.'s Modus Operandi</a></i> - a glorious, tart, 7% old ale, oak aged for 90 days with wild yeast. Go and pick some up at your nearest #craftbeerwanker shop and thank me later. Try <a href="http://www.thebeerboutique.co.uk/" target="_blank">Beer Boutique</a>, <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2015/01/bonapeti-pedler-hop-burns-black-pimlico.html#hopburns" target="_blank">Hop Burns & Black</a> or <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2015/05/bean-hop-by-horns-we-brought-beer-beer.html" target="_blank">We Brought Beer</a> for starters.</div>
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Stir with plenty of ice in a mixing glass, and strain into a rocks glass. Top with a citrus twist. I used Cocchi di Torino for my sweet vermouth, and <a href="http://www.newdealdistillery.com/our-products/portland-dry-gin-33/" target="_blank">Portland Dry Gin 33</a> from New Deal Distillery in Portland, Oregon. I've made several more since.</div>
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Let's start with former street food traders <a href="http://www.homeslicepizza.co.uk/" target="_blank">Homeslice Pizza</a> who recently opened their second permanent site on Wells Street in Fitzrovia, two years after launching in Neal's Yard. There's space for 70, plus some al fresco seating, meaning it's much easier to get a table at than the Covent Garden original. That said, you can always get takeaway if all else fails.</div>
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If you can, grab a seat in front of the pizza oven to watch the chefs at work, though beware, you won't have a great deal of room to eat! You can order any of the top three pizzas on the menu by the slice (£4 each), or you can go all out and get an enormous 20" pie for £20, with the option to go 50/50 on toppings. It's more than enough for two people, and you can pack it up if you don't manage it all.</div>
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Homeslice always has some interesting combos going on, and we were almost swayed by <i>Goat Shoulder with Savoy Cabbage and Sumac Yoghurt</i> and <i>Mackerel, Broad Beans, Peas and Mint</i>. Instead though we went full veggie, opting for half courgette and artichoke, half aubergine, cauliflower cheese, spinach and harissa. Both were delicious, though I'm not sure I'd have wanted many more rich slices of the latter.</div>
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London is spoilt for pizza choice at the moment (see Ben Norum's top picks <a href="http://www.standard.co.uk/goingout/restaurants/the-best-pizza-in-london-from-sourdough-to-by-the-slice-a2945776.html" target="_blank">here</a>), and Homeslice's quirky creations are right up there with the best of them. I'm a big fan of the option to eat by the slice, and there aren't too many places that offer it - <a href="http://www.nyfold.com/" target="_blank">NY Fold</a> and <a href="http://voodoorays.com/" target="_blank">Voodoo Rays</a> are your best bets elsewhere.</div>
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Homeslice's new site somewhat bizarrely also has a basement cocktail bar which was empty on our visit. Time will tell, but I wouldn't be surprised if this was an event space by the end of the year. For alternative booze nearby, grab a beer at the Draft House Charlotte Street before, and a cocktail at the <a href="http://www.worlds50bestbars.com/fifty-best-bars-list/artesian-langham-hotel.php?pid=best-50-2014" target="_blank">World's Best Bar</a> Artesian at The Langham afterwards. Sorted.</div>
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<i>P.S. A third Homeslice will apparently open later this year in Shoreditch at 347-348 Old Street</i></div>
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<i>Homeslice Fitzrovia - <a href="http://www.homeslicepizza.co.uk/">www.homeslicepizza.co.uk</a></i></div>
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Post-pizza, I wandered back towards Goodge Street with Flatmate Maggie to confess my boozy sins at <a href="http://www.revjwsimpson.com/" target="_blank">Reverend J.W. Simpson's</a> underground abode. This cosy, clandestine cocktail bar skipped over the previous brothel-based tenants for inspiration, and instead looked to 1963 when Rev Simpson, whoever he may be, moved in for a quarter of a century. The stained glass entrance hall is stunning once revealed, and the shabby chic décor downstairs works well when the bar is buzzing.<br />
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We dropped in to attend one of their weekly <a href="http://uk-offers.timeout.com/deals/food-and-drink-spirited-sermon-august" target="_blank">Spirited Sermons</a>, a series of informal masterclasses taking place every Tuesday throughout the evening (roughly starting at 6pm and 8.30pm). </div>
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Our night was all about Mezcal (loosely in honour of Mexican Independence Day) and agave expert Tom Bartram from <a href="http://www.specialitybrands.com/" target="_blank">Speciality Brands</a> came down to give us a tutored tasting of four bottles and an introduction to Mezcal production. He spent a month in Oaxaca (Wahaca to us Masterchef fans), the home of Mezcal, and his unique travel pics from rarely visited distilleries were of great interest.</div>
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The roasted piñas are then mashed and left to ferment naturally with water. The resulting liquid is then distilled, and you're done! It's a lengthy, artisan process, which might make you appreciate your Mezcal a little more when you are handing over a £50 note in <a href="http://www.amathusdrinks.com/" target="_blank">Amathus</a> or <a href="https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/" target="_blank">The Whisky Exchange</a>.</div>
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Tom told a whole host of entertaining stories, the most memorable being that of Ilegal Mezcal. New Yorker John Rexer bought a bar in Guatemala when drunk (as you do), named it "Café No Sé", and began smuggling unbranded Mezcal over the border using a combination of uncles, priest outfits and porno - <i>"Regalos para mis amigos and libros para los niños"</i>. The booze became popular and was eventually named <i>Ilegal</i> for obvious reasons. The FAQ on their website is a great read - <a href="http://www.ilegalmezcal.com/faq-ilegal-mezcal">www.ilegalmezcal.com/faq-ilegal-mezcal</a></div>
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After the tasting, we also had a chance to mix our own cocktails with the Rev J.W. Simpson team, picking from a five-strong list of Mezcal Cocktails created especially for the Spirited Sermon evening by the bartenders. I kept it fairly simple with a Tommy's Margarita style <i>Flor de Jamaica </i>with Ilegal, hibiscus-infused agave, lime, and kaffir lime bitters, whilst Maggie got top marks for her <i>Bandito</i> - Ilegal, lavender, grape, herbal liqueur, and ginger, topped with champagne.</div>
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<i>London Cocktail Week partners Makers Mark will be coming down for a Spirited Sermon Special. Guests can expect the usual exquisitely crafted Reverend cocktails, lashings of lovely bourbon, fascinating insights into the history and production of the spirit, and some good ol’ Kentucky fun.</i></div>
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<i>Dia de los Muertos is one of the great festivals in Mexico, where families and communities gather and dress up in parades to celebrate the lives of departed friends and family members, inviting the spirits back for a visit and helping their passage to the next life. A joyous time often lasting three days, skulls and skeletons are brightly coloured and detailed, with people spending a whole year working on their outfits and figurines. Expect face painting, dancing and raising glasses of Mexico’s number one tequila, El Jimador!</i></div>
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<i>The birth of Japanese whisky is both beautiful and tragic, with the early attempts at recreating the magic nectar of Scotland in Japan finally coming to fruition with the birth of the two great Japanese whisky houses, and culminating in the incredibly intricate and complex liquids produced by Japan. These are recognised by experts and aficionados as some of the best whiskies in the world today.</i></div>
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Tickets are £25 (or occasionally £12.50 through Timeout) which gets you three cocktails, a tutored tasting of three spirits, and a spot of mixology practice. It's a no brainer. Get tickets <a href="http://uk-offers.timeout.com/deals/food-and-drink-spirited-sermon-august" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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Back to food, the full 2016 Michelin Star and Bib Gourmand list was revealed a day early last week after a bookshop prematurely started selling the guide. Hot Dinners has all the info you need on the 2016 winners <a href="http://www.hot-dinners.com/Features/Articles/michelin-starred-restaurants-in-london-for-2016" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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Four of the six newly awarded restaurants are in Mayfair (Araki, Umu, Bonham's, The Goring) and are for the most part out of my price range. The other two are Fitzrovia's Portland (whose Game Pithivier nearly crashed Instagram), and Lyle's in Shoreditch - both big hits with the foodie community.</div>
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By chance, I went for lunch at <a href="http://lyleslondon.com/" target="_blank">Lyle's</a> the day before they were awarded their first Michelin Star, and in all honesty, I was a bit disappointed. It was enjoyable but not thrilling; not one of the finest restaurants in London. Surely Robin Gill & co. deserve a look in first? Does it help to have a Sethi or Young Turk on board? What do I know? After all...</div>
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My favourite bits? Probably the treacle tart (always been a sucker for it) with its fresh milk ice cream, followed by the complimentary bread and a bottle of Siren Calypso. The Blood Cake was no Bao, and the burnt apple really didn't do it for me or the saddleback loin it was accompanying. Dad's Duck Hearts were rather winning - I can't get enough of cauliflower at the moment - and his main of Monkfish, Greengages & Liver was the most successful large plate, though not something I would order myself.<br />
