Just never disappoints. Went the mushroom and salami/prawn and dang, it was good. You should check it out. I just went searching for a link and found this at docoloco. I notice Palomino covered as well. It’s great to see this sort of local recommendation engine .. but I don’t really get the speech bubbles coming up from the recommender. Lots of space wasted and I’m scrolling continually to get an overview of 12 one liners. But I like it nevertheless!

Just to round off my recommendations .. Cafe Bedda is an absolute fave .. check it out.

Check out this coffee - bigger than a car (a Ferrari Testarossa to be precise). That’s one large coffee. Even though Ben (from the Bean Counter) isn’t keen on making them (that’s not how coffee should be!) he keeps the strength and consistency just right. ‘Tis a good way to start my shift (all I need now is a croissant and beret)

And to salvage Ben’s rep - I’ve already had a gulp of this coffee so it’s not as pristine as a fresh pour!

Last night, caught up with a mate who I hadn’t seen for a while. We went to Bar Lourinha - a tapas place I’ve been meaning to go to for ages. I’ll be back! They’ve got a nicely rounded wine list and great food. If you like red, go the 2006 Dehesa Gago .. and the twice cooked octopus yum. But my vote still goes to Movida. I like Movida’s layout better, they’ve got a bigger menu and choicer tapas (imo). The vibe is casual & funky, with a great wine list as well. Both places are at their best early week I reckon - go check ‘em out!

Update: Movida in Hosier Lane