Food choice was fantastic, got locally produced honey from Herne Hill…read more Staff were great, cakes looked awesome but I dint buy any on this trip

We always come here every time we visit London. We always enjoy everything we buy. Make sure to…read morevisit one of their restaurants.

This is an UH-mazing little hole in the wall stuffed to its rafters with a dizzying array of spices…read more- the names of half I am unable to pronounce. Still, prices are reasonable, the server extremely knowledgable and helpful to the clueless, though she'll happily let you poke around and stay out of her hair. We got some dried jalapeño peppers, a shellfish mix, and what was for me, the greatest find. My favorite tipple of all time is the Bloody Mary and when I literally stumbled upon a tin of Bloody Mary mix, it was as if the heavens had opened and were shoving it in my face. How do you turn down an offering from the universe? The answer - you don't. Now all I need to do is get some tomato and vodka alchemy going...

What an amazing place to go and just explore the world of spices!!!…read more I found this while walking on a Saturday afternoon at Portobello Rd in Notting Hill. Love this place!! There so many things you can possibly buy here - in terms of spices. I would definitely stop by here every time if I had a chance to come back to London. Miss you London!!!

To my vegetarian friends and friends from California, I recommend that you stop reading this review…read morenow. If you do decide to continue, the reason will soon become clear! Fitz Fine Foods is another of my favourite stalls at Borough Market, the foodie paradise of London. It's located in the Green Market where a lot of my favourite stalls seem to be located The reason this stall gets a whole-hearted 5 stars from me is that it's my supplier of fresh foie gras, which is sourced from France. Whole lobes of liver come vacuum packed and cost £27.50. An indulgent treat perhaps but once you've tasted it seared with a crispy shell encasing the richest and most unctuous melt-in-the-mouth delight, preferably offset with something sweet and perhaps a little sour, you know that it's worth every penny Foie gras is my favourite ingredient in the world and Noel Fitzjohn, the stall owner is only too happy to share his cooking tips with you. One invaluable tip that he gave me was that it freezes very well. If you have any leftover foie gras, he recommends that you slice it and he provides little individual freezer bags to put the slices in. These slices cook up brilliantly from frozen Foie gras is also available processed in tins but the fresh stuff is the best He also sells fresh pates and terrines as well as a line of flavoured mustards. When in season, you'll find fresh wild mushrooms and truffles Truly a shop for the gourmet!

The Saffron House catered for my mothers birthday and they were fantastic. They were so…read moreprofessionally and friendly and catered to our every need. We received nothing but compliments from our guests and I'v never tasted such delicious food before. The staff were extremely professional and really just helped make the evening lovely.

I ordered a Prosecco cocktail kit from World of Zing (via notonthehighstreet) in plenty of time for…read moreMother's Day. It took them six days to tell me that they couldn't fulfil my order, with no explanation given. I emailed them and received no response. Because almost a week has elapsed, I am left without enough time to get a replacement gift in time for Mother's Day. They've ruined Mother's Day for my wife. Avoid!

I first encountered Anila's impressive range at a garden- themed show. A friend and I took the time…read moreto taste some of her products and couldn't believe how good they were. If you're a fan of spicy vegetarian food or Asian dishes, it's worth seeking out her fresh-tasting products (with no nasty or unnecessary additives). We both opted for her Aubergine Pickle (very spicy!) and Carrot & Date Pickle (pretty spicy). They can either be served as an accompaniment to your favourite sandwich or curry, or hot with rice and salad for a warming, spice-infused vegetarian meal. Many of the range have won industry awards - they're miles away from mass produced Indian fare and reasonably priced (at around £3.30 per jar). Widely available from outlets including Fortnum & Mason, Wholefoods or Fresh & Wild, they also sometimes feature at health or food shows where you'll get the opportunity to taste them, as we did. With advance notice, it's also sometimes possible to pop-in and buy them direct from the production kitchen or to participate in an organised cookery class. Treat yourself as a favourable alternative when you next fancy an Asian take-out. Yum!

My husband and I visited London a few weeks ago as we traveled from the US (Connecticut). On July…read more 16, we sat in a cute coffee shop, we saw everyone passing with these blue bags. Of course being a shopper I had to inquire. They were Fortnum & Mason bags. Of course this was our next stop. As we were perusing the aisles for a good strong breakfast tea we were approached by a tall energetic man who offered to assist us......and assist was an understatement. John B in the red coat gave us THE greatest experience ever in Fortnum & Mason and London. He gave us some history of the store and introduced us to every level of the store. I have to acknowledge each and every person I encountered on this day because you all made it a true London experience and I am forever grateful. John B thank you for your tea knowledge and enthusiasm and as a result, I came for one box of tea and left with three boxes of tea, and a canister of tea. To the beautiful young lady who sold me the box of delicious candy, and was told that great things were coming her way. We then ventured to household items and there was a great presentation and we were convinced we needed the cherry liquor which is delicious. To the young man in the alcohol section, you did a fabulous job describing the beverages and we left with a bottle of pink gin. John B returned and introduced us to the champagne bar and I purchased two bottles of champagne. Again thank you thank you and thank you again for a wonderful experience for us during our travel.

Before leaving London, I had to pop in…read more Starting my day early in the Parlor, I grabbed a small bite. My waiter was most genteel and even brought me a surprise birthday sweet treat! Post-nibbles, I traversed each floor, of course, settling on teas to acquire, for the trip home. F&M has a wide array of teas, some familiar and some which are signature to the brand. The staff are quite eager to assist, and properly demure when doing so. After completing my shopping, it's quite easy to admit that I'm now a tea snob, from this point going forward. LOL