Laura Potier

59 articles

A smiling woman in jeans and a black t-shirt stands in the doorway of a bright, modern restaurant with white storefront windows.

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Discover Ria's: London’s New Hot Spot for Detroit-Style Pizza and Natural Wine

Detroit-style pizza meets natural wines in this cosy, intimate Notting Hill spot.

19 Aug 2024

Two people playfully hold Botivo botanical aperitivo bottles up to their faces, smiling against a bright yellow wall.

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The Rise of Botivo: A Craft Botanical Aperitivo Revolutionising Non-Alcoholic Drinks

An Exclusive Interview with Imme Ermgassen, Co-Founder of Botivo

12 Jul 2024

Two women in striped aprons smile while preparing food in a modern kitchen, one plating a dish and the other holding a bowl.

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Discover: N5 Kitchen

One of London's best catering company brings their food to North London's streets.

24 May 2024

A stack of golden pancakes topped with fresh blueberries and syrup on a white polka-dot plate.

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Pancake Day, Shrove Tuesday, Mardi Gras: a secret history

Did you know Pancake Day has roots in Slavic mythology?

16 Feb 2023

A ceramic mug filled with frothy hot chocolate topped with small bubbles, sitting on a wooden surface.

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A Very Short History of Chocolate: from bitter drink to sweet treat

Happy International Chocolate Day, one and all!

20 Nov 2022

Traditional Día de Muertos bread (pan de muerto) surrounded by marigold flowers, candles, and ceremonial offerings on a vibrant purple backdrop.

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An introduction to Día de Muertos foods and drinks

A brief history of El Dia de Muertos, and a guide to the best foods and drinks the Day of the Dead has to offer.

2 Nov 2022

Colorful assortment of pumpkins and gourds with various textures, including warty orange varieties and striped specimens.

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The spooky history of Halloween pumpkins

Everything you ever wanted to know about pumpkins, Halloween, and jack-o'-lanterns.

30 Oct 2022

Black and white artistic illustration of a pizza slice with "VAMPIRE PIZZA BAR" text inside on a white poster.

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Discover: Lost Boys Pizza

Camden's world-first vampire pizzeria serves black charcoal pizza, killer cocktails, and a warm welcome for the weird and wonderful. 🧛

28 Oct 2022

A rich orange curry with meat and cream garnish served in a traditional copper-handled pan with ornate silverware on a wooden table.

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Curry, Britain's unofficial national dish

From a 1747 recipe to 12,000 curry houses — the fascinating, complicated story of how curry became Britain's unofficial national dish. 🍛

3 Oct 2022

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Coffee & Britain: a brief history of Colonialism, Enlightenment, repression and resurrection

Britain is famous for tea — but coffee got there first. Here's the fascinating story of how coffee rose, fell, and conquered Britain all over again. ☕

29 Sept 2022

A smiling barista in a black Balance Coffee t-shirt stands behind an espresso machine holding a portafilter in a modern coffee shop.

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Discover: Balance Coffee

Top 5% of farms worldwide, fully traceable beans, delivered to your door. Meet Balance Coffee — the subscription built for people who take their cup seriously. ☕

18 Aug 2022

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Summer Essentials: Your Guide To London's Food & Drinks

Beer gardens, rooftop bars, riverside spots, park picnics & more — your complete guide to eating and drinking well in London this summer. ☀️

9 Aug 2022

A bowl of rice noodles topped with charred greens, crushed peanuts, and sliced radishes, served with chopsticks.

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Affordable Eats In London – Part IV

Ethiopian set menus for £8, Michelin-worthy pasta at lunch for £6.50, and Vietnamese sharing plates — London's best eats under £10, Part IV. 🍜

29 Jul 2022

Moroccan tagine with meatballs and fried egg served alongside traditional bread and harissa sauce on colorful ceramic dishes.

