Dating On-Wine

Are you looking for a more relaxed way to date and meet like minded people with ease? Then Dating On-Wine is the event for you.

On Monday July 24th you'll get the chance to do just that. A lovely lady, called Emma Chandler is hosting a an event at Unwined in Tooting Market, with proceeds from the event being donated to the charity CHILD.

CHILD is an international development charity that works towards education for children all over the world. Their motto is 'we do what works' by supporting local communities and partnering up with other charities that work with children. They work hard to ensure that children go to school happy and healthy. You can find out more about the charity on their website here.

The ladies tickets have now all sold out, but there's still a few gents tickets available which you can purchase via this link.

So come on gents - get your tickets now! They'll be speed dating and you'll definitely meet lot's of lovely ladies and you'll have 6 different wines to taste and chat about, whilst you date.

Sounds like a perfect evening to me.

Dating On-Wine 
Unwined 
Tooting Market

Event starts at 7:30pm

Tickets cost £20 which includes 6 different glasses of wine and a complimentary glass of wine at the end of the evening.

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The Summer South London Beer Festival

The Second South London Beer Festival is back with the summer addition, this Sunday 23rd July, at the Tooting Tram & Social - Tooting Broadway 12-6pm.

In March 2017, my first South London Beer Festival took place at the Tooting Tram & Social in Tooting Broadway.
As you know, i'm totally in love with South London and I'm always looking for ways to help promote businesses and the things I love most about my favourite areas.

The first festival was a huge success and saw over 400 people turn up and enjoy some new local beers and taste some local tasty street food and with the help of everyone involved, I managed to raise over £800 for the MS Society Uk.

The next South London Beer Festival will take place this Sunday July 23^rd, again at the Tooting Tram & Social, from 12-6pm and looks set to be another busy event - with some new breweries and lot’s of summer craft beers and cider to quench your thirst.

We see the return of local Tooting Brewery By The Horns, Villages from Deptford, Anspach & Hobday from Bermondsey, Canopy Beer Co based in Herne Hill. They’ll be a craft beer and cider lounge supported by local craft beer shop and bar Craft Tooting and some delightful craft ciders brought to you from Pilango Cider, the little shop and bar, also based in Broadway Market,Tooting. 

We’ll also see some new faces at this festival! Roaring Four Brewing based in Earlsfield and The Cronx Brewery based in Croydon.

They’ll be some tasty street food available throughout the day, to keep your powering on. We see the return of The Chilli Man UK, a local lad, selling meat and veggie chilli and why not take up his chilli challenge - washed down with a shot of tequila.

I'm delighted to announce that Eat Wandsworth will be involved with the next South London Beer Festival, the Wandsworth based charity, foodie, drinkie web and social sites, who will be dishing up their special homemade Eat Wandsworth curries and will be donating proceeds made on the day to the nominated charity. 

Why not sign up for a SLICE Card, the card that gets you great deals in local restaurants, bars and businesses. Find out more about Eat Wandsworth and the SLICE Card project here.

I'm very happy to announce that proceeds made from The Summer South London Beer Festival will be donated to the local St George’sHospital Charity, a charity that is close to all our hearts in the borough of Wandsworth. I'm sure you've been at St George's Hospital at some point - well I have and I've only ever seen time, hard work and attention to those who need it. 

Their selfless efforts to save people's lives and work so hard definitely needs our support. Find out more about what St George's Hospital Charity does and how they support our community and people in the UK here.

Tickets are just £2 each and still on sale now, via this link, get them quick as they are going fast!

There will be live music throughout the day and DJ’s to finish off the night. 

The beer festival will finish at 6pm, but the Tram welcomes you to stay and enjoy more music and their retro video games evening, which will carry on until midnight.

The Summer South London Beer Festival

12-6pm

Tooting Tram & Social

Tooting Broadway

SW17 9NA

Tickets £2

Watch out for me tonight, I'll be around London handing out special VIP FREE invites to The South London Beer Festival.

I would love to have you all there and help me to support local South London Breweries, brewers and St George's Hospital Charity.

Love to you all.

LPD XXX

The New Outdoor Market In Tooting - Gala Market

Summer 2017 is looking to be a good one in Tooting Broadway!
I've just found out all about the new Tooting Gala Market, which will be launching this July in Gala Bingo car park.

The new outdoor market is promising to bring an exciting range of local street food traders, arts & crafts, fashion and more, to the residents of Tooting and South West London.

