ADVENTURES OF A FOODIE RESIDING IN LAGOS
November 28, 2022
William Cheese (Victoria Island) 1004 Estate, Victoria Island, Lagos | Phone | Instagram William Cheese is an intercontinental restaurant situated in 1004 Estate, Lagos. The space is picturesque with vibrant graffiti, well-lit, and quite beautiful. I stopped by to try their Mastercard Restaurant Week dinner menu; it was a good experience. The staff and owner were pleasant and very welcoming. APPETIZERS For the appetizer, I got their Crab Salad. It had lettuce, corn, avocado, cucumbers, oranges, and fresh crab. It tasted okay; the dressing was zesty and sweet. It was a 5/10 for me. MAIN COURSE I had the Grilled Jumbo […]
November 26, 2022
5 Best Ice Cream Spots in Lagos If you read our last newsletter, we mentioned how some restaurants in Lagos didn’t deliver a proper dessert. We thought to save you from similar troubles by giving you recommendations on some of the spots we consider the Top 5 ice cream spots in Lagos, this would help you make an excellent choice when next you look to get ice cream as dessert. Who knows? We might do a review on some of our favorite pastry stores, but for now, explore the ice cream land with us. Scoop’d: We know for a […]
November 26, 2022
Salma’s Lagos (Victoria Island, Lagos) 20-24 Ozumba Mbadiwe, Lagos | Phone | Instagram Salma’s Lagos is an authentic Lebanese restaurant situated in Ozumba Mbadiwe, Lagos. The space is well-lit with warm lighting, while the theme of the décor is Middle-eastern designs, all accurately themed. I liked that the staff were very pleasant and had a good understanding of the menu. I was waited on by a waiter named Nelson, he was very efficient as he explained every dish on the menu extensively and made sure I had a pleasurable dining experience. That made my food adventure here very outstanding. […]
November 25, 2022
Ice cream brands you will find in stores. At FoodieinLagos, we are lovers of ice cream, who isn’t? With the way Lagos gets hot this season, a bowl of ice cream might just be what you need. But it could be hard getting the best flavour, taste, and type, so we have taken time out to try and taste them for you. These are the best ice cream in Lagos from the stores, and we made a rating for each product based on size, price, taste, and flavour. Make your pick below. Go Slo Ice-Cream is owned by Fan Milk, […]
November 24, 2022
Top Food Delivery Apps in Lagos We all know Lagos is the city of hustle and bubble, which means expect lot of noise, drama, traffic, etc. This means if you ever need to be present in an important meeting and grab lunch from your favorite restaurant, you can only choose one. But with these food delivery apps, you can do your meeting and have lunch from your favorite spot, just by ordering, putting in your location, making payment and waiting for some minutes. Here is a list of the top 5 food delivery apps in Lagos worth ordering from when […]
November 23, 2022
Different ways rice can be cooked and eaten Most people say eating rice is boring and tiring, we think it is because they haven’t tried rice in different ways. There are about 20 types of rice dishes to try, you can find some of these in your local community or anywhere in your city. There is Ofada Rice, a type of rice common amongst the Western-Nigerians, it is small, brown and mostly recognized for the plenty of dirt it retains before it is picked and cooked. This rice is best taken with ata dindin- a local fried stew. Jollof Rice, […]
November 22, 2022
Fruit blends to have in the mornings It is recommended that you start your day with some vitamins and nutrients. While it is easier to eat anything, we recommend that you adopt fruit juice or smoothies for your mornings. Here are some of the best fruit blends worth having in the morning. The Citrus Fruits – A great morning juice to have is a blend of citrus fruits like oranges, grapefruits, and lemons. These fruits are rich in vitamin C, potassium, and calcium, and they are recommended for anyone who is looking to regulate ovulation to increase fertility or maintain […]
November 21, 2022
Lala’s Bistro (Victoria Island, Lagos) 251a Sapara Williams Close, Victoria Island, | Phone | Instagram Lala’s Bistro is the restaurant arm of Lala’s Boutique Hotels. It ticks all boxes of a bistro as it is a small, inexpensive spot with the price that ranges from ₦3,500- ₦5,000 on drinks and ₦7,000- ₦12,000 on foods. Lala’s Bistro is a great warm-lighted space with dark greenery. This day, I had the whole restaurant to myself as I was the only customer while I was there. MEAL I placed my order from the Mastercard restaurant menu at 5:37pm and at 6:15pm, I […]
November 21, 2022
A Perfect Restaurant Dinner Date Taking your lover on a date might have been on your to-do list for a while, but you are not sure how to make it ‘super special’. Don’t look any further; we have some tips for you. To help grace the occasion, we have some steps on how you can make your next restaurant date with your lover an outstanding occasion. Find out their favorite meal and the restaurant that serves it: We bet you expected us to say find out your lover’s favorite restaurant. Oh no, your lover has always gone there for the […]
November 21, 2022
Food to take for your next Picnic As we like to say, ‘what is the world without food’? What is a picnic without food and healthy junk? (0xymoron, we know lol)? To help you enjoy your next picnic, we have compiled some best food ideas and others to take along for family and friends. Cookies: These are great to have for any picnic. The fun part is you can take different types – cookies and chips, hazelnut cookies, coconut chips cookies, etc. There is so much to pick from and have an adventure with. Burgers/Sandwiches: These are picnic worthy. You […]
November 20, 2022
Preservation Methods In ancient times, preservation was done through smoking or by putting food in salt water. Now, technology has made preservation easier, however, there are certain foods and ingredients that require special preservation. Food and ingredients like Vegetables, Onions, Eggs, etc. We have made a list of how to best preserve meals in the table below. Food/ Ingredients Preservation Onions/garlic These are best stored in cool and dry places. E.g. well cleaned, ventilated, and dried baskets. You could also place them in a brown paper bag. Vegetable- Potatoes, carrots, tomatoes You can store these in plastic bags, wire […]
November 19, 2022
Be a Good Food Critic You have to admit, as a person, there are times you are not satisfied with services rendered to you. While it could be really upsetting and displeasing that you did not get your money’s worth, it’s important to communicate your displeasure in a manner that would not hurt the other party. For foodies, it could be displeasing when the Chef messes up a meal you ordered. To manage situations like this, we have put together a list to help you communicate your displeasure effectively and be a good food critic. Have Food knowledge: Before saying […]