February 15, 2026
Nigeria’s First Conveyor Belt Dining Experience: Board Bites at Biscuit Bone & Co 106 Awolowo Rd, Ikoyi, Lagos | Instagram | Phone Unlike traditional conveyor belt sushi restaurants, Biscuit Bone & Co’s conveyor belt dining experience focuses on board bites — small, curated plates inspired by their charcuterie brand, Board Lagos. When I visited Biscuit Bone & Co — the new sibling spot from Toasties and Board; I immediately realized that this wasn’t just another typical Lagos restaurant opening. It’s something completely different from what we’re used to in Lagos, and honestly, even in Nigeria as a whole. My first time […]
May 26, 2025
Different Types of Mangoes You’ll Find In Nigeria So today, I’m wearing my teacher hat 🎓 — because, guys, I recently discovered that there are over 15 different types of mangoes in Nigeria, and I was like wait, what?! I had to come share. Shoutout to Farrah’s Cuisine and The Grocery Lady for sparking this curiosity. Here’s a little breakdown of the mango madness. From the North to the Southwest, each region has its own fruity superstar — and sometimes, the names will just have you wheezing. Let’s get into it! Yes, It’s Not All Sherri and Opioro […]
December 4, 2024
LAGOS DETTY DECEMBER ULTIMATE LIST (PART 2) NEW RESTAURANTS TO TRY Back again with the Detty December series. Lagos has been buzzing with new spots opening left right and center and I gat you! @canvas.cs – 36 Rasheed Alaba Williams Street, Lekki Phase 1 @fiora.garden – 9 Sasegbon Street GRA Ikeja @thegridlifestyle_ – 19b Thornborn Avenue, Off Commercial Rd, Sabo, Yaba @danfo_secret_garden – 225b Etim Inyang, Lagos @vicilagos – 106A Anifowoshe Street, Victoria Island @Farfallino – 25 Ozumba Mbadiwe street, Victoria Island. @mr.pantherlagos – 1390 Tiamiyu Savage Street, Victoria Island. @noshlagos – 2, Ichie Chris, Lekki Phase 1 […]
December 2, 2024
Lagos Loves Mushrooms (No, Not That Kind!): Food Trends We’re Totally Here For. Lagos loves mushrooms: If there’s one thing Nigerians know, it’s how to hop on a food trend and make it distinctly our own. Whether it’s jollof wars or the latest twist on suya, we take the global food wave and spin it with local flair –Naija style. And the latest thing making its way into our plates is …Mushrooms! Yes, those little fungi that you grew around your childhood compound (if you’re like me) are about to become the star ingredient of your favourite dishes. Don’t worry—this […]
November 30, 2024
LAGOS DETTY DECEMBER ULTIMATE LIST (PART 1) After a long year of hustling and bustling it’s only right that your detty December list is packed with fun and exciting things to do. My IJGB ‘s are definitely not left out as I have compiled a guide to help you navigate Lagos easily this period. 10 UNIQUE ACTIVITIES TO DO / DINING EXPERIENCES IN LAGOS If you are tired of eating and visiting Lagos restaurants, here are other unique activities and some dining experiences to do in Lagos this detty December. Some of these activities are child-friendly so you can […]
November 18, 2024
Brioche Bread: Worth the Buzz or Just Bread? Nigerians are on to the next food rave—brioche bread! It’s buttery, it’s soft, and it’s all over social media. But there’s one thing giving everyone a little heartburn: the price. When did a humble loaf start running close to ₦20,000? Is it the fluffiness? The fancy French name? Or is it just packaging? If you’ve been following food trends lately, you’ll know that the price of all bread has skyrocketed in Nigeria. Bakers across the country have been shouting about the soaring costs of ingredients, from flour to sugar to butter. And […]
August 27, 2024
9 NIGERIAN VEGAN FOODS YOU SHOULD KNOW Vegan Nigerian Foods in Nigeria, leave all these ‘oyinbo’ recipes you can buy or whip up delicious vegan food that isn’t Caesar’s salad. Here are 9 Nigerian Vegan foods that can be made easily from the comfort of your home or gotten easily from your nearest vendor. JOLLOF RICE This one comes as a shocker to most people, but Jollof rice is perfectly vegan. From the rice to the tomatoes to the peppers the oil and the margarine, every part of the meal is completely animal-free, so you can rest assured. […]
August 20, 2024
The first thing to know about making a fruit basket is that a good fruit basket is a full fruit basket. No one wants a fruit basket that runs out before they have had the chance to try almost every recipe involving fruits saved on their Instagram page. A fruit basket gift is a great way to show love to a foodie or anyone you know is intentional about food. When it is arranged personally, it makes it even more intimate, especially if you are able to utilize the fruits and their meanings to send a message. Here are a […]
June 2, 2024
Black Eyed Peas Restaurant, Lagos 25 Akiogun Street, New Market, Oniru| Phone | Instagram This new 24 hours spot on the island opened up and I just had to stop by. The ambience is welcoming and simple, quite a serene space. MEAL They had lots of options that you would find in any regular eatery including salads and sandwiches. I had the Firewood Jollof Rice and Peppered Chicken. At least that was what I asked for, but I got firewood jollof that was not smoky and the peppered chicken wasn’t spicy, they probably need to work on naming their […]