A Little of What you Fancy is another restaurant I thought I'd check out because of its name. It sounded a little bit indulgent which is just what you're looking for after a dull morning of paperwork.
If you're looking for a treat you can't go far wrong here. The menu is small which means each dish is carefully prepared and beautifully presented. The selections are definitely superior to your standard cafe food as A Little of What you Fancy is really a restaurant, offering high quality fare to the lucky people who have had the foresight to book ahead for dinner.
I loved the simple interior; the counter piled high with fresh organic produce and fresh flowers are always a delight. A take away service is available and an imaginative private catering menu is offered.
People outside Dalston will also have the chance to experience the delicious food as part of the pop-up experience Restaurants in Residence from 5th to 9th July.
I am, however, a little intrigued as to why the sign inside says 'A Bit of What You Fancy' - a simple typo maybe?
By the way, the coffee's great too. Why not spoil yourself.
When I first started working in N1 a couple of years ago, I did some exploring. I wanted to find some special places where I could feel at home and relax at lunchtime. The Scolt Head is my favourite pub around here. Not that I'm a great lunchtime drinker or anything!
The Scolt Head is a real pub and is definitely a pub rather than a bar. It doesn't feel like a chain and has a settee to collapse on, a real fire in the winter and a lovely sun trap of a garden for the summer. Bliss.
The menu changes regularly and is interesting and very high quality. It's gastro pub food but the prices aren't crazy. If you're into football they show all the big games and have a room you can hire. Regular live music and a weekly quiz, there is something for everyone.
I love the original art work including a painting of Scolt Head in Norfolk, a brilliant bulldog and ... some tractors!
If you're lucky there may be real dogs visiting.
