ADVENTURES OF A FOODIE RESIDING IN LAGOS
October 9, 2022
How to be a Foodie – Rules to Follow In this life, there are a couple of things that always matter – things like money, people, love, peace, and food, yes food, because what is life without food? Sometimes, people mistake being a foodie for gluttony, but that is not it. Being a foodie means exploring the culinary world by trying different meals, snacks, and drinks. It means identifying with the diversity of dishes and the beauty of flavors. And there are rules to getting this done. Welcome to Foodie Rules 101 by Foodie in Lagos, it is in […]
October 9, 2022
New Spots Alert: Restaurants in Lagos Q3 2022 New restaurants in Lagos! One thing you would always find in Lagos is a place to eat. Whether you are in Ikeja, Yaba, Ikoyi, or Victoria Island, you will always find different places to eat. We visited some new restaurants in Lagos that opened up between July 2022 – September 2022. You can check out these new restaurants in Lagos if you need somewhere new to visit in Lagos. R23 – Restaurant and Lounge Address: 23 Saka Tinubu street, VI, Lagos. View this post on Instagram A post shared […]
October 5, 2022
Welcome to the latest category we have on Foodie in Lagos. Here, we will be providing some easy DIY guides to follow at home ZOBOTINI is a Nigerian spin on the classic Martini 🍸 drink. It is perfect for a girl’s sleepover or movie night with loved ones. You can choose to serve your Zobotini with lime or lemon. Zobotini Ingredients Ice Dry Gin Zobo Drink (You can use homemade, or store-bought) Step 1: Wash/rinse every utensil. Put some ice inside a glass and pour some of your hibiscus juice (zobo drink) into the glass. Step 2: Put some dry […]
September 27, 2022
Buttermilk Restaurant, (Oniru, Lekki) 124 T. F. Kuboye Rd, Lekki ♦ Phone ♦ Instagram Buttermilk Restaurant Oniru – I took time out and went on a solo date to the newly opened Buttermilk in Oniru. The space was great, it was a bit bigger than the Chevron branch. I would say the ambiance and interior were perfect. I can’t say the same about the food, it wasn’t worth the Lagos stress I encountered. The space is definitely great for taking pictures and videos for the gram. MEAL I ordered the Creamy Chicken Tomato Pasta, but it wasn’t what I expected. […]
September 26, 2022
DANIEL FAST A guide on the food you can eat during a Daniel Fast Hey Foodies, you are wondering what this is about, why would another foodie dare talk about a fast?, don’t panic. Daniel Fast is a partial fast with food consumption restricted to water, fruits, vegetables, nuts, etc. It is simply the consumption of plant-based food and it is named in reference to Daniel in the bible, following the event of his abstinence from royal food. Most people have conflicts selecting meals to eat as they get confused about whether or not it is plant-based. In this article, […]
September 26, 2022
Jay’s Diner, (Falomo, Lagos) Falomo, Square Mall ♦ Phone ♦ Instagram Jay’s Diner is a late-night spot to get quality food and is opened from 6pm till 5am daily. Jay’s Diner would be a great place to go if you get hungry at odd times at night or as an after clubbing stop for some good food. The diner is open from evening till dawn, safe to say if you are around Falomo Square Mall, Ikoyi around that time, you can rest be assured you have a food plug. It is an outdoor space with wooden benches to sit on while […]
September 26, 2022
“I am a huge fan of inclusivity; I believe African food should be represented and known around the world” – Chef Gabi Odebode, Founder of Afro Meals. Tell us a bit about yourself, your background, and how you transitioned into the world of food. My name is Gabi Odebode, I was born and raised in Ghana. I am married to an amazing Nigerian man. I got into the world of food in an unconventional way. My initial goal was to become a doctor. During my master’s program, I started a side hustle where I was catering and making products for […]
September 26, 2022
Oiza Salad Maestro, (Victoria Island, Lagos) Food Corner Supermarket, Adeola Odeku, VI. | Phone | Instagram Oiza Salad Maestro is a perfect spot for a quiet morning and a great head start. There is a branch in Victoria Island, Lagos, and Abuja. I visited the VI branch; it is a small space with just a few seats available for eat-in. The space gets really bright because the spot is close to the road and the windows are transparent. This may discourage you from eating in, but for me, it was fine. MEAL SALAD: I had the Buj Salad, and […]
September 22, 2022
Obi’s House at Hard Rock Cafe, (Victoria Island, Lagos) Hard Rock Cafe, Landmark, VI| Phone | Instagram Obi’s House at Hard Rock Cafe is the place where the weekend happens on Mondays and the occasion is strictly by invitation until 11pm when access is free. Heads up, the crowd gets so much that you might struggle with getting a space to sit, but never too crowdy to get food to eat. It is more of a party space on Mondays rather than a food space. The space has cute vintage interior space with high hangings that are nice to look at. I love […]
September 21, 2022
Your Skin and Food A blog guide on how to manage skin conditions with food You’ve probably figured that regardless of what you do, the world would blame the cause of your pimples and acne on you or groundnut. And if you are like me, you would have spent approximately 365 days x 4 looking for a solution and laughing at the ridiculous medical suggestions that you get from google and the rest of the world. At some point, you would have started giving out your properties and writing the will you don’t have because you had the feeling you […]
September 21, 2022
Toasties by Biscuit Bone Blog, (Ikoyi, Lagos) 113, Awolowo Road, Ikoyi | Phone | Instagram Toasties by Biscuitboneblog is a cozy, dim, simple, and budget-friendly breakfast spot in Ikoyi, Lagos. It is an affordable breakfast spot that isn’t an eatery or a small shop with a cloud kitchen. Toasties is a nice spot for vegetarians and meat lovers. It is only at this Restaurant you get to build your own Toasties and salads. The place is super chill and serene. Meal I ordered the Breakfast Rush, and I was looking forward to how the portion would be because it cost ₦1,800. It was […]
September 16, 2022
G51 Rooftop Lagos (Surulere, Lagos) 51 Akerele Street, Surulere,| Phone | Instagram G51 Rooftop Lagos is a Lounge in Lagos with branches in Akoka and Surulere. I visited the Surulere branch, honestly, the space was cool. It had the ‘shoot a music video‘ here energy, and it was easy to locate. The Surulere branch opens at 4 pm. Now, to the main deal. Ambiance of this restaurant is a 6/10 for me. MAIN I tried a few things on the menu. First, I had Grilled Fish with French Fries. Then, Jollof rice with a pack of yoghurt. The […]