Restaurant review: La Rochelle Canteen, Shoreditch, London

What's it's Curbappeal?

- quirky location...set in the old school bike sheds in the grounds of an inner city school 

- its discreet entrance makes you realise this place is pretty special

- minimalist canteen seating indoors & small outdoor patio area overlooking the grassy playground 

Food & drink rating: delicious fresh food, with a menu that changes daily. Check out their website mid-morning on the day of your visit, to see the menu for the day. Re drinks, its a 'bring your own' (how many schools do you know that are licensed?) 

Ms Curbappeal x

...some photos straight from my iPhone... 

Time of visit: lunchtime on a Thursday in July, 2013

Around Town: Hyde Park, London

Some photos straight from my iPhone... 

Time of visit: Sunday afternoon in June, 2013 

Bar Review: Franks (summer pop-up), Peckham, London

What's the Curbappeal?

- unique setting on the top level of a multi-storey car park (sounds random but it really works!)

- amazing views across London (Emirates Air Line cable car, O2 arena, Canary Wharf, The Shard, St Paul's...you get the idea) 

- relaxed sociable vibe 

- creative crowd

Time of visit: Saturday early evening, July 2013 

Pub review: The Rye, Peckham, London

What's it's Curbappeal?:

- old world charm 

- relaxed crowd 

Food rating: tasty food at reasonable prices 

Some photos straight from my iphone...

Looking out onto Peckham Rye Common 

Brown leather booth seating 

Tomato & mozzarella bruschetta 

Stuffed peppers 

Egg noddles & pork belly 

Spotted: cool bar in Peckham, London

Peckham Springs...a bar set amidst two railway lines. Only open Fridays & Saturdays. Will be back to check it out! 

Time spotted: a Saturday night in July 2013. 

Restaurant review : Balthazar, london

What's the curbappeal?

- the classic European brasserie interior: art deco lights, brass fixings, red booth seats and tiled floor.

- the dilemma?  London already has lots of similar restaurants and they're excellent: the Wolseley, the Delaunay and Colbert (to name a few) are my favourites. 

- does it live up to the hype? Unfortunately not, the interior feels  overly-contrived and the quality of the food is average to poor. I had to send back my flat white  because the coffee was burnt. My poached eggs were just OK (quite watery in texture  if I'm being critical).

Sorry but I won't be back

With love,

Ms. Curbappeal x

Ps. Here's some photos from my iPhone...

Time of visit: brunch, Sunday in July 2013