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Must-try Eid al-Adha dishes from around the world

Tagine, maqluba, kibbeh, bolani & more — a tour of the incredible dishes prepared and shared across the world to celebrate Eid al-Adha. Eid Mubarak! 🌙

25 Jul 2022

People enjoying takeaway food from cardboard containers on a striped picnic blanket in a sunny park setting.

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Restaurants & Takeaways Around London's Parks

Sun's out, blanket's down — but what's for lunch? Our park-by-park guide to the best indie takeaways near London's favourite green spaces. 🧺☀️

4 Jul 2022

A person holding a towering stack of three different burgers wrapped in paper, including what appears to be a beef burger and a fried chicken sandwich.

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Affordable Eats In London – Part III

Pizza from £3.95, a £1.30 burger, South Indian dosas & vegan chick'n wings — five brilliant London independents where you eat well for under £10. 🍕

28 Jun 2022

A man in a light green shirt tends to grapevines at a sunny vineyard while a woman and child play in the background.

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Discover: Fairmile Vineyard

90 minutes from Paddington, award-winning sparkling wine, and views across the Chilterns. Meet Fairmile Vineyard — English wine at its finest. 🍾

25 Jun 2022

Three women laughing and enjoying white wine at an outdoor table under grapevines at a vineyard.

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Discover: Terlingham Vineyard

Natural farming, award-winning wines, a badger-approved harvest strategy, and a gin made with their own grapes. Meet Terlingham Vineyard, Kent. 🍷

23 Jun 2022

Various Davenport wine bottles in different colors and styles arranged on a pink and peach geometric background.

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Discover: Davenport Wines

30 years. 25 acres. Organic since before it was fashionable. We spoke with Will Davenport — one of English wine's true pioneers — on craft and sustainability. 🍷

19 Jun 2022

Overhead view of a brunch table with waffles, eggs, bacon, shakshuka in a cast iron pan, and coffee cups shared between diners.

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Small Business Saturday: Supporting your local restaurants

Your local restaurant supports local farms, creates local jobs, and builds community. This Small Business Saturday — go show them some love. 🙌

4 Dec 2021

A slice of pumpkin pie topped with whipped cream sits on a white plate, with pinecones decorating a wooden table.

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Deconstructing American mythology: the true origins of Thanksgiving

From a fragile 1621 harvest feast to a Civil War-era political tool — the true, complicated origins of Thanksgiving, beyond the American mythology.

25 Nov 2021

Colorful vegan bowls filled with guacamole, salsa, quinoa, cherry tomatoes, corn salad, kale, and zucchini noodles arranged on wood.

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Veganism: Finding agency in a global climate crisis

Meat and dairy use 83% of farmland but provide just 18% of calories. On World Vegan Day, here's what your plate has to do with the climate crisis. 🌱

1 Nov 2021

Hands using a pasta machine to roll out fresh yellow linguine noodles on a floured wooden surface.

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Seasonal World Pasta Day: Food Cultures In The North & South Of Italy

50 shapes. 1,300 names. Egg vs no egg. Fresh vs dried. The fascinating differences between Northern and Southern Italian pasta, explained. 🍝

25 Oct 2021

A cup of amber tea with a biscotti on a white saucer next to an open book and green plant on a turquoise wooden surface.

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Discover: Chai Blue

A family recipe, a friendship, and a shared love of tea. Meet Chai Blue — the London brand bringing traditional, loose-leaf chai back to the kitchen. 🍵

12 Aug 2021

An elegant three-tiered stand displays scones on the middle tier and colorful petit fours on the bottom, with teacups and flowers nearby.

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The origin and history of Afternoon Tea

It only dates back to the 1840s — invented by a Duchess who was hungry between meals. The surprisingly simple story behind Britain's beloved afternoon tea. 🫖

9 Aug 2021

Two fluffy white bao buns filled with glazed pork belly and fresh cilantro on a white plate.

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Discover Discover: YouBao

From a ceviche stall that didn't work out to one of London's best steamed bun vendors — meet YouBao founder Alejandro Sepulveda. 🥟

1 Jul 2021

Colorful Turkish delight and lokum sweets with pistachios and nuts arranged on dark slate surface.

