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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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Chocolate Samosas: A Sweet Surprise at Radha Krishna Bhavan
After a quiet week at home, Melanie and I decided to spice things up by heading out to one of our favourite Keralan restaurants in Tooting. With no reservation in hand, we hopped on the bus to Tooting Broadway and made our way to the ever-popular Radha Krishna Bhavan. Peering through the steamy windows, we saw the place was absolutely buzzing—always a good sign! Melanie signalled to our friends, the proprietors, letting them know we needed a table for two. Despite the packed house, they quickly found us a temporary table for six, and before long, we were comfortably seated at a cosier spot. We’re definitely creatures of habit. The…
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A Hearty Breakfast
This morning, I was up at the crack of dawn (for me!) — 7 a.m. to be exact—for my biennial heart check-up at St George’s Hospital. With the comforting thought that “no news is good news,” I left with a clean bill of health and decided to treat myself to a celebratory breakfast. As I strolled towards Tooting Broadway, I couldn’t resist being drawn into a charming café, Tartine Artisanal. From the moment I stepped inside, I was warmly welcomed and shown to a seat. As I scanned the menu and took in the cosy ambiance, I initially thought I had walked into a traditional Parisian style café. But something…