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<i>- Epic 48 Hour Short Rib Beef Kare Kare from <a href="http://mattthelist.tumblr.com/post/129505294365/photos-from-the-adobros-filipino-supperclub-at" target="_blank">The Adobros Filipino Supper Club</a></i></div>
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<i>- Gizzi's Bananas Foster Waffles from <a href="http://mattthelist.tumblr.com/post/129494744680/you-can-now-find-maltby-st-market-favourites" target="_blank">Waffle On at The Watch House</a></i></div>
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<i>- A monster 20" veggie pizza from <a href="http://mattthelist.tumblr.com/post/129308547735/monster-20-pizza-at-homeslices-second-site-in" target="_blank">Homeslice Fitzrovia</a></i></div>
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<i>- Photogenic cocktails at <a href="http://mattthelist.tumblr.com/post/129491670135/photos-from-bermondsey-arts-club-on-tower-bridge" target="_blank">Bermondsey Arts Club</a></i></div>
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Three relatively new openings to take a look at today - <i><a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2015/09/morden-lea-lobos-meat-tapas-fire.html#MordenAndLea">Morden and Lea</a> / <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2015/09/morden-lea-lobos-meat-tapas-fire.html#Lobos">Lobos Meat & Tapas</a> / <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2015/09/morden-lea-lobos-meat-tapas-fire.html#TheFireStation">The Fire Station</a></i></div>
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Translation: I actually went along a couple of months ago to all three when they <i>were</i> brand new, but then I skipped town for most of July & August. In my defence, I've since been to 200+ food and drink places in 60 days across West Coast USA, Edinburgh, Berlin and London, though I haven't written up any of those either. Search for #MattTheTrips on <a href="http://instagram.com/mattthelist/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> or <a href="http://twitter.com/MattTheList" target="_blank">Twitter</a> for proof. Anyway, better late than never, right?</div>
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First up, Mark Sargeant's two-floor modern brasserie <a href="http://mordenandlea.com/" target="_blank">Morden & Lea</a> on Wardour Street, "named after cartographers <i>Morden and Lea</i>, who were the first to map Soho in the 17th century".</div>
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Morden & Lea has a colourful, eye-catching frontage that's best approached from Lisle Street. Upstairs you'll find a dining room for refined brasserie food (£29 for 2 courses or £35 for 3) and people watching views if you are lucky, whilst downstairs is a more relaxed space for a lighter, less spenny meal and a drink or two - that's where you'll find me!</div>
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We wasted no time and ordered some tartines (French open sandwiches) and small plates to share. <i>Smoked Cod Roe with Bottarga</i> was scooped up with fresh sourdough before several tartines were demolished. There are usually nine or so on the menu to pick from, mostly around the £5 mark. <i>Broad Bean, Pea and Pecorino</i> was much more thrilling than it sounds, and <i>Lyonnaise Onion, Olives and Anchovy </i>instantly converted an anchovy-abstainer.</div>
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We restrained ourselves on the tartines though as there was still Mark's Crab Sausage Roll (£8.50) to come. That's right, crab meat wrapped in puff pastry, served with a bowl of brown crab meat ketchup for good measure. Yes please.</div>
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Before dessert, it was time to check out the eclectic cocktail menu. I kept things boozy with <i>The Calvados Cocktail</i> (Somerset Cider Brandy, Caol Ila 12yo, French Triple Sec, Orange & Pink Grapefruit Cordial) and a <i>James E. Pepper</i> - "Jamaican Rum meets Scottish Lowlands & Louisiana's finest tobacco with touches of Peruvian bitters, served with South American crisp". Translation: Appleton Estate VX, Auchentoshan 3 Wood, Jade Perique Tobacco Liqueur, and Bitters. Put a fair amount of time aside for this all-booze concoction.</div>
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I also returned on another occasion for a couple more. <i>The Boulevardier</i> with Redemption Rye and an olive twist went down very nicely, and then there was the bonkers <i><a href="https://twitter.com/MattTheList/status/616357645822377984" target="_blank">Velvet Revolver Punch</a></i>, Morden & Lea's Mezcal Monopoly number in an upturned <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BX-FMvt83fA" target="_blank">shiny & chrome</a> hat for £30. A third visit is required for a <i>Rough Sketch - </i>Del Maguey Vida, Diplomatico Blanco Reserva, Poppy Seed Milk and Charcoal Sugar. Their creative concoctions are mostly priced around £9-11.</div>
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Now - dessert. There are some great £5 options on the downstairs menu (e.g. <i>Set Dark Chocolate with Mocha Sherbert</i> and <i>Buttermilk Pudding</i>), but if you ask nicely you might also get your hands on one of the fancy puddings from upstairs. I'm talking <i>Warm Sugared Doughnuts with Plum Jam and Hazelnut Ice Cream </i>and their signature <i>Gypsy Tart</i>. The latter is a typical Kentish pudding that is basically pastry, muscovado sugar and evaporated milk - simple and sinful. Here's the recipe:</div>
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Combine the butter and caster sugar in a food processor. Add the egg; process for 30 seconds. Tip in the flour and process for a few seconds until the dough just comes together. Add 1 tbsp cold water if the dough seems dry. Knead on a floured surface then shape into a flat disc and chill for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 170C/gas mark 3. </div>
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<i>If you like the look of the Gypsy Tart, you should probably read this <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/11720120/No-more-lumps-how-the-Brits-have-gone-crazy-for-custard-once-more.html" target="_blank">Telegraph article</a>, before heading to The Marksman and Café Murano for similar puddings.</i></div>
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Tucked underneath the railway bridge on Borough High Street are the doors to this meaty den from former <a href="http://www.brindisatapaskitchens.com/tapas-brindisa-london-bridge/" target="_blank">Brindisa</a> boys, Roberto, Joel, Cortés and Ruben. It's a funny old space, a little tight in places, but there are pleasing décor and lighting touches all around.</div>
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Baked Tetilla Cheese came soaked in brandy and was promptly set on fire, briefly illuminating our shadowy alcove - toasted vegetables might not be everyone's first choice to chuck in with molten cheese, but it worked well. Arroz Con Costra (<i>"Rice with crust"</i>) was presented in its clay pot with chicken, chorizo <i>and</i> morcilla to keep the meat eaters happy. The cities of Elche and Orihuela both claim to the origin of the dish - either way, I'm glad it's made its way to London.</div>
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<i>- Marinated Iberico Pork Fillet with Trintxat Potatoes</i><br />
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There's plenty to enjoy at Lobos, and there were some particular high notes in the tapas plates, but it's up against stiff competition in London. <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2015/06/pop-brixton.html" target="_blank">Donostia</a> in Pop Brixton and <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2015/07/barrafina-balls-company-luxardo-at-obica.html" target="_blank">Barrafina</a> (three sites) are top alternatives with a great buzz about them, though they don't match Lobos for mega meat cuts!</div>
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As for beer, there are nine or so on draught, plus a selection of ales. The range wasn't particularly thrilling (Birra Morretti, Amstel, Camden Hells, Meantime Pils - one of those would do), but if Beavertown Neck Oil Session IPA is always on then I'll be happy. You can also get some fine cans from their fridges (e.g. Beavertown x 3, Founders All Day IPA, Flying Dog Easy IPA and Sierra Nevada Pale Ale).</div>
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<i>For this guest post on London's increasingly beery South Bank, I've turned to the well-informed Jezza from <a href="http://www.beerguideldn.com/" target="_blank">www.beerguideldn.com</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/BeerGuideLondon" target="_blank">@BeerGuideLondon</a>.) He is one of a select group of London heroes that keep me in the know in their respective fields, and his guide to pubs and breweries in London is second-to-none. Over to you, Jezza...</i></div>
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Choosing where to drink good beer in and around Waterloo or on the South Bank used to be a simple task: you went to the ever reliable <a href="http://www.londonbeerguide.com/pubs.php?IDKEY=69" target="_blank">Kings Arms</a> on Roupell Street: </div>
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This traditional pub in a gorgeous 'olde worlde' back street near Waterloo Station has long offered excellent Thai food (or roasts on Sundays) and more recently its beer range has gone from strength to strength. 8 cask ales sit alongside a keg range of growing quality and a small but well chosen bottled range from breweries such as Kernel and Fourpure.</div>
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<a href="http://beerguidelondon.co.uk/pubs.192" target="_blank">The Hop Locker</a> - Owner Joel loves good beer, and this is reflected in the outstanding selection in this busy market stall in the bustling <a href="http://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whatson/festivals-series/markets" target="_blank">Southbank Centre Market</a>, directly behind the Royal Festival Hall. This bottle shop cum bar provides such a great range of beers you'll always find something of the very highest quality. </div>
