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Monday, 31 October 2016
Tuesday, 11 October 2016
New York New York, it's a wonderful town!
Calling all travelers and the "stay at home types" this is a place you MUST visit.
Monday, 20 June 2016
Monday, 9 November 2015
Magnum Experience
A belated post really, but when I visited Athens back in the Summer, came across this little gem and had to share.
Magnum opened these pop-up stores all around the world this Summer to celebrate 25th birthday, but I first found one in Athens, I have since then come across the one in London on Covent Garden, but being London, this had a HUGE queue outside the doors with special barriers and all.. the experience in Athens was a lot more peaceful.
- Chose your flavour ice cream and have it dipped in chocolate, went for white of course!
2. Chose your topings!
3. And a drizzle of a little more chocolate on top!
4. Utter BLISS!!
Making me want to grab one now! even in this autumnal weather...!!
Monday, 16 February 2015
Review: Blackbird Tea Rooms
On a day off, there is nothing I like more than a good old breakfast out, and discovering new places I've seen on different blogs and sites, today we are looking at Blackbird Tea Rooms in the South Lanes, the photos don't do it justice, lets put it that way.
You don't get more traditional than this for a tea room, and I don't even drink tea!
And the cakes! Well can't say I have actually tried them but they look exquisite, what you would think an old-fashioned cake in those days looked like!
And even the rest of the decor is like a museum within itself!
But... Breakfast is what we came for, and Breakfast it is! And I have saved the bestest for lastest.
Having been here several times I have always been quite boring and ordered the same thing, but it's what I come here for, the Cinnamon French Toast with Bacon drizzled with maple syrup (Oh well it's Sunday) and a good old cappuccino!
And yes, here it is...
I know...
And yes me, being me, loves a bargain, well check this out, they have breakfast deal going on weekdays before 11am, any breakfast dish you get 50% discount and a coffee/tee free! BAR-GAIN!
Well worth a visit, have been here several times and always sing their praise.
Ta ta for now!!
TMS
Thursday, 18 September 2014
Review: igigi upstairs cafe!
Along the Hustle and bustle of Western Road Brighton lies a hidden cafe igigi on the top floor of a furniture and home accessories store. Discovered this cafe by chance, as at a glance it actually looks like a shop, but the upstairs always looked so busy that decided to go in, and then went again, again and again!!
I really could not fault this place, a real must have for Breakfast or afternoon tea. I know they do lunch, but have enjoyed the other stuff so much that havent got round to trying the lunch, but I'm sure it wont disappoint.
Walk in to a "beige and neutral toned" furniture shop, attention to detail, it's a beautiful shop to have a stroll into, every day they put outside the shop fresh flowers, plants, like a vintage market fair to invite you in. Up the beautiful staircase lies a hidden cafe that can be incredibly quiet and then get really busy all of a sudden.
May I just clarify I have visited igigi on various occasions and the photos are from different days, no I do NOT order all of this on same day!! (Although, if I could I would haha).
First the whole ambience of the place, continuing the theme of the store, beige and clean colours is the main colour palate. Giving a Shabby chic style.
Various pine communal tables scattered over an open plan kitchen/cafe.
igigi is a small cafe but oh boy does it deliver!!
First of all the cakes!
Breakfast time!
On the Menu today we have a couple of things from a few visits.
The bread baskets. A fan of the carbs. This platter is served for one or two people, and you can choose your toppings.
The attention to detail I can't really stress how important it is here, all the dishes are served with berries, coulis, icing powder, Physalis, everything carefully scattered by the friendly waitresses who make you feel most welcome.
This is the hot chocolate (£3.50) with a difference! A warm mug of frothy milk with a block of Belgian chocolate on a stick for you to dunk and for it to melt in the milk.
In the background acheeky slice of Coffee and Walnut cake.
And last but not least the Breakfast Eggy Soldiers!!
Oh my, what a choice, no doubt I will be back.
A must visit on Western Road,
Hope you enjoy,
Keep Snapping!
The Mad Snapper
I really could not fault this place, a real must have for Breakfast or afternoon tea. I know they do lunch, but have enjoyed the other stuff so much that havent got round to trying the lunch, but I'm sure it wont disappoint.
