British Street Food Awards 2012

The London branch of the British Street Food Awards is setting up shop — in the Brent Cross shopping centre car park. They’ve invited us along to cook up a storm on the tarmac on October 29, 30 and 31, and then again on November 26, 27, 28. Expect some old favourites (such as Andy from Eat My Pies, Yianni from the Meatwagon, Petra from ChocStar, (more…)

It was thanks to Twitter that I first stumbled across Yianni and his Meatwagon. Everyone was tweeting about his sublime cheeseburgers and — as I found out one Peckham lunchtime — theywere absolutely right. It got me thinking about the power of social media. And how the restaurant critics just don’t have the power they once did……..

Check out the interview I did for the wonderful Food Programe on BBC Radio 4. www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00shfqt/Food_Programme_Food_Critics/

In troubled times, a juicy, two-fisted hamburger provides comfort. It isn’t a trend – it’s a classic. And it’s a classic for a reason. So don’t monkey about with it. The meat shouldn’t be lean — you’ll end up with a burger that’s mealy and dry. And make sure to get your meat-to-bun ratio right. (more…)