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New On My London Guide: Megan’s, No 32 The Old Town, Oriole, The Barbary Notting Hill, The Ivy Tower Bridge

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!

BOSTON, RESTAURANTS

A Much-Needed Update to My Boston Guide: January 2025

Boston, my beloved hometown, continues to evolve with new culinary delights, cozy cafes, and memorable dining experiences. It’s been far too long since I’ve updated The Savvy Bostonian Boston Guide, and after a recent review, I realized some serious housekeeping was overdue.

Post-pandemic Boston has seen the closure of several cherished spots, but it’s also welcomed some fabulous new gems. As my mission is to keep this guide a valuable resource for locals and travelers alike, here’s what’s been removed and added this time around!

EVENTS, LIFE UPDATES, LONDON, RESTAURANTS, TRAVEL

Highlights From Summer 2023 Travels and Great Things To Do London

Ah, summer! It always comes and goes in a flash. It’s my favorite season for the warm weather, sunshine and fun travels. In celebration of a great summer, here are some wonderful memories for me to remember and recommendations to inspire your next travels, meals, and more!

LONDON, RESTAURANTS, TRAVEL

New On My London Guide: Clipstone, E&O, Coya, Pret A Porter Tea at The Berkley, The Wallace Collection Museum

As an American expat living in London, one of the most-asked questions that I get is…what should I do when I’m in London? As a result, My London Guide was born. My London Guide is a never-ending list of all of the places I have been to in London and would recommend. On a regular basis, I audit the list for places that have gone out of business and add new places in. In my latest round-up, I am adding:

Clipstone – A charming bistro in Fitzrovia with excellent food
E&O Notting Hill – A delightful pan-Asian restaurant
Coya – A splurge-y Mayfair Peruvian restaurant, but well worth it
The Berkley Pret A Porter Afternoon Tea – A fashion-themed afternoon tea that makes for the perfect girls afternoon out in London
The Wallace Collection Museum – A somewhat hidden gem of a museum in London’s Marylebone that often gets overshadowed by the city’s more famous ones

LONDON, RESTAURANTS

New On My London Guide: The Elgin, BananaTree, Il Trillo, Azteca, and Bluebird

Even with all of the upheaval this year, I am still enjoying many lovely meals out in London. The restaurant industry has been hit hard by COVID-19, and I believe it is important to support local restaurants, as the government guidelines allow.

If you’re new to The SavvyBostonian Blog, I keep a massive London Guide which links to all of my recommended places in London. From restaurants to excellent cocktails, things to do, and more, I’ve got you covered. For my latest additions to my London Guide, I’m adding:

The Elgin – A lovely local pub in Maida Vale
BananaTree – A Pan-Asian chain with delicious food
Il Trillo – A chic Italian restaurant with outstanding food
Azteca – A Mexican restaurant with dangerously good cocktails
Bluebird – A trendy Chelsea spot made famous by reality TV

Read on – but be warned, the food photos will make you hungry!

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