Believe in your dreams

- Eleanor Roosevelt

About 10 years ago in my last year of college, I was wrecking my brain for a quote I could use in my year book. I was hoping for something I could look back on in 10 years time and actually have something to reflect back on. In the end, I chose a quote that stuck to me. I have always been ambitious but always too lazy or too scared to do what I really wanted to. Excuses was the enemy, I had so many, they were so easy to use, so easy to come up with and most of all, they were the best things to blame. I can't do this because... 

The stories that touch me the most are those who struggle and work hard to achieve yet remain humble and true to their values. There is something about those stories and those people who inspire me.

There will always be people who will try to put you down, people who don't believe you can, people who will try to scare you away from your dream or tell you, you can't do it. But belief is the start of this journey... 

Tramshed

Location: Tramshed, Shoreditch

Meal: Starters: Moyallon Pork Crackling £3.95, Beef balls Mains: Chateau Steak with watercress and shallot salad £18.50

Price: Roughly £25

Tramshed is well known for the massive cow that is on display in the middle of the restaurant. It is located in Shoreditch and a lovely atmosphere with tall ceilings. The staff are friendly and the meal was good. I am not a huge fan of that type of pork crackling and for me it tasted like oil. The croquettes pictured was not ours, as we ordered something else so I am not entirely sure what those were like but I'm sure like croquettes. The meat balls were nice, nothing that stood out. The steak was really good, I always find it challenging to decide to have a steak because many places don't do nice steaks at a decent price, but this steak was very good. It wasn't too thick, nor chewy and was cooked to my preference - medium rare. Salad was very good too. The criticism I would give regarding the food was that the presentation wasn't amazing, but the food did taste good. I suppose that is the most important aspect! Dessert was nice, again nothing amazing but good food with good friends and service was good. Overall, good!

An overall rating 7/10.

Step out of your comfort zone

Adventure.

Salsa!

Location: Salsa London, Charing Cross 

Meal: Set menu - With a complimentary cocktail (Strawberry Daiquiri), Mains chicken burger, white chocolate cheesecake.

Price: £20

I am not sure if it was because of the hour Salsa class prior to our food that made it so enjoyable or whether it was just very tasty! By the time I ate, I was at the tip of my hunger levels! This chicken burger and fries satisfied just that. It was extremely tasty, I completely demolished it. The dessert was equally satisfying.

An overall rating 9/10.

Chicken Burger

White Chocolate Cheesecake

Hoxton Grill

Location: Hoxton Grill, Shoreditch

Meal: Starters: Nachos, sour cream, guacamole, Spicy Chicken Wings & Shrimp Popcorn (3 starters for £14) Mains: Lamb chops with mash (£? ) Dessert: Chocolate Brownie (£6.50) Drink: Lemonade 125ml (£2.50)

Price: Roughly £25pp

Hoxton Grill is also a hotel located in Shoreditch. Not to be mixed up with Hoxton pub! The staff was friendly and the food was great! I particularly loved the starters and the food portion was decent. Company was excellent too! The most disappointing thing was the lemonade, thinking I would get a 7Up or Spirit, instead I got a 125ml lemonade which did not quench thirst as I expected. What is nice about this restaurant is that after you finish your meal, there is a lounge drinking area with sofas by a fireplace where you can chill and wind down.

An overall rating 8/10.

Starters

Lamb Chop with Mash

125ml Lemonade

Dessert