Tooting Broadway has quickly become an exciting place full of great little restaurants, bars and shops with an added bonus of two indoor markets (Tooting Market and Broadway Market). Tooting is famous for having some of the best curry houses in London, it also attracts the shoppers with many boutique shops and an enormous Primark in the town centre.

The new Gala Market was the idea of a local Tooting resident Nigel McCann, who currently runs his own Spanish Olive Oil company and The Moyete Man, a Spanish street food business that pops up all over London.

After often finding it difficult to run his street food business, with expensive business rates, hiring a van and driver and not having the freedom to do what he wanted, he approached Gala Bingo with the idea of an outdoor market in their car park. 
To his delight, Gala Bingo loved the idea and now with the help of Wandsworth Foodies, Tooting Local MP Dr Rosena Allin-Khan and Tooting Daily PRSS the market will soon be launching and looks set to be a huge success.

Nigel shared his news and social promise with me:

“When considering market traders - Tooting residents will be given priority, I want to offer a starting chance to those who have an amazing talent, art, craft or design. I also want to offer those who have found it hard to get a job or unemployed in the area the chance of work, or the chance to start something on their own. 
So I’m offering two free stalls each week to the people that need it!

I have now secured a drinks sponsor for every week of the market, so we’ll be offering some great deals at great prices.

I have now applied for TENS throughout the opening months of the market, so they’ll be a chance for local musicians and performers to get involved and entertain the crowds. 
I’m very excited to be opening my first market in Tooting, I’m looking forward to bringing more traffic to Tooting, which will not only benefit me, but all the businesses in Tooting and the surrounding area.”

The new Gala Bingo Market is set to open on Saturday 1st July 2017 and Nigel is still looking for traders and sponsors to get involved with his project.

Do you have a local street food/drinks business? Are you the arty type or do you create beautiful crafty pieces? Would you like the chance to show off your skills for the first time? Then please do get in touch with Nigel via email (details below).

Nigel is not only looking for traders, but businesses or independent people to become a sponsor for the market. If you’d like to support the market and become a sponsor, then please get in touch with Nigel by emailing him at this address; nigel@moyeteman.co.uk

I'll be keeping you updated via my social sites, so keep an eye out for more info coming soon!

Blimey... Tooting just keeps getting better and better! There's just no other place like it in London and I'm so happy to call it my home.

If you've got something to shout about in London, then why not email me, I can help promote events and I'm always up for visiting like minded people, bars, restaurants and pubs. Give us a shout on ladypubdiaries@gmail.com

Lots of love LPD xxx

The Tapas Room

The New Tapas Restaurant in Broadway Market Tooting

Tooting Broadway seems to be growing and changing so quickly, with new bars and restaurants opening monthly. It’s great to see such a selection of cultures and cuisines, so much choice and amazing freshly cooked food on offer every day in Tooting.

As I may have mentioned before, Tooting has two markets and it seems that the market culture has predominantly changed from your local groceries and butchers to a trendy place to eat and drink. I'm so happy that we’ve got all this on our doorstep, but with such a diverse mix of culture – Tooting Town still hangs onto its roots and has become a popular location to live and enjoy a night out, in the borough of Wandsworth.

The Tapas Room is a welcomed new addition to Broadway Market in Tooting and is the little brother of the Donostia Social Club in Pop Brixton. There's a delicious selection of Spanish Tapas on offer and a substantial wine menu that sound like they would match the tapas dishes very well. The small market eatery is decked out in the style of a traditional Spanish tapas bar, with beautiful Spanish tiles, high benches and stools and lots of Spanish produce covering the walls.

The menu is a mix of meat, fish and a few veggie options, which is literally cooked right in front of you in a small, compact kitchen - the hub of The Tapas Room. The food comes out when it’s ready which is probably why I love tapas so much. You never have to wait too long and you constantly have something to eat.  Most of the dishes are small and perfect for sharing so they recommend 2/3 dishes per person and maybe complete your selection with a meat or cheese board.

I went along with my bestie, Rachel on a Wednesday evening. The market was buzzing, with a great atmosphere. As recommended we picked a selection of 2 tapas each, with a Meat & Cheese board. 

All the dishes we chose were delicious, cooked to perfection with superb presentation. We especially loved the Morcilla on toast, topped with quail’s eggs and you just have to try the fresh Heritage tomato salad, perfectly oiled and seasoned and we washed it all down with a delightful bottle of Rioja, which of course matched the dishes perfectly. 

