Little Georgia Cafe

After a lovely stroll along the canal one sunny morning, Jezebel and myself decided to reward our vigorous speed-walking with a well deserved cafe pit stop.  We had always been curious about Little Georgia Cafe, as it seemed to attract quite a crowd and neither of us had ever experienced Georgian food before, so we decided this was the perfect time to try it out.  We were lucky enough to grab a seat outside, also allowing us to participate in some fantastic people-watching... and who doesn't love some good people-watching?  The breakfast menu was surprisingly varied, offering everything from the typical eggs on toast to pancakes filled with ricotta cheese and cranberries (which ended up being my choice for late-morning munching).  Both of our plates came with a generous helping of fruit salad, and were just enough to fill us up without feeling stuffed... and it gets better.  While looking at the full menu, we realized that nothing is above 6 pounds!  Quite a bargain for such lovely home-cooked meals.  The dinner menu offers Turkish, Russian, and Slavic-inspired dishes, which makes sense when considering Georgia's Black Sea geography.  Needless to say, we have been looking forward to returning for a dinner treat ever since.  

Located on 87 Goldsmiths Row, Bethnal Green.

BYOB

If you are looking to go out for a fun, tasty yet affordable dinner Tay Do Cafe, one of the many Vietnamese BYOB restaurants located on Kingsland Road is a fantastic venue to consider. The massive menu boasts a great range of vegetarian, fish and meat options (personal favourites are the tofu and bean sprout udon noodles/tamarind tofu and crab and sweetcorn soup). The restaurant is not licensed to serve alcohol so you are welcome to bring your own. However, they will charge a 50p corkage fee which in comparison to other BYOB's in the area, is relatively cheap. The restaurant is always jam-packed, yet even on a Friday night expect waiting time to be minimal...five to ten minutes at most. Tay Do Cafe's bright green walls and plastic furnishings leave much to be desired in the way of decor but ultimately this is a negligible factor as the bustling atmosphere and delicious dishes steal the show.

Tay Do Cafe, 65 Kingsland Road, E2 8AG

Macondo

Macondo, the latin inspired cafe-cum-gallery in Hoxton Square is definitely one of my favourite things about the neighborhood.  

Their delicious deli selection is always pleasing and not much makes me happier than sitting on Macondo's deck with a slice of tortilla and a Corona.  Oh and their selection of cakes is second to none in the area.  The menu also boasts a reasonably priced cocktails, breakfast and dinner options.  

If you have yet to visit this charming spot, don't hesitate any longer...and if you need any more encouragement they currently have a lunchtime special offer on.

Why Don't You... Try Some Thai?

Yesterday I finally had the pleasure of trying Rosas restaurant on Hanbury street, after quite a few failed attempts... and let me tell you, the wait was worth it!  While the menu may not be as extensive as other typical Thai restaurants, the dishes that are available are very inexpensive, and absolutely mouthwatering.  I got a simple chicken wrap with peanut sauce, and it was so filled with flavor that I devoured the entire dish faster than you can say "I love Thai!"  Perfect for a lunchtime break from work or an easy take-away dinner.  To find out the location and check out the menu, visit the website: www.rosaslondon.com/ 

The Brunch Bunch

Our choice Saturday brunch spots.

Evangeline says...THE BREAKFAST CLUB 

The Breakfast Club in Hoxton Square is a kitschy new restaurant featuring a wide variety of breakfast treats and lunch delicacies at reasonable prices.  Its decor is reminiscent of an American-style diner but with a modern twist, and the music is sure to get your toes tapping.  The perfect place for a light-hearted weekend brunch and a well made bloody mary... and make sure you stop in the toilets for some colorful eye-candy! 

2-4 Rufus Street - http://www.thebreakfastclubsoho.com/

Jezebel says...THE GROCERY

The cafe counterpart  to Shoreditch's most  wonderful organic grocery store, The Grocery wins my vote for favourite Saturday brunch spot.  Catering for both meat eaters and vegetarians, the menu offers a range of brunch dishes that promise to satiate most, if not all cravings. The large communal tables and friendly staff provide for a comfortable, cheerful atmosphere.  My suggestion is the vegetarian breakfast complemented by a glass of freshly squeezed juice. 

54-56 Kingsland Road - http://www.thegroceryshop.co.uk/home.html

Scarlett says...THE DINER

Scarlett is feeling particularly listless right now, perhaps because she did not make it to The Diner today for brunch...her comments will follow as soon as she can muster the strength. Rally those internal troops Scarlett.

128 - 130 Curtain Road - http://www.thedinershoreditch.com/index.asp