Bill’s relaunched – and it’s brilliant

Matilda — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 13:23:18 +0000

The first time I visited a Bill’s restaurant, it was love at first sight. Well, first bite – of a mini donut. Those fluffs of doughy cinnamon-y goodness were exceptional, and quite telling of an establishment that looked and felt as warm a countryside kitchen. Alas, that was nearly four years ago during a summer in Cambridge, and since then, Bill’s hasn’t exactly been on the top of my hit list – simply because I’m on a bit of a health streak and have taken my eating out down a notch. But judging by a new and improved menu, Bill’s has cottoned on to the healthy restaurants trend, and nailed it.

I was recently invited to try out the new weekend brunch menu, which now includes healthy sharing plates and green smoothies – just the sort of place you’d want to swing by after a workout. Personal highlights included a moreish beetroot and goats cheese aranchini, and an extremely tasty panfried chicken with truffle and mushroom, with a side of seasonal veg. But there’s still loads of gorgeous, well-prepared menu item for anyone having a cheat day (like the incredible – and ginormous – Bill’s fish finger and prawn sandwich ). A special shoutout also goes to the melting banoffee sundae, which is as heavenly as it sounds.

Plus, it doesn’t hurt that the Covent Garden branch has had a sweet refurb, with the sort of interiors that were made for Instagram. Check out pics from my recent visit below…

Have you been to Bill’s recently? What’s your verdict? Let me know in the comments!

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Doing Veganuary? Here’s why you should visit Farmacy in Notting Hill

Matilda — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 07:30:27 +0000

It would take a lot for me to become a vegan. Like the global eradication of fried chicken. Pepperoni. SCRAMBLED EGGS AND BACON. That’s not to say I wouldn’t dabble in #plantlife, especially if I can chow down on the sort of dishes that are simply too good to be true. Cue Farmacy – the new super hip vegetarian and vegan spot from hottie heiress and fashionista Camilla Al-Fayed. This slick place offers a creative menu that takes healthy, plant-based nosh to a whole other level of clean eating and fine dining, without the premium pricing. And the food tastes HA-mazing. I was recently invited to a blogger’s dinner to try out the menu and not only did I leave completely stuffed, but I promised myself I’d be back for another round of the black bean and mushroom burger (SO GOOD) and the lemon cheesecake bowl (a gorgeous serving of vegan lemon sorbet, raspberry mousse and maple meringue). Check out some snaps from the dinner below:

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Doing Veganuary? Here’s why you should visit Farmacy in Notting Hill