19/10/26

Review of Dallas in Shoreditch

Bringing a slice of Lisbon’s laidback burger culture to Shoreditch, Dallas offers a modern East London take on the traditional burger joint. Taking over a former local pub, the cult-favourite spot pairs wooden tables, dim globe lighting and a striking feature bar with nostalgic touches that give the space plenty of character. Known for its no frills approach to burgers and neighbourhood centric ethos, the Shoreditch outpost brings a relaxed spirit to an area shaped by independent businesses, creative spaces and a constantly evolving food scene.

We kicked things off with the Truffle Mushroom Burger, opting to swap the usual 165g beef patty for a vegan alternative. Topped with Swiss cheese, rocket, sautéed mushrooms and truffle mayo on the original menu, the burger combines earthy mushroom flavours with the richness of truffle. The vegan patty offered a plant based alternative of the original offered on the menu, available on all burgers it’s a refreshing approach to catering for vegans without just offering one simple option.

On the side, we ordered crispy French fries with Dallas’ vegan sauce. A straightforward pairing, the fries provided a lovely crunch, and the vegan sauce added an added moreish layer of flavour. Dallas’ concise but strong menu is great to see, not making burgers more complicated than they need to be and focusing on having less options but focusing on making them truly delicious.

With its relaxed interiors, neighbourhood feel and straightforward approach to comfort food, Dallas makes a welcome addition to Shoreditch. It brings a little of Lisbon’s casual dining culture to East London, offering a laidback spot for a burger and fries without the fuss.

Address: 138-139 Shoreditch High Street, London, E1 6JE

For more information and to book, click here.

Written by Jordan Crowley

Photos courtesy of Dallas Burger

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Late Night Dining at W London, Soho - Review

Sep 25, 2024

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The W Hotel group, known for its glamourous locations and stunning interiors is also home to one of the West End’s sexiest late-night eateries.

Perfectly situated for Soho socialisers and night owls with the munchies, the first-floor restaurant serves a mouth-watering short-order menu late into the night, taking orders until 1:00 AM from Sunday to Thursday and all day and night from Friday to Saturday.

The restaurant is uber cool with a disco luxe ambience and huge bar area, the artfully arranged glitter balls dangling like art installations from the super high ceilings treat customers to a funky maximalist vibe, with lots of cozy booth seating and intimate areas to enjoy your meal or drinks.

We started our evening with some signature cocktails in one of the window seat booths. I went for the barman’s recommendation ‘Inferno’ – a richly scented concoction served in a chunky glass like a vase, decorated with one mega ice cube ball. This drink has the wow factor and plenty of punch! Four Roses Bourbon, Discarded Banana Rum, Banane Du Bresil, Pineapple Anise Bitters and Old Fashioned Syrup – the mix works surprisingly well, good enough to go for a second round! Overall, the cocktail list is luxurious, and one could seriously indulge, with all the old favourites plus some innovative new preparations.

For dinner we tried the Signature Charcoal Burger, a hearty patty loaded with cheese, and bacon, served with sweet potato fries. The burger is an absolute hero, rich and flavoursome, it’s right up there with one of my best burgers ever; very satisfying and grown up.

Sweet potato fries can sometimes come up a little soggy, but not these, incredibly crispy and fresh. The club sandwich came stacked high and fully loaded, with lots of chicken, bacon, crunchy salad and slaw, plus a good portion of fries, diners at this establishment are not going to bed hungry. The kitchen runs a tight ship and food is of a discernibly high standard. Other notable dishes on the menu are the Crispy Chicken Tenders with a rich buttermilk dip, great as a light bite or starter.

Following our savoury course, and not to cut the night short we opted to try The Sticky Toffee Pudding, which came oozing with honeycomb and served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a mega-watt old-school classic. For something a little lighter and fresher, try the Mochi ball trio, chocolate, raspberry & lychee and mango & passion fruit, a great way to finish off a late-night feast.

Throughout the evening the staff were charming and attentive without being overbearing. The vibe is very chilled and has an air of luxury, it's definitely worth staying up late for.

Website: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/lonhw-w-london

Address: 10 Wardour St, London, W1D 6QF

Written by Claire Bloom

Photography courtesy of W London