Visited in the Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh Before the Edinburgh Festival, the city’s transforming: Princes Street is finally re-opened, flower stands have been set up on…… Read more “Jamie’s Italian”
Tag: Mocha
Pret-a-Manger
Visited on the Strand, London When in the last review I said I would follow with another “chain” retailer, you probably had someone else in mind; yet,…… Read more “Pret-a-Manger”
Costa Coffee
Visited in Towcester, Northamptonshire I might have taken you by surprise reviewing one of the leading coffee retailers in Britain, but there are two reasons for that:…… Read more “Costa Coffee”
Loudons Cafe and Bakery
I very rarely visit the Edinburgh Quay area, but whenever I happen to go down Fountainbridge, there are a few venues that catch my eye every single…… Read more “Loudons Cafe and Bakery”
Patisserie Valerie
“Aleks, are you still doing your cafe reviews?” I was asked the other day by my friend. “Yes…” I replied with a sigh. I have been neglecting…… Read more “Patisserie Valerie”
The Manna House
It was one of the last glorious May days in Edinburgh which I spent sunbathing on Calton Hill, learning German and listening to a Swedish band on my…… Read more “The Manna House”
A Black Spot 