Panadera, the first filipino bakery in London

We discovered Panadera, the first filipino bakery in London, thanks to the beauty of Instagram. This gorgeous local bakery popped up in our gram and we instantly fell in love.

From the people behind Mamasons Dirty Icream (one of our faves in Kentish Town) comes Panadera, a bakery serving traditional sweet and savoury goods from the Philippines.

We can’t believe we came across this beautiful bakery (covered in millenial pink, obvs) in the midst of lockdown, but that’s it! Pick up was the only option available at the time and so we went on a bike adventure to try these promised goodies, and let me tell you, they are worth all the bike rides in the world.

The pandesal (Filipino bread rolls) is their signature bread and it’s sweet and yummy, and they make pandesal sandos (japanese style sandwiches) that taste delicious. The ensaymada (Filipino sweet pastry) is also another great treat and they manage to keep themselves busy with a variety of collaborations that keep this place fresh and alive.

Don’t miss out!

Where to go? 83 Kentish Town Rd, London NW1 8NY (Two doors down from Mamasons!)

When to go? Any day of the week from 9 to 5pm.

Go crazy!

TCB xx

Genesis, Comics & Vegans

Confetti Girls do Vegan

Meet Genesis.

Those who know me know well that I am a self-confessed meat lover. In fact, I love meat so much that I despise fish. Unless its seafood, obvs. Who would resist champagne and oysters?

Aaaanyway, my vegan gals have been trying to make me more conscious about the benefits of a healthy green diet, and given my recent stomach problems, I decided to listen more carefully. As if somebody was listening to what I was thinking, I encountered GENESIS on my Sunday stroll in Shoreditch. A 100% plant based alchemy restaurant concept specialising in fast casual dining and organic comfort food.

Fit for the millennials, this pretty in pink restaurant is trying to make the non-vegans like vegan food. And I must say, they pretty much convinced me.

For starters, they venue is very stylish. A mix between geeky comic book store and a heavy metal album cover! All very colourful, just as I like it.

The menu is vast and the portions are big, which is becoming a rarity these days. And the food is yum. Mexican tacos, super food salads and meat-free burgers are on the list, along with plenty of shakes and ice cream deserts. I almost felt in heaven! Though I did miss my meat a bit.

WHERE IS IT EXACTLY? 114 Commercial St, E1 6NU

WHEN CAN YOU GO? Wednesday to Sunday from 11.30am til 11pm :) GO GET IT!

Stay tuned, TCB xx

The Good Egg

I thought it was about time I talked about one of my favorite brunch spots, and coinciding with its new launch in Soho (the original is in Stokey) this Friday, I needed to introduce you to The Good Egg (and not The Bad Egg). 

Think of Israeli brunch. THE DREAM, right? Now think of Middle-Eastern cuising with a NY twist. Still THE DREAM, right? Well, that's what you get at The Good Egg. Dreamy dishes and terrific service. 

I would love to share with you what we had for dinner last time I was there but unfortunately those pics disappeared with my stolen phone. However, this little think called internet managed to gave me a good vibe of its brunch menu, which is what this place is known for. 

WHY should you go there? Let's talk business. Their menu is short but precise. Food here is a delight that can be filled with bagels, za'tar fried chiken, roasted cauliflower (that amazingly is to die for) or dak dak salad, to name few things. Not to forget shakshuka, their breads with olive oil and tahini or the tahini ice-cream. DANG! If Middle-eastern cuisine is your think, I wouldn't hesitate trying this. You'll regret it!

WHERE is it? In Stoke Newington in 93 Stoke Newington Church St, N16 0AS; In Soho it is located in Kingly Court

WHAT time is it open until? 9 til 11pm pretty much everyday except for Mondays, when they close at 4pm, at least at their Stokey location.

TCB x