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Now offering 8 drafts and around 30 bottles, you can choose either to drink in the tiny bar area or at a table in the general market area. Breweries such as Magic Rock, Kernel, Moor, Siren, Fourpure, Beavertown, Burning Sky and Arbor feature regularly, so you can see it's very much the best of British brewing. <i>The market is open Friday 12 -9pm, Saturday 11am - 9pm and 12 - 6 on Sundays and Bank Holidays</i>, and you're sure to find some excellent food from one of the other market stalls.<br />
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At the bottom of the steps nestling under The Golden Jubilee Bridge you'll find <a href="http://www.lookmumnohands.com/" target="_blank">Look Mum No Hands</a> - again a South Bank offshoot - their permanent location is on Old Street - and then perhaps most prominently, <a href="http://www.bleeckerburger.co.uk/" target="_blank">Bleecker Street's</a> burger and beer van - the third of the triumvirate who also have a permanent location elsewhere (in the case of Bleecker Street their regular venue is Old Spitalfields Market - read more <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2015/04/bao-bleecker-burger-one-mile-end.html" target="_blank">here</a>).<br />
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<i>Look Mum No Hands</i> offer up to 10 draft beers, including some outstanding selections from breweries like Beavertown, Moor and Magic Rock. <i>Bleecker Street</i> meanwhile currently offer 6 draft lines, often from standout American breweries such as Flying Dog and Brooklyn. However there's a great additional reason to come here: to eat their superb burgers, such as the <a href="http://youngandfoodish.com/london/bleecker-black-wins-london-burger-bash-final/" target="_blank">award-winning</a> Bleecker Black, which contains black pudding as well as their stand out 40 - 50 day aged beef. </div>
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<i>Guest post written by Jezza, SW London, with photos (mostly) from Matt The List. Jezza's guide to pubs and breweries in London can be found online at <a href="http://www.beerguideldn.com/">www.beerguideldn.com</a></i></div>
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<i>The site contains full details of <a href="http://beerguidelondon.co.uk/pubs.192" target="_blank">The Hop Locker</a>, <a href="http://beerguidelondon.co.uk/pubs.189" target="_blank">The Understudy</a> and <a href="http://www.londonbeerguide.com/pubs.php?IDKEY=69" target="_blank">The Kings Arms</a> – including opening times, which you should check carefully while planning any visits. You can also follow Jezza on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/BeerGuideLondon" target="_blank">@beerguidelondon</a> or <a href="https://twitter.com/BonsVoeux1" target="_blank">@bonsvoeux1</a> for frequent updates.</i></div>
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2) <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2014/09/trinity-pizza-pilgrims-basement-sate.html" target="_blank">Pizza Pilgrims</a> - another street food team turned permanent, Pizza Pilgrims quickly took over Franco Manca as the sourdough pizza darlings of London. There are two Soho sites (Dean St. & Kingly Court) so there's never much of a wait for a table. I rarely make it past the Salsiccia e Friarielli on the menu, with some deep fried mac'n'cheese ragu balls and a shot of their very own Pococello on the side. Oh, and there's table football in the basement of the Kingly Court site. The Dean Street site does allow two bookings per night for groups of 8 or more in "The Crypt".</div>
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5) <a href="http://flatironsteak.co.uk/" target="_blank">Flat Iron</a> - Flat Iron in Beak Street has been around longer the most on this list but the queues are still there. A second site in Denmark Street has helped to alleviate the crowds. A beautiful £10 flat-iron steak is the reward for the wait (a lively basement bar with St John doughnuts in Beak St. makes time fly). Keep an eye out for Flat Iron burger specials.</div>
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6) <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2015/07/barrafina-balls-company-luxardo-at-obica.html" target="_blank">Barrafina</a> - The most serious restaurant on the list, Barrafina in Frith Street was recently awarded a Michelin-star for their outstanding tapas. Once you are in, it's relaxed and fun counter dining, and the food is phenomenal. There are two more sites in Adelaide St and Drury Lane, but I suggest starting with the original.</div>
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<i><a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2015/07/barrafina-balls-company-luxardo-at-obica.html" target="_blank">Barrafina Drury Lane on Matt The List</a> // <a href="http://barrafina.co.uk/">barrafina.co.uk</a></i></div>
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7) <a href="http://www.bonedaddies.com/" target="_blank">Bone Daddies</a> - Bone Daddies arrived early to the London ramen scene before it exploded, and their rock'n'roll Peter Street joint still draws the crowds. Multiple visits are required to work through their range of ramens. Their late night menu 10.30-11.30 Thu-Sat might be a clever way to avoid queuing. They have recently opened a second site in High Street Kensington and also run Flesh & Buns in Covent Garden and Soho popup Shackfuyu. A third outpost in Old Street should be open by the end of 2015.</div>
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8) <a href="http://www.pittcue.co.uk/" target="_blank">Pitt Cue Co</a> - another oldie in relative terms, Pitt Cue Co is an outstanding, 30-seater BBQ joint that started life on the street food scene under Hungerford Bridge. Get a drink in the bar while you wait before heading downstairs for all the meat and bone marrow mash. Exclusive hire is available on a Sunday night.</div>
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9) <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2015/07/barrafina-balls-company-luxardo-at-obica.html" target="_blank">Balls & Company</a> - the newest addition to the list is a meatballs focused joint from Australian Masterchef 2012 finalist Bonny Porter. It's been an instant hit with its simple but superbly executed menu, and the basement bar is a great spot for a drink whilst waiting for a table. Groups of 8+ can reserve tables, but there's not a lot of space! Don't miss the Wagyu meatballs or the Brownie with Persian Fairy Floss.</div>
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10) <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2014/08/kerbisher-malt-arabica-bar-kitchen-polpo.html" target="_blank">Polpo</a> - Restaurateur Russell Norman's original Venetian bacaro in Soho was an early proponent of the no reservations theory, and Londoners continue to flock to Beak Street for ciccheti and spritzes in a stylish space. There are now six Polpo sites in London, and chef director & founder Tom Oldroyd recently left the company to open his own neighbourhood restaurant <a href="http://www.oldroydlondon.com/" target="_blank">Oldroyd</a> in Islington which has been earning him <a href="http://www.standard.co.uk/goingout/restaurants/fay-maschler-reviews-oldroyd-upper-street-class-10389723.html-0" target="_blank">rave reviews</a>.</div>
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<i><a href="http://www.10greekstreet.com/" target="_blank">10 Greek Street</a>, <a href="http://www.ducksoupsoho.co.uk/" target="_blank">Duck Soup</a>, <a href="http://www.burgerandlobster.com/home/" target="_blank">Burger & Lobster</a>, <a href="http://koyabar.co.uk/" target="_blank">Koya Bar</a>, <a href="http://www.honestburgers.co.uk/" target="_blank">Honest Burgers</a>, <a href="http://spuntino.co.uk/" target="_blank">Spuntino</a></i></div>
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This post comes to you from California! Or at least that's where I was headed when I started this post. I wrote most of it on the plane in between showings of Interstellar & Birdman, both of which included far too much dodgy aviation for in-flight entertainment. Anyway, rather than transport you to Venice Beach (expensive), let me introduce you to Doodle Beach.</div>
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Unbeknownst to most East Londoners, the closest our fine city gets to Williamsburg warehouse fun is <a href="http://www.testbed1.com/" target="_blank">Testbed1</a> in SW11 - a slice of Brooklyn in Battersea. Turn left out of Bunga Bunga and never look back. Inside the sprawling space lies Doodle Bar, a hangout for hip RCA students and in-the-know locals.</div>
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OK, it's not the sandiest, but beggars can't be choosers (and it's preferable to hanging out on top of the Roundhouse with the rest of London). It's more of an "industrial beach", but there is real water (Ransome's Dock) and it's a mighty fine sun trap. Two out of three ain't bad. Arrive early to grab a table, but be prepared to move inside at a moment's notice around 10pm (security staff need a lighter touch).</div>
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This Summer, the Doodle Beach is the setting for several Saturday supperclubs, the details of which can be found <a href="http://doodlebar.grubclub.com/" target="_blank">here</a>. But the real trick is to go on a Friday night when two of London's finest street food traders, <a href="http://www.streetkitchen.co.uk/locations/the-hatch" target="_blank">Street Kitchen</a> and <a href="http://www.wellkneadedfood.com/" target="_blank">Well Kneaded</a>, can be found slinging out next-level burgers and delicious firebreads respectively. Street Kitchen's Foghorn Leghorn is right up there with Patty & Bun's Smokey Robinson and Boom Burger's... Boom Burger; and Well Kneaded's Carl is a living legend - seek them out. Street Kitchen are also on site for lunch Monday-Friday with a lighter menu.</div>
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<i>Read about Street Kitchen's permanent home in Broadgate Circle <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2015/07/street-kitchen-two-bit-playground-and.html" target="_blank">here</a></i></div>
