Tips over Tipples

We finally made it to Mambow! This low key Clapton eatery may look unassuming from the outside, but step through the door and you are met with a smiling host, the smell of all the Malaysian goodies they are cooking up in the open kitchen, and pounding naughties techno. This restaurant serves Malaysian small plates that are tasty and interesting. We felt the amount of food and drink we got was great value! There are some dishes we loved, and some we think best avoided, so listen in to hear all our top tips. For details on everything we discuss in this episode please see our dedicated Mambow Blog post. If you would like to get in touch, you can send an email to tipsovertipples@gmail.com For regular updates on what we are eating and drinking follow us on Instagram at @tipsovertipples

London is home to a number of restaurants institutions, and St. JOHN is certainly one of them. Considered to be one of the biggest influences on the modern London food scene of the last 25 years, we felt a little embarrassed that we had not been yet. Fortunately that is now changed. Famed for its nose-to-tail approach with meat, wine tablecloths, and traditional English elegance in its decor, this restaurant should be on any foodies wish list. In this episode we talk through the food, the atmosphere and the pricing. For details on everything we discuss in this episode please see our dedicated St. JOHN blog post. If you would like to get in touch, you can send an email to tipsovertipples@gmail.com For regular updates on what we are eating and drinking follow us on Instagram at @tipsovertipples

This week's, somewhat belated, episode talks about our trip down to Kent and to 3 wineries in a single day! Our day trip from London consisted or a morning train, quite a few cabs, wines at Woodchurch Vineyard, Chapel Down Vineyard & Balfour Vineyard, and then a late afternoon train back to London. If you love wine, particularly the sparkling variety, and enjoy beautiful English countryside, then you really should be getting yourself down to Kent. Listen to the episode to find out all our top tips! For details on everything we discuss in this episode please see our dedicated Kent Wineries blog post. If you would like to get in touch, you can send an email to tipsovertipples@gmail.com For regular updates on what we are eating and drinking follow us on Instagram at @tipsovertipples

The London dating scene is hard. There are lots of people to choose from, and lots of places to go on those early dates. In this episode we aim to take some of the pain out of choosing date locations. We talk through a selection of places that we think would be great if you are looking for chilled drinks, nice cocktails, relaxed food that doesn't break the bank, or games/activities. If you are trying to figure out where to head next, this is the episode for you. For details on everything we discuss in this episode please see our dedicated North & East London date spots blog. If you would like to get in touch, you can send an email to tipsovertipples@gmail.com For regular updates on what we are eating and drinking follow us on Instagram at @tipsovertipples

This week we talk through a recent meal at Tofu Vegan, a restaurant located in both Islington and in Spitalfields, that does a fantastic array of totally Vegan Chinese dishes. From mouth watering dumplings, to crispy tofu, to sweet and crispy fried mushrooms, this spot has you covered. We also talk about some of the places we think are great for eating and drinking at when the weather gets warmer and sunnier. Tune in to hear all our tips! For details on everything we discuss in this episode please see our dedicated Tofu Vegan blog post. If you would like to get in touch, you can send an email to tipsovertipples@gmail.com For regular updates on what we are eating and drinking follow us on Instagram at @tipsovertipples

After the restaurant we initially planned to review flooded, we changed plans and headed to Kolae. This Thai restaurant serves dishes from the Southern provinces, and everything we tried was stunning. It is a sister restaurant to Som Saa, another top notch Thai establishment, so we weren't surprised. For details on everything we discuss in this episode please see our dedicated Kolae blog post. If you would like to get in touch, you can send an email to tipsovertipples@gmail.com For regular updates on what we are eating and drinking follow us on Instagram at @tipsovertipples

We are back from our holiday and straight back into exploring what London's food and drink scene has to offer. This week we went to Peckham to eat at Kokum, a new Indian restaurant that has been on our radar for a while. This place serves fantastic food, delivering classic dishes as well as more modern and inventive options. We loved it! We also talk through some great places to go for drinks in the area including Forza Wine, Brick Brewery and Funkidory. For details on everything we discuss in this episode please see our dedicated Kokum blog post. If you would like to get in touch, you can send an email to tipsovertipples@gmail.com For regular updates on what we are eating and drinking follow us on Instagram at @tipsovertipples

This week we are bringing you to our neck of the woods... Walthamstow! We chat about some of the places to eat and drink that we like in the area, and then share our thoughts on a new restaurant that has recently opened up in the area called The Lacy Nook. This restaurant serves sharer dishes based on the cuisine found across the Balkan peninsula. There are a few meat dishes but a lot of the food is vegetarian. We loved some of them and thoughts others needed a little work. Listen to the episode to find out more. For details on everything we discuss in this episode please see our dedicated The Lacy Nook Blog Post If you would like to get in touch, you can send an email to tipsovertipples@gmail.com For regular updates on what we are eating and drinking follow us on Instagram at @tipsovertipples

Join us on this week's pod as we chat about Smokestak, a barbecue joint 2 minutes from Shoreditch High Street station. If you like smokey flavours and slow cooked meats then this might just be the place for you. We also talk about a few other places we like to eat and drink in and around the area. For details on everything we discuss in this episode please see our dedicated Smokestak blog post If you would like to get in touch, you can send an email to tipsovertipples@gmail.com For regular updates on what we are eating and drinking follow us on Instagram at @tipsovertipples

