by Annem Hobson | Dec 23, 2016 | Food, Food & Drink
Behind the cold, industrial facade of an otherwise nondescript building on Norman road, locals in the know can enjoy the best of handcrafted pizza in an ever changing environment. The buzzer sounds and a friendly voice crackles through the tiny speaker. I am welcomed...
by Annem Hobson | Oct 25, 2016 | Food & Drink
The first thing to say about the Big Bowl Noodle is that it isn’t new. The second thing to say is that it is absolutely delicious. The family-run Chinese restaurant has been a staple feature on Philip Lane for 17 years. But don’t be fooled by the familiar sign – a...
by Annem Hobson | Sep 26, 2016 | Food & Drink
‘Are you open to the public?’ This was the question that I overheard most frequently on my visit to The Larder a few weeks ago, during its first week of trading. This bright and airy café is indeed open to all and, on that particular sunny day, the doors were open...
by Annem Hobson | Aug 16, 2016 | Food
I recently became a vegetarian and, since that moment, the mouth-watering smells of grilled marinated lamb wafting down Green Lanes have gone from a being a blessing to a curse. So I set out to do something about that, by road-testing a series of alternative...
by Annem Hobson | Jun 7, 2016 | Food & Drink
West Green Road is already well-known for its colourful blend of cultures, but now there is an added South America vibe in the shape of a new Colombian café. Although small, El Arepazo stands out with its vibrant shop front. It opened in early April but is already...