Restaurants

Fried chicken is without a doubt one of my favourite things to eat – and when I find a good chicken place, I’ve just got to tell you all about it!

Let me introduce you to Dirty Bones. They’ve got a few locations around London, but we visited the Carnaby Street restaurant inside Kingly Court. If you venture up to the top floor, you’ll see them tucked away in the corner.

Inside you’ll find a cosy, jam-packed restaurant, filling you with the promise of good food and excellent service – and I am so pleased to say that you won’t leave disappointed!

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On the menu there is a mix of burgers, sharing plates and ‘bones’ on offer – all of which looked just so delicious. Unable to resist the lure of fried chicken, we opted for a portion of the Dirty Bones crispy fried chicken each – three succulent, crispy chicken thighs with a garlic dipping sauce. Yum. With eyes slightly bigger than our stomachs, we ordered a portion of fries each as well – crispy lamb fries for Tom, and cheesy truffle fries for me.

Our feast arrived within minutes, and it was absolutely mouthwatering! Big, juicy chicken thighs coated in a perfectly spiced, crispy coating – accompanied by incredibly moreish cheesy fries. I’m pleased to say that this is without a doubt the best fried chicken I’ve ever had!

Just look at it…

Can you tell I was trying to hide the excitement I was feeling?

If you find yourself in London and you’re a fried chicken enthusiast like me, I would highly recommend heading down to Dirty Bones for a feast. We’ll definitely be visiting when we’re next in London to try more from the menu!

Find out more about Dirty Bones here – they’re located in Kensington, Carnaby, Shoreditch and Soho, with a new restaurant also open in Oxford. Make sure you visit – you won’t regret it!

Breakfast is probably my favourite meal of the day – it can be sweet or savoury, you can call it brunch if you’re so inclined, and you can even have a mimosa if you’re celebrating something! You can celebrate the start of a weekend, right?

I’ve got a great breakfast spot to tell you about today, serving up the best brekkie I’ve ever had. Yes, that’s right! Let me introduce you to Granger & Co., an Aussie inspired restaurant situated in London. We headed down to their Chelsea restaurant for breakfast when we were in the capital, and were greeted by a lush green exterior and a stylish, cosy interior. We arrived just after 9am for breakfast, and I’d definitely suggest arriving early as seats fill up fast!

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On the menu you’ll find a fantastic amount of choice – fresh juices, lattes, açai bowls, pancakes, eggs and more. I opted for a green juice and a matcha latte, with a Fresh Aussie to follow.

The scrambled eggs were like nothing I’ve ever seen before – fluffy, silky clouds of eggs, swirled into a beautiful shape. Just look at them!

The Fresh Aussie came with a LOT of kale (which was actually very nice), avocado, salmon and poached eggs – plus a side of toast. Very nice!

However, the complete star of the show – and something I’m determined to recreate at home using this recipe from The Londoner – were the Ricotta Hotcakes, with banana, syrup and honeycomb butter. These are the most delicious things I have ever tasted! Fluffy, light pancakes covered with melted butter, smothered in syrup… are you as hungry as I am right now? Just look at them!

If you find yourself in London and are searching for a great breakfast spot – look no further! Granger & Co. have restaurants in Chelsea, Notting Hill, Clerkenwell and Kings Cross. Head to your nearest, and make sure you order the ricotta hotcakes!