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<i>What about the booze?</i> Well, most bars don't live directly opposite a gin & whisky distillery. The latter of the two spirits is still resting inside <a href="https://www.londondistillery.com/" target="_blank">The London Distillery Company</a>, but their Dodd's Gin is ready to go. Unsurprisingly Dodd's features in several of Doodle Bar's cocktails, including a barrel-aged Negroni, but a simple G&T is an excellent plan B. Beers aren't too shabby either with the likes of Paulaner & Affligem on tap, and some fine bottles in the fridge. Worried <a href="https://instagram.com/p/5-0mRmqOq7/?taken-by=mattthelist" target="_blank">#craftbeerwankers</a> can waddle over to Draft House Westbridge round the corner for a wider selection.</div>
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I'm no wine expert myself (yet) but we particularly enjoyed <i>Clos Saint Fiacre Orleans L'Excellence Chardonnay, Loire, France 2013</i> and <i>Thierry Germain Saumur l'Insolite, Loire, France 2013</i>. </div>
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Other new plates include a Summer salad with rocket, feta, peach and avocado, and Japanese aubergine rolls with dorset (?) and balsamic. However, you may find it hard to look past their ever present Posh Madame with Truffle Ham & Quail Egg. Either way, you'll be alright.</div>
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<i>Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels - <a href="http://www.cvssevendials.com/">www.cvssevendials.com</a></i></div>
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- Immerse yourself in alcohol at <a href="http://bompasandparr.com/projects/view/alcoholic-architecture1/" target="_blank">Bompass & Parr's breathable cocktail / booze cloud</a> installation</div>
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Well it's been the year of the Negroni so far for me (and many others) which has led me to seriously up my Vermouth game. Cocchi di Torino, Antica Formula and Lillet Rouge are all regulars in my fridge, but the winner has to be <a href="http://www.belsazar-vermouth.de/" target="_blank">Belsazar Vermouth</a> - a new German vermouth range crafted near the Black Forest that has exploded on to the bar scene. The secret ingredient is a mystery blend of Schladerer fruit brandies that is only known to a handful of people. Go and get yourself a bottle of <a href="https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/P-26090.aspx" target="_blank">Belsazar Red</a> right now.</div>
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<i>- <a href="http://www.axiom-brands.com/product.php?id=54" target="_blank">WhistlePig 10 Year Straight Rye Whiskey</a></i> - A 100-proof straight rye whiskey, aged for at least 10 years through a unique double barrel process. The Wall Street Journal called it <i>"the essence of rye whiskey"</i>. Try it in a Manhattan with Belsazar Red and a dash of Axiom's <a href="http://www.axiom-brands.com/product.php?id=30" target="_blank">Ratafia</a> cherry liqueur. <i><a href="https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/P-18445.aspx" target="_blank">Buy WhistlePig 10 for £69.96 at The Whisky Exchange</a></i>.</div>
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<i>- <a href="http://www.axiom-brands.com/product.php?id=32" target="_blank">Mondino Amaro</a></i> - Once you've sorted out your vermouth, amaro is the next home bar essential. Mondino Amaro is handcrafted in the foothills of the Bavarian Alps using rhubarb, yellow gentian, and arancia amara (bitter orange) amongst other locally sourced botanicals. It's wonderful neat, but I would get out the Belsazar Red again and make some next-level Negronis and Americanos using a shot of each plus one more of gin or a splash of soda respectively. <i><a href="https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/P-27257.aspx" target="_blank">Buy Mondino Amaro for £23.45 at The Whisky Exchange</a>.</i></div>
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<i>- <a href="http://www.axiom-brands.com/product.php?id=61" target="_blank">Jack Rudy Cocktail Co.</a></i> - It's not all booze behind the bar; Meet Jack Rudy Cocktail Co. - a family-run company with roots in Charleston, South Carolina and Lexington, Kentucky. They have got you covered with a visually appealing range of bar staples including <i><a href="http://jackrudycocktailco.com/purchase/mixers/aromatic-bitters/" target="_blank">Aromatic Bitters</a> </i>from Colorado, <i><a href="http://jackrudycocktailco.com/purchase/mixers/small-batch-grenadine/" target="_blank">Small Batch Grenadine</a> </i>from Napa Valley, and <i><a href="http://jackrudycocktailco.com/purchase/mixers/bourbon-cocktail-cherries/" target="_blank">Bourbon Cocktail Cherries</a></i> featuring Oregon cherries. Their <i><a href="http://jackrudycocktailco.com/purchase/mixers/small-batch-tonic/" target="_blank">Small Batch Tonic</a> </i>stars in one of W&P Design's magnificent <a href="http://carryoncocktailkit.com/" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">Carry-On Cocktail Kits</a> - guaranteed to brighten up your next EasyJet flight.</div>
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<i>Monday 20th July</i> - Despite visiting 900 odd food & drink places in the last two and a bit years, my London restaurant wishlist still has some big hitters on it - <a href="http://thecloveclub.com/" target="_blank">The Clove Club</a>, <a href="http://www.typingroom.com/" target="_blank">Typing Room</a>, <a href="http://www.restaurantstory.co.uk/" target="_blank">Restaurant Story</a>, <a href="http://www.kitchentablelondon.co.uk/" target="_blank">Kitchen Table</a> and <a href="http://www.gymkhanalondon.com/" target="_blank">Gymkhana</a> to name a few. </div>
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And then there's <a href="http://www.barrafina.co.uk/" target="_blank">Barrafina</a>. Not only have I not been to the <a href="http://www.hot-dinners.com/Gastroblog/Latest-news/london-s-2015-michelin-star-restaurants-revealed" target="_blank">Michelin-starred</a> Soho institution, the <a href="http://www.standard.co.uk/goingout/restaurants/barrafina-boys-sam-and-eddie-hart-10391539.html" target="_blank">Barrafina boys</a> have kindly added two more to my list with outposts on Adelaide Street and Drury Lane (which opened last Friday). All three have entirely different menus full of tempting tapas plates (except for their <i>Classic Tortilla</i>) so I can't even claim a hat-trick in one visit! In order to stop the rot, I went along to their latest opening for a light lunch with Dad The List.</div>
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To cut a long story short, it was excellent. The service was friendly with Eddie Hart milling around in the background, and the plates were superb. You can't really go wrong, but you shouldn't leave without getting something from their <i>Tortillas Y Huevos</i> section. Our <i>Pheasant Egg & Morcilla de Burgos (flavoured with cumin) on Toast</i> (£6.50) was outrageously tasty - perhaps the first sign of #BarrafinaBrunch?<i> </i>Order it.</div>
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Ordering an extra dessert is standard Dad The List practice. We diplomatically shared <i>Leche Frita (Fried Custard) with Plum Jam</i> (£6.50) and <i>Torrijas (French Toast) soaked in Cinnamon & Orange with Pistachios & Creme Fraiche Ice Cream</i> (£6.80) before diving in to <i>Cuajada</i> - a pot of milk curd served simply with hazeulnuts on top and honeycomb on the side. Glorious stuff, if not as memorable as <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2013/09/dabbous.html" target="_blank">Ollie Dabbous' curd creation</a>.</div>
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It's the usual no reservations stuff I'm afraid, but the Drury Lane site is your best bet for avoiding queues currently. Get over there for lunch (Monday to Saturday) when it opens at 12pm and take whatever seats are going! Alternatively, email events@barafina.co.uk to book a private dining area on the lower ground floor for up to 28 guests. I'm to visit the other two before they open another one...</div>
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<i>Barrafina Drury Lane - <a href="http://www.barrafina.co.uk/">www.barrafina.co.uk</a></i><br />
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<i>Wednesday 22nd July</i> - From Barrafina to <a href="http://ballsandcompany.london/" target="_blank">Balls and Company</a> - Timeout's <a href="http://www.timeout.com/london/restaurants/balls-company" target="_blank">restaurant of the week</a> was unsurprisingly busy, so I popped down to look at their basement bar space that will look after hungry Londoners until a table is free (much like in Pitt Cue Co & Flat Iron).</div>
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Cocktails are well priced at £7 - <i>Malt'N'Monkey</i> is a dangerously drinkable Manhattan on ice with a chocolate bitter twist, whilst <i>Gin Dilla</i> is, well, gin and dill, with salt and fresh lemon balm for complexity. And then there's <i>Company Iced Tea</i> - a bonkers mix of red wine, Early Grey and orange infused vodka, raspberry, strawberry, agave and orange brúlée. It's surprisingly well-balanced!</div>
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<i>For some moody Balls & Co. shots in Black & White, head to <a href="http://mattthelist.tumblr.com/post/124936192645/balls-company-the-black-and-white-album" target="_blank">Matt The Tumblr</a></i></div>
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Alright, at the heart of it there's a list of balls to choose between (served in fours with a sauce for £8), but you've also got sides and specials like <i>Ricotta, Summer Peas & Pangrattato</i> (£4) vying for attention. Our simple but sensational salad of <i>Heirloom Tomato, Oregano & Balsamic Pearls</i> (£4) threatened to steal the show. <i>Mac'N'Cheese Arancini</i> was always going to be a winner, though £7 is steep for four cheesy rice croquettes, even if they are served in an adorable little pan.</div>
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Back to the balls, we went for <i>Wagyu (served medium rare - £1 supplement) </i>with a Romesco sauce of red pepper, tomato, almond, hazelnuts and garlic and <i>Salmon with Dill and Seeds</i> with a Pesto sauce consisting of basil, lemon, garlic and cashew nuts. The meat and fish were beautifully cooked and seasoned, and satisfying sauces left room for the balls to shine. I'll be back for Bonny's <i>Pork Balls (with ricotta, parmesan, milk bread, pine nuts, basil & sage) </i>along with the <i>Quinoa with beetroot and feta</i> that a trusted source recommends.</div>
