by Ben Ross | 28 Aug 2013 | Uncategorized
The chorizo sandwich at Brindisa is one of the few Chowdown Showdown dishes that I happened to have eaten before embarking on this quest. Rather than being located in a restaurant, it’s served from a small kiosk attached to Brindisa’s shop in Borough Market (rather...
by Ben Ross | 9 Aug 2013 | Uncategorized
“Earthy”, “Deep”, “Woody”, “Complex” – words that you might naturally associate with truffle. The impact of these fungal morsels is usually to deliver a rich, comforting elegance matching a creamy sauce – the height of indulgence. So “crisp” and “fresh” wouldn’t...
by Ben Ross | 9 Aug 2013 | Uncategorized
Dinner, or, to give it its full name – ‘Dinner by Heston’ – is Mr Blumenthal’s historical-themed restaurant. Though it isn’t exactly clear what involvement Heston actually has: Ashley Palmer-Watts, who worked previously at the Fat Duck and seems to be the head chef is...
by Ben Ross | 3 Aug 2013 | Uncategorized
We ordered too much again. And, oddly, this spicy chickpea side is one of the larger dishes on the table, despite also ordering mains. “I’m firmly in the camp that can be wowed by a really good dhal” This is a fairly straightforward vegetarian chickpea curry – but the...
by Ben Ross | 3 Aug 2013 | Uncategorized
It’s been a bit of a mission getting these seseri skewers. “You’ll have to be lucky – or have a special arrangement – if you want to catch them” We first tried to acquire them on Chowdown Showdown Getsaround, but were informed that they’re only sometimes on the menu...
