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Vivo - Angel - London

Dessert is the best ice-breaker.

First of all, you're supposed to share.

So... hello spoon action ;]

Secondly, let's be real if you're talking about chocolate and cream, you're already flirting.

Right, now all you need is a location.

So where can you find a place where all the desserts are displayed right in front of you - where you can shamelessly wander around pondering which one you want.

Say hello to Vivo.

La Farola - Angel - London

Sharing is generally not my forte.

It's not because I'm an asshole.

It's just because I don't eat my food, I inhale it.

So sharing is just dangerous if you dine with me.

Luckily the lovely Vivi from FrostedPearl wasn't aware of this, so I took her for tapas at La Farola in Angel.

I was on my best behaviour :P

The Breakfast Club - Angel - London

There is nothing better than brunch.

In fact, scratch that - nothing compares to brunch.

Especially after a long weekend of debauchery.

Let's face it, we've all been there.

Waking up in questionable locations, with that banging headache.

That headache where you know that last night, you were just Awesome.

There is only one destination to nurse that dreaded hangover.

That one place in the city that welcomes you with open arms and fluffy pancakes.

The Breakfast Club.

Gallipoli Bazaar - Angel - London

An empire of Gallipoli restaurants line up along Upper Street, in Angel; London.

It's a pretty bold statement to have THREE of the same restaurants all perched proudly on the same road.

There's Cafe Gallipoli, Gallipoli Bazaar and Gallipoli Again; in that very order.

We decided to go to the one in the middle; Gallipoli Bazaar purely because the interior was the most lavish, dark and cosy.

The deep crimson walls, decadent silk sofas, flickering candle light, and dim Moroccan lamps created that lazy, border line seductive atmosphere.

Akari - Islington - London

Based in an old Victorian pub is Akari, an authentic Japanese Izakaya style restaurant and bar.

It looks like a pub but... is a Japanese restaurant.

My mind is completely blown.

It's dark and mysterious interior with the mismatched dark mahogany chairs and scuffed up tables only add to it's charm.

I came here during the end of Saturday lunchtime, there were Asian families dotted around; and one of the waitresses was happily cradling the baby of one of them while the parent's gladly ate in peace.

The atmosphere here is so relaxed it's almost lethargic, which is what I really liked about it.

No pretense, no formality, just what you need for a lazy Saturday afternoon.

YUMMEI

21/04/2014

Vivo - Angel - London

01/12/2013

La Farola - Angel - London

29/05/2013

The Breakfast Club - Angel - London

09/05/2013

Gallipoli Bazaar - Angel - London

03/04/2013

Akari - Islington - London