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My stomach hates me at the moment... I think I had one cake too many recently, although I thought I was being really good...

Revolution Bar, Battersea

First food date of the New Year... Also first time being at a Revolution Bar without taking shots, that will be on account of it being the middle of day... Lol A quick wine and nacho business meeting to plan the year ahead.

Sushi Making - Sumosan, Mayfair

After falling out of love with sushi a few months ago (after a terrible salmon experience that still brings tears to my eyes) the invitation to Sumosan was received with mixed feelings. However I reasoned with my inner cry baby that if ever there was a time/place to relight the fire, then London's finest Sushi restaurant was probably the place to do it. So I accepted the invitation to make Sushi with Chef Bubker Belkhit and mentally forced myself to leave my salmon experience behind. A taster of what Sumosan has to offer and why they are dubbed as London's finest Sushi restaurant, left no doubt in my mind that my bad experience was a one off and all my fears were forgotten.

On to the Masterclass and although most of us were novices Chef Bubker and his team made us all feel totally at ease (aided by them not allowing us to handle the razor sharp, cut through your nails like butter, knives. Good shout on their part).

Brew, Northcote Rd

Blueberry pancakes, caramelised banana, creme fraiche and maple syrup, the breakfast of Queens... Or people like me with a very dominant sweet tooth who have no concept of sweet things only being for dessert. I could've done with the creme fraiche being on the side rather than on top, but other then that 'twas lush!! Caramelised is one of the only ways i'll eat a banana, the other is in a banoffee pie... ;-) 

Brew is small, intimate, friendly and local. Will definitely be returning as I was too full to have a smoothie or milkshake and the avocado on toasted pide has me salivating in anticipation.

PR Xxx

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Sanderson Green at The Sanderson

Sanderson Green at The Sanderson would be the perfect setting for a first date (not that I was on one). A lovely candlelit terrace that is outside, but not quite outside, with heaters giving the feeling of a lovely balmy summer evening when in actual fact it had not long ago rained. 

You could pretty much build your own burger and the list of options was impressive. Myself and my dining companion both opted for Chicken burgers, something I never do, as burgers to me should be lamb or beef. It's one of those unexplainable weird things that just is. However, on this occasion there was something about the Crispy Chicken that sounded very tempting and it was a great choice. Topped with avocado relish, crispy red onions and aged cheddar, the combo was a winner, possibly a few too many onions for me but they didn't take away from how delicious it was.

The fries came with the option of various toppings and I opted for orange salt, never heard of it, probably never see it again, once in a lifetime opportunity, Carpe Diem! Lol. The orange flavour was subtle, not quite savoury, not particularly sweet, but very moreish.

Dessert was always going to be Eton Mess, but the deal was sealed when I was told it came WITH pastry! Helloooooo!! Fat girl inside skipping with joy. The joy was well founded. Chantilly cream... Goood! Raspberry coulis.... Gooood! Meringue.... Goooood!! Sugar coated puff pastry straws.... Goooooooooooooood!!

The candlelight rendered my iPhone camera all but useless, this looked so much better then the pics give it credit for.

The Malted Blueberry tipsy shake was quite a heavy start to quite a heavy meal, but well worth the food coma.

All in all a lovely dinner at Sanderson Green, the staff were helpful and attentive without being too full on which is quite a fine balancing act. Will be heading back soon for The Mad Hatters Afternoon Tea ;-)

PR Xxx