ADVENTURES OF A FOODIE RESIDING IN LAGOS
December 14, 2022
Types, Flavors, Shapes of Bread When you think about bread, your mind goes to the usual street bread sold in Lagos or the vanilla-flavored loaves of bread sold in stores. But bread isn’t just that and some flour. Bread should consist of flavors and spices, it should have an inviting shape. This article would help provide insight into some types of bread we have, and flavors of bread worth having. Here are some of the types of bread we have around the world: Multigrain: This type of bread is made with millet, oats, flax, etc. It is great for sandwiches […]
December 13, 2022
Blue Fin Restaurant, (Surulere, Lagos) Leisure Mall, Surulere| Phone | Instagram The BlueFin restaurant is a seafood upscale traditional dish restaurant. It is located on the first floor of the leisure mall. There’s no signage on the exterior, but they had staff stationed outside to direct people. I was recording the entryway while walking into the restaurant until a staff inside rushed to stop me from recording. I was told to place an order before the recording, of course, I spoke up as that did not sit well with me. I went there with the intention to try out their fine […]
December 12, 2022
Tilapia & Tinz Restaurant, (Ikeja, Lagos) 11 Oduduwa Cresent, GRA, Ikeja| Phone | Instagram Tilapia N Tinz is a signature African restaurant in Oduduwa Crescent, Ikeja. It’s an artsy and picturesque space with African art on the walls and ludo game tables outside, and a lounge feels on the inside. The art is very striking and attractive. Tilapia and Tinz serve local bar meals such as pepper soup, grills, small chops, and more. MEAL I ordered the Crocker fish with boli. It was a medium-sized grilled croaker fish with two pieces of grilled plantain and spicy sauce. My wait […]
December 9, 2022
Vegan Restaurants in Lagos Getting vegan-friendly meals in Lagos could be difficult. It could be hard to tell if or not something other than vegan ingredients has been added to the mix. For this reason, we have taken out time to look for and compile the best vegan restaurants in Lagos where you can get your vegan-friendly meals. Gourmet Vegan Kitchen is one of the vegan spots in Lagos, it is located in Ikoyi. They sell anything vegan from vegan mushroom burgers to vegan spicy avocado and veggie patty. Cactus Restaurant in Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue, Victoria Island also serves […]
December 9, 2022
Foodie Christmas Guide It is that jolly time of the year again, nobody should be left out of having fun. As a foodie, you should do something different, things that really jingles the bells. If you are wondering what those things are, we made a list of some. Try a new recipe- You probably weren’t expecting this suggestion, but we recommend that you try this. It is fun and makes you reflect, new things are always fun. Try a new recipe for your favorite meal this festive season. If you used to use milk and curry for your pasta, try […]
December 8, 2022
“I intend to have my own culinary school and get recognized for my craft” – Culinary Instructor, Chef Dera. Tell us a bit about yourself, your personality, and your background. My name is Onuorah Chidera Juliet. I am from Anambra state. I am popularly known as Chef Dera. I did my tertiary education at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, where I studied library and information science. I did my culinary studies at the School of Culinary And Finishing Arts in Dubai. In few words, tell us what you do. I am a culinary instructor. I offer services like private dining, catering, and […]
December 8, 2022
“Our best moments are the days we deliver results and get feedback from staff and clients, which is almost every time” – Founder of Rent-a-Chef, Chef Bee. Tell us a bit about yourself, your personality, and your background. My name is Abosede Oluwatosin Sodiq. I studied Political Science and International Relations at Houdegbe North American University Benin. I never had plans to do all of these. I wanted to be a career woman, perhaps personal assistant to an ambassador/commissioner. I was big on 9-5’s; I loved the corporate dressing. I would have doubted if anyone had said this would be it. How did […]
December 8, 2022
Fun Activities to do in Lagos Without intentions to throw panic in the air, you and I would agree that Lagos can be chaotic sometimes. Lagos is known for three things – Traffic, Food, and Fun, which is where you come in. In Lagos, you need to touch base on a bit of everything; that’s the rule. To get to fun places, you must pass through the traffic no matter how little, and you will arrive at the destination where food would be a part of your consolation. This is how we come in. We have made a list of […]
December 8, 2022
Spots to get brunch in Lagos Brunch is any meal eaten late morning around 11 am past noon like 2 pm; it is simply the combination of breakfast and lunch. It is hard to qualify what food qualifies as brunch, but here is a list of some. Pancakes, waffles, and eggs: This combination is also known as the happy meal. It is perfect for brunch; the eggs are great nutrients to consume to aid your activities the rest of the day. Cereals: Cereals fit more as breakfast, but not when you put in some fruits and enough milk […]
December 7, 2022
“I am obsessed with my pancakes” – Founder of Eatcheftee’s Pancake shop, Dania Tosin. Tell us a bit about yourself, your personality, and your background. My name is Dania Tosin; I am still a student at the University of Lagos, no thanks to the strike. I am the fifth child of six children, the last girl out of four girls. What are you currently studying? I am currently studying accounting. My first option was catering, but my mum considered it finance-consuming. So, I settled for accounting. What were the steps before the pancake shop? How did it all start? I […]
December 6, 2022
Brew Haha Café, (Lekki, Lagos) 30A Fola Osibo Rd, Lekki Phase 1| Phone | Instagram Brew Haha Café is a cafe in Lekki that serves English breakfast and other interesting meals. The café is open from Tuesdays to Sundays from 8 am – 9 pm. It is a nice colorful space with a great ambience and sockets on the wall at every table. I placed my order around 12:40 pm and got my food by 1:14 pm. The waiter was quite detailed and very clear. He offered a suggestion when I had ordered a Frappe because I had no […]
December 6, 2022
Obaebae Café, (Lekki, Lagos) 1b Adewunmi Street, Lekki Phase 1| Phone | Instagram Obaebae Café is a wellness café that serves healthy meals and juices along with some pastries and breakfast options. It’s a small space hidden behind various stores on Lekki Phase 1. Although it’s not a very large space, and they had just two staff -the owner and a waiter; the service was nothing short of impeccable. They were both so pleasant and efficient; the food quality made my dining experience memorable. WAFFLES I ordered their waffles and chocolate cake with whipped cream. The waffle was served […]