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Restaurant Review: Blues Kitchen Brixton | The Soulmates Blog

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We’ve mentioned before in a previous post that SW2 is the newest London foodie capital, so with this in mind my date and I were intrigued at the chance to dine in the newly refurbished Brixton branch of the Blues Kitchen.

The decor is based on a New Orleans saloon with a hint of French bistro, veering away from the standard diluted Americana style so many London restaurants now adhere to.

I went for the New Orleans gumbo, while my starving date ordered the burnt ends and short pork ribs.

The decor, menu and cocktail lists provided great talking points, helping to avoid the dreaded awkward silence daters can sometimes experience.

Or if you are looking for a date in London to take to the Blues Kitchen, then check out our London dating page to find your perfect match.

WELCOME TO B.Y.O.C.

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Though no one seems to know exactly when it was invented, it was already a frequent guest at country house parties in the 1930s.

One version of the tale goes that the notoriously frugal aristocracy came up with the cocktail as a way of serving second-best quality champagne to their large parties of house guests without the embarrassment of anyone being able to tell that they were not being served a cuvée prestige to match their hosts’ social status.

Its unostentatious simplicity also makes it the perfect cocktail for the time-pressed—or lazy—because it was meant to be poured rapidly for a large number of guests and does not use a shaker method.

Method: Chill the champagne and ensure the gin is a cold as possible leave it in the freezer before preparing.

Pour the elderflower cordial and gin into each champagne flute.

Bounce Farringdon - London Bar & Restaurant Review

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The Speakeasy, London, Dalston. Book now!

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Muted lighting, exposed brick and low ceilings and a (soon to be) not so secret bar, The Speakeasy is a throwback to the days of decadence and revelry… with a slight Spanish influence thrown in for good measure.

The Speakeasy is long awaited for London locals keen for a new, and perhaps little dangerous, venue to kick up their heels.

Not only offering a spot for late night thrill seekers, this Dalston tapas bar also offers a brunch menu with the likes of Andalusian Flamenco Eggs of eggs with red peppers, tomatoes, whistles, garlic and beef chorizo alongside the main, Speakeasy, which is reminiscent of a full English with patatas bravas.

If you’re one of those folks who comes alive after dark, keep your eyes peeled at The Speakeasy for Spanish tapas favourites like gambas of pan-cooked prawns; chicken croquettes; stuffed portobello mushrooms and the tasty meatballs with cheese (trust us).

If you’re after something more substantial, try out the Milanese chicken with rajas poblanas with peppers, mushrooms, cream and patatas bravas or go for the vegan ratatouille packed with vegetables and cooked in a rich Italian-style tomato sauce.

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Restaurant: Social Eating House, London W1 | Life and style | The ...

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And (a lonely voice, this) I don't love Ramsay alumnus Jason Atherton's Pollen Street Social.

Because the food, from Paul Hood, previously Atherton's head chef at Pollen Street and now a partner, is great.

Even bar snacks can't raise a sneer: perfectly crisp, fried chipirones with slivers of green chilli; and pork sliders – cushiony buns, pork with Chinese spicing, fine coleslaw.

It's a punchbowl of different ingredients that manages to end up being quintessentially Soho, with warm, assured service and wonderful food.

• Social Eating House 58 Poland Street, London W1, 020-7993 3251.

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