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Tielle à la Sétoise – Octopus Pie

Posted on January 25, 2020 by Mad Dog

In the early 1980s I lived in the Performance house (my kitchen was in the conservatory over the front porch – now removed, much to my disappointment) on Powis Square, Notting Hill. My first taste of octopus (around that time), … Continue reading →

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The Real Greek

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Mad Dog

September 14th, 2012 During the Paralympics, Niko and I had several hours to spare between events. Of course those two hours happened to be lunchtime, so we went in search of a restaurant in Westfield Shopping Centre (Stratford). Westfield itself … Continue reading →

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Pollo Rico

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Mad Dog

October 12th, 2011 On Wednesday, I arrived in Barcelona to do a little work and enjoy some Catalan food and culture. Having lived here for several years in the 90’s, I have a real soft spot for the bars and … Continue reading →

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The Norfolk Arms (revisited)

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Mad Dog

May 25th, 2011 While out and contemplating supper last week, we sat outside the Norfolk Arms and had a few tapas. It was very tempting to stick to tapas, but the fish and chip shop opposite (North Sea Fish) had … Continue reading →

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Octopus

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Mad Dog

6th April, 2011 The octopus is a quite a popular food in many countries, though I suspect, not that common in Britain. For some reason sea creatures have to look attractive or we just don’t eat them here – 8 … Continue reading →

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Bistro Laz

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Mad Dog

December 28th, 2010 I had lunch today with Kiki at Bistro Laz, on the Dartmouth Park corner of Hampstead Heath. The building itself, made of brick and sporting old fashioned painted adverts on a outside wall, hint that it was … Continue reading →

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