Food
12 Jun 2017
The best restaurants in Lagos are hidden and barely spoken about and that is the case for the neon-lights cabin hidden beside the Germaine Autocenter in Lekki. If you’re looking for a quick spot to hang out while you wait out the traffic or just a nice place to eat on a budget? Then BBQ…
9 Jun 2017
Nothing beats the feeling of kicking it back with your girls or guys over cocktails. Lagos has a variety of lounges, bars and places that offer a wide range of cocktails, which are often great when you're not in the mood to drink hard liquor. So next time you're looking for a spot for awesome…
9 Jun 2017
The shawarma is to Nigeria what curry is to the English. A dish we've really much taken into our hearts and household. Today, I am sharing with you my homemade shawarma recipe. It might not be the authentic method you find in the streets, but it does the job, so I stick with it. This…
21 Apr 2017
I love potatoes and I'm constantly trying to find new and exciting ways to enjoy it. One of my best potato recipes is the breakfast skillet potatoes. It is simply potatoes cooked to perfection in a skillet as opposed to being cooked in an oven. I particularly love this dish because it is very filling;…
7 Apr 2017
After a long day on a Tuesday afternoon, if you're looking for a quiet spot to work, eat and of course enjoy a cocktail or in my case, two! Samantha's Bistro is a great choice. The Bistro is located at 2 Webb Road, Off Kingsway Road, Ikoyi, Lagos. Although the heat outside was unbearable, there…
31 Mar 2017
Sometimes recipes are born from random thoughts! This time, I wanted to make some chicken wings, but I also wanted a salad. It was at that moment I decided to make a chicken wing salad and served it with some jollof rice on the side. Recipe 1 pound buffalo wings 1/2 or 1 ata rodo/scotch…
31 Mar 2017
La Veranda is a cosy Italian restaurant located at the Blowfish Hotel No17, Ojun Ologbun street, off Bishop Oluwole street, Victoria island, Lagos. The choice to review this restaurant was inspired by the comments on TripAdvisor and Eat.Drink.Lagos which were of mixed emotions by diners. Challenge accepted! The restaurant is located at the back of…
24 Mar 2017
Savoury snack can be so yummy! Sometimes we get tired of the usual small chops, which can take forever to prepare. Check out this quick awesome garlic biscuit recipe that takes just 30 minutes! Ingredients 2 cups of self-rising flour 6 tbsps butter flavour Crisco/ frozen butter 1 cup Parmesan cheese 1 1/4 cups milk…
24 Mar 2017
Who doesn't love good food? Why not try out some great spots and perhaps step outside your comfort zone! From Thai to Lebanese and also Nigerian food, you really can't be bored in Lagos, as there are many places to explore. We've got you! Here’s a list of places you to satisfy your food cravings.…
17 Mar 2017
Italian Goodness In Minutes It sounds fancy right? Trust me, this recipe is quick and easy to whip up. What's not to love? It's succulent large shrimp infused in rich garlic and butter goodness. As its name entails, you'll need loads of garlic for this sauce. You may choose to use smaller shrimps or prawns,…
10 Mar 2017
Breakfast at Tiffany's shows a Holly Golightly (Audrey Hepburn), dreaming of the good life as she eats her doughnuts staring wistfully into the jewellery shop on her way to work. There's no Tiffany's in Nigeria of course but if you want the good life, Craft Gourmet is a great place to start. This newish resident…
10 Mar 2017
Sometimes we have to go back to the basics with our traditional food. Moi moi is one of those slightly tasking meals because it could easily go wrong if you don't pay attention to the details. Recipe makes 13 wraps of moi moi. Ingredients 1½ cups brown beans 1 red onion ½ - 1 ata…