Cheese Belts, Pizza Perfection & Cocktail Escapism
From a conveyor belt dedicated entirely to cheese (yes, really) to Italian spots worth traveling across the city for, these updates to my London Guide lean deliciously indulgent. Add in a standout Turkish restaurant just off Carnaby Street and one of London’s most reliably fun cocktail bars, and you’ve got five more reasons to keep eating and drinking your way around the city.
Every year, I bake a new treat for my friend’s annual Christmas cookie swap, and this year I knew I wanted to bring something a little different. Because I love pistachios, I decided to try a recipe for pistachio and white chocolate cookies, a unique cookie that immediately stood out as a festive and flavorful choice for the holiday table. When I came across a version from food creator Ryan Nordheimer, it felt like the perfect match, and after baking several batches, I knew they were the right pick for this year’s swap.
Ryan deserves full credit for the original recipe, so you can find it here: https://ryannordheimer.com/pistachio-cookies/.
What follows are my personal notes, tips, and suggestions after making several batches. Let’s dive in!
From a contemporary art museum with surprise celebrity connections to a beautifully refurbished pub that’s putting Maida Vale on the foodie map, this London Guide update spans culture, comfort, and cinematic charm. Add in a Borough Market seafood spot with a cheeky name, one of my new favorite pub burgers in the city, and dinner in the very place Bridget Jones once called home, and you’ve got five reasons to get exploring.
It’s time for another update of my London Guide! If you are new to my blog, I used to live in Boston and now I have lived in London for ten years. I have a great Boston Guide which I update regularly with my trips home and I also update my London Guide monthly. Both guides are completely free and all are places I have personally visited, with my honest feedback. If this little old blog ever gets big enough to enjoy a comped meal, I’ll make sure to disclose it.
Now that we have covered that housekeeping, let’s get into the good stuff. Namely – five new restaurants on my London Guide, including Megan’s at the Battersea Power Station, No 32 The Old Town in Clapham, Oriole, The Barbary Notting Hill, and The Ivy Tower Bridge. Let’s dig in!
