ADVENTURES OF A FOODIE RESIDING IN LAGOS
March 20, 2023
Which one would you go for, old or new biscuits? If you are like us, you are probably wondering what happened to biscuits like speedy, fishy, coaster, coconut biscuit, and pepper snack biscuits. Before we go on (the writer for this post identifies as a millennial, lol). We want to take you down memory lane to help you remember what you might have forgotten, activate the nostalgia of your childhood memories, and ask which biscuits you miss most. We would also tell you some of the alternatives that are available now. SPEEDY If you used to eat speedy, I bet […]
March 19, 2023
It is our TENTH anniversary here at Foodie in Lagos and some people know about the history but as we turn the big TEN, it’s a good time to share the evolution of Foodie in Lagos and how my love for food and searching for blogs to read reviews on, pushed me to start Foodie in Lagos. INTRODUCTION Who is Tai, Founder of Foodie in Lagos? My name is Tai; I am the Main Foodie at Foodie in Lagos, as I like to say, “I am the only Foodie in Lagos you should know”. I studied Banking & Finance, and […]
March 18, 2023
History of Lagos Lebanese Community’s Monopoly on the business restaurants in Lagos and their expertise in restaurant management The main aim in a game of Monopoly is to collect as many properties as possible and build an empire that can bankrupt your opponents. The Lebanese takeover started as early as 1840 in most cities in Nigeria. After the economic crisis in Lebanon, most of the indigenes fled to avoid further destabilization and maintain what is left of their dignity. At this time, a ship that intended to take some Lebanese to Brazil ended up in Calabar; the majority of people […]
March 18, 2023
Kitchen Memories and Tips with Our Mothers Mothers love their kitchen, it is really hard to separate mothers from the kitchen. Of course, if you are Nigerian, you would understand that as a female you need to be in the kitchen with your mum; It is a part of the Foodies Constitution. If you fail, you owe the entire world an explanation. To make this Mother’s Day memorable, we asked some foodies to share their best moments and kitchen tips they learnt from their mother, here is how it went: What is your name? Peace Moyinoluwa. What is the best […]
March 16, 2023
Restaurants in Lagos offering brunch/menu for Mother’s Day Celebration in 2023 March is recognized as Women’s month around the world- quite remarkable, right? First, we had International Women’s Day, and up next is Mother’s Day; in honor of that occasion, we looked up some restaurants in Lagos offering brunch and a special menu. With this, you wouldn’t have to worry about how to make the day special; these restaurants got you. SYCAMORE BY ONE BASKET IKOSI, KETU Sycamore is offering 3 Course Meal for just ₦15,000 per person. The package comes with access to any swallow of your choice and […]
March 14, 2023
Foodies Talk About Who The Better Cook Is We took to the streets of Lagos (the virtual streets of Lagos) to ask Foodies who the better cook is. Of course, there was back and forth because some people brought cooking pots and a cooler to this conversation, but trust Foodie in Lagos to settle all scores. To mention, we see a lot of male chefs in the culinary industry, and it is so remarkable to see the impact they are making; here is a cheer for them. Anyways, let’s get into the conversation for today. Men or Women, who […]
March 8, 2023
International Women’s Day 2023 Spotlighting remarkable women in the culinary industry Happy International Women’s Day. To celebrate this event, we are spotlighting some remarkable women in the culinary industry in no particular order. IYABO LAWANI is a Nigerian Nutritionist, recipe developer, consultant, and chef trainer. She has been in the culinary industry for years; she is the grand patron of Maggi cooking shows like Maggi family moment and Maggi good food moment. She was also a host at Taste2Fame, a creative culinary reality show, and many more. I am sure you’ve seen this amazing woman on your screen at least […]
March 6, 2023
Restaurants in Lagos on the Island where you can celebrate your birthday We have compiled a list of birthday-friendly restaurants on the Island where to host your friends on your special day. MOOD LAGOS Location: The Lennox Mall, Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase I Space Capacity: The spot can hold up to 30 guests; you would love the interior, it is just perfect for your next birthday. FLAKYS KITCHEN Location: 41 Adebayo Doherty Rd, Lekki Phase 1 Space Capacity: This space can accommodate up to 20 guests, and you will get the best treatment. GRILL BY YANNA Location: 1B […]
March 3, 2023
Restaurants on the Mainland where you can celebrate your birthday Birthdays are special and should be celebrated as such. If you are making plans for your birthday; but not sure where to host your friends, here is a list of eight birthday-friendly restaurants on the mainland. THE NEST LOUNGE Location: 14, Hughes Street, Yaba Space Capacity: The rooftop is an excellent space to get you in the party mood; there is karaoke and a beautiful view. This space can hold from 10 -30 guests. SAFFRON ROOFTOP Location: 57, Joel Ogunmola Ikeja, GRA Space Capacity: The rooftop can hold up […]
March 1, 2023
Iyan Aladuke (Adekunle, Lagos) 308 Murtala Muhammed Way, Yaba | Phone | Instagram Iyan Aladuke that didn’t have Iyan? Come on. You are probably asking how I got here; I was looking for somewhere affordable and cheerful on the mainland, then a friend suggested Iyan Aladake. I was excited I would get to try something different, but they had no Iyan; that’s really shocking. The space was almost desolate when I visited, but it was quite spacious. MEAL I ended up having rice and ofada sauce with ponmo, beef, and fuku. The food was really tasty, and the sauce was nice, […]
March 1, 2023
The explosion of restaurant business in Lagos Everywhere you go in Lagos, you will surely find a bistro, lounge, restaurant, or buka spot. It feels like nobody else has anything to offer. How did we get here? Earlier, we used to wait for hawkers to come into our streets; it developed into taking a walk to the junction to make purchases of the meals we wanted. It was either pap and akara, rice and spaghetti. Suddenly, we see spots and stands developing into bigger spaces with waiters/waitresses on their aprons with menus. For every 10 minutes walk anywhere in Lagos, […]
February 27, 2023
Some of the Best Healthy Nigerian Cereals to Eat Deciding what to have for breakfast could be a tough thing to do, so most people settle for cereal. But with that, it could still be tough to decide which cereal to have as new products are being released into the market almost every day. If you are in Nigeria, some of the best cereal products to settle for are Kellogg, Post, or Quaker’s Oat, we have listed in this article some other products to have if you can’t access these. QUAKER’S OATS: We would all agree that this oat is […]