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Review by Niamheen

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7713 1666

Website: http://www.brindisa.com

Tags: spanish, delicatessen, rare finds

I have a mild obssession with Brindisa. Ok, it's not so mild, it's a full on bona fide obssession. I start to think about it, and I can't think about anything else, I want to go there. This happens several times a week.

It all started quite innocently with a hunt for judion beans many years ago, those giant butter beans used in Spanish cooking. Even in a great sprawling city like London they are hard to find. Until you find Brindisa that is. A quick dash around the shop revealed many types of pulses, spices, meats, cheeses, chorizo, morcilla, even paella pans. I was hooked.

Then I discovered the stew and the sandwiches, the homemade tortilla and the gazpacho and for a while it was game over for all other lunch options. The staff are so friendly and knowledgable, it's a pleasure to shop there. Some of the produce is very expensive, but it's a worthwhile spend for most of it. For lunch you can't really go wrong with takeaway options like a fabulous roll with jamon iberico & *good* tomatoes for £3.95, or, chorizo & chickpea stew with bread for £4. They also support small time independent producers, ethically they've got things covered.

It's worth going for their cooking chorizo alone, it's my favourite by far and delis in the know also stock it. I love it there and I'll continue to go there as often as is reasonable. I'll probably be explaining it to a heart surgeon in years to come, but it will have been worth it*.

* Disclaimer: I hope this doesn't happen and if my future heart surgeon is reading this, sincere apologies and feel free to slap me around the head.I have a mild obssession with Brindisa. Ok, it's not so mild, it's a full on bona fide obssession. I start to think about it, and I can't think about anything else, I want to go there. This happens several times a week.

It all started quite innocently with a hunt for judion beans many years ago, those giant butter beans used in Spanish cooking. Even in a great sprawling city like London they are hard to find. Until you find Brindisa that is. A quick dash around the shop revealed many types of pulses, spices, meats, cheeses, chorizo, morcilla, even paella pans. I was hooked.

Then I discovered the stew and the sandwiches, the homemade tortilla and the gazpacho and for a while it was game over for all other lunch options. The staff are so friendly and knowledgable, it's a pleasure to shop there. Some of the produce is very expensive, but it's a worthwhile spend for most of it. For lunch you can't really go wrong with takeaway options like a fabulous roll with jamon iberico & *good* tomatoes for £3.95, or, chorizo & chickpea stew with bread for £4. They also support small time independent producers, ethically they've got things covered.

It's worth going for their cooking chorizo alone, it's my favourite by far and delis in the know also stock it. I love it there and I'll continue to go there as often as is reasonable. I'll probably be explaining it to a heart surgeon in years to come, but it will have been worth it*.

* Disclaimer: I hope this doesn't happen and if my future heart surgeon is reading this, sincere apologies and feel free to slap me around the head.]]> Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:11:15 +0000 /review/uk/london/food/1v3218h/brindisa/117ov81892768627 Niamheen spanish delicatessen rare finds 51.525755 -0.109348 Tohum - Nice & dry by sizemore http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/food/1c64h8e/tohum/1n6558
Review by sizemore

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 0207 812 1333

Tags: delicatessen, exmouth market, healthy food

Got to Exmouth Market just as it got dark and began to rain. Seeing the welcoming lights of Tohum and not having been before we nipped in for a quick coffee.

It's a small deli with a nice family feel and once inside we couldn't resist trying some of the food too. The salads were huge and lovely and both the hot chocolates and coffee got thumbs up from our little group.

Oh and they sell oats milk too. Bonus!Got to Exmouth Market just as it got dark and began to rain. Seeing the welcoming lights of Tohum and not having been before we nipped in for a quick coffee.

It's a small deli with a nice family feel and once inside we couldn't resist trying some of the food too. The salads were huge and lovely and both the hot chocolates and coffee got thumbs up from our little group.

Oh and they sell oats milk too. Bonus!]]> Sun, 18 Nov 2007 22:48:44 +0000 /review/uk/london/food/1c64h8e/tohum/1n65581400941205 sizemore delicatessen exmouth market healthy food 51.526163 -0.108524 Antimony Balance - by megha http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/food/1o72p7n/antimony-balance/1w12a8
Review by megha

Rating: 5.00

Tags: rare finds, helpful staff, healthy food

Hi all , I have been to antimony and yeah they are best juice bar around town.I love berry blast and wheat grass shots.they are quite ethical,worry about carbon footprints and i just love the place for what it is.Hi all , I have been to antimony and yeah they are best juice bar around town.I love berry blast and wheat grass shots.they are quite ethical,worry about carbon footprints and i just love the place for what it is.]]> Sun, 03 Jun 2007 17:10:45 +0000 /review/uk/london/food/1o72p7n/antimony-balance/1w12a81881100492 megha rare finds helpful staff healthy food 51.519789647329 -0.10750417265661