The best potted shrimp and classic prawn cocktail at Sweetings

The best potted shrimp and classic prawn cocktail at Sweetings.
I have been meaning to dine here.
Finally made it, sadly many years later when the place is surrounded by new builds etc.
The menu is slightly more modern as I could not find roe on toast nor have I seen it posted on their google reviews or recent social media posts by diners.
Anyway, the plaice was sold out so had the prawn cocktail and potted shrimp as planned.
The potted shrimp was the best ever, sweet seasoned brown shrimp with a lovely moreish spiced golden butter on top.
The prawn cocktail tasted just like mums and served in that nostalgic glass and silver bowl with silver cutlery.
As for the ambiance, it was amazing, I loved how it is mostly the same from 1889.
At the reception you have this gorgeous booth and then you have traditional brollies hanging on the wall.
I felt like I was in a Bond movie served by this waiter who is part of the movie with Roger Moore.
I fell in love seats on the corners where one would have to go under the table to sit there.
Will be back because I love the traditional desserts served with custard or cream!!

Bubble and Egg at 370 Strand

Definitely a memorable bubble because of the thyme, rosemary, chunky cabbage, diced carrots, onions and smashed jacket potato skin.

Castle's Pie Mash, Camden

Castle's Pie and Mash in Camden was a delight!
Loved the liquor with chunky pieces of parsley.
I was glad to see the restaurant bustling with people of all ages during lunch.
They offered the standard menu, featuring pies, mash, liquor and eels.
To top it off, they had a selection of delicious old school puddings.
You can see the pies come out on-site.

 

L'escargot London

It's been a while since I had escargot in France. Luckily, there's a great French restaurant in London, and although I opted for the mussels, the frites were impressive - thin, shoestring-style ones, just like in France.
I highly recommend it; the staff are amazing, and I was lucky enough to get a lovely table.
I finished with the rhubarb meringue, which was decadent and not too sweet, served with beautiful, thick cream.
The Prix Fixe is a great deal, especially considering the dessert alone was £14.
On a side note, I found a pearl in almost every mussel which I thought was gritty.

Crosstown Easter 2025 doughnuts

Crosstown have come out with two Easter doughnuts this year: the Simnel Cake Doughnut and the hot cross bun.

Both were tasty but as usual the cake doughnuts are on the oily side.

The Sinmel cake was spiced and then you have some tasty marzipan.

The biscotti was much nicer than anticipated because there was more pistachio than biscuit bits.

Pac Man dim sum from RED FARM

Red Farm, a Chinese inspired American restaurant from the States.
The signature dish is probably the pac-man dumpling.
Coming from America, don't be surprised with the pastrami egg roll which they love in bagels and sandwiches.
I was a little disappointed with the pastrami egg roll because it was a bit boring and lack American vibes.
There were no pickles or mustard to give it that vibe and flavour.
Hopefully their cheese burger spring rolls would fare better.

Dining at BOXHALL City, Liverpool Street

Visited Boxhall City shortly after its grand opening, but unfortunately, it didn't quite meet my expectations.
Many stalls seemed to be in their early stages, and many items were unavailable from various stalls.
The food court prices were steep, making it feel like dining at a proper restaurant would be a better value. However, the presence of unique shops like Baked Bird and Sourdough Sophia was a highlight.
I'm particularly interested in trying Baked Bird again but their social media lacked food photos which sell to me.
Will definitely try it another time.
I did try Congolese stall which but the rice was overly salty, the grilled goat meat was fatty, bony with chewy bits.
Likely to be the rib part judging by the bones.
The curry at Old Chang Kee was seriously bland but luckily it was not my dish.