So... If you love Spanish tapas, enjoy a good Rioja or glass of cava, then go and visit The Tapas Room in Broadway Market, i'm a massive fan and I think you will be too!

The Tapas Room

Unit 3

Broadway Market 

29 Tooting High St

London

SW17 0RJ

Why not find out more on their Website, Facebook and follow them on Twitter and Instagram.

I'm giving them a fantastic 5 out of 5 pints!

Have a great weekend end guys!

Don't forget to share the love.

Lot's of love LPD xxx

TWID Bar and Restaurant - Battersea

The quirky French restaurant and bar that will blow your mind with not only fantastic food but a wonderful romantic, moody setting and some excellent operatic entertainment.

Last Tuesday I visited TWID, a new restaurant with a difference on York Road, Battersea. When you arrive outside the restaurant, you would not imagine what could be inside – It felt like stepping back in time, to a time of elegance and romance. The whole restaurant is themed in the style of an old theatre and opera house and I was welcomed in and guided to a quaint opera style booth, overlooking the whole restaurant and bar area.

After my walk from Clapham Junction Station, I was indeed ready for a drink. I was told to take a look at the cocktail menu, which was nicely balanced with fizz and flat cocktails. I chose the Elderflower Fizz, which was served in a beautiful goblet style glass with a zesty slice of pink grapefruit on the side. When my sister finally arrived (who traveled from Stratford and had had a bit of a journey) she was also ready for a cocktail and ordered a Peach Bellini, which was fizzy and fruity, just as a Bellini should be.

The food menu looked incredible, with lots of choice. We were told that all the dishes were small and 2-3 per person was recommended. We were given French bread to nibble on until our food arrived, which is now very rarely seen in restaurants, but a tradition that I really like and miss.

We decided to go with two dishes each, the options - fish, meat, vegetarian and vegan. I chose the cod, and (don’t shout at me) Venison. My sister decided upon The Lamb Cutlets and Aubergine stuffed with goat’s cheese, the dishes ranged from £6 - £12.50 depending on ingredients used. We couldn’t wait, it all sounded so delicious!

Soon after our order was taken, we were then treated to an operatic performance from John, who performed songs from Pavarotti and classic hits from musicals such as Les Miserables. 

Our food started to arrive a little after the first performance and to say we were very pleased with our choices would be an understatement. The presentation of each dish could not be faulted and we couldn’t wait to get stuck in.

All the dishes were delicious and we especially loved the Lamb Cutlets, both the presentation and flavour of all the ingredients on the plate was a taste sensation.

We only had two dishes each, but I felt that was plenty; as all the dishes were bigger than the average tapas size dish. During our meal we were treated to another performance from John with even more operatic classics.

After our mains, Luca, our amazing waiter for the evening, suggested we try the desserts. The dessert menu had a good selection of classic puds, but also a selection of vegan friendly ones too. They really have thought of everything and everyone on the menu.

We couldn’t decide on a dessert, so Luca said he would bring us an assiette plate - a selection of desserts. Unfortunately I have a peanut allergy and am slightly lactose intolerant, but Luca checked what I could have with the kitchen and it was no a problem at all.

Our evening at TWID was definitely a new experience for me; I have never been to the opera and very rarely had the chance to see a musical so to combine eating and drinking with wonderful entertainment is a winner for me!

TWID is now open for lunch and offering local businesses to come and enjoy 50% off the lunch menu, they are open every day, with entertainment most nights and a DJ on the weekends from 10pm –so you can dance late into the night!

The wine list looked great and they have a full bar with all the classic spirits. Service was top notch and the experience over all was excellent, we left feeling uplifted and were already making plans on a return visit.

I would recommend a taxi to and from the venue for ease, but if you’re travelling by train it’s only a 15-minute walk from Clapham Junction Station, or a 5 min bus ride on the 295 bus.

If you’re looking for a dining experience with a difference, then give TWID a try. Be prepared for operatic performances whilst you feast on delicious French tapas and wash it down with an elegant cocktail or a fine French wine.

Find out more about TWID on their website; follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

TWID

228 York Road,

Battersea,

London,

SW11 3SJ

Monday – Saturday: 12PM-3PM and 6PM-12PM

Sunday: 12PM-3PM and 6PM-10PM

For their service and style I give 5 out of 5 pints.

Have a great weekend end guys!

Lot's of love LPD xxx

Craft Tooting

The First Craft Beer Shop and Bar in Tooting!

