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TRUE CARIBBEAN FLAVOURS🇯🇲 a step into a mode

TRUE CARIBBEAN FLAVOURS🇯🇲 a step into a modern but authentic Jamaican experience at @rogers_kitchen_

Opening just 3 weeks ago @rogers_kitchen_ took over from “Mango Rooms” where he worked for 19 years - his experience and passion about food is clear to see and taste in his dishes.

We started off with the Ebony Wings and Tempura Sea Bass. The Sea Bass was well flavoured and the sweet chilli sauce & vinaigrette from the salad was really fresh. Now onto the wings, these are something really special. The chicken itself was fall of the bone & the flavours... sticky, sweet & with a slight spicy kick as well, I was left licking my fingers🤦‍♂️

We also got cocktails, “Jamaican Mule” with spiced rum & ginger, really fresh. The “Fruit Punch” super fruity with that Uncle Wray kick💥

For mains we went for the infamous Jamaican Curry Goat - melt in the mouth with deep, rich flavours with plenty of sauce that was mopped up with the soft roti. On the side, fried ripe plain rain which was SO soft & sweet. The rice & peas were also light & fluffy.

The @rogers_kitchen_ Seafood Platter (Sea Bass, Sea Bream, Scallops, Prawns + Fried Cassava) gave you a taste of all different parts of the sea, all cooked perfectly, the sea bream was especially good. The cassava was crunchy on the outside & fluffy inside - so moorish!

After all that food we weren’t sure if we could handle desserts so we opted to share the Mango & Banana Creme Brûlée. A crispy top, smooth inner and fruity layer at the bottom.

Hands down @rogers_kitchen_ has been the best experience of Caribbean/Jamaican food I’ve had in a long time, and not just the food but also the vibe & service was really relaxed, giving you that true Caribbean feel🌴

You can really taste the quality of ingredients & time put into each dish & I will definitely be returning!
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▪️Roger’s Kitchen
📸 @rogers_kitchen_
📍 Camden

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WEST INDIAN FOOD🌴 Caribbean flavours & plenty o

WEST INDIAN FOOD🌴 Caribbean flavours & plenty of rum served up by @westindianbakeco

A mid-week visit to @mercatometropolitano to fill our belly & have a few drinks. We ordered the “Curryman Lamb Rice Plate” which is Trini lamb curry served with rice & gungo peas, half a bake, plantain & salad. We also got a side of Mac n Cheese Pie, plantain bites & island pepper sauce.

You order at the stall & take a buzzer to your seat, frustratingly the order took half an hour to arrive by which point my stomach was crying😭

The buzzer finally went off & the food was definitely worth the wait, the lamb was super succulent and the sauce which soaked the rice was rich. The Mac & cheese while on the dryer side was moist inside & added a nice blend of flavours. Plantain makes everything better & with the island pepper sauce brought a nice kick🌶

We also ordered 4 cocktails which were all tasty & packed a punch🍹
🥇West Indian Rain
🥈West Indies Sky Juice
🥉West Indies Italian Job
🏅Rum Town Ting

Overall it was a good experience but would have been a great one if the food & drinks service speed improved. @westindianbakeco is a street food setting great for casual evenings / weekends.
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▪️The West Indies Bake Company
📸 @westindianbakeco
📍 @mercatometropolitano / Elephant & Castle

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SUGAR CANE JUICE🎋💦 freshly prepared with a s

SUGAR CANE JUICE🎋💦 freshly prepared with a smile from the guys at @cityjuiceuk

This was my first time trying sugar cane in raw juice form so I was quite intrigued to try @cityjuiceuk at Upmarket Brick Lane stall on the weekend.

@cityjuiceuk have a variety of flavours to choose from, we went with the ginger & lime. I thought with it being sugar cane the drink would have been overly sweet but I was wrong, it’s super refreshing and the ginger and lime gives it a nice citrus & zesty clean balance💦

So not only does the raw cold-pressed juice taste great but also has a range of health benefits, you can check out @cityjuiceuk IG/website for the full list of benefits.

If you’re in Shoreditch on a weekend this isn’t one to miss, either on the go or while eating at another of our street eats on Brick Lane. @cityjuiceuk will also be launching their online store on October 20th💻 STAY JUICY😋
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▪️City Juice
📸 @cityjuiceuk
📍Upmarket Brick Lane / Shoreditch

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CARNIVAL VIBES🇹🇹 Cocktails & bites on the sa

CARNIVAL VIBES🇹🇹 Cocktails & bites on the sand at @comelimewithus 🏝

This may be the closest we will get to a beach this year unfortunately😢 we started off with Rum Punch which really brought back those Caribbean holiday feels🍹

The menu comprises of many small plates, which we chose 5 to share between 2. We started with the Trinidadian special “doubles” (VG) which was really nice, carrying deep curry flavours with a kick of chilli on the top.

Unfortunately from there on the rest of the dishes were quite average. The calypso rice & roti was good but more of a side dish. The caramelised chicken was similar to a Jamaican brown stew chicken & the curried potatoes lacked flavour.

