2018-08-25 06:08
I like meat; I really, really do. But there is so much evidence that eating less is better for us, for the environment and certainly for the animals themselves, that I also eat meat-free a… Read More
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Jo Eats London is a London based food blog looking at restaurants, bars and every day home cooking written by Joanne Jarvis
2018-08-22 08:39
Burgers are a divisive subject, with many people swearing by the brioche bun, others with strong allegiances to gherkins (me) and some truly unhinged people believing that fried onions are a… Read More
2018-08-14 09:54
The Gherkin has been standing since 2003 boasting some of the best views over London, but annoyingly few of us have been able to enjoy them. Most of the building is office space, with the to… Read More
2018-08-08 14:06
Back before the UK became hotter than the desert, I was invited along to a cooking class with chef and food-waste-haterTom Hunt to show off the newVitamix (it's the A3 500i in case you've a… Read More
2018-06-20 10:28
London's first Seafood Festivalis arriving at Battersea Power Station from today, and you should definitely go. On until Sunday 24th June, make the trip over to the south of the river for a… Read More
2018-02-27 15:04
It's fair to say we're all pretty au fait with the bottomless brunch, no? Well I certainly am. I've brunched my heart out over the last few years, selflessly imbibing free-flowing prosecco a… Read More
2018-01-31 07:10
My husband was the lucky recipient of a Neal's Yard Dairy gift voucher, and rather than simply purchasing enough excellent British Isles cheese to send ourselves off to a happy but imminent… Read More
2018-01-24 12:08
When my favourite butcher (Hampstead Butcher & Providore, I'm looking at you) asked me if I fancied trying out a cut of meat for slow cooking as part of their campaign to encourage peopl… Read More
2017-08-10 18:46
The world and his wife has been to Western's Laundry and loved it since its opening in May, and I'm no different. From the team behind Stoke Newington's Primeur (don't know, haven't bee… Read More
2017-06-20 07:02
Like food? Yes, that's why you're here. What about booze? Also, a big yes from me. Laughing? Tick. Well, draw closer children as a few weeks ago I spent a frankly hilarious Friday night doin… Read More
2017-03-22 12:26
I think we can all agree that 2016 was The Year of The Pasta for London restaurants. The big news, obviously, wasPadella- rightly winning awards left, right and centre (not least as OFM's Be… Read More
2017-02-15 17:50
My poor neglected blog! A combination of post-Christmas dieting, lack of funds (I'm looking at you, HMRC) and a demanding baby or two has meant I've barely been anywhere fun in what feels li… Read More
2016-12-21 14:22
Wolfis the latest addition to N16's slowly increasing dining scene, and what an addition it is. The brainchild of two utterly charming Italians, Wolf is selling itself as a seasonal 'grown u… Read More
2016-12-02 17:21
A pop up dessert bar from everyone's favourite chocolate has arrived in Covent Garden, so clearly I had to perform my civic duty and go along to check it out.For the unprincely sum… Read More
2016-11-26 15:32
I recently had to make the famousCamembert Hedgehogby Twisted Food for anarticle, and since then I've had a small obsession with baking camembert. So, when Aldi asked me to come up with a qu… Read More
2016-11-25 07:27
From the brains behindSmoking Goat (I loved it), comes a brand new regional Thai offering:Kiln, on Soho's Brewer Street, which incredibly has already earned a whoppingfive stars from Fa… Read More
2016-11-22 14:00
Ignoring the slightly burnt bits (I went out and forgot this was in the oven), what we have here is a ridiculously easy one-pot dinner that requires practically no cooking skills or time tha… Read More
2016-11-10 09:57
Fajita night is fun isn't it? But for me, once I've loaded each giant wrap up with guac, cheese, sour cream and Christ knows what else they're not exactly a healthy low cal option. And now… Read More
2016-08-31 06:41
When Cirio Tomatoes invited me to a live cooking class with the legendary Antonio Carluccio in celebration of the 160th birthday, they did not have to ask me twice. Carluccio is one of my fa… Read More
