2016
Pizza Pilgrims Soho: Margherita and Bar Italia Coffee in 2016
A 2016 evening in Soho: a Margherita and Limonata at Pizza Pilgrims on Dean Street, followed by espresso, a custard tart and people-watching at Bar Italia.
Shepherd Market, Mayfair: London’s Hidden Village and Wine House
Explore Shepherd Market, Mayfair’s hidden village of historic lanes, pubs, galleries and restaurants, before visiting Shepherd Market Wine House.
Pop Brixton: Mama’s Jerk Chicken and Container Street Food in 2016
A cold-day visit to Pop Brixton in 2016: Supercute coffee, shipping-container spaces and a generous jerk chicken wrap from Mama’s Jerk, with reflections on the changing market streets.
Shackfuyu Soho: Char Siu Pork Buns on Old Compton Street in 2016
Two char siu pork buns, hot green tea and a window seat on Old Compton Street: my February 2016 lunch at Shackfuyu Soho, with original video stills.
Alfies Antique Market: Rooftop Coffee and Valentine’s Gifts in 2016
A 2016 Valentine’s shopping trip to Alfies Antique Market: rooftop coffee and a scone, a vintage cocktail shaker, Soho chocolates and a Cecil Court card.
Jackson & Rye Soho: Pancakes, Bacon & Maple Syrup (2016)
A quiet Soho morning, a seat at the bar and a stack of bacon and blueberry pancakes with warm maple syrup. My Jackson & Rye breakfast from the 2016 archive.
Chinatown London in 2016: New Year Lanterns, Pork Buns & Sweet Treats
A 2016 Chinatown walk from New Year lantern preparations to Baozi Inn buns, Happy Lemon salted-cheese tea, warm taiyaki and the journey home with two fragile cream cakes.
