ADVENTURES OF A FOODIE RESIDING IN LAGOS
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 […]
January 27, 2023
Top 8 Restaurants in Lagos for Valentines The love season is upon us. You don’t have to wait till it is D-day before making plans or looking up the latest and best restaurants in town to take your lover to; we’ve worked it out for you. These are the top 8 restaurants in Lagos to go to for valentine’s dates this February. MAZIMI Address: 82 Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos Note: This Asian-fusion restaurant has tasty meals and a beautiful ambience that makes date night perfect. SLOW LAGOS Address: 2 Musa Yar’ Adua St, Victoria Island, […]
January 26, 2023
Sycamore by Onebasket (Ikosi, Ketu) 30a Bashiru Shittu Avenue| Phone | Instagram Sycamore by onebasket is a restaurant that serves brunch and intercontinental dishes at Ikosi, Ketu. The space has a simple décor and seats about 20 people. I visited for their bottomless brunch on Saturdays and had a good experience. Their bottomless brunch comes with a set menu and unlimited mimosas. The service was okay. MEAL American Breakfast This meal was waffles, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausages, and baked beans. I enjoyed it. The waffles were freshly made, fluffy and tasted great by itself and with the syrup. The […]
January 26, 2023
Cheap eats under 5k in Yaba, Mainland Most people want to eat good food at an affordable price; sometimes, you want to stop at fast food and grab lunch. You don’t have to go all the way out in cases like that; we have found cheap eats spots on the mainland, Sabo-Yaba axis precisely. These are spots where you can stop to grab great tasty pasta, Jollof rice, suya, and a chilled drink, and we reviewed them for you. EASY CHOPS, SABO Address: 55 Queen Street, Yaba, Lagos. Phone number: 09154302502 Instagram: @eazychopnig Note: Eazychop is a small curbside […]
January 26, 2023
Fruits and their meanings Fruits have acquired their symbolic meaning through culture, religion and myth. It is important that you identify each fruit, its symbol and advantage, in case you need to get a fruit basket for a friend as a gift. We have highlighted some fruits and their symbolic meaning below. Enjoy the read. Oranges: In Mandarin, oranges signify abundance and happiness; other cultures say oranges are symbols of positivity. It means transitioning from former to latter, with the latter representing wealth, newness, and prosperity. When an orange has many seeds, some cultures associate it with fertility. […]
January 25, 2023
Bistro 183 (Adekunle, Yaba) 183 Herbert Macaulay Way, Yaba| Phone | Instagram Bistro 183 is a lounge and restaurant located in Yaba. It is a small, covered outdoor space with adequate seating and creative decoration. The customer service was okay as the waiter was quite polite and fast. I ordered the Ojuelegba pasta (stir fry garlic pasta, sausages, and veggies) that came with chicken as the turkey option was unavailable. The wait time for this meal was decent; the waiter told me 15 minutes, but my meal arrived in 13 minutes. MEAL The meal was surprisingly good; it […]
January 23, 2023
The Room Café (V.I, Lagos) 190b Prince Odedina St, Lagos| Phone | Instagram The Room Café was our all-time best restaurant for 2022; we wonder what restaurant it would be this year. So, for our end-of-the-year team lunch, we went to the room café; it was a delight. MEAL STARTERS We had Teriyaki Wings and Honey Mustard Wings for the starter; it came with bread and syrup. Both wings were rightly seasoned; the starter was just perfect. We also had Chicken and Surf n Turf chimichurri tacos. The Chicken Taco was great, and we all agreed the chimichurri was heavenly. MAIN […]
January 20, 2023
Crust Café (Lekki, Lagos) 5 Fola Osibo Rd, Lekki Phase I, | Phone | Instagram I went to Crust Café again, and this time, I went with a date. As expected, the café was clean and pleasant to the eyes. MEAL I tried a couple of other things on the menu because I mentioned I would be back to try other things. For starters, I had the prawn tempura taco; it came in three. It tasted so good; my date asked for more. I got the BBQ chicken wings 5000; it was okay, the chicken was not as tender, but […]
January 19, 2023
South East Asia Music Restaurant (Ikeja, Lagos) 64 Toyin St, Opebi, Ikeja, Lagos | Phone | Instagram South East Asia Music Restaurant has been around for almost six years, but recently moved to a new space in Ikeja, and we decided to visit. The restaurant is South-East Asian themed, with event rooms named after countries like Beijing, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore. Two of the rooms have hot plate tables and an oven with a designated restroom; these rooms are VIP rooms. The space throws out the vibes of an authentic Asian restaurant, with the wall decoration similar to that […]