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But wait, the show's not over. Do not leave without getting yourself Bonny's <i>Brownie served with Purbeck Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and Persian Fairy Floss </i>(£5). Once we finished playing with Gandalf's hair, a serious dessert emerged underneath and then quickly vanished.</div>
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Balls & Company is a fine addition to the increasingly exciting north end of Greek Street that also boasts Bo Drake and marvellous <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2015/03/the-bottle-shop-popup-milroys-of-soho.html" target="_blank">Milroy's</a>. Stumble in to the shambolic New Evaristo Club at the end of it all and you've got yourself quite an evening!</div>
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<i>Tuesday 21st July - </i>To finish, some snaps and words on a fun evening at <a href="http://obica.com/portal/GB/en/dove-siamo/restaurant-london/poland-street/" target="_blank">Obica Mozzarella Bar, Pizza & Kitchen</a> in Poland Street (one of four London branches, many more worldwide). </div>
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I dropped in for a <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23newseasonfeast&src=typd" target="_blank">#NewSeasonFeast</a> of Obica's finest and freshest produce, plus some original cocktails showcasing <a href="https://luxardococktails.com/age-gate" target="_blank">Luxardo</a> liqueurs created by brand ambassador mixologist "G" Franklin. I already knew the Luxardo team well having been on a <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2014/08/luxardo-distillery-in-padua-food-drink.html" target="_blank">memorable trip to the distillery in Padua</a><i> </i>but it was a first visit to Obica.</div>
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We started with a refreshing <i>Luxardo Fresco</i> (Luxardo Maraschino, tonic water, fresh lemon juice, cucumber, fresh rosemary, and a cheeky spray of absinthe) which was a great vehicle for their aromatic Maraschino.</div>
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As the second cocktail was prepared, we tucked in to a buffet of burrata, bresaolo and more. A whopping 1kg ball of classic mozzarella (£38) was the star of the show, ably supported by some outstanding hay-smoked <i>affumicata</i> mozzarella balls of a more manageable size served with various pestos and focaccia. Seasonal salumi (Soppressata di Gioi, Salame Nero dei Nebrodi, Salame di Mora Romagnola, Capicollo di Azze Anca) and Caponata alla Siciliana (aubergine, pine nuts, almonds, raisins, capers and vinegar) were also in great supply which was dangerous.</div>
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We also tucked in to some superb pizzas (prepared with Petra flour) - most notably the special with <i>Pomodorino di</i> <i>Piennolo (Tomatoes)</i> from Mount Vesuvius National Park, plus buffalo mozzarella and olives. Each month, Obica collaborate with <i>Presidi Slow Food </i>to showcase small, artisan Italian food producers and products, and the exotic Piennolo Tomatoes will be around until the end of August (when Prosciutto di Nebrodi with figs takes over) or a bit longer if you are lucky.</div>
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In their honour, G created the <i>Obica Spritz</i> - a mix of Luxardo Aperitivo, Piennolo tomatoes, lemon, and basil, topped up with prosecco; quite the opposite of a Bloody Mary! It will be available at Obica in August and September.</div>
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For dessert, we shared out Obica's <i>Torta di Capri</i> (a warm almond and chocolate cake) which was the perfect partner to G's third drink of the evening, the Fashionista - a boozy Boulevardier twist with Luxardo Sangue Morlacco Cherry Liqueuer in place of sweet vermouth, and a generous splash of salty smoked mozzarella water. Ingenious!</div>
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To finish, G went all festive with a <i>Venetian Christmas</i> - Luxardo Sangue Morlacco, Hot Americano Coffee, Christmas Spice and Double Cream. I'm still not sold on hot cocktails but Irish coffee fans would enjoy this Italian twist. <i>Scroll down to see my current favourite Luxardo serve.</i></div>
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When I started blogging two years ago, I had no idea how long I was going to do it for, and I definitely went for quantity not quality on all fronts. Despite owning a Canon 500D, I trusted in my mighty Samsung Galaxy for photography to begin with (<i>first world problems</i>). </div>
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Many bloggers and Instagrammers stick by their phones (for very understandable ease of use and efficiency reasons - <a href="https://instagram.com/clerkenwellboyec1/">Clerkenwell Boy</a> seems to be doing alright eh?) but I caved after a couple of months and switched over to my DSLR camera. </div>
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Since then, progress has been slow but steady, and <a href="http://mattthelist.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Matt The Tumblr</a> was set up a year ago primarily to showcase food & drink photos following the purchase of my now most trusted lens, <i>"the nifty fifty" </i>Canon 50mm f1.8. If you want to make the step up from your starter kit lens, <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Canon-EF-50-1-8-Lens/dp/B00005K47X/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1434916874&sr=8-2&keywords=canon+50mm+f1.8" target="_blank">look no further</a>.</div>
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Two years on I'm definitely still winging it, so I jumped at the chance to take part in a photography course run by <a href="http://www.city-academy.com/" target="_blank">City Academy</a>. They currently run six different £110 day-long courses:</div>
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I riskily skipped the beginners course and went straight for <i><a href="http://www.city-academy.com/lifestyle-photography" target="_blank">Lifestyle Photography</a> </i>on the grounds that I could already fake <i>"a good understanding of aperture, shutter speed and ISO"</i><i>. </i>Have a read of these handy beginner guides on <a href="http://photographylife.com/">photographylife.com</a> (<a href="https://photographylife.com/iso-shutter-speed-and-aperture-for-beginners" target="_blank">Aperture</a> / <a href="https://photographylife.com/what-is-shutter-speed-in-photography" target="_blank">Shutter Speed</a> / <a href="https://photographylife.com/what-is-iso-in-photography" target="_blank">ISO</a>) if you want to be top of the class. They are the three key settings (the <i>"<a href="https://photographylife.com/iso-shutter-speed-and-aperture-for-beginners" target="_blank">exposure triangle</a>"</i> if you will) that you should play around with to sort out the exposure.</div>
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I'm often shooting right on the limit of my lens' capability with an aperture / f-stop of f1.8 and ISO of 3200 as London's bartenders are afraid of daylight, but ideally I like to get back to f2.8 so that I can keep more in focus / get a sharper image. I don't mind the odd noisy photo (from a high ISO) as it lends a certain atmosphere, and a blurry background (<i>"<a href="https://photographylife.com/what-is-bokeh" target="_blank">bokeh</a>"</i>) from the high aperture can be really effective in certain lighting.</div>
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Anyway, back to City Academy. So <i>Lifestyle Photography</i> is all about capturing the art of the everyday - the aim is to tell a story with each shot. Easier said than done. Our teacher for the day was the wonderful <a href="http://dancetog.com/" target="_blank">Carole Edrich</a> who specialises in <a href="http://ceimages.co.uk/" target="_blank">dance photography</a> (and has learnt 65 different types of dance along the way!) - her wealth of experience shooting fast motion in low light would definitely come in handy at <a href="http://www.diffordsguide.com/class-magazine/read-online/en/2012-05-15/page-2/rematch-beeyatch" target="_blank">Rematch Beeyatch</a>! </div>
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After a quick chat about some basics to gauge our levels, Carole sent us around the building to work on a couple of things. My mission was to pay closer to attention to light sources and play with the <a href="https://photographylife.com/what-is-white-balance" target="_blank">white balance</a> settings designed to correct pesky lighting problems - I'd been largely ignoring it, assuming that AWB was an obscure reference to a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnH_zwVmiuE" target="_blank">Scottish funk band</a> from the 70s, rather than <i>Auto White Balance</i>. <br />
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A good place to start is with the old <a href="https://photographylife.com/the-rule-of-thirds" target="_blank">rule of thirds</a> / <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_spiral" target="_blank">golden ratio</a> and <a href="https://photographylife.com/creating-and-using-leading-lines" target="_blank">leading lines</a> (big fan). As a former mathmo and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fibonacci_number" target="_blank">Fibonacci </a>fanboy, I should probably pay more attention to the rule of thirds, but I tend to frame things quickly on instinct rather than mathematically - the benefits of having a 5-second countdown from hungry friends wanting to eat their photogenic food. You can always crop it later (bit risky!). Then there's depth of field to think about - a lowish f-stop (f2.5-3.5) should get the key dish in focus and some nice background blur, but you might want take a different approach if you are shooting a feast! Oh and don't forget lighting, and loads of other stuff. It's complicated, this photography lark.</div>
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Obviously, when you aren't in control of the subject / scene (as is usually the case in street photography), then you need to do what you can with your own positioning. Carole's rule of thumb is <i>"do the opposite of what tourist photographers are doing"</i> - i.e. change your angles, get up close and personal, <a href="https://photographylife.com/central-composition-is-brilliant" target="_blank">don't compose centrally</a> etc! She's also a firm believer in something red being in every shot, hence the umbrella.</div>
