Yum Yum – Walthamstow / Stoke Newington

In a cautious world, naming a restaurant “Yum Yum” could be seen as a bit of a risky move. Like … More

Elephant Royale – Gants Hill

Punctuality. It’s a simple old thing, and yet, we all have at least one friend who would be late to … More

The bitter cold of the winter months is for me, somewhat bittersweet. On the one hand, it’s the season for … More

By now, many of you will have noticed that since returning from my summer holiday in Asia, I have been … More

From broken promises to unleashed secrets, there are many forms of betrayal in the cruel, cold world that we live … More

Whenever Steak and I visit a restaurant or cafe in Oxford Circus, I find myself trapped in a perpetual state … More

Usually, when it comes to making plans or choosing a restaurant, Steak is about as useful as a waterproof teabag. … More

Mango trees. The climbing frames of my ancestors. Whilst my genetic instincts would have had me scaling the front of … More

*CLOSED* The Blue Elephant has permanently closed down. R.I.P Walk along the Imperial Wharf riverfront, a relatively quiet and picturesque … More