Kent: Wineries

We finally made it to Mambow! This low key Clapton eatery may look unassuming from the outside, but step through the door and you are met with a smiling host, the smell of all the Malaysian goodies they are cooking up in the open kitchen, and pounding naughties techno.  This restaurant serves Malaysian small plates that are tasty and interesting. We felt the amount of food and drink we got was great value! There are some dishes we loved, and some we think best avoided, so listen in to hear all our top tips.For details on everything we discuss in this episode please see our dedicated Mambow Blog post.If you would like to get in touch, you can send an email to [email protected] regular updates on what we are eating and drinking follow us on Instagram at @tipsovertipples

London is home to a number of restaurants institutions, and St. JOHN is certainly one of them. Considered to be one of the biggest influences on the modern London food scene of the last 25 years, we felt a little embarrassed that we had not been yet. Fortunately that is now changed. Famed for its nose-to-tail approach with meat, wine tablecloths, and traditional English elegance in its decor, this restaurant should be on any foodies wish list.In this episode we talk through the food, the atmosphere and the pricing.For details on everything we discuss in this episode please see our dedicated St. JOHN blog post.If you would like to get in touch, you can send an email to [email protected] regular updates on what we are eating and drinking follow us on Instagram at @tipsovertipples

This week's, somewhat belated, episode talks about our trip down to Kent and to 3 wineries in a single day! Our day trip from London consisted or a morning train, quite a few cabs, wines at Woodchurch Vineyard, Chapel Down Vineyard & Balfour Vineyard, and then a late afternoon train back to London.If you love wine, particularly the sparkling variety, and enjoy beautiful English countryside, then you really should be getting yourself down to Kent. Listen to the episode to find out all our top tips!For details on everything we discuss in this episode please see our dedicated Kent Wineries blog post.If you would like to get in touch, you can send an email to [email protected] regular updates on what we are eating and drinking follow us on Instagram at @tipsovertipples

The London dating scene is hard. There are lots of people to choose from, and lots of places to go on those early dates. In this episode we aim to take some of the pain out of choosing date locations. We talk through a selection of places that we think would be great if you are looking for chilled drinks, nice cocktails,  relaxed food that doesn't break the bank, or games/activities. If you are trying to figure out where to head next, this is the episode for you.For details on everything we discuss in this episode please see our dedicated North & East London date spots blog.If you would like to get in touch, you can send an email to [email protected] regular updates on what we are eating and drinking follow us on Instagram at @tipsovertipples

This week we talk through a recent meal at Tofu Vegan, a restaurant located in both Islington and in Spitalfields, that does a fantastic array of totally Vegan Chinese dishes. From mouth watering dumplings, to crispy tofu, to sweet and crispy fried mushrooms, this spot has you covered.We also talk about some of the places we think are great for eating and drinking at when the weather gets warmer and sunnier. Tune in to hear all our tips!For details on everything we discuss in this episode please see our dedicated Tofu Vegan blog post.If you would like to get in touch, you can send an email to [email protected] regular updates on what we are eating and drinking follow us on Instagram at @tipsovertipples

After the restaurant we initially planned to review flooded, we changed plans and headed to Kolae. This Thai restaurant serves dishes from the Southern provinces, and everything we tried was stunning. It is a sister restaurant to Som Saa, another top notch Thai establishment, so we weren't surprised.For details on everything we discuss in this episode please see our dedicated Kolae blog post.If you would like to get in touch, you can send an email to [email protected] regular updates on what we are eating and drinking follow us on Instagram at @tipsovertipples

We are back from our holiday and straight back into exploring what London's food and drink scene has to offer.This week we went to Peckham to eat at Kokum, a new Indian restaurant that has been on our radar for a while. This place serves fantastic food, delivering classic dishes as well as more modern and inventive options. We loved it!We also talk through some great places to go for drinks in the area including Forza Wine, Brick Brewery and Funkidory.For details on everything we discuss in this episode please see our dedicated Kokum blog post. If you would like to get in touch, you can send an email to [email protected] regular updates on what we are eating and drinking follow us on Instagram at @tipsovertipples

This week we are bringing you to our neck of the woods... Walthamstow! We chat about some of the places to eat and drink that we like in the area, and then share our thoughts on a new restaurant that has recently opened up in the area called The Lacy Nook.This restaurant serves sharer dishes based on the cuisine found across the Balkan peninsula. There are a few meat dishes but a lot of the food is vegetarian. We loved some of them and thoughts others needed a little work. Listen to the episode to find out more.For details on everything we discuss in this episode please see our dedicated The Lacy Nook Blog PostIf you would like to get in touch, you can send an email to [email protected] regular updates on what we are eating and drinking follow us on Instagram at @tipsovertipples

Join us on this week's pod as we chat about Smokestak, a barbecue joint 2 minutes from Shoreditch High Street station.If you like smokey flavours and slow cooked meats then this might just be the place for you. We also talk about a few other places we like to eat and drink in and around the area.For details on everything we discuss in this episode please see our dedicated Smokestak blog postIf you would like to get in touch, you can send an email to [email protected] regular updates on what we are eating and drinking follow us on Instagram at @tipsovertipples

The gloves are off this week as we talk through a meal that really didn't live up to expectations, or to the price tag. This Soho eatery serving a daily changing menu of seasonal dishes has had a lot of good reviews, but the day we visited we were left a little dissapointed. Tune in to hear all the details.For details on everything we discuss in this episode please see our dedicated 10 Greek Street Blog PostIf you would like to get in touch, you can send an email to [email protected] regular updates on what we are eating and drinking follow us on Instagram at @tipsovertipples