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Next stop was Itsu for some motion blur practice (and lunch). Product placement alert! We took turns shooting a can of DIET COKE<i> </i>whilst someone walked up and down behind it, confusing Itsu customers no end. With a slower (but still manageable) shutter speed of around 1/15 / 1/20, balanced by a higher f-stop (lower aperture), we made the can appear frozen in time whilst the world carried on behind it. </div>
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In a similar vein, we attempted to follow moving objects (cyclists, cars), panning the camera smoothly at a similar speed to keep them in focus - tricky. Snipers / clay pigeon pros would no doubt find it all rather easy. There's a lot of fun to be had with long exposure (very slow shutter speed) - trying to capture lightning, making waterfalls look magical, adding ghosts to images, making patterns with glow sticks etc, but you'll need a tripod / surface to sort most of that out.</div>
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We ended in the Royal Festival Hall for prize-giving and a debrief. The day flew-by and everyone on the course was in high spirits after several hours of pointing and clicking which is a testament to Carole's approach. We were lucky to have such a small group, but I'm sure it would work well with more students too. </div>
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What now? I'm eyeing up my next <a href="http://www.city-academy.com/photography-classes" target="_blank">City Academy photography course</a> (probably <a href="http://www.city-academy.com/london-street-photography" target="_blank">Street Photography</a>), ideally with another teacher for a different perspective, and a trip to Fixation / Calumet is in order to check out some wide angle prime lenses ahead of a trip to the incredibly photogenic US West Coast. </div>
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<i>Some more useful / interesting articles from <b><a href="http://photographylife.com/">photographylife.com</a></b>:</i><br />
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<i><a href="https://photographylife.com/how-to-photograph-waterfalls" target="_blank">Photographing Waterfalls</a> // </i><i><a href="https://photographylife.com/photoshop-vs-lightroom" target="_blank">Photoshop vs Lightroom</a></i><br />
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<i>Of course, there's more to City Academy than photography workshops. From <a href="http://www.city-academy.com/diva-dance-classes" target="_blank">Diva Dance Classes</a> to <a href="http://www.city-academy.com/filmmaking-remake-the-matrix" target="_blank">Film Making Workshops</a> on remaking the bullet-time scene from The Matrix, they've probably got what you are after, plus a whole lot more that you didn't realise you wanted to learn until you saw it on their list. Check out the full list of City Academy classes on the website - </i><span style="text-align: center;"><i><b><a href="http://www.city-academy.com/">www.city-academy.com</a></b></i></span></div>
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<b>1. Cauliflower Shawarma & All The Meat </b>at <b><i><a href="http://berberandq.com/" target="_blank">Berber & Q in Haggerston</a></i></b></div>
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After falling in love with entire grilled cauliflowers at Miznon in Paris, I was delighted to see it on a menu again so soon. Berber & Qs version with tahini and rose is a fine example of the genre. Be sure to get a load of Middle Eastern BBQ meat too - some Joojeh chicken thighs, smoked short-rib with date syrup glaze, smoked pork belly with pomegranate molasses BBQ sauce; that kind of thing.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Half pints of house beer brewed by Crate - also available in 1.7 litre growlers</i></td></tr>
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You haven't got long to get over to Bruno Loubet's adventurous vegetable-fest at The Zetter Hotel - it's due to close on July 31st though I'm sure something else equally exciting will take it's place. Plus you've got the original Grain Store in King's Cross to keep you company, a new Grain Store Café & Bar coming soon to Gatwick, and Zetter Townhouse Marylebone arriving on 14th August. </div>
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But you should still rush over to Clerkenwell before the end of the month to get your hands on Bruno's corn brioche with avocado butter and all manner of other delights (see below). In the evening, it's tasting menus only. 8 courses for £39? <i>Don't mind if I do</i>. It's right up there with The Dairy & co. for affordable, high-end, innovative dining. Speaking of which, Robin Gill's <a href="https://twitter.com/ParadiseRow254" target="_blank">Paradise Garage</a> is opening up in Bethnal Green any day now.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Bruno Loubet's Grain Store Unleashed is at The Zetter Hotel until July 31st</i></td></tr>
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<b>3. The Entire Menu </b>at <i><b><a href="http://theshed-restaurant.com/" target="_blank">The Shed in Notting Hill</a> .... <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2015/03/blacklock-shed-london-pignic.html" target="_blank">again</a></b></i></div>
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Well, almost. They are only small plates though, right? The Gladwin Bros. delivered yet again, from farm to plate to face. We powered through this lovely lot below (some of them twice) before finishing off with an entire bottle of Somerset Cider Brandy Kingston Black aperitif. I didn't get much done after that. I've highlighted my Top 3:</div>
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<i>- ruby gem, red leicester, pistachio, radish, dill, leek bubbles 8.0</i></div>
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<b>4. Spinach Chlorophyll & Venison in Embers</b> at <i><b><a href="http://www.wahaca.co.uk/2015/06/diego-hernandez-supper-club-at-wahaca-covent-garden/" target="_blank">Wahaca's Baja California supper club</a></b></i></div>
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Throughout 2015 Wahaca are inviting the most exciting and influential chefs from across Mexico to cook with Tommi Miers in the Covent Garden kitchen. I went along to a supper club run by Diego Hernandez (Head Chef of <a href="http://www.corazondetierra.com/" target="_blank">Corazon de Tierra</a>, Ensenada) who came over to Wahaca for one-night only.</div>
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The event marked the start of an 8 week regional Baji California Menu that will feature the likes of Octopus Tostada with Peanut Chilli Oil and Clam, Mussels and Prawn Arroz Rojo. It should run til at least August 7th.</div>
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<i>- Tamal Colada (steamed corn parcel) with Wood Pigeon, Mole Amarillito, Rocket, Sour Cream and Dehydrated Parsnip</i></div>
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Tommi's next visitor will be <a href="http://www.wahaca.co.uk/2015/06/enrique-olveras-pujol-named-16th-best-restaurant-in-the-world/" target="_blank">Enrique Olvera from Pujol</a> which was recently named as the <a href="http://www.theworlds50best.com/list/1-50-winners/Pujol" target="_blank">16th best restaurant in the world</a>.</div>
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They've got a great selection of Japanese whiskies and an appealing cocktail list to match. Go for a <i>Wabi / Sabi</i> with Hakushu Single Malt Distiller's Reserve, Cocchi di Torino, Matcha green tea syrup, Black walnut bitters, or a <i>Chamomile & Charcoal Old Fashioned </i>with Nikka Yoichi, home made chamomile syrup, bitters, coconut, and charcoal, finished with an orange twist. Or treat yourself to a £55 25ml dram of Karuizawa 1981 (bottled in 2014).</div>
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To kick off the series, on the hottest day of the year, Ben & Darren put together a set list drawing from the sound tracks of cult movies such as Pulp Fiction and Full Metal Jacket, whilst classic wine moments from film history were projected on to the walls.<br />
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A condensed version of Terroirs’ 200 bin wine list has been carefully compiled for the event, showcasing five whites and five reds by the bottle as well as ten wines by the glass and a couple of bottles of sparkling. It's a quirky list with a real range of styles on offer - <i>Amphibolite Nature, Jo Landon</i> was<i> </i>ideal for the 36° heat, as was the Magnum of <i>Casa Coste Piane Prosecco,</i> whilst the <i>Pinot Blanc, Gerrard Shueller </i>is a must for sour beer fans.<br />
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Head Chef, Dale Osbourne, has put together a seasonally-focused tapas menu, comprising a selection of Terroirs’ signature dishes. I was really impressed with all of our plates, but particularly the <i>Jamón de Bellota</i>, <i>Salt Croquetas & Aioli, Snails on Toast with Garlic, Parsley & Bacon</i> and the unusual <i>Black Pudding & Beets</i>.<br />
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<i>Tuesday 7th July</i> - Back in March 2013 when (Matt) The List was just getting started, I discovered the magnificent <a href="http://www.streetkitchen.co.uk/locations/the-hatch" target="_blank">Street Kitchen hatch</a> at <a href="http://www.thedoodlebar.com/" target="_blank">The Doodle Bar</a> in Battersea. Co-owner Mark Jankel was on site, creating <a href="https://vine.co/v/bXxq2QnMBVB" target="_blank">this vine</a> and banging out next-level burgers and rosemary fries for a Friday night crowd. </div>
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Their brand new Broadgate Circle hangout is essentially a sandwich shop, with<i>“restaurant know-how lovingly crammed between two slices of bread”. </i>Their gourmet sandwiches are mostly served by the inch (dangerous), alongside glorious salad boxes, Allpress coffee, and quality booze. It makes Ottolenghi's <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2015/06/sesame-crosstown-doughnuts-babur.html" target="_blank">Sesame</a> look pretty lazy.</div>
