Written by Shifa A short trip to India 75% of the time was taken up with my cousins wedding preparations, more wedding preparations, the actual wedding and then post wedding celebrations which all in all meant we really had three full days in India (which included going to Goa for a day) to shop, eat…
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Guest Review: Cafe Loren
Read moreReviewed by Shafaq Since seeing all the mouth-watering pictures on Facebook of the delights served at Café Loren in the Stables Market (Camden) I have been waiting for an opportunity to go try it out. This weekend, a friend from work and I set out on the adventure to find this little gem that apparently…
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Fighting the Arab Stereotype – Understanding Identity Through Food
Read moreWritten by Sana Camels treading gently for miles. Grains of sand embracing the whispering wind. Men cloaked in white cloth struggling against the rising dust. This is one of the stereotypical images of the Middle East. Portrayed in films, books and music, this image has propelled a shallow, 2D picture of an entire people. One…
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6 tips for a healthy Ramadan
Read moreRamadan can be the perfect opportunity for the new healthy beginning your body has been craving. A fasting person needs good, nutrient-rich food that provides the energy necessary for the priorities of daily life and no other time of year is that more important than during Ramadan when we’re fasting for long hours, some of…
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Guest Review: Paramount Fine Foods, Mississauga
Read moreReviewed by Sobia Don’t tell my mom, but I’d trade in my desi biryani and korma for a deliciously fresh Lebanese meal anytime. As much as I appreciate my Pakistani heritage and food, the spices can be heavy at times and overpowering to the fresh ingredients…well at least in my opinion. Perhaps the South Asian…
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Guest Review: The Ledbury, London
Read moreReviewed by The London Haloodie NOTE: At the time of writing, halal meat was available upon request at The Ledbury. After speaking to The Ledbury, it has been brought to our attention that they no longer have halal options available at the restaurant as they are unable to source high quality halal meat. Start as…
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Tantalising Those Taste buds: Re-defining Fine Dining
Read moreWritten by Sana Imagine luxurious, soft, black leather and lavish chairs, sitting elegantly in a modern twilight. A mix of fragrant aromas welcome your taste buds with impeccable hospitality. The star-lit effect décor draws you in to the centre of the restaurant, where your eyes feast upon the engrossed chefs crafting their art. The scene…
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