The carnival atmosphere and vibe at @comelimewithus is undeniable and we would return but next time we would go for the drinks with some doubles rather than for dinner.
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▪️Limin’ Beach Club
📸 @comelimewithus
📍Waterloo / Southbank

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5-STAR SERVICE⭐️ Evening settings at @parksedg

5-STAR SERVICE⭐️ Evening settings at @parksedgebarandkitchen

We started off with rum-based cocktails (King of Sorrel + 3 Island Rum Punch) both fruity drinks with that rum kick without being overpowering.

Looking at the food menu we couldn’t decide what to pick from the mains so instead we decided to order everything on the small plates menu & eat tapas/sharing style. We also got a couple of sides - truffle Parmesan fries & plantain with a spicy sauce which were both strong choices.

Each dish brought something different and we would rank the them in the following order:
🥇Guinness Braised Short Rib of Beef 🥩
🥈Garlic Butter Tiger Prawns 🍤
🥉‘Nice & Spice’ Arancini (V) 🌶
Runners up:
🎖Jerk Wings & Smoked Salmon Carpaccio

The service & hospitality at @parksedgebarandkitchen is on-point & attentive, no details were missed from the collection of jackets on arrival to chocolates being provided alongside the bill. @parksedgebarandkitchen is perfect for celebrations, meeting up with friends and the dim lighting & background music is perfect for date night.
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▪️Park’s Edge Kitchen & Bar
📸 @parksedgebarandkitchen
📍Herne Hill

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PLANT-BASED BRUNCHIN’🌱 an early Friday aftern

PLANT-BASED BRUNCHIN’🌱 an early Friday afternoon visit to plant based @blankbrixton

Myself & @kaysfoodmap visited @blankbrixton to “Work from Home” & grab brunch while we were at it💻

We both went for the sweetcorn fritters garnished with a drizzle of sweet chilli. Compared to Caribbean fritters they were much less crunchy & more of a soft/gooey inner.

I went for the beetroot latte which is very different to my usual flat white order. For me it was a risky order but was surprising nice with hints of cinnamon.

I couldn’t resist a slice of lemon cake. You HAVE to try this - the lemon layer.. sensational🤤

The service at @blankbrixton is super friendly and welcoming. The food is all plant-based and we’ll definitely be back on a weekend to try their infamous cinnamon rolls as well as check out their new menu. A great spot for breakfast, brunching or coffee + cake.
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▪️Blank Brixton 🌱
📸 @blankbrixton
📍Brixton

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TEQUILA TEQUILA🇲🇽 a visit to London’s only

TEQUILA TEQUILA🇲🇽 a visit to London’s only Agaveria. A celebration of tequila & mezcal.

We popped down to @hachabar for a few weekend drinks and wanted to check out a black-owned venue that explored outside of the usual offering.

We spoke to the owner @dondeanomoncrieffe & his passion to open @hachabar came from visiting Mexico over a dozen times as well as working in the Americas and experiencing similarities in cultures to his own (Jamaican).

We started with the Tommy’s Margarita (left) and the Mirror Magarita (right). The Mirror Margarita may look like a glass of still water, but believe me, this is one of if not the smoothest and best Margaritas I’ve ever had. It’s clear to see why it has won awards🏆

We also shared tortilla chips & guac which although a pretty basic thing to order had proper fresh tasting ingredients🥑 I’ll definitely be back to try their tacos🌮

The vibe in @hachabar is friendly & relaxed and is not just a bar but a place to eat with indoor & outdoor seating options. A chic & trendy place to catch up with friends or date night over a few drinks & bites.
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▪️Hacha Bar 🇲🇽
📸 @hachabar
📍Haggerston / Dalston

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TRAP KITCHEN📞 A highly anticipated and requeste

TRAP KITCHEN📞 A highly anticipated and requested eat you’ve been asking us to review.

We went for the @trapkitchen “Bucket🦀🦞🦐🍤” (1x Lobster Tail & 1x Snow Crab Cluster, Bang Bang Prawns, Corn & Egg) & “Half Slab🐓” (3x Cajun Chicken Thighs) both come with Oreo topped Waffles & Mac n Cheese.

If you’re going for the lobster or crab, be aware, it’s about to get REAL MESSY😂 sauce all over your hands type messy, so stack up on those napkins before you dig in.

All of @trapkitchen food is WELL-seasoned and the sauces compliment the food really well. Personally we enjoyed the bang bang prawns & snow crab the most with the lobster & chicken thighs following behind closely.

The Mac n Cheese... 😩 now this isn’t any normal mac n cheese, this one has herb & tomato flavour which to us was 10/10💥

By the time we had got through the mains/sides we still had the Oreo topped waffles to go.. we were defeated😵 & also by that time the waffles had gone cold so it’s probably best to eat it all at the same time or even ask for the waffles to be brought out after you finish with the savoury.

@trapkitchen is exactly what the name says and is exploding with flavours & good music. A must visit if you’re a seafood lover. You definitely won’t leave hungry.
Tip: Make a reservation, it’s a cosy setting.
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▪️Trap Kitchen 📞
📸 @trapkitchen
📍Balham

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