Living in Lagos (June 2013)

My brother just bought a 1972 Mercedes Benz.  It’s cute and unusual but I fell about laughing when I saw it.  I couldn’t believe someone in Nigeria would buy a car that old just because they liked it.  He says people smile and

Restaurant Review: Rhapsody’s, Ikeja

Rhapsody’s, Ikeja Rhapsody’s is a restaurant of South African origin with two branches in Lagos – one at Ikeja City Mall, Alausa and the other on Agoro Odiyan Street, Victoria Island.  I went to the restaurant in Ikeja.  Rhapsody’s Ikeja has a black and cream theme with lots of glass and mirrors everywhere.  It feels…

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Restaurant Review: Freddy’s

  Freddy’s restaurant has a warm vibe. Freddy’s restaurant is a small restaurant with a warm, comfortable vibe in Gomays Hotel, Calabar.  Although the restaurant serves basics like burgers and salads, it is known for its Lebanese food.  I went to Freddy’s with a group of friends

Restaurant Review: Ocean Basket

Ocean Basket’s seafood platter The first time I noticed Ocean Basket was at night.  I saw this brightly-lit building with umbrellas on an outdoor deck.  The place was buzzing with people.  I knew immediately I wanted to go there.  But first,