2016-08-25 06:04
This is a lighter take on a ragu, so perfect for after work while it's still warm-ish in the evening. Some people balk at veal, which is a shame as the veal production in the UK is completel… Read More
2016-08-18 06:52
Birthdays are always a good excuse to push the boat out a bit, so this year I choseThe Typing Roomfor a little celebration dinner. How this place isn't Michelin starred is beyond me, as chef… Read More
2016-08-12 06:36
A quick healthy recipe for you, with quick being the very operative work. It's a perfectly balanced summer style braised chicken in peas, pancetta and peal barley with ch… Read More
2016-08-09 10:32
Recently Burts Chips - they of the hand cooked potato crisps - got in touch and asked me how I felt about crisp sandwiches. Funnily enough, I said, I'm heavily pregnant and they have been my… Read More
2016-07-20 10:02
I always thought samosas were difficult to make - even my Grandad who was an amazing cook didn't quite master them due to the tricky pastry folding - and previous cheats I've tried have been… Read More
2016-07-12 11:40
Just a quick post today to say that if you haven't yet been toSmoking Goat- on Denmark Street between Soho and St Giles - then you should.It's primarily a Thai bbq style place with lots of i… Read More
2016-07-01 13:49
Oh I do love a recipe box: they take all the thinking and weighing and general hard work off you, leaving you to just cook a new, lovely dish that you would never otherwise have thought of… Read More
2016-06-22 10:23
This is a Sumac-ade, a refreshing citrussy blend of non-alcoholic things. Too often mocktails are tooth-achingly sweet and I'd rather stick with sparkling water, but this was actually r… Read More
2016-06-14 14:35
Originating from an arch in the depths of East London, such was the popularity of Som Saa's North Eastern Thai food (from 2009 Masterchef finalist Andy Oliver) that they managed to crowdfund… Read More
2016-05-25 06:39
Recently I was lucky enough to be treated to an afternoon with Le Rustique (they of the French cheese in the boxes with the gingham checks) who were keen to showcase their wares i… Read More
2016-05-22 07:46
2016-05-19 13:40
Guess what, it's another PR based 'week' and this time it's National Vegetarian Week's turn. Should you wish to get on board and have a meat-free dinner or two in honour of it - and why not… Read More
2016-04-18 07:24
The craze for ramen hit London hard last year and you can't move for decent ramen bars now - Bone Daddies probably being the best known. For the uninitiated, ramen is one of Japan's most pop… Read More
2016-04-13 14:42
It's Thai New Year - also known as Songkran - from today until the 15th, and to celebrate the nice people at Thai Taste sent me a selection of their ingredients to inspire me to c… Read More
2016-04-06 06:56
Photo credit: Ian Sargeant Anglo opened two weeks ago, on St Cross Street in Farringdon, calling itself a modern British restaurant set to offer a 'casual fine dining experience'. Casua… Read More
2016-04-04 07:47
There are now no less than four branches of Dishoom in London (Kings Cross, Carnaby, Shoreditch, Covent Garden) but can you bag yourself a table at any of them for dinner without an hour+ wa… Read More
2016-03-31 06:29
Despite the fact it's been there since 1549, you'd be forgiven if you've never seen or heard of The Ship Tavern in your life - even if you work in or around Holborn. Tucked away down a side… Read More
2016-03-29 11:42
The latest in a seemingly endless list of (mostly excellent) new restaurant openings in the Kings Cross area, The Lighterman is an all day pub, dining room and bar type place hovering… Read More
2016-03-22 13:50
Things in wraps are always a good idea, but for a midweek quick easy dinner, most people's go-to wrap of choice - fajitas - aren't as healthy as I'd like. Or certainly not the way I li… Read More
2016-03-09 07:47
Blixen, in the corner of Spitalfields market, is the latest excellent venture from the owner of The Garrison, Village East, Riding House Cafe etc. and is probably the prettiest of the lot. O… Read More
2016-03-07 15:38
I debated what to call this one, as 'Spanish Chicken' is pretty generic (not to be confused with this Spanish Sherry Chicken I did for The Pool), but it sounded slightly catchier than 'Chick… Read More
