Slow down buster

There’s this little Italian sandwich shop I used to go to occasionally for lunch. Fresh ingredients and all the rest of it. Can’t fault them on that. But my goodness, did they make every customer feel like they should be in a rush: “come on now, who’s next” “hey, hey, hey, next please next please.”

This shop was in East London but frankly it could have been on any high street in London. By contrast then, let me introduce you to the most chilled out little lunchtime place I’ve found yet. It might even be the best lunchtime stop in London.

The Curved Angel Cafe is hidden down a side road off Clerkenwell Green, not far from Farringdon tube. This place just hums: doorstop-sized ciabatta sandwiches, delicious toasties, loads of fresh juices and, really importantly, really friendly staff. Add in a warm, chilled out atmosphere and cheap but really enjoyable food and you have, as I say, a great place to stop for a bite.

All you can eat

This blog is about eating. Specifically, in London. But it is also about the bits that come before and after – the search, the anticipation and the savouring.

From food stores to sandwich shops and pubs to restaurants, I will be using this blog to flag up the best and slag off the rest.

This blog isn’t just about reviews or tips though. I will also be blogging about foodie things I come across that might be of interest.

London has got loads of places to try out. If you come across somewhere or something that I should be writing about, drop me a note.

Joe

March 2008