Le profil de maggiebob sur Qype

A lovely little coffee shop. We stopped in on a sunny afternoon for a drink and a cake (both of which hit the spot). Around us, people were enjoying scrambled eggs and toast, overflowing dishes of pasta, or coffee and a chat with friends. Small, but we had no problem getting a seat. Service efficient, not rude but not chatty-friendly, and prices in the reasonable range. Hurrah!

I'd heard about inamo's innovative tables before, so I was pleased to be invited on a Qype event to try them out.

After our coats were kindly checked in to the cloakroom (how nice not to have my unnecessary raincoat getting in my way all night), we were greeted with a cocktail. I tried the Thai Sapphire, which suited my taste for sweet cocktails quite well. I noticed some other (brave?) souls were trying cocktails with chilli or even wasabi in them!

We then got a taster of the sushi making masterclass and got to make our very own nigiri with some lovely fresh fish - I only wish I could also learn how to make the perfectly sticky rice! We got to sample the sushi we'd made, so I know mine turned out alright. We then moved out of the kitchens to be given a very informative run down about the history of sake, and even got to sample a saki, both cold and warmed. The flavour warmed was definitely better, but there's something a little sensorially unnerving about drinking a warm alcohol (I've never been a mulled wine/hot toddies either).

After this, we were seated in the main restaurant and given the opportunity to play with the tables. Basically, the tables at inamo are interactive, giving you access to things like: at table ordering; changing the virtual tablecloth, playing games, and even looking up your onward travel options. We also got to sample a nice range of the food from the menu, including the cinnamon chicken, satay skewers, vegetable Thai curry and (a highlight for me) an avocado and tomato salad.

As an overall summary - attentive and friendly staff, food of a good range and reasonable quality, and the novelty of the tables hasn't worn off yet!

Ah Dishoom! I love love Dishoom, and I can't believe it's taken a Qype event to get me to review it (bad Maggie!). Dishoom is a self-styled Bombay Cafe. The fun and relaxed atmosphere is echoed in the decor and the staff. You can't pre-book for small groups, but I've never struggled to get a seat - evenings or weekend. The waiting staff will be more than happy to talk you through the menu, which features a number of 'small plates' as well as grills and side dishes (rice, bread etc). My personal recommendations are the calamari (and everyone at the Qype event with me agreed), the Keema Pau (a spice minced lamb dish), and of you're having a curry of any description you must get one of Dishoom's amazing (and HUGE!) rotis to sop up the juices.

I've been in to Cyber Candy a few times (including picking up popping candy for a previous Qype event at Frae), so I sort of knew what to expect when I went here as part of Qype's review crawl. Even from the window display and the entrance to the store, you feel like you're walking in to Willy Wonka's magical world. There's lots of sweets here I remember from childhood (Jolly Ranchers, Nerds, Pretzel Flipz) and those I've only ever seen on American TV (Kool Aid, Tootsie Rolls, Twinkies) all sourced and imported by Cyber Candy, and tantalisingly displayed. Due to this import, the prices aren't cheap, but that's probably best for your waistline and dentist bills. The staff are friendly, and enthusiastic about their products, making this store great for an occasional treat and a trip down memory lane!

I was invited to Cafe Pacifico as part of a Qype review crawl. It's a lovely Mexican bar, tucked down a side street near Covent Garden. It's obviously popular as it was already buzzing when we arrived just after 6pm on a Wednesday. We were settled down with a (incredibly refreshing) margarita, and given a really interesting talk on the history of tequila. We were taught how to properly 'taste' tequila as a liqueur by sampling Cafe Pacifico's own brand (apparently it's best to breathe through your mouth when smelling it so that you don't get too strong a hint). We also got to sample some of the bar food - usual Mexican fare of quesadillas, nachos with cheese and guacamole. My favourite thing was pork strips which came complete with mini tacos, avocado sauce and shredded veg - yum!

You know the way you picture a genuine American fast-food burger joint in your head? This is it. This is exactly what McDonalds is the boxed and packaged (and therefore more rubbish) version of.

In a great location in Edinburgh's West End (just off Princes Street Gardens you can get a hamburger and chips, and still have change from a fiver. They do a good range of burger toppings as well as chicken and veggie options, and you can add various things like red onion, jalapenos, relish or homemade BBQ sauce for free. The burgers are cooked medium by default, but they'll do them well if you ask (don't - just don't!). It's all self service - you order at the till, and then get one of those buzzing devices so you can go and collect your food when it's ready.

My chips were hot and nicely cooked, and my burger looked and tasted like I've always wanted a fast food burger to taste - well done Wannaburger!

My favourite burrito joint has a new branch in the station I pass through most weekends - you can almost hear the sound of my diet flying out of the window. Not that the food here is particularly unhealthy, I just don't think my doctor would agree with me eating quite so much of it!

It's a decent sized shop on the mezannine in the new extension on King's Cross. They serve the usual BH menu (including my absoulte favourite pork!) but in addition to burritos and tacos, you can also get a slightly smaller burrita (so I can convince myself I'm exercising portion control). They have also introduced a range of breakfast burritos etc for this branch - but I'm yet to be out of bed and in town early enough to try them.

The food is always fresh and delicious, and the staff friendly and happy to put your wrap together just the way you like it. Go - now, before I eat everything!

I love Alexandra Palace, and I can't believe I haven't reviewed it sooner! Especially as I live on its doorstep.

The Palace is a beautiful building, and if you ever get the chance to go inside - do! I've been in for a number of craft exhibitions (various charges) and most recently for Holland Heinekin House - the Dutch national hospitality house for the Olympics. There's also an ice-rink which I'm yet to screw up the courage to use!

I could talk about the park, facilities and view, but they would all be better placed in a review of the park itself. Of course, if you're visiting the Palace, you will undoubtably make use of the wonderful park too!