Mars Shmars by M. Kuehn
Now I really have heard it all. Mars, the owners of the Dolmio range are putting a message on their most popular products that are laden with salt, sugar and fat. The message? Only eat this product once a week. … Read More
Sumac chicken kebabs by M. Kuehn
A great kebab should have three things going for it; good quality chicken, a terrific marinade and cooking till the meat is just done so it’s juicy and tender. Add some interesting salad ingredients, flatbreads, a couple of mates and … Read More
Lemon Drench Cake by M. Kuehn
One of our regular customers briefly dated a chef and lucky for the cafe, he passed the recipe onto us. Five ingredients, wickedly delicious, it flies off the shelf at The Lounge Cafe. I should cocoa. Serves 8 1 pack … Read More
El Esteco Don David Torrontes, 2015 by Michael R. Goss
On the opposite corner from my apartment in Buneos Aires I discovered a superb independent wine store, Friendly Wines on Paraguay 699. They have three stores in the city and specialise in carefully chosen Argentine wines that not generally available in the … Read More
The bad, the worse and the downright unforgivable by M. Kuehn
This morning, another 10 hour day at the cafe looming, my biz partner and I headed to a nearby cafe for breakfast. There is nothing I like more than having my food served to me. It is such a treat … Read More
Piri Piri Chicken Wings by M. Kuehn
Once you know how to make this easy coating for your wings or your thighs, you’ll never want to buy the commercial stuff again. TIP You can, of course, adjust the heat. I love it but if you’re allergic, just … Read More
Le Mas De Romanin by M. Kuehn
Having had the great pleasure of dining in Cepage, a bijou French bistro in W2, (review to come soon) the evening was made even more delightful by the presence of a Provence rose on the extensive and exciting wine list. … Read More
Ten Things I Hate about Restaurants by M. Kuehn
As I get older, I seem to be more aware of the immensely irritating practices and traits that are ubiquitous in many restaurants. So here they are, in no particular order, my restaurant nightmares… 1) You wouldn’t expect a waiter … Read More