ADVENTURES OF A FOODIE RESIDING IN LAGOS
November 21, 2022
A Perfect Restaurant Dinner Date Taking your lover on a date might have been on your to-do list for a while, but you are not sure how to make it ‘super special’. Don’t look any further; we have some tips for you. To help grace the occasion, we have some steps on how you can make your next restaurant date with your lover an outstanding occasion. Find out their favorite meal and the restaurant that serves it: We bet you expected us to say find out your lover’s favorite restaurant. Oh no, your lover has always gone there for the […]
November 21, 2022
Food to take for your next Picnic As we like to say, ‘what is the world without food’? What is a picnic without food and healthy junk? (0xymoron, we know lol)? To help you enjoy your next picnic, we have compiled some best food ideas and others to take along for family and friends. Cookies: These are great to have for any picnic. The fun part is you can take different types – cookies and chips, hazelnut cookies, coconut chips cookies, etc. There is so much to pick from and have an adventure with. Burgers/Sandwiches: These are picnic worthy. You […]
November 20, 2022
Preservation Methods In ancient times, preservation was done through smoking or by putting food in salt water. Now, technology has made preservation easier, however, there are certain foods and ingredients that require special preservation. Food and ingredients like Vegetables, Onions, Eggs, etc. We have made a list of how to best preserve meals in the table below. Food/ Ingredients Preservation Onions/garlic These are best stored in cool and dry places. E.g. well cleaned, ventilated, and dried baskets. You could also place them in a brown paper bag. Vegetable- Potatoes, carrots, tomatoes You can store these in plastic bags, wire […]
November 19, 2022
Be a Good Food Critic You have to admit, as a person, there are times you are not satisfied with services rendered to you. While it could be really upsetting and displeasing that you did not get your money’s worth, it’s important to communicate your displeasure in a manner that would not hurt the other party. For foodies, it could be displeasing when the Chef messes up a meal you ordered. To manage situations like this, we have put together a list to help you communicate your displeasure effectively and be a good food critic. Have Food knowledge: Before saying […]
November 19, 2022
Nobs and Berries (Lekki, Lagos) 113 Adebisi Ogunniyi Cres, Lekki Phase I, | Phone | Instagram Nobs and Berries is a breakfast/pastry restaurant that recently opened in Lekki Phase 1. It is situated within a commercial property with container housing, personally, I feel container housings tend be hot during the day, this could be the case for this restaurant on some days. Nobs and Berries also has a rooftop with a picturesque aesthetic which I feel is ideal for evenings. DESSERT & DRINKS Crème Brûlée Most of the things we would have preferred were not available from the dessert […]
November 17, 2022
Maple Restaurant (Lekki) 9 Otunba Adedoyin Ogungbe Cres, Lekki, Lagos| Phone | Instagram Maple Restaurant, Lekki is a New York Style Resto-Bar and a sister restaurant to Cafeteria which has grown to be a breakfast/brunch go-to spot for most Lagosians. I dined here on a hot afternoon with the expectation the space would be calm, but my expectation was faulted. The space is a great place, well-lit, but with very limited parking options. MEAL It took a while to get the menu – almost 30/45 mins and while I waited, I observed that the staff were not attentive, […]
November 16, 2022
The Room Café (Victoria Island) 190b Prince Odedina St, Lagos| Phone | Instagram The Room Café recently opened (soft launch) in Victoria Island, Lagos, I was in the area, so I thought to visit. It was definitely worth it, and the café is an ideal spot for brunch in Lagos and is brunch all day. The space is small, but well-lit and nicely put together. The café also has a flower shop and a private room that sits about 30 people for events like bridal showers, birthdays, cooperate gatherings, etc. MEAL Their menu was simple. I felt […]
November 15, 2022
Staple Foods: Swallow/Okele Nigerian Solid Meals aka Swallow Foods are one of a kind. This is your sign to try them if you never have and to aid this quest, we have come up with recommendations of delicious Nigerian swallow foods and why they are worth having. Iyan “Pounded Yam”: You can tell from the price of yam in the market that this swallow is the king and should be treated as such. It is best combined with rich egusi of nine lives, and assorted meat from a cow that has lived more than 3 years. It is the best […]
November 10, 2022
What type of Foodie is she? Hey Foodie, welcome back to the Foodie Tales category on Foodie in Lagos. This is our first foodie personality interview, it is basically a segment where we get to meet food lovers, drill them on their personalities, get to know about their food adventure, and rate their foodie life on a scale of 1-1o with 10 as excellent. Meet our first guest who would get rated at the end of this read. Let’s go, Foodie. What’s your name? Iyanuoluwa Olosunde. I like to tell people to call me ‘Mi-Writes’, my pen name as I […]
November 9, 2022
MyYa’s Cafe (Lekki, Lagos) Plot 6 Muiz Banire St, Lekki Phase I, | Phone | Instagram Looking for a Cafe in Lekki and I stumbled on MyYa’s Cafe. This was my second attempt at MyYa’s Cafe Lekki to make up for the first attempted visit; there was no electricity during my first visit and as such nothing could be made be it a meal or a drink MyYa’s Cafe is a beautiful small space, but could be very uncomfortable to sit in on hot days. There were a lot of flies because of the heat and lack of ventilation, it is […]
November 8, 2022
What can I gift a Foodie? Foodies are special, that’s why their presents should be special. If you have trouble picking gifts for a friend or lover who is a foodie, here are some things you should consider getting them. Coupons: There are plenty of restaurants that have deals or amazing discounts, depending on what your friend likes to eat, here is an option to consider. The coupon could be from their favorite pizza shop or their most visited restaurant. Iron Skillet: Every foodie that eats out loves to cook in, so get a skillet because it is perfect for […]
November 7, 2022
Foodstuff Markets in Lagos Lagos is the land of everything- food, restaurants, great stores, wild people, and crazy drama; that’s why rule number 1 in Lagos is to never ask someone for directions if you haven’t checked your map or asked a trusted family member. The same applies to going to food markets in Lagos, you need to ask. That’s why we have decided to be your map and highlight some food markets in Lagos to get cheap food stuff Here are some biggest food markets in Lagos where you can get foodstuffs: Mile 12 Market: Mile 12 is the […]