Food

For something a little bit different, give this place a bash http://www.ffionas.com/. The eponymous Ffiona is formidable to say the least (I think she’s scouse), and she works like a Trojan. Her weblog on the site is well worth reading, and gives you a taste as to her character, and the restaurant; her sister works there too, so it’s a family affair.

Not exactly cheap, not a rip-off either, but the food is homely and tasty (not flash), and the atmosphere spot-on. It’s got a loyal, local following. If she likes you, you’ll get free drinks after your meal for the whole table, and she may well join you – we’ve been successful on both visits; I discovered Disaronno because of her generosity. It’s a gem.

Tasty looking menu but not sold simply because I don't see how anyone, anywhere could charge 16 bob for a mackerel.

Surely it's one of the most plentiful fish in UK waters?

I had a shit load of cake at the weekend.

Went to that maison bertaux place off old compton street, quite nice macaroon and a good healthy serving of chocolate torte, then the cafe at the national theatre had some awesome lemon cake. Really moist and sweet but zingy. Then I went, for the first time, to Pauls and had a chocolate macaroon and a cup of tea.

I haven't had tea for about 5 years, just don't drink the stuff, but I'd had enough coffee that day and thought I'd try it. No milk, some sort of 'breakfast tea' apparently :S

Really nice, but the chocolate macaroon was exquisite. Beautiful not too stodgy/not too sweet chocolate fondant in the centre with nice crispy outside, chewy inside macaroon.

Bit pricey for tea and a biccy, but still.