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The view from Al Muntaha restaurant on the 27th floor of the Burj Al Arab One of the most famous landmarks in Dubai is the Burj Al Arab, often described as the world’s only 7-star hotel. Apparently, there isn’t really anything like a 7-star hotel, the ratings only go up to 5 but somehow, Burj…
I love trying new food so when I was in Barcelona recently, I was excited to try the cuisine. This was an appetiser I had in Barcelona. It was
Izanagi restaurant Izanagi is a Japanese restaurant in Victoria Island, Lagos with dark wood, purple-patterned walls and blue chairs. The restaurant has soft lighting, a sushi bar and a little room with cushions and a table top on the floor for those who want a more Asian-style dining experience. I went to Izanagi on a…
I had a great time at Christmas – for a change, I might add. I usually hate Christmas at home to be honest but last year was different and for that, I am grateful. There was less plate-washing and more going out so I was happy. I wanted to let you know how the holiday…
Grill Station at Freedom Park Grill Station is one of the restaurants at Freedom Park which is an arts and recreation centre in Lagos. It is an outdoor restaurant but there are umbrellas to shield you from the glare of the sun even if the
The gorgeous crab cake I had at Milano Milano is a large, bright restaurant on the second floor of the recently-opened Intercontinental Hotel, Lagos. On one side of the restaurant is a glass wall stacked with bottles of champagne and on the other side, diners have a view of the hotel’s reception and lobby making…
This particular Living in Lagos post has a food theme. I didn’t set out to take only food pictures but it turned out that way. The funny thing is I don’t even particularly like food, honest! I hate cooking and love eating out so most of the pictures in this post were taken in restaurants….
Inside Primi Piatti restaurant Primi Piatti is an Italian fusion restaurant within a large multi-purpose building in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos. There aren’t that many Italian restaurants in Lagos and as far as I know, Primi Piatti is the only Italian restaurant in Lekki Phase 1 so it is a bit of a novelty. The…
Tolu Ijogun My Lagos is an interview-style feature in which people who know Lagos well share their favourite things to see and do in this great city. 1. Describe Lagos in three words. Crazy. Fun. Busy. 2. What is your favourite thing to do in Lagos?