2016-02-17 09:52
A *little* but late, but better late than never. So, I lasted until an ill-timed end of January trip to Paris in the vegan stakes, but show me a person who can journey to France and resist t… Read More
2016-01-06 14:44
Back in October I saw people talking about Veganuary aka. going vegan for January, and it seemed like a pretty good idea. I'm not vegetarian even - in fact I love all kinds of meat … Read More
2015-12-11 14:35
Do you know what eggnog is? Aside from that it's a sweet Christmassy drink, I'm not sure I did. In a recent survey Waitrose Cellar found that 96% of people don't actually know, so I don't fe… Read More
2015-12-03 09:06
It seems like every week sees a new bar or restaurant opening in Kings Cross, and though I've seen people grumbling about the area turning into a corporate, soulless duplicate of Canary Whar… Read More
2015-11-25 07:10
Just a quickie to highlight the sheer brilliance of the lunchtime bento box at Japanese slash Peruvian restaurant Chotto Matte on Frith Street. Chotto Matte replaced the Giraffe there… Read More
2015-11-24 07:13
Eggs Benedict without the muffin can be rather a soggy affair, but these mini versions manage to be low carb, easy and still completely rich, satisfying and not at all soggy. &n&hell…Read More
2015-11-23 07:09
Of course L'Antica in Hampstead is my favourite pizzeria, but on this particular hangover day I couldn't quite face the uphill walk there. Needing pizza on quite an urgent basis, we were lef… Read More
2015-11-19 06:58
We're all watching Nigella's new series aren't we? How great did her 'Old Rag Pie' look this week?! She said its a way Greek bakeries use up bits of spare filo, so as soon as I… Read More
2015-11-13 10:57
Like mulled wine? Me too. That's why tonight I'm hot footing it over to Covent Garden's East Piazza to try some of London's best mulled wine offerings. And mulled cider. And mulled ice cream… Read More
2015-11-12 07:01
I'm not going to pretend these are any match for the likes of Chipotle, Chilango's or Benito's Hat; they're not. They're a different beast entirely, in that they're nowhere near the 900 calo… Read More
2015-11-03 07:06
I've waxed long and lyrical over my love for kebabs (not the mystery meat kind) and so I was more than happy to oblige when posh kebaberie Chifafa on Clerkenwell Road got in touch and asked… Read More
2015-11-02 07:14
Lebanese is definitely in my top 5 favourite cuisines, so its no surprise that I'm already a big fan of Comptoir Libanais - the Lebanese style canteen - with branches across London and appar… Read More
2015-10-29 07:39
This week I was invited to a cookery challenge hosted by the lovely Lisa Faulkner on behalf of Heinz new Chilli Sauces. To help launch their new range, a roomful of 15 bloggers / foodies wer… Read More
2015-10-26 07:49
Leeks are of course available in supermarkets all year round, but there's something about this time of year that makes me just want to buy armfuls of the things and cook until I'm sick of th… Read More
2015-10-26 07:49
Leeks are of course available in supermarkets all year round, but there's something about this time of year that makes me just want to buy armfuls of the things and cook until I'm sick of th… Read More
2015-10-23 09:01
2015-10-23 09:01
Excuse the blurry pic - obviously I was in a big hurry to get to my drink before Milly did. Just sharing a new thing I've tried recently - Vermouth! My experience of vermouth until no… Read More
2015-10-22 06:53
Can you tell I was hungover when I made this? Encompassing the holy grail of hangover cures: carbs and fat, this is really not my normal day to day food but oh my gosh it was tasty. Like a b… Read More
2015-10-22 06:53
Can you tell I was hungover when I made this? Encompassing the holy grail of hangover cures: carbs and fat, this is really not my normal day to day food but oh my gosh it was tasty. Like a b… Read More
2015-10-21 06:54
I recently required a casual, not too £££ Soho lunch destination for a quick work meeting. Oh and it needed to be toddler friendly - not as simple as you'd think. I… Read More
2015-10-20 06:57
