It’s that time of the year when everyone (er, everyone I know :-)) wants chocolate. I love hot chocolate, and the thicker, and darker it is, the more I like it.  A thick, hot chocolate (with no sugar) at Apostrophe is one of my favorite hot chocolates – although the small cup is too rich […]

Annie’s in Barnes (/ Richmond), London is a cozy and comfortable spot serving brunch (Tues – Sun), lunch and dinner and is a short walk from the riverside. As with many other restaurants serving brunch, Annie’s serves a brunch menu (with eggs) until about noon, and a lunch menu right after noon.  If you go […]

Judging by the numerous reviews of ramen places in London and NYC, yes everyone loves a steaming hot bowl of noodles in a rich, flavourful broth. For the uninitiated, ramen shops do not take reservations, but long wait times outside the ramen shops in cold, windy and rainy weather do not the masses from their […]