Restaurants in Lagos Offering Home Deliveries
Today, our food segment takes us to Lagos State, the nation’s epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic. For safety reasons, Eko, the Owambe Capital of Nigeria, is asleep. Naming ceremonies, birthdays, anniversaries and wedding celebrations, funerals and memorial services, are on hold. Textile markets are closed so no one is selling asoebi, and women’s geles are […]
Tip of the Day: Food Businesses Offering Home Delivery in Abuja
COVID-19 is still the biggest news globally. In Nigeria, the Federal Government’s imposed restriction of movement in Lagos State, Federal Capital Territory and Ogun State is still in place. All businesses in these cities, with the exception of those providing essential services like food and medicine, are closed. In Abuja, quick service restaurants are open for […]
3 Cool Places to Eat in Enugu
Known for its old charm and serenity, Enugu, the capital city of Enugu State, is one of the most popular cities in Southeastern Nigeria. Enugu is also popular for its cuisine which can be found at most restaurants in the city. I haven’t been to Enugu in three years but my cousin, Ifunanya, who I […]
Restaurant Review: Skippers Fast Food, Port Harcourt
Today, I’ll tell you a little story about how I discovered Skippers Fast Food. It happened one Sunday, about two or three years ago. As my cousins and I drove home after Holy Mass, we started discussing about a suitable accompaniment for the Sunday rice which was waiting at home. We didn’t buy the ingredients […]
Places to Eat in Abuja
Abuja is Nigeria’s seat of power. Most government agencies in the country have their headquarters in this city. However, Abuja is not just about serious business. It is a beautiful city surrounded by hills and gigantic rocks. Among Abuja’s landmarks are the National Mosque, the neo-gothic National Church of Nigeria, the Millennium Tower and the […]
Restaurant Review- AY Restaurant
About three weeks ago, I took a different route to work. There was a bit of traffic on that road so I started looking around the area. I noticed this big canopy that had quite a long queue in front of it. A closer look revealed that most of the people had plates in their […]
Restaurant Review: Native Tray
So my cousin, Afonne, has been making a lot of noise about this really cool restaurant she visited in New G.R.A, Port Harcourt. Since the restaurant in question is close to my office, I decided I’d check it out sometime. Well, yesterday seemed like a good day for a restaurant visit. It was public holiday […]
Restaurant Review: Epic Meals Afrika
I woke up late yesterday so there was no time to prepare food. I hurriedly attended to my toilette. I took sardine from the canned food cabinet and bought bread and coke on my way to work. That was my breakfast. I planned to do bolé and fish at lunch but I had so much […]
Genesis Restaurant Review
I travelled to Isuikwuato for a friend’s traditional wedding last weekend. It was a beautiful ceremony. But as usual, hunger wire me for there. You see, I seem to have this “Do not serve her food” inscription on my forehead that makes waiters jump me during food service. My normal approach to ceremonies within my […]
Jevinik Restaurant Review
So I had a craving for Ekpang Nkukwo a couple of days back. My friend suggested that we dine at Jevinik Restaurant which is located in G.R.A. Port Harcourt. I hadn’t visited the restaurant in two years. Naturally, I was curious about a number of things. Was the place still as lovely as I remembered? […]
Four Chinese Restaurants To Visit In Abuja
The last decade has witnessed an influx of Chinese restaurants that offer an experience of the Chinese culture via exquisitely prepared dishes. Some of thse restaurants are scattered across the country’s Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Here is a list of four Chinese restaurants in Abuja you might want to visit, if you live in or […]
About Last Weekend: Bukka Hut!
Ok, it’s Friday night and we were on our way back from the office. It was one of those weeks where we question our choice to join the Lagos raucous. After over one and a half hours of driving in a slow moving traffic we decided, without much persuasion, that we deserved to be pampered […]
Restaurant Review: Purple by Blowfish
The Blowfish is actually a cosy hotel, tucked in a quiet corner somewhere down in Victoria Island. It’s a startling thing to be coasting down a demure residential area and suddenly spot a fancy commercial signboard that you haven’t seen before. It looked very curious, with classy bold letters spelling out “THE BLOWFISH” vertically on tall […]
Restaurant Review: Café Vanessa
You want to meet up with friends for a nice meal in an environment with a familiar yet exciting feel? Then hook up at Cafe Vanessa. Café Vanessa has lovely ambiance that makes it great for hanging out with friends. The day I visited the place, I witnessed at least one group of corporate ladies […]
Restaurant Review: JJC at Sweet Sensation
Sweet Sensation is a rocking chain restaurant where the entire family can come for a weekend treat, and parties can even be booked there. Their décor is in line with their motto ‘We Got Swagga’; glass partitions, marble topped tables, curvy chairs and straight benches, they keep it current y’all. But one thing they stand […]
Restaurant Review: Magrellos
By Pamela Agboga Looking for a place to take a family with selective food cravings? Then think Magrellos. The beautiful thing about Magrellos is their wide menu. Where else can you get yam pottage plain, or with veggies in it? Beans in oil or boiled beans and rice? When you get to their show glass […]