Sometimes it's nice to get out of London. Not much, but sometimes. And Windsor is a good destination as any to do so; trains from Waterloo or Paddington take under and hour and a return is a… Read More
2015-10-19 22:56
We're not spoilt for pubs in Golders Green, funnily enough, so one Sunday recently we headed round the North Circular towards Finchley in search of entertainment. Ostensibly we'd gone to inv… Read More
2015-10-06 06:31
I don't think you can beat a Friday night curry - and I for one would happily eat it every night of the week. Last Friday's DIY curry was one of my fave yet though, so thought I'd share it w… Read More
2015-10-01 06:16
Unless you've been walking around with your eyes shut for the last year you'll know that Ella Woodward aka. blogger Deliciously Ella is a pretty big deal. A staunch ad… Read More
2015-09-30 06:11
Polenta is just fantastic stuff. I had some leftover from a batch I made recently (boil chicken stock, stir in polenta and dried chilli flakes, season with lemon juice and zest), so when I s… Read More
2015-09-30 06:11
Polenta is just fantastic stuff. I had some leftover from a batch I made recently (boil chicken stock, stir in polenta and dried chilli flakes, season with lemon juice and zest), so when I s… Read More
2015-09-29 06:36
I wrote a piece for MailOnline (I know, God strike me down) recently where I had to use Jamie Oliver's new book, Everyday Super Foods to accompany his new TV series and I had to cook th… Read More
2015-09-28 06:25
You know how I've been banging on about Farmdrop a lot? They're an online marketplace that lets you buy delicious, fresh food direct from local farmers and producers. Like when I got this in… Read More
2015-09-25 05:58
At last, I managed to get myself over to Granger & Co! Since the Kings Cross site opened this summer I've tried at least three times for breakfast, lunches and dinner but since th… Read More
2015-09-25 05:58
At last, I managed to get myself over to Granger & Co! Since the Kings Cross site opened this summer I've tried at least three times for breakfast, lunches and dinner but since th… Read More
2015-09-22 06:08
I wrote a piece for The Debrief recently, on Wanky Grains (read it here if you like) and since then I've become quite the fan of farro. Farro is a wheat, but it has a nice nutty flavo… Read More
2015-09-22 06:08
I wrote a piece for The Debrief recently, on Wanky Grains (read it here if you like) and since then I've become quite the fan of farro. Farro is a wheat, but it has a nice nutty flavo… Read More
2015-09-21 06:49
Obviously the main reason you'd want to make this dish is because it's just so pretty, but it's also pretty yummy too. Oh, and ridiculously easy. These are lovely fresh organic beetroot from… Read More
2015-09-21 06:49
Obviously the main reason you'd want to make this dish is because it's just so pretty, but it's also pretty yummy too. Oh, and ridiculously easy. These are lovely fresh organic beetroot from… Read More
2015-09-18 06:50
Chains aren't usually for me, but Brasserie Blanc is one I can get on board with. There are around six or so in London I think - each quite different - and then some more dotted around the c… Read More
2015-09-15 06:46
My mum recently gave me some apples from a tree in her garden. You can see the tree here, behind my sister and my niece in the summer just as it was starting to fruit... … Read More
2015-09-15 06:46
My mum recently gave me some apples from a tree in her garden. You can see the tree here, behind my sister and my niece in the summer just as it was starting to fruit... … Read More
2015-09-09 07:45
I'm a big fan of Jamie Oliver, so when I saw his Squash Daal and Fried Egg lunch dish on his new Superfoods programme the other night, I made it immediately. Daal is one of my f… Read More
2015-09-08 06:32
You'll have to excuse the shoddy photography and styling for this one - I am literally writing this dead on my feet - but I have to share this latest courgetti triumph. I'm always stri… Read More
2015-09-08 06:32
You'll have to excuse the shoddy photography and styling for this one - I am literally writing this dead on my feet - but I have to share this latest courgetti triumph. I'm always stri… Read More
2015-09-07 09:13