The gloves are off this week as we talk through a meal that really didn't live up to expectations, or to the price tag. This Soho eatery serving a daily changing menu of seasonal dishes has had a lot of good reviews, but the day we visited we were left a little dissapointed. Tune in to hear all the details. For details on everything we discuss in this episode please see our dedicated 10 Greek Street Blog Post If you would like to get in touch, you can send an email to tipsovertipples@gmail.com For regular updates on what we are eating and drinking follow us on Instagram at @tipsovertipples

On today's episode we are chatting about the great places to eat and drink in Deptford. Are you looking for an area in London that is less frequented by the masses, that has loads of tasty food options and great places to drink? Are you visiting London, looking to avoid too many tourist hotspots and craving for authentic London experiences? Do you want to build your own food crawl in London? If you yes to any of the above then this is the pod for you! For details on everything we discuss in this episode please see our dedicated Deptford blog post If you would like to get in touch, you can send an email to tipsovertipples@gmail.com For regular updates on what we are eating and drinking follow us on Instagram at @tipsovertipples

This week we are sitting down, having a ridiculously good bottle of wine, and discussing a group lunch at Plaza Khao Gaeng. This is a restaurant serving flavour packed Thai food at very reasonable prices. We only recently learnt of this spot, situated right above the Arcade Food Hall, and were excited to hear it was the sister restaurant to the much raved about Speedboat Bar. For details on everything we discuss in this episode please see our dedicated Plaza Khao Gaeng blog post If you would like to get in touch, you can send an email to tipsovertipples@gmail.com For regular updates on what we are eating and drinking follow us on Instagram at @tipsovertipples

We have a special show for you this week. We focus on L’Enclume, a restaurant that is nowhere near London, but so incredible that it is worthy of its own episode. We went for our engagement meal and had what was undoubtedly the best meal of our lives. It has 3 Michelin stars, and absolutely lived up to expectations. For details on everything we discuss in this episode please see our dedicated L’Enclume blog post If you would like to get in touch, you can send an email to tipsovertipples@gmail.com For regular updates on what we are eating and drinking follow us on Instagram at @tipsovertipples

On today's episode we have a G&T and talk about our dinner at Bouchon Racine in Farringdon. We have been meaning to go for a long time but struggled to get a table, but it was worth the wait. Tune in if you want to hear all about our visit to this French Bistro in the heart of London. For details on everything we discuss in this episode please see our dedicated Bouchon Racine blog post If you would like to get in touch, you can send an email to tipsovertipples@gmail.com For regular updates on what we are eating and drinking follow us on Instagram at @tipsovertipples

This week we play you a recording we made about a month ago after a Christmas meal we had at Eline, a French inspired restaurant in Hoxton. We had a great meal and tried a large portion of the menu. We discuss every dish we had, along with what we thought about the atmosphere, service and wine. For details on everything we discuss in this episode please see our dedicated Eline blog post. If you would like to get in touch, you can send an email to tipsovertipples@gmail.com For regular updates on what we are eating and drinking follow us on Instagram at @tipsovertipples

This week we discuss some great places to get pasta in Soho. We talk through 3 places that we strongly recommend and also chat through one place we are not huge fans of. For details on everything we discuss in this episode please see our dedicated Pasta Blog Post. If you would like to get in touch, you can send an email to tipsovertipples@gmail.com For regular updates on what we are eating and drinking follow us on Instagram at @tipsovertipples

This week we chat through a Christmas Eve meal we had at The Pelican in Notting Hill. A gastropub getting great reviews that had been on our radar for a while. We had some delicious food, a lot of which was meat, and talk through every dish. Tune in to hear all about it, and to learn about the one awful dish they also served. For details on everything we discuss in this episode please see our dedicated The Pelican blog post If you would like to get in touch, you can send an email to tipsovertipples@gmail.com For regular updates on what we are eating and drinking follow us on Instagram at @tipsovertipples

In our first episode after the Christmas break we have non-alcoholic drinks and chat through a recent lunch we had at Bambi in Hackney. Bambi is a new wine bar and small plates restaurant that describes itself as being 'music led'. Listen to the episode to find out what that means and what we thought of the food and wine. For details on everything we discuss in this episode please see our dedicated Bambi blog post If you would like to get in touch, you can send an email to tipsovertipples@gmail.com For regular updates on what we are eating and drinking follow us on Instagram at @tipsovertipples

This week we are doing Nigerian Tapas! We discuss 2 recent visits to Chuku's in Tottenham, a restaurant serving small plates of traditional Nigerian dishes with a modern twist. We talk about the dishes we loved, those that were too spicy for us, and discuss which cocktails we thought were best. For details on everything we discuss in this episode please see our dedicated Chuku's blog post If you would like to get in touch, you can send an email to tipsovertipples@gmail.com For regular updates on what we are eating and drinking follow us on Instagram at @tipsovertipples

Join us this week as we sit down and talk about an unbelievable meal we had at Angela's in Margate. We discuss all the dishes we ate in great detail, including the best fish dish Tom has ever had, and walk through how to spend the rest of your day at the seaside town of Margate. For details on everything we discuss in this episode please see our dedicated Angela's blog post If you would like to get in touch, you can send an email to tipsovertipples@gmail.com For regular updates on what we are eating and drinking follow us on Instagram at @tipsovertipples