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We sat outside to soak up the Broadgate Circle al fresco atmosphere and worked our way through four sandwiches and a salad in record time. Veggies are well catered for with roasted broccoli or cauliflower options sold by the inch plus some tasty salads (spiced aubergine, butternut squash etc), but you don't want to skip the meaty treats. </div>
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After Street Kitchen, we wandered over to Brewdog Shoreditch to check out their renovated basement <a href="https://twitter.com/twobitbar" target="_blank">Two-Bit Bar</a>, an all-American whiskey & beer bar with a few pinball and arcade machines. It's early days, but it's a shadow of its former self, Underdog, which held a special place in my heart for being part of my first ever blog post. The new décor is incredibly lazy, the atmosphere has disappeared, and the beers (though interesting) are overpriced (even if they are American imports). Two-Bit by name, Two-Bit operation by nature. You are better off upstairs. </div>
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<i>Thursday 2nd July</i> - A few days earlier we ventured to London Fields for the launch of <a href="http://playgroundandproof.com/" target="_blank">Playground and Proof</a>, a new weekend market (Playground) and all-year round rooftop bar (Proof) making use of the courtyard and roof terrace of the Hothouse building on Martello Street.</div>
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I haven't seen the Playground market in full swing yet, but you can expect fine food from <a href="http://www.thecheesetruck.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Cheese Truck</a> and <a href="http://www.miloandhectors.com/" target="_blank">Milo & Hector's Ice Cream Sandwiches</a>, and all sorts of treasures and treats from the likes of Grandirosa (flowers), Mini Mini Yeah Yeah (bits and bobs) and Kartel Music (vinyl). Read more on the traders <a href="http://playgroundandproof.com/playground/#" target="_blank">here</a>. </div>
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As it's in London Fields rather than say Trafalgar Square, this is one rooftop bar that will hopefully never be too rammed. It's well worth finding on a sunny day. Also, look out for <a href="http://playgroundandproof.com/uncategorized/cineast/" target="_blank">Cineast Sunday movie nights</a> coming soon on the roof.</div>
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<i>"Pop Brixton </i><i>will house the next generation of local food and drinks entrepreneurs, retail outlets, workspaces for local business and artists, tech enterprises and a community event space, to be enjoyed by all. We are providing an affordable space for start-ups and small businesses, with 10 units available at 20-50% of market rate."</i></div>
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Before you start picturing <a href="http://www.boxpark.co.uk/" target="_blank">Boxpark</a>, this ain't no rectangular rollout full of sellout squares. It's a funky, spacious site with gardens and greenhouses, alleyways and alcoves, and all manner of gastronomic treats. At ground level, you can find rapid response street food shacks and bars (more on that later), but you need to head upstairs to find Pop Brixton's magical mini-restaurants...</div>
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You might have spotted Paul & co. of Donostia Social Club in their blue and white Citroen HY van at one of Kerb's street food markets, but this is their first permanent site - and it's a beauty. They've made full use of their shipping container, with counter dining stretching all the way down to the kitchen at the far end creating a wonderful, communal atmosphere.</div>
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I've been to pintxos-paradise San Sebastian (or <i>Donostia</i> in Basque) a couple of times but I'll have to return armed with Paul's <a href="http://www.donostiasocialclub.co.uk/san_sebastian.html" target="_blank">top tips</a> soon. Until then, this is where you'll find me. Start with piles of £3ish pintxos (snacks) - leftover cocktail sticks help to keep track of your gluttony. Then move on to DSC's tapas menu, and look out for any specials scribbled on the walls. Wash it all down with fine wines and sherry, or craft beers from Barcelona Beer Company. Here are some of the most tempting dishes:</div>
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It's casual, fun, affordable, and bloody tasty. <i>Donostia Social Club</i> is one of the big hits of the year for me - up there with <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2015/04/bao-bleecker-burger-one-mile-end.html" target="_blank">Bao</a> and <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2015/03/blacklock-shed-london-pignic.html" target="_blank">Blacklock</a>.<br />
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<b><i>2. <a href="http://www.hookrestaurants.com/" target="_blank">Hook Brixton</a></i> - <i>not traditional fish & chips</i></b></div>
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Hook's unconventional fish & chips have been getting <a href="http://www.timeout.com/london/restaurants/hook-camden-town" target="_blank">rave reviews</a> ever since they set up shop in Camden via Dublin and Brussels back in January. You can read my write-up <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2015/02/kilburn-ironworks-ladies-gentlemen.html#hookcamden" target="_blank">here</a> for all the details as their second site in Brixton is more of the same - and that's a good thing. </div>
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You can't really go wrong with their short & simple menu of twisted classics, but the special is always worth a look (think <i>Ethiopian Berbere Spiced Pollock with Sweet Potato Ketchup</i>, or <i>Guinness & Squid Ink Haddock with an Oyster & Sorrel Sauce</i>). Each fancy fish comes with a generous portion of moreish chips and one of their special sauces (e.g. chipotle / garlic truffle / basil & chilli) that threaten to steal the show - get a load for the table and don't look back. You'll also want their minted mushy peas and a side of sea spaghetti & samphire. Bring stretchy pants.</div>
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It's an absolute steal for a tenner - Barry & Simon are on to something with Hook, and I'm sure there'll be another site or two before the end of the year. Their Brixton box is a no frills affair, much like <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2015/02/craft-beer-rising-2015-sutton-sons.html#5pm" target="_blank">Sutton & Sons</a> in Boxpark, but it's all you need - grab an outdoor table if it's sunny to soak up the Pop Brixton atmosphere. Highly recommended.</div>
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<i>“I'm so excited to be opening our first fixed dining space in Brixton, south of the river and close to where I grew up. We hope to become part of Brixton’s natural buzz and vibrancy, and to build upon this in coming years while spreading the love for modern Ghanaian cuisine!”</i></div>
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Expect to find the likes of <i>Okra Tempura</i> <i>with Shiso Hot Sauce, Red Red Beans with Kelewele Plantain Chips </i>and fiery <i>Jollof Rice </i>as well as Zoe's signature <i>West African Peanut Butter Stew</i>.</div>
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<i>* Takes deep breath * - </i>There's <i><a href="http://www.mamasjerkstation.com/" target="_blank">Mama's Jerk Station</a></i> (Caribbean street food), <i><a href="https://www.facebook.com/misspsbarbecue" target="_blank">Miss P's Barbecue </a></i>(Atlanta BBQ), <i><a href="http://www.bhangraburger.com/" target="_blank">Baba G's</a> </i>(Bhangra burgers), <i><a href="http://www.madeofdough.co.uk/" target="_blank">Made of Dough</a></i> (Pizza Napoletana), <i><a href="http://www.mariasabina.co.uk/" target="_blank">Maria Sabina</a> </i>(Mexican kitchen), <i><a href="http://www.koiramenbar.co.uk/" target="_blank">KOI Ramen</a> </i>(generous ramen pots), <a href="http://kyonocha.myshopify.com/" target="_blank">Kyonocho</a> (Sushi and tea), <i><a href="https://twitter.com/Vietboxbrixton" target="_blank">Viet Box</a> </i>(Vietnamese salads), <i><a href="https://twitter.com/WorldOfWurst" target="_blank">World of Wurst</a></i> (sausage specialists), <i><a href="https://twitter.com/LAmusebouchelm" target="_blank">L'Amuse Bouche</a> </i>(Crepes), <i>Supercute</i> (Macarons & more), and <i><a href="https://twitter.com/yumitub" target="_blank">Yumitub</a></i> (Street Thai ice cream).</div>
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Many of these are packed into a bustling central alleyway, and you'll find yourself stopping at each stand on your way through. <i>Viet Box's</i> décor is particularly striking, as is <i>Made of Dough's</i> pizza oven. Then <i>World of Wurst</i> have got draught German beers to lure you in; and you'll definitely get stuck watching <i>Yumitub's</i> bonkers (though painfully slow!) approach to creating ice cream from scratch using -30 degrees C cold plates, oreos and an ice scraper - <i><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wFLCeNQb9o&feature=youtu.be" target="_blank">3 minutes is the record...</a></i></div>
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It's not all about the food and drink at Pop Brixton, though obviously that's what I'm most interested in. You've also got quirky shops (<a href="https://twitter.com/Queen_Harpies" target="_blank">Queen of the Harpies</a>, <a href="http://makedoandmendclothing.com/" target="_blank">Make Do and Mend</a>), gigs, film screenings, and art exhibits to keep you busy, and there's a whole lot more to come with large event, gallery and work spaces scheduled to open soon.</div>
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It may seem far off now, but Pop Brixton supposedly only have the site until October 2017, so don't waste any more time. Hopefully it will be around for a lot longer than that though - Pop Brixton is an unmissable addition to our fine city's food and drink scene and another calling card for South West London. </div>
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<b><i>Pop Brixton</i> - </b><a href="http://www.popbrixton.org/">www.popbrixton.org</a><br />
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Today on the blog - three completely unrelated new food & drink spots that I checked out in May. I could try and segue between them, but it wouldn't be pretty. </div>
