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Beyond Bacon: Unveiling the Five Most Glorious Sandwich Fillings at Oxford Circus’s Hidden Gem In the heart of London’s bustling Oxford Circus, amidst the usual suspects of tuna mayo and cheese melts, lies a coffee shop harboring a culinary enigma: a haven for adventurous palates yearning for the extraordinary within two slices of bread. Forget your humdrum ham and…
In a delightful twist to the culinary world, Fitzrovia’s very own Edward Bradshaw, renowned for his daily Christmas dinner tradition, is preparing to launch his groundbreaking cookbook, “Dieting the Christmas Way: 365 Sprout Recipes.” Yes, you read that correctly—365 ways to cook sprouts! Edward, affectionately known as the “Sprout Guru,” has spent years perfecting the…
Cheese on Toast, Hold the Humble: Is Fitzrovia’s “Golden Gruyère” Worth the Gilded Crust? Move over, avocado toast, there’s a new contender for the king (or rather, queen) of cafe crowns in Fitzrovia. Forget your cheddar slices and supermarket sourdough; nestled amongst vintage typewriters and artisanal kombucha is “The Toastery,” a haven for gourmands where cheese on toast isn’t…
Fitzrovia Froths Over Fancy Frankfurters: Sausage Revolution Grills Up Gourmet Chaos Forget sourdough and craft cocktails, Fitzrovia’s latest obsession has legs – well, one leg per link, to be precise. We’re talking sausages, but not your average bangers and mash fodder. Oh no, these are Frankfurters of Fury, gourmet glizzy-gods, pushing the boundaries of sausage sophistication to levels previously reserved for truffle oil and…
From Podium Podiums to Pizza Plates: Orlando Porridge Refuels at the Blue Rhino The engine roar has faded to a contented sigh, the checkered flag replaced by a steaming pizza. Yes, folks, your local racing hero, Orlando Porridge, has traded his victory laps for a booth at the Blue Rhino nightclub and pizzeria, fuelling his off-season downtime with a slice of pepperoni…
Forget the Bellini, Embrace the “Bruiser”: Marmite Madness Shakes Up Fizz-Filled Fitzrovia Step aside, mimosas! Move over, Aperol spritzes! Fitzrovia, London’s bohemian playground, has a new fizz on its lips,and it’s anything but bubbly. Meet the “Bruiser,” a lovechild of Prosecco and Marmite that’s turning heads and raising eyebrows in equal measure. The brainchild of local bartender Bertie “The Alchemist” Blenkinsop, the Bruiser…
In the heart of Fitzrovia lives a man with an extraordinary tradition that defies the conventional norms of daily meals. Meet Edward Bradshaw, a 43-year-old resident known for his rather unorthodox culinary routine—he has been indulging in a full Christmas dinner every single day since he turned sixteen. Edward’s unconventional tradition began as a result…
In a fiery gastronomic mishap that could only be described as "a bit too hot to handle," local curry enthusiast and amateur spice conqueror, Barry Blazington, found himself in a spot of bother after daringly sampling the infamous "Nuclear Inferno" curry at the Fitzrovia Curry and Pork Pie eatery. The ill-fated evening began innocently enough,…
In a shocking turn of events at the heart of British politics, a tea-time scandal has sent ripples through the corridors of power. The esteemed Prime Minister, known for decisive policies and diplomatic prowess, now faces scrutiny over a rather controversial culinary choice – placing cream before jam on his scone. This audacious act was…
Embark on a culinary adventure with this week’s innovative recipe that promises to tantalize your taste buds and challenge your culinary norms. Embrace the unexpected with our sensational Banana Peel Stir-Fry, a dish that transforms overlooked ingredients into a flavorful masterpiece. Ingredients: 4-5 banana peels (washed thoroughly and thinly sliced) 1 tablespoon sesame oil 2…