The ‘side’ in the blog title refers to my main meal choice - a substantially sized piece of sirloin steak. Going on the theme of the evening and in comparison to my fellow diners, it was more like a side dish. After contemplating most of last week whether I should attempt the 1kg of steak challenge with the Man V Food crowd, my last minute decision to join the dinner in ...
Read MoreI live just around the corner from Dukes Brew & Que in De Beauvoir, Hackney. Having walked by this place (leaving a wide berth) 100’s of times when it was in its former state as a local and pretty rough looking boozer, I was surprised to see it so quickly reformed as an gastropub, with every table packed pretty much from day one. There’s a lively buzzy atmosphere with friendly ...
Read MoreEven though we have been to many festivals this year, a festival based on burgers was something we couldn't miss. The 'Glastonbury of food festivals', it sold out in no time at all - we were excited to be part of it. Roughly 10 or so burger chefs and restaurants were showing off their grilling and filling skills and producing some mouth watering burgers for 100's of hungry diners. The smell ...
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