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Read on for <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2015/06/the-jolly-gardeners-chicknsours-fu.html#Dhruv">gastropub fare with an Indian twist</a> from a former MasterChef winner; all the <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2015/06/the-jolly-gardeners-chicknsours-fu.html#Chicknsours">fried chicken and Negroni sours</a> from DJ Carl Clarke; and a <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2015/06/the-jolly-gardeners-chicknsours-fu.html#FuManchu">villainous dim sum and cocktail joint</a> in Clapham North.</div>
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<i>Friday 15th May - </i><a href="http://www.dhruvbaker.com/" target="_blank">Dhruv Baker</a> embarked on a career in food after winning MasterChef in 2010, gaining experience in Le Gavroche & The Kitchin amongst other top restaurants. More recently he teamed up with Adam Pomaro to launch catering company <a href="http://www.earlsfieldkitchen.com/" target="_blank">Earlsfield Kitchen</a> before deciding over a bottle of wine (or two) that they might as well go one step further and take over an actual kitchen in Earlsfield - that of <a href="http://www.thejollygardeners.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Jolly Gardeners</a> pub.</div>
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I went down primarily to take <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1636435226575429.1073741884.1501333543418932&type=3" target="_blank">some photos</a> but ended up eating a whole lot of wonderful food with Jo The Sis. A quick scan of the menu reveals standard pub items - pork belly, lamb, asparagus, steak etc. It's only after a second look that you start to spot Dhruv's Indian influences sneaking in - tamarind yoghurt, cardamom puree, turmeric and fennel better, and so on. This is what takes The Jolly Gardeners dishes to the next level.</div>
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Our two starters were simply magnificent (and oh so photogenic - beware NSFW eggporn below). </div>
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<i>- English Asparagus, Soft-Boiled Burford Brown Egg, Bacon & Sage Crumble, Hollandaise - £8</i></div>
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You can't really go wrong with egg, bacon, asparagus and a tonne of butter - the Burford Brown egg was beautifully cooked and presented in a light crumb batter. A generous portion of moreish crab cakes were elevated by shaved fennel and that tamarind yoghurt.</div>
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We sought out more of Dhruv's unconventional flavours in our mains:</div>
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<i>- Pan-fried Sea Bream, Turmeric & Fennel Butter, Coconut Green Beans, Cumin Sautéed Potatoes - £14</i></div>
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<i>- 28 day aged Ribeye Steak, Teriyaki Glaze, Shallot Puree, Fries - £22.50</i></div>
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If you want your kids to eat their greens, invite Dhruv round for tea and tell him to bring his coconuts. And if you think you've had steak and chips one too many times, I can highly recommend their teriyaki glaze twist, supported by a scene-stealing dollop of shallot puree. Delicious.</div>
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We demolished the bottom two on that list, both of which had even more fun on the plate than mentioned above. It's real Willy Wonka stuff (though not quite to <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2015/02/beer-and-buns-parlour-whisky-lounge.html#Bonkers">Parlour's</a> level) that'll send you back on to Garratt Lane with a big grin on your face.</div>
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<i>Saturday 9th May - </i>DJ turned Chef Carl Clarke has been winning fans all over London with his Disco Bistro Chicken Wings (<i>Disco Wings </i>for short) at various popups, residencies and street food events, but he's finally settled down in Haggerston. </div>
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We start off with a round of their £6 half-pint sour cocktails and a few £4 cans of Fourpure. The <i>Chick'N'Club House Sour</i> is a winner with Gin, Sugar, Lemon, Raspberry & Chilli Vinegar, and Vermouth, and the <i>Negroni Sour</i> with Campari, Vermouth, Rosewater and Lemon also hits the spot. Much like at <a href="http://chickenliquor.co.uk/" target="_blank">Chicken Liquor</a> in Brixton, the idea is that the sour drinks cut through the richness of the chicken, <i>"like vinegar on chips" </i>says Carl. I'd still lean towards the beers myself, but he's not wrong.</div>
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The first food to arrive was a zingy bowl of fried <i>Szechuan Aubergine</i> with citrus, chilli oil & sesame seeds. It's a great foil to Carl's sticky <i>Disco Wings</i> which might just be the best in London with their perfectly balanced sweet and salty coating. <i>Pickled Watermelon, Peanut and Coriander</i> is another stonking side - one of our number demands that we order a second portion after a single mouthful. In fact, all of our little plates are a marvel, from the crunchy and moreish <i>House Pickles </i>to the fresh <i>Yam Bean 'Slaw with Ginger & Miso Mayo</i>.</div>
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<i>Your best options are vino at <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2014/04/ribeira-fairground-rotorino.html" target="_blank">Rotorino</a> or craft beers from<a href="http://www.thefoxe8.com/" target="_blank"> The Fox's</a> vending machine and Beavertown beers from <a href="http://dukesbrewandque.com/" target="_blank">Duke's Brew & Que</a>.</i></div>
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<i>Wednesday 13th May - </i>Back over in South West London, a late night dim sum and cocktail bar named after the villainous <a href="http://fumanchu.co.uk/" target="_blank">Fu Manchu</a> has opened up in a railway arch by Clapham North. </div>
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It gets a bit clubby for Matt The List's tastes, and cocktails were a mixed bag at the launch, but having an <a href="http://fumanchu.co.uk/dim-sum-menu/" target="_blank">extensive dim sum menu</a> available til late is definitely a bonus. London bars are incredibly poor at providing quality, filling food with drinks - hopefully others will follow Fu Manchu's example.</div>
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For a in-depth look at the cocktails, head over to <a href="http://highballhoodoo.com/2015/06/01/fu-manchu-clapham-north/" target="_blank">Highball Hoodoo's</a> boozy blog. We enjoyed the delicate <i>Secret Essence of the Poppey Hill</i> (Sake, St.Germain, Rose Liqueur, Lime Juice, Cucumber) and <i>Blood of Fu Manchu</i> (Eristoff Vodka infused with Chinese 5 Spice, 10yo Port, Ginger Purée, Oyster Sauce, Chilli Powder, Tomato Juice) but were left bemused by a Green Matcha powder-based <i>Green Tea-Ni</i> that shouldn't have made the cut.</div>
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If it's dim sum you are after, head down on a Sunday this June to take advantage of their <a href="http://fumanchu.co.uk/dim-sum/" target="_blank">£19.95 all-you-can-eat offer</a> from 12pm-10pm (1.5 hrs maximum stay!). The <i>Chao You Sai Laan Fa</i> (Salt, Pepper and Chilli Broccoli) was pretty excellent, and there are 36 other tasty treats to stuff your face with too.</div>
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It's not often that I find myself in an Aztec temple on a Friday lunchtime, but a couple of weeks ago I swapped the gloomy streets of London for a secluded sandbox in a quest for riches. Have I lost the plot? Well yes, some time ago, but I've also found <a href="http://www.the-crystal-maze.com/" target="_blank">THE CRYSTAL MAZE</a>.</div>
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That's right. The rumours are true. It's coming back, 25 years after it first aired on television; but this time, it's a live, immersive experience that anyone with a ticket can enjoy, and it's going to be right here in London. Oh, and Richard O'Brien is on board - no big deal. Fingers crossed for an appearance from Mumsey and passive-aggressive / flirty computers too. <i>If you don't know what I'm talking about, take a crash course on <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Crystal_Maze" target="_blank">Wikipedia</a> or watch <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIWzdWaPAi4" target="_blank">this</a>.</i></div>
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<i>Team Matt The List</i> were lucky enough to be invited round to a top secret location for an exclusive preview of a game from the Aztec Zone - one of the four iconic sections that will make up the full experience along with Mediaeval, Futuristic and Industrial. </div>
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Under intense pressure from the sidelines (and heat from my deluxe Crystal Maze bomber jacket), I managed to negotiate the room, free the crystal and escape with seconds to spare. Others after me <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4GgXzoZ3mo" target="_blank">weren't so successful</a> and you know what that means - LOCK IN and a waste of valuable Crystal Dome time (yes, your dreams of jumping around in a spherical wind machine grabbing cash are going to be realised).</div>
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Ideally, you want to assemble an 8-strong team to tackle the maze, though don't worry if you are booking in smaller groups as you will be paired up with others. Four teams will enter the maze at once, rotating around the zones with their Maze Master before meeting in the middle to snatch at golden tickets in The Crystal Dome. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px;"><i>Ben, Tom & Dean from Little Lion Entertainment - the clever folk behind The Crystal Maze and their previous hit, <a href="http://www.mattthelist.com/2014/03/heist-28-hours-later-scooter-caffe.html" target="_blank">Heist</a></i></td></tr>
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That just leaves Gladiators, Finder's Keepers, and Takeshi's Castle on Matt The Bucket List. </div>
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Anybody want to build those for me?</div>
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