mondomulia

Life's been hectic lately and it doesn't seem likely to slow down. My job takes up most of my week and Mondomulia takes up my evenings and weekends. Then, there's London, a city with so many things to do, see and EAT, that it is almost impossible to stop!...

Recipes from Brixton Village is the new cookbook by Miss South, one half of the duo behind the North South Food blog. Award-winning Miss South has lived in Brixton for ten years and for the last four she has shared recipes and reviews of local restaurants...

Last month a new Indian restaurant called Zumbura quietly popped up in Clapham Old Town, not far from where I live. I walked past it one day, I was in a hurry but the yellow chairs outside the restaurant and the bright orange sign caught my attention....

On Sunday I hosted a brunch at my place with my fellow Blog 'n' Bake friends (Wendy, Sam, Hannah) and Charlotte with her boyfriend Nathaniel. There wasn't a special occasion to celebrate, the truth is that we all wanted to try Nathaniel's cooking after...

I left New Zealand ten days ago and I am back to my work and daily routine in London, but the beautiful memories of our trip are still fresh in my mind. I took more than 50GB of photos with my Nikon D600, so it's going to take me a few weeks to process...

Last weekend Tweat Up and Wahaca took over Street Feast at Dalston Yard with Chilli Chilli Bang Bang, a two-day street food event celebrating "the heat, fun and flavour of one of the world's best loved ingredients - the MIGHTY chilli pepper". Chilli Chilli...

It feels like a long time ago that I met James and Thom for the first time at the launch of the Pizza Pilgrims van. But it was only 16 months ago (March 2012) that the Elliot brothers started trading at Berwick Street Market, selling "Neapolitan style"...

Street Feast was one of the best places to be in London last summer and I spent quite a few evenings there eating amazing street food. I thought it would be over for another year, instead the lovely organizers found an old factory in Hackney and launched...

Burro e Salvia in Shoreditch is the first artisan pastificio in London, a shop where you can either buy freshly made pasta to cook at home or sit down for a lovely Italian lunch. A few weeks ago I was invited by the owner Gaia to preview the shop, learn...

My in-laws (who live in Mumbai) have been staying with us for a few weeks now and as you can imagine it's been challenging. Sharing your home with elderly people who come from a completely different cultural background, have strict eating habits (they...

Travelling is one of my biggest passions, something I have always loved doing since I was young. I guess I have to thank my family for it! I have always had a curiosity for different cities and countries or even just exploring my own city, discovering...

Last week I took a few days off to fly to Trieste, in the north-east of Italy, and visit my grandma who's not been feeling well lately. She is staying in a nursing home in Grado, a beach town spread along a narrow island backed by lagoons and connected...

Summer in London is all about street food parties and with the glorious weather of the past weekend, there was nowhere better to be than Wood Wharf for the Truck Stop party. Organised by Tweat Up founder Jonathan Downey and Street Feast founder Dominic...

After the hysteria of Five Guys opening day (with two-hour long queues to get in), today is the day Shake Shack officially opens in London. Located in the historic Market Building in Covent Garden, Shake Shack is bringing burgers, hot dogs, cheesy fries,...

A great way to spend a sunny day in London is dining alfresco in a nice restaurant followed by a stroll in a beautiful park. That's what I did a few weeks ago when I was invited to review The Guildford Arms in Greenwich, a handsome Georgian gastropub...

I have said it before, my relationship with Dishoom didn't start well when I first visited their Covent Garden restaurant two years ago and I was let down by the service (one waiter in particular). But I gave my feedback to the manager at the time and...

Roast is a British restaurant located in the Floral Hall mezzanine inside Borough Market. Opened in 2005, the restaurant's aim is to use seasonal and sustainable produce from the country's best farmers and fishermen and celebrate Britain's heritage and...

On a warm evening last June I got to dress up for a special night out with my husband; the plan was a four-course dinner with matching wines at The Brasserie restaurant of the Guoman Tower Hotel. I was invited by the restaurant to review their new tasting...

I am late to blog about this, but hopefully not too late for you to follow my recommendation and visit Ronnie Saunders Diners Union for dinner before they end it at the end of the year. Diners Union is a pop-up dining club in Shoreditch, open every Friday...

Specialty coffee shops are taking over London and all over the world many cities are riding the same wave. The UK media are catching up too, so what was a niche trend now is turning into a global phenomenon. One thing is clear: being a coffee connoisseur...

Ramen is one of London food trends for 2013 (much like burgers in 2012), so it's time I write about it on my blog. It all started with the opening, last summer, of Tonkotsu, the first ramen specialist restaurant in London. It was followed, a few months...

I've been eating Breddos tacos and knocked down Chilli Backs all summer long at Street Feast and Truck Stop, so I was delighted to hear the street food traders had settled down at The Player in Soho. Last month they started a residency at the Slider Bar,...

I have never been much of a macarons lover: they are small and expensive luxury treats. They never satisfy my sugar-cravings! But it is undeniable that they make the prettiest desserts: smooth, colourful, sophisticated and French! How can we not love...

I discovered Fabrique Bakery when I visited Stockholm last year: a beautiful bakery that sells sourdough bread, sandwiches, cakes and of course traditional Swedish pastries such as cinnamon and carmdamon buns. In March this year, Fabrique opened a shop...

It's an exciting week for burger lovers in London: timed with the Independence Day celebrations, two of the biggest American burger chains (Five Guys and Shake Shack) are opening in the city. Will they live up to the hype? Only time will tell, but one...