I thought I would introduce myself before starting to post here. I’m Gareth. I’ve been part of the Albam team for about a year and a half. I’ll be writing about news, projects and ideas from within and around Albam. Also, a bit about what’s going on and what we’re up to in London or where ever we may be that week.
I thought I would follow the self-introduction by mentioning some recently enjoyed spots in London, which have opened in the last six months or so. Not long ago I came back to London after a year in Tokyo. It is great to be back and see new, interesting cafes and eateries amongst the more familiar chains and – now notably – shuttered store fronts and closing down sales.
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J + A Cafe is a cosy operation run by Johanna and Aoife in a wonderful old diamond-cutting room in Clerkenwell. Quality shines through in all areas of the cafe – from interiors and furnishings to the all important ingredients. Simple, home-style cooking mirrors the friendly atmosphere and offers a refreshing break from the ‘get as many long-named ingredients as we can into each dish’ idea that seems to have consolidated itself in overpriced restaurants throughout the capital
Wild & Wood provides a moment of peace, or refueling, at the foot of Oxford Street’s chaos. The interior is not revolutionary but it’s tasteful and warm. A fine selection of pastries, cakes and sandwiches are married with Monmouth Coffee and rounded off with Sally’s chocolate truffles.