It seems that craft beer shops come along like buses in Tooting. You wait for one and two come at once. 

Well this was the case for Tooting Broadway in 2016!

Craft Tooting – the first to open in May 2016, just inside Broadway Market was soon followed, a few weeks later by We Brought Beer in Tooting Market. 

Both markets in Tooting have fast become a cool place to hang out for foodie’s and craft beer lovers in South London. They’re constantly being featured in Time Out and I always see good things written in other blogs. 

It seems people are obsessed by the market culture and finding new and interesting ways to dine?

Craft Tooting is owned by a local Tooting couple called Mark and Ela, who not only own it but work hard in the shop to keep the magic and positive craft beer chat alive. 

Mark has been a massive fan of craft beer for many years and realised that there wasn’t anywhere in Tooting to buy takeaway bottles from. 

So with the help of family and friends they jumped at the chance to get a unit inside Broadway Market, Tooting and i'm happy to say it's been a huge success!

Craft Tooting was also nominated in the best bar in Tooting category at the Time Out Love London Awards (unfortunately they didn’t win) but they were named number 4 best bar in London - again by Time Out, which I believe is a fantastic achievement for such a little bar.

Yes that’s right, not only is Craft Tooting a bottle shop it’s also a bar, with two beer taps pouring beaut weekly changing beers. Mark has a great eye for finding the best current craft beers, he’s made great connections with local and worldwide breweries to make sure he's at the top of the craft beer game.

The collection of beers keeps increasing and every time I visit, there’s always something new to try. The shelves are stacked to the ceiling with the collection, which can only be described as a wall of beer.

Craft Tooting now hold their own events, with meet the brewer nights, Stout tasting, the next event is an IPA tasting. Of course I’ll be there, so come and join me. Tickets are £16 - which you can purchase here.

I just love Craft Tooting, it’s a small, fab, friendly addition to Tooting that will only become more popular over the next few years.

Who knows maybe they'll open another branch or maybe relocate to a bigger 

site?

If you love Craft Beer and like to chat about beer to friendly locals then you must visit.

Find out what’s going on at Craft Tooting on their website or follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Craft Tooting

Unit 1

Broadway Market

Tooting

SW17 0RJ

Always 5 out of 5 pints from me.

Lot's of Love LPD

Yard Bird – Clapham South

There's a new restaurant in Clapham South - find out about my visit to Yardbird.

Clapham South is forever changing, with new venues opening monthly. The Long-standing bar Gigulum, seems to get it right along the Pizzeria On The Green which have been there for more than 20 years and still seem to be consistently busy, especially when the sun’s out!

However, there’s a new contender in town. Located next to Pizzeria On The Green and offering the current trend for foodie-meat lovers: American grilled food with the main focus being chicken - of course!

As the name suggests, Yardbird specialises in rotisserie chicken, that comes either Naked (with a fig leaf for modesty), Jerked (A mildly spiced jerk seasoning) or Dirty (crispy and deep-fried).

I was very excited to be invited along last Tuesday to discover the delights of what Yardbird has to offer. They also have a pretty decent beer list which obviously, for those of you that know me, made me happy. Good Beer, good chicken: What more can one ask for?

We ordered a whole jerk chicken, with sides of slaw, sweet potato fries and the most amazing creamed corn I’ve ever tasted. I was happy to see Hepcat on tap, from Gipsy Hill Brewery, so we washed all that chicken down with a couple of pints.

The chicken was cooked to perfection; chopped up and easy to eat, juicy and I was happy it wasn’t too spicy - I’m a massive wimp. The sides were more than enough for two people to share and we felt absolutely stuffed by the end, we were feeling fat, full and fulfilled!

I was also excited to see brunch menus hanging on the wall and blimey – the brunch sounds awesome! It’s definitely on my agenda to come back for a Yardbird brunch. 

Who’s game?

I really like Yardbird, I love the style, the ambience and most importantly the food. It’s fantastic! They have a great front deck for eating alfresco, which I’m sure will be packed in the upcoming months.

The Yardbird is a fab new addition to the Cavendish Parade in Clapham South and I have no doubt it’ll be packed through the summer. Book a table now for brunch, lunch or dinner and discover the delicious chicken dishes for yourself: you’ll not be disappointed!

Why not find out more about what's happening at Yardbird on their website, Facebook and Twitter.

Yardbird

3 Cavendish Parade

Clapham South Side

SW4 9DW

5 out 5 pints from me!

Lot's of Love  LPD xxx