ADVENTURES OF A FOODIE RESIDING IN LAGOS
February 20, 2023
Rapa Nui Restaurant (Oniru, Lagos) Plot 10B, Water Corporation Road, Trinity Ave, Oniru, Lagos | Phone | Instagram I visited Rapa Nui Lagos; a beachfront restaurant located at Sol Oniru at Box Beach with a couple of friends. It’s also a Polynesian restaurant – not sure we have any more of such in Lagos. The space was really beautiful; they had a rooftop and see-through windows. You can see the beach from the restaurant, which is quite picturesque. The interior was simple; white with comfy chairs and huge flower basins. MEAL For starters, we ordered Chicken Wings, it came with nutty […]
February 18, 2023
“My love goes to my customers and followers for constantly giving me a reason to keep going” – Founder, Wumi’s Cream City. Tell us a bit about yourself, your personality, and your background. My name is Orekoya Zaenab Adewumi. I am a student in my third year at the University of Lagos studying Pharmacy, no thanks to ASSU strike. I am Muslim, and I bake. How did you start the cream city? A friend told me about a skill acquisition program, so I signed up and chose bead-making. While at it, I heard those in the baking class talking about […]
February 14, 2023
The Yardstick Lounge (Alagomeji, Lagos) 14 Herbert Macaulay Way, Sabo | Phone | Instagram I recently visited Yardstick at Alagomeji; the lounge is just above the sweet sensation fast food restaurant. To access the lounge, you need to go through the restaurant. The interior was quite nice, there were different seating options available, and I noticed a couple of people working there, so this might be a good work spot. MEAL They had two menu options available; one for the lounge and one for the restaurant downstairs. I already tried the restaurant downstairs, so I ordered from the yardstick lounge menu. […]
February 13, 2023
Cheap Date Ideas for Couples in Lagos Hey Foodies, are you making plans for this valentines on a budget? Not to worry, we’ve been exploring for you. We have compiled an interesting list of cheap date ideas in Lagos. Let us know which of these you’d be trying. Food truck stand: If you are looking to eat out at an affordable price, you can try food stands around Lagos. Here are some options; Domtom food stand in Surulere, Foodie Naija in Wole Cresent. You could also try any of the food stand in Tejuosho mall. The budget should be ₦4,000 […]
February 9, 2023
Beezus Kitchen (Ikoyi, Lagos) 5, Lugard Avenue, Ikoyi| Phone | Instagram Beezus Kitchen occasionally hosts Korean Barbeque night in one of the beautiful gardens in Ikoyi. They serve the best-marinated meat, great cocktails and mocktails, and some banchan. I attended the Korean barbeque night that happened on New year’s eve. I had done Korean BBQ at Hua Han and vlogged about it here, so it had been a while. Experiencing it at NYE with friends was fun. First, we got welcome notes from the chef; I liked that. MEAL Korean BBQ, or gogi-gui (고기구이), is the method of grilling marinated meat at the […]
February 8, 2023
Thing To Do This Valentines Welcome to the month of love; we made you promise to go all out this February. How is that coming? We have brought updates on activities you can engage in this valentines, something other than eating out. Couples Workout: This is a pass, and it is super easy. All you have to do is book a day session if you don’t have a gym you attend. You could even make it exciting and get matching gym fits. Don’t forget to carry enough water, and don’t miss the chance to show some muscle to bae. You […]
February 6, 2023
Bamboo Restaurant (Alagomeji, Yaba) 301 Herbert Macaulay Way, Yaba | Phone | Instagram I visited Bamboo restaurant in Yaba last year, so I thought to clear my draft and tell you how it went. I went for lunch; the ambience wasn’t great, and the space was dusty. Most of the things on the menu weren’t available. MEAL I wanted to go all out, but most things on the menu weren’t available. I ended up ordering the yam and peppered chicken; it was nice. I wanted a cocktail, but the guy who does it wasn’t available, so I settled for […]
February 6, 2023
DIFFERENT TYPES OF COUPLES YOU WILL SEE IN RESTAURANTS THIS VALENTINES. Happy Valentine, Foodies. This February, you might get oppressed, so let’s prepare your mind for types of couples and some things you would most likely see them doing at restaurants this valentine’s or take you down memory lane because you have most likely seen some of these before. The Romantic Couple: God will need to help you to breathe well because these people take up all the air. From holding hands to feeding themselves to hugging and kissing every minute. What exactly is going on in this restaurant? Are […]
February 6, 2023
How to give great gifts Getting a gift for a person could be the best thing for you, but for the person receiving it, it could be the worst if you don’t follow these steps. Put your feelings to the side: When getting gifts for a person for a special occasion or an event, it’s important that you put the person first. While you might get the urge to show off and do you, think about what they might really want. Trace back to your conversations with them, and remember what they’ve mentioned or something special that interests them. Yes, […]
February 3, 2023
6 Best Gift Ideas This month is definitely special, so do not be afraid to go all the way out. If you are unsure how to do that, we have some ideas for you. The fun part is these ideas are not limited to your romantic partner; you could use them when picking gifts for your friends or favorite cousin this valentine’s. Ready? Our first recommendation is a spa session. Who wouldn’t love one, especially if the person is a Lagosian? The hustle and bubble of Lagos make one’s body hurt. So, if a loved one gets a spa session […]
January 31, 2023
Choice Luxe Bistro (Ikeja, Lagos) 30A Felicia Koleoso Str Off Agbaoku Street| Phone | Instagram Choice Luxe Bistro is a small bistro inside Choice Luxe Hotel in Ikeja. The restaurant space is small but beautiful. The chairs are bright, but the restaurant doesn’t have enough natural light. If you need to take pictures, you might need to step out to the poolside. There is a sitting arrangement by the poolside and a minibar; in case you need to enjoy a new view while sipping wine. MEAL I ordered their burger, which came with fries and ketchup. The burger looked good, […]
January 27, 2023
Why and How You Should Eat People argue that any food is food, mostly Lagosians. Honestly, it is not all their fault because the street of Lagos serves you rice, pasta, pizza, bread, and a red jam doughnut. Food or junk like this would make you conclude that any food is food, but you know, food is something other than these meals you’ve been having. We’ve said before that food is a source of nutrients, energy, and a consumable product that aids your emotions. So, if you eat good food, you will be in good shape and spirit. But eat […]