Walk in to a "beige and neutral toned" furniture shop, attention to detail, it's a beautiful shop to have a stroll into, every day they put outside the shop fresh flowers, plants, like a vintage market fair to invite you in. Up the beautiful staircase lies a hidden cafe that can be incredibly quiet and then get really busy all of a sudden.
May I just clarify I have visited igigi on various occasions and the photos are from different days, no I do NOT order all of this on same day!! (Although, if I could I would haha).
First the whole ambience of the place, continuing the theme of the store, beige and clean colours is the main colour palate. Giving a Shabby chic style.
Various pine communal tables scattered over an open plan kitchen/cafe.
igigi is a small cafe but oh boy does it deliver!!
First of all the cakes!
Breakfast time!
On the Menu today we have a couple of things from a few visits.
- The Breakfast Loaf. So Yummy. Served with honey and Yogurt. Includes a Coffee and this board for £6,50.
The bread baskets. A fan of the carbs. This platter is served for one or two people, and you can choose your toppings.
The attention to detail I can't really stress how important it is here, all the dishes are served with berries, coulis, icing powder, Physalis, everything carefully scattered by the friendly waitresses who make you feel most welcome.
This is the hot chocolate (£3.50) with a difference! A warm mug of frothy milk with a block of Belgian chocolate on a stick for you to dunk and for it to melt in the milk.
In the background a
And last but not least the Breakfast Eggy Soldiers!!
Oh my, what a choice, no doubt I will be back.
A must visit on Western Road,
Hope you enjoy,
Keep Snapping!
The Mad Snapper
Sunday, 14 September 2014
Beaching it again +Review: Cafe Coho
Dear all, Ive been on the hunt for more favourite breakfasts, today reviewing a small Cafe in the South Lanes of Brighton, Cafe Coho!
Heard good things about this cafe so decided to give it a go, so far so good, picked a nice spot upstairs by the window, there is also outside seating and the downstairs so plenty of room!
A good selection of cakes and bakes to chose from, but opted for a cooked breakkie!
By the time we had decided what to order there was a lot of people in the coffee shop, we were told the orders would take 15-20 minutes to come though. So we waited... and waited... and waited... and first the cofees came!
And after around 40 minutes (that by then our coffees were cold and gone) we received our orders, with no apology for the time waited, but the food was so yummy and we were so hungry by then that we forgave them momentarily!
On the menu this fine morning...
Can't really fault the food, it was all delicious, but the staff obviously weren't prepared for busy Brighton which is wierd as they aren't a new cafe, anyway, would probable re-visit if I saw it wasnt too busy!
Off for a quick walk along the sunny beach, soak up the sun and wear in my new Liberty Vans!
Talking about the sun, did you know I was talking to someone the other day that had been told by her GP that there was an increase in Rickets Disease due to the amount of SPF we wear nowadays, interesting eh?
Anyway, ta ta for now, have a nice week everyone!
The Mad Snapper.
Heard good things about this cafe so decided to give it a go, so far so good, picked a nice spot upstairs by the window, there is also outside seating and the downstairs so plenty of room!
A good selection of cakes and bakes to chose from, but opted for a cooked breakkie!
It has a rustic friendly feel.
By the time we had decided what to order there was a lot of people in the coffee shop, we were told the orders would take 15-20 minutes to come though. So we waited... and waited... and waited... and first the cofees came!
And after around 40 minutes (that by then our coffees were cold and gone) we received our orders, with no apology for the time waited, but the food was so yummy and we were so hungry by then that we forgave them momentarily!
On the menu this fine morning...
- PAN CAKES WITH NUTELLA AND BANANA
- EGGS BENEDICT WITH MUSHROOMS AND SUNBLUSHED TOMATOES
- SCRAMBLED EGGS ON TOAST WITH CRISPY BACON
Can't really fault the food, it was all delicious, but the staff obviously weren't prepared for busy Brighton which is wierd as they aren't a new cafe, anyway, would probable re-visit if I saw it wasnt too busy!
Off for a quick walk along the sunny beach, soak up the sun and wear in my new Liberty Vans!
Talking about the sun, did you know I was talking to someone the other day that had been told by her GP that there was an increase in Rickets Disease due to the amount of SPF we wear nowadays, interesting eh?
Anyway, ta ta for now, have a nice week everyone!
The Mad Snapper.
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