When it comes to the British Isles, castles and steel go hand in hand. These vast estates across the land have long been home to characters that appear in historical plays on a regular basis, and their importance means that they have been well-cared for. As the leaves begin to fall and … Read more
Notting Hill street art is still alive and well, although it doesn’t seem to be as much as there was last time I was here. Maybe it’s more hidden. I’ll add to this when I find more. Made You Look If you head from Notting Hill Gate underground station to Portobello Road, … Read more
The Grain Shop Portobello Road is a bit of an institution, as it’s been at the same location since the 1970s. It is especially busy at lunchtimes, with queues stretching outside the door on Saturdays. I first ate here in around 1992, and the shop has barely changed since then. When I … Read more
It’s not very often that I come across a vegetarian breakfast, so I was very happy to discover that one of my old haunts now serves a delicious version of it. Kitchen & Pantry is one of my favorite cafes in the Portobello Road area, and is located at the junction of … Read more