It was a rather cold and windy Friday evening which had come
after a week of way too much Uni work
that I met my friend fellow blogger Amanda to try the newest
sibling in the polpo/spuntino/polpetto/da polpo family and I can honesty say it
was one of the best dinners I have ever had. I’m not only talking about the Jewish
deli style comfort food that gets served up here, no, after being lucky enough to actually get a table on soft
opening night, we were just instantly made to feel at home and didn't want to
leave at the end! Walking in I was greeted by Russell Norman, the genius restaurateur
behind it all, who gave me the warmest possible welcome and spent the evening
chatting to us and other diners, even telling me how he came up with the
legendary pbj sandwich at spuntino. He is a true perfectionist that has
transformed the restaurant scene in London and who with his lovely staff (
which he told he hires based on their characters not restaurant experience
because you can teach that but not how to be a decent person) truly made our
night and deserve every bit of success they have had.
The lovely guys behind the bar
London Cup
Even though it was opening night and everyone was apparently feeling a little
tired from all the work that had been done in the run up to it (although we
couldn't tell) there wasn't a single glitch and the food was absolutely delicious.
It's what I love at spuntino and now here, there's a menu full of quirky, unusual
yet incredibly comforting options that you can't wait to try all and although
me and Amanda did our best to split everything and thus sample as much as of
the dishes as possible as we left we were already discussing what to have next
time! The cocktails, most of them gin based looked rather enticing too and the
London cup which we ordered after Russell recommended it for our girly tastes
was refreshing and like nothing I have had before!
View from the bar
For me a truly great restaurant is not about the prices, dressed
up waiters or fancily decorated plates- it's about feeling at home, having a
fun time and eating good food and Mishkin’s does just that. Everything about is
just right and I am sure to become a regular and drag my friends along just as
I will continue to do at spuntino. Thanks to Russell, Tom and all the team for
basically rescuing our weeks and making us leave with a big smile on our faces!
Lox beigel with house schmear
Big apple dog dragged through the garden
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