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Eid al-Fitr is a time for sweetness

Baklava, lokum, kleicha, and honey cake — a guide to the beautiful sweets shared across the world to celebrate Eid al-Fitr. Eid Mubarak! 🌙

13 May 2021

A slice of layered carrot cake with cream cheese frosting sits on a glass plate beside a white teacup and teapot.

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Time for a Cuppa with Dementia UK

Put the kettle on, invite some friends, and raise money for Dementia UK. Here's everything you need to know about Time for a Cuppa week. 🍵

30 Apr 2021

A pizza chef in white uniform and cap works in a kitchen, preparing pizza at the counter with a Coca-Cola cooler nearby.

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Discover: Vincenzo's Pizza

He walked every neighbourhood in New York eating pizza, then built a brick oven in his garden. Meet Tom Vincent, the founder of Vincenzo's Pizza in Watford. 🍕

9 Apr 2021

Colorful decorated Easter eggs with peeling paint in blue, red, and orange sit in a wooden bowl.

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Easter Eggs: a hunt for the chocolatey truth

Pagan goddesses, gold-leafed eggs for Edward I, and a German rabbit delivering treats — the surprisingly rich history of the Easter egg. 🍫🐣

4 Apr 2021

Various artisanal sourdough loaves with decorative scoring patterns arranged on a dark wooden surface.

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What is Real Bread Week?

Real Bread Week is a celebration of additive-free bread, independent bakeries, and the simple joy of making a great loaf. Here's how to get involved. 🍞

22 Feb 2021

Colorful red, pink, and orange Chinese lanterns with calligraphy hang from strings against a dark night sky above traditional temple rooftops.

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Chinese Lunar New Year: 5 essential foods

Sticky rice cakes, pineapple tarts, sesame balls & more — the five essential foods of Lunar New Year and the beautiful stories behind each one. 新年快樂! 🧧

12 Feb 2021

Whisky being poured from a bottle into a small glass tumbler, with additional glasses visible on a wooden surface.

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Your Burns Night essentials

Haggis. Neeps and tatties. A good dram of whisky. Everything you need to know about Burns Night and the three essentials of the supper. 🥃

25 Jan 2021

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What you need to know before creating your webshop

Know your brand. Start small. Keep it simple. Expert advice for independent food businesses ready to launch their online shop — without the overwhelm. 🛒

6 Jan 2021

Fresh jelly-filled donuts dusted with powdered sugar displayed in wooden crates at a market stall.

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Celebrate Hanukkah with these key foods

Crispy latkes, jam-filled sufganiyot, and chocolate gelt — the three essential foods of Hanukkah and the beautiful stories behind each one. 🕎

15 Dec 2020

Three corn tortillas topped with red sauce, orange dots, sesame seeds, and green herbs on a wooden cutting board.

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Discover: Truman Markets

250 traders, three food markets, and one of London's most iconic streets. We spoke with Truman Markets about Brick Lane, indie food, and building community. 🍜

7 Dec 2020

Hands carving a golden-brown roasted turkey with a carving knife and fork on a wooden cutting board.

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How the turkey became a Thanksgiving hero

46 million turkeys. Presidential pardons. A novel from 1827. The surprisingly convoluted story of how the turkey became the star of Thanksgiving. 🦃

26 Nov 2020

Assorted Indian sweets including almond-topped mithai and coconut laddu balls arranged in colorful paper cups on a wooden plate.

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Celebrate Diwali with these delicious mithai

Halwa, laddoo, gulab jamun, barfi & more — a guide to the incredible mithai shared, gifted, and offered to deities during the Festival of Lights. 🪔

14 Nov 2020

A takeout box filled with falafel balls, fresh greens, and white sauce being held by someone's hand.

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Discover: Lil Watan

Named after the Lebanese national anthem, designed after vintage Beirut lorries, sourced 100% from Lebanese traders. Meet Lil Watan — London's most authentic Lebanese street food truck. 🇱🇧

12 Nov 2020