Sunday, 14 October 2012

Around town: Blackheath, London - 14 Oct 2012

It's Curbappeal:
- quaint village just a stones throw from central London: think quirky coffee shops, one-off boutiques and atmospheric restaurants. Fantastic Heath to walk off lunch.

Cafe review: Boulangerie Jade, Blackheath, London.Lunch. Sunday 13th October 2012.




It's Curbappeal:
- great setting in central blackheath, with tables outside allowing diners to take in the loveliness of Blackheath
- wide selection of delicious fresh cakes & pastries

Crowd: blackheath locals

Food & drink rating: we had quite tasty tuna salad baguette & a slice of banana & chocolate loaf - so delicious we gobbled it up before we had a chance to photograph it!

The bill: fair

Anything we didn't like: could do with getting a bathroom for diners

Recommended: Yes. Go for an outdoor table to soak up the autumn sun & take in the laid-back vibe of Blackheath


... Some photos straight from our iPhones...

Restaurant review: Gonca, Torba, Bodrum Peninsula, Turkey. Dinner: Saturday 14th July 2012

What's the Curbappeal?
- relaxed setting on the beach & right by the sea - you can almost feel the water lapping up around your feet
- colourful seating; bright red & blue wooden chairs contrasts beautifully against the golden sand & the bright turquoise sea
- little lanterns hanging between the pine trees transform the restaurant into a romantic dining spot in the evening

Crowd: all types; groups, couples & families

Cuisine: fresh seafood

Food rating: amazing. Fish tasted so fresh, some of best fish we've ever had

The bill: when we sat down we weren't given a menu, instead we were shown the fish available & pointed to what we fancied (this seemed to be the norm at fish restaurants around here). Given the amazing quality, we thought we might get stung with a huge bill, but this wasn't the case, we'd have gladly paid more for this divine food & the setting

Recommended: Most definitely. Gonca is THE fish restaurant to dine at in Torba. Staying in Torba & not dining here would be a disaster!

With Love,
Ms. Curbappeal x

P.S. some photos straight from our iPhones...

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