This jar of harissa has been staring at me for a while, since I was introduced to all the great Odysea products at a recent launch and today was its day. Cranky, sleep deprived… Read More
2015-09-07 09:13
This jar of harissa has been staring at me for a while, since I was introduced to all the great Odysea products at a recent launch and today was its day. Cranky, sleep deprived… Read More
2015-09-02 06:26
Ottolenghi's Baked Eggs dish has been on my 'to do' list for a while, but having very little in the way of patience where breakfast is concerned, I tweaked the recipe a bit to make it quicke… Read More
2015-09-02 06:26
Ottolenghi's Baked Eggs dish has been on my 'to do' list for a while, but having very little in the way of patience where breakfast is concerned, I tweaked the recipe a bit to make it quicke… Read More
2015-09-01 06:03
Let's get this straight: by no means is this a healthy meal. But if you're craving a big cheesy carb hit, then this version of Mac'n'Cheese cuts the calories down by about a half by s… Read More
2015-08-27 05:56
I interviewed Anna Jones (author of A Modern Way to Cook and A Modern Way to Eat) about a month ago for The Pool, and since then I have made a few things from her most recent book because I… Read More
2015-08-27 05:56
I interviewed Anna Jones (author of A Modern Way to Cook and A Modern Way to Eat) about a month ago for The Pool, and since then I have made a few things from her most recent book because I… Read More
2015-08-25 06:28
Recently I've been following a healthy eating plan as an experiment for Cosmo Online and one of the dishes it called for was roast chicken but using ghee instead of olive oil or butter. I us… Read More
2015-08-25 06:28
Recently I've been following a healthy eating plan as an experiment for Cosmo Online and one of the dishes it called for was roast chicken but using ghee instead of olive oil or butter. I us… Read More
2015-08-21 12:53
This week I was invited to drink Tanqueray cocktails at Quaglino's new botanical bar installation that they're calling 'Giovanni's Gin Garden' (FYI it's not an actual garden as I thought it… Read More
2015-08-19 06:19
A quickie post today and it feels like really rather a cop out, as it's another frittata (which I've told you about endlessly) and it's ridiculously easy so doesn't exactly warrant a recipe… Read More
2015-08-19 06:19
A quickie post today and it feels like really rather a cop out, as it's another frittata (which I've told you about endlessly) and it's ridiculously easy so doesn't exactly warrant a recipe… Read More
2015-08-18 06:13
Recently I was lucky enough to be invited to attend a special dinner at The Greek Larder to showcase artisanal Greek foods from Odysea. There is a relative lack of decent Greek restaurants i… Read More
2015-08-13 06:17
A proper Chicken Kiev is something we should all be dragging kicking and screaming back from the 1970's and putting firmly back onto menus. I'd be so happy to see it on offer in a good pub… Read More
2015-08-12 06:12
I'm told it's Afternoon Tea Week, which is good news as it gives me an excuse to tell you about Piacha, a gorgeous little tea bar on Angel's Upper Street. With artisanal, organic, cold brew… Read More
2015-08-11 05:47
Gyros: one of Greece's most inspired exports. Not to be confused with any old kebab - as the Americans tend to call most spit roast meat and pita combos 'GIRO' (it's 'gearOSS'), this is esse… Read More
2015-08-10 08:18
Yes, I know there's a brand spanking new Yauatcha in Broadgate Circle, and yes there's a long old list of new Alan Yau places too (Duck & Rice, Babaji) but the original Soho dim sum and… Read More
2015-08-07 10:37
Recently I was sent a lovely selection of biodynamic iced teas from local company Hampstead Tea - thank you very much - and I've been having a little play around with them. They're all compl… Read More
2015-08-05 06:16
It's no secret that I'm a massive egg fan, so when I saw literally massive eggs - of the goose variety - in Hampstead Butcher & Providore the other day I snapped them up. Despite n… Read More
2015-08-04 06:02
I've been trying to get a table at Chiltern Firehouse for a few months now, but their bookings system is so tricky that I've only ever managed to be offered dodgy times like 3pm on a Tuesday… Read More
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