Who said burgers have to be made from meat? The Filet-o-Fish at McDonald’s may be the most famous fish burger, but it’s certainly not the only one or anywhere near the best. J Sheekey’s Atlantic Bar has been serving a gorgeous shrimp and scallop burger for years, with many restaurants now serving up similar offerings.…
Author: Joss Bassett
Joss is the Editor of London Lamppost, with a special interest in food, drink and Travel. He's also one of those rare creatures that was born and raised in London.
Paratha - The World’s Best Street Food
Every nation on earth has its own street food or some version of it. Mexico has Tacos, New York it’s Pretzels and Hot Dogs, the UK Cornish Pasties and Pork Pies. The Middle East has falafel, the Far East has everything from Pho to bbq crickets, while India has samosa and Pav Bhaji. But India…
La Scala
As you’d except from the home of opera, Italy is full of famous, and some even great opera houses – but none surpasses the Teatro alla Scala. Built in 1776-78 with the approval of the Empress Maria Theresa of Austria, the stage at La Scala has played host to many of the preeminent names in…
Hands Down These are London’s Best Places to Buy Wine
With the easily available supply of wine in supermarkets, the innumerable wine clubs, and still surviving wine chains like Majestic, Nicolas and Oddbins, who need a small independent wine shop? Everyone, is the answer. Well everyone who enjoys quality wine, that is. Here’s our rundown of the best places to buy wine in London. So…
Porn Star Martini
“Two Porn Star Martini please.” And with that she walked off followed by her husband to a table further along the terrace and the three of us set about laughing in delight. You see this was the last thing any of us expected to hear as we sat on the bar terrace of the Hotel…
Condesa - Tapas with Mexican Flare
It’s fair to say that tapas has taken over London during the past few years, be it in the traditional sense of the word, or as shorthand to describe the sharing plates that have become the ubiquitous offering of almost every trendy restaurant opening in the past half decade. It’s a trend – along with…