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Summertime Eating and Drinking in Tooting
I’ll admit it — I’ve been a little neglectful of my local dining reports lately. After a wonderful couple of weeks in sun-soaked Sicily, Melanie and I decided to spend the rest of the summer right here in Tooting, before heading off to Greece later in the year. The summer has been a bit of a mixed bag weather-wise — either scorching hot or pouring with rain — but we’ve found plenty of ways to keep things bright. Between cooking for visiting friends and venturing into downtown Tooting, we’ve discovered (and rediscovered) some real culinary treasures. Smoke and Salt – A Standout Tooting Dining Experience First up, I must shine…
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It’s a Roll!
Feeling a bit peckish the other night, we popped into one of our favourite Tooting restaurants, the guaranteed to be good, Lahore Karahi on Tooting High Street. Not quite hungry enough for a full meal, we both went for the kebab roll, which lives humbly in the starters section of the menu. Well… let’s just say this is no ordinary starter. Two perfectly spiced minced lamb kebabs, served on a soft, fluffy flatbread and generously topped with crisp, fresh salad leaves — it’s more of a light meal, really. Delicious, satisfying, for just a fiver!What more could you want from a quick bite in Tooting? Thanks again, @lahorekarahirestaurant — we’ll…
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Dreaming of Summer with Tomatoes
With Christmas well and truly done and dusted, I’ve decided it’s time to switch my blog header from the festive theme. This time, I’ve gone for tomatoes—bright, juicy, and bursting with colour. Yes, I know they’re not in season here in the UK, but that just makes them all the more desirable for me. As someone who tries to avoid winter at all costs, I find myself longing for warm summer days and fresh, simple dishes like Insalata Caprese. Just the thought of ripe tomatoes paired with mozzarella, fresh basil, and a drizzle of olive oil transports me straight to the Med. New Year, New Cookbooks Father Christmas (thanks to…
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Poros Appreciation Society: A Delightful Afternoon in Tooting
Saturday afternoon was very pleasantly spent meeting up with an old friend who Melanie and I first met on the Greek island of Poros. Tina, who, when not enjoying the sunshine on our favourite Greek island, lives not far from us in London. We decided to meet at The Castle, a pub that has been an old haunt of mine for years. After some refreshment, we headed across the street to the famous Lahore Karahi. If you have never visited Tooting before, this gem of a restaurant is a must-try! Once seated in the Lahore Karahi you will find an eclectic mix of patrons, all relishing the authentic and mouth-watering…