Blixen (Spitalfields)

• Blixen (Spitalfields) is straight off the printing press with contemporary decor and bright faced staff
• I started with the frogs legs complemented with smoked tabasco sauce which was Chef's recommendation with some bread and butter brought out in silver service toast rack which was a nice touch
• De paris sauce was delicious and
• I finished with the chocolate fondant with cherries which was absolutely delicious
• I had to go with the Gamma Ray
• Poached eggs with avocado and toast and berry pancakes
• The berry smoothie was slightly too cold on a cold day but still delicious
• The poached eggs were made to perfection with perfectly roundness
• The pancakes was ok but turned amazing due to its light spiced cream mixture which transformed the dish
• Settings The town house style restaurant was not very fitting with the area but was beautifully set with its open kitchen
• Not content with having successfully introduced London to Riding House Cafe and Village East
• He's at it again with his latest venture Blixen
• Blixen has breathed new life into a site which was once home to a bank and provides the perfect setting for a fancy yet informal meal
• Going through the menu was no easy task with settling on a dish proving to be indecision hell
• Final orders of potato rosti with poached eggs
• House hot smoked trout with avocado &
• Aioli with a side of sourdough were made which queued the start of anticipation building
• Presentation is not taken lightly
• The plates were just as appealing to the eyes and I admit feeling a tinge of guilt disturbing it
• Pick of the three was the baked eggs and Boston beans which were fantastic with a rich
• The trout and avocado on toast though was a close second
• The potato rosti shouldn't be forgotten but it was easy to do so in comparison
• Overall the dish was slightly under seasoned with the rosti not being as crisp as I would've expected
• Beautiful room with a menu that is very well priced for its offerings and a wine list to match
• Finally a place that backs style with decadent substance
• Spitalfields and Shoreditch are the trifecta of food heaven
• Every other day there is a new restaurant
• Food stall or food truck and it is SO hard to keep up
• S get back to what we do best talk about the food
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• The poussin dish was cooked really well
• Fennel and sweet corn along with the salsa verde brought the whole dish together
• The cheese and chive mash on the side was a perfect accompaniment to the dishes
• Next up was the Sea bream with white beans
• The sea bream was cooked perfectly and the white beans gave it the right balance so you wouldn&rsquo
• T need to order a side with this dish unless you want more vegetables
• Their menu is so diverse and every dish is unique
• T help but salivate when you go through their menu and my next mission is to go there for brunch
• I've been back for coffee and brunch and the staff is always friendly and my pancakes were delicious
• Next on my agenda is to try a cocktail and dinner in their garden room out back
• A really cool restaurant with a nice vibe
• Really good wine list as well with a large by the glass selection
• If there is one criticism it is that the staff could be a bit more polite and cheer up
• The dining room is spacious with a high ceiling and lots of light provided by the big windows and large ceiling lamps
• It feels fresh and modern and best of all unique unlike other Spitalfields restaurants which are largely popular chains
• The decor is eclectic with all the different seating but it all works beautifully together to create a space that&rsquo
• Leading out from the ground floor restaurant space is a covered garden
• Beautifully accessorised with real trees
• This is the ideal place for a weekend brunch/lunch with family and friends
• We had brunch scheduled with my father in law and he was suitably impressed with the decor and food options
• My only slight gripe with the restaurant is that the service was a tad slow
• We headed down to Spitalfields narrowly missing the downpour and were pleasantly surprised with Blixen
• As Valentina was in the area visiting Benefit for some beauty treats
• A gorgeous open and light interior with a garden terrace to die
• The menu is simple and on one page which makes it easier to order from what is a great selection of goodness
• They have some house sodas which are refreshing
• I opted for the potato rosti piled with poached eggs
• This was set off with a side of avocado
• It is reasonable with nothing much over £
• It fits in nicely at Old Spitalfields Market with their fair share of chainy type food outlets
• This year our wedding anniversary landed on a Tuesday and I wanted to find somewhere with a nice atmosphere
• Cosy and of course with a good menu
• Good food but let down by service which was very poor when I was here
• In particular the hot smoked trout with poached egg and avocado on toast but make sure to book in advance and come with an extra dose of patience
• I ordered the chorizo bites which was my favourite dish there
• Unfortunately there was more squid and barely any octopus on my plate
• Sauce was nice though but I wish there was more octopus
• Sti with spinach and French toast with blueberries
• French Toast is definitely a winner

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