#INSPIREDBY MISSY FLYNN
Missy Flynn is a renowned mixologist, and makes the best cocktails in town. She co-owns the food and drink collective Rita’s. More recently, Bodega Rita’s (their popular global deli) has turned its hand to become a delivery service “Rita’s 4 U” sending pantry items such as tacos, hot sauces and pre-made cocktails to needy Londoners.
What was one of the very first dishes you remember eating?
French toast with my mum at the weekends. Basic thick sliced white bread, lots of sugar.
Who is your food hero?
Gotta be Bourdain.
What is your guiltiest food pleasure?
I don't feel guilty about any of my pleasures but I am happy as a pig in shit when there's a tiramisu and a short sharp Italian digestif in front of me.
Which restaurant to you long to return to?
Brawn, for the reason above.
What would be your last meal?
Lobster roll and chips with a bottle of tequila.
What dish do you cook the most at home?
I live with a chef so I usually end up taking care of breakfast or dessert because real meals are best left to the pros, unless it's curry for dinner, in which case I thrive.
What restaurant T-shirt would you wear?
Not a restaurant but have you seen the new Lant Street tshirts? V classy.
Favourite vegetable?
Leek
Most-used condiment?
HOT SAUCE
- Most over-rated dish?
Sorry but vegan cheese? Just give up.
Favourite restaurant not in the UK?
Any of the old Los Angeles Steak houses - not necessarily for the food, just the old time glamour, red leather, martinis and the always steal-worthy table ware.
Favourite fast food joint?
Five Guys
Quick Fire
Breakfast in bed or Hotel restaurant?
Bed
English Breakfast Tea or Long Black coffee?
Long Black
Martini - Gin or Vodka?
Dirty - Vodka
Ketchup or Mayo?
Depends on what's going in it but…mayo
Stella or Boli?
Both - Turbo shandy
London or New York
Londoner that loves New York
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CULTISAN: EAT LOCAL, GLOBALLY
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THE SILVER BIRCH TO LAUNCH IN CHISWICK
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KOLAMBA LAUNCHES £10 LUNCH BOWL
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SABOR EN CASA GOES NATIONWIDE
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COLETTE LAUNCHES NEW DINNER PARTY SERVICE
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SEPTEMBER RE-OPENINGS
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BEAST EXPERIENCE
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"SHOP, EAT & DRINK" BERMONDSEY STREET
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OTTOLENGHI FLAVOUR
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#INSPIREDBY NOOR MURAD
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RESTAURANTS OPEN FOR BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY #EOTHO FINALE
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NATIONAL RESTAURANT AWARDS LAUNCHES THE TOP 100 AUCTION
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SABOR TO REOPEN WITH NEW DISHES, NEW DINING ROOM AND NEW MEAL KITS
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OZONE TO GO
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THE ZETTER TOWNHOUSE PLANS ITS REOPENING
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SKYE GYNGELL LAUNCHES "SPRING IN SUMMER"
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#INSPIREDBY MANAL RAMADAN WHITE
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EAT OUT TO HELP OUT
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MURANO OPENS
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CAFE MURANO BRUNCH
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OTTOLENGHI READY
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BEAST RE-OPENS
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NEW RESTAURANT TERRACES
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TURNIPS, BOROUGH MARKET X TOMAS LIDAKEVICIUS
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“PRIME FEAST” GOES NATIONWIDE
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CAFE MURANO BERMONDSEY RE-OPENS
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SABOR AL FRESCO
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ZAYTOUN'S MAFTOUL
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THE ROYAL, ST. LEONARDS-ON-SEA
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COLETTE LAUNCHES A HAMPER COLLECTION
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#INSPIREDBY DAVID WADDINGTON
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KOLAMBA LAUNCHES BRUNCH
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SABOR LAUNCHES "SABOR EN CASA"
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RESTAURANTS REOPENING
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THE PILGRM HOTEL LAUNCHES "THE PILGRM PROVISIONS"
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#INSPIREDBY JEREMY LEE
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OTTOLENGHI, ROVI, AND NOPI DELIVER
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#INSPIREDBY SHUKO ODA
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#INSPIREDBY FADI KATTAN
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#INSPIREDBY MISSY FLYNN
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#INSPIREDBY DAVID LOFTUS
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PADELLA PASTA KITS LAUNCH
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#INSPIREDBY YASMIN KHAN
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#INSPIREDBY PETRA BARRAN
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#INSPIREDBY ROBBIE BARGH
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OTTOLENGHI IS REOPENING
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PRAWN ON THE LAWN REOPENS AS A FISHMONGERS
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#INSPIREDBY LILY VANILLI
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KOLAMBA LAUNCHES SRI LANKAN DELIVERY SERVICE
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#INSPIREDBY RACHEL RODDY
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#INSPIREDBY RYAN CHETIYAWARDANA
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ANGELA HARTNETT AND CAFE MURANO LAUNCH PASTA DELIVERY
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#INSPIREDBY PAULA FITZHERBERT
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#INSPIREDBY RAVEN SMITH
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PRIME FEAST LAUNCHES HOME DELIVERED MEATS
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#INSPIREDBY ELIZABETH DAY
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#INSPIREDBY BEN PUNDOLE
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#INSPIREDBY HENRIETTA LOVELL,
THE 'RARE TEA LADY'
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WELCOME TO #INSPIREDBY
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RESTAURANTS ARE HERE TO STAY, BUT THEY WON’T LOOK THE SAME
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WHAT WE'RE READING
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EASTER AT HOME
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KOLAMBA POLOS RECIPE
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NUTSHELL’S KHORESHT BADEMJAN
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FALASTIN: A COOKBOOK
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THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY GETS CREATIVE
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NEW HEAD CHEF AT NUTSHELL AND PERSIAN NEW YEAR
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UPCOMING EVENTS AT GREAT SCOTLAND YARD HOTEL
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NEW CAFE MURANO MENU
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VEGETARIAN SUPPER-CLUB SERIES AT ACE HOTEL, SHOREDITCH
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DINNER BY HESTON BLUMENTHAL - 2020 AT A GLANCE
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SUNDAY ROAST MENU AT PRAWN ON THE LAWN ISLINGTON
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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY – WHAT’S ON
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THE HAND & FLOWERS TURNS 15 YEARS OLD THIS MONTH
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BRITISH WINE MAKER LUNCH AT KERRIDGE'S
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KOLAMBA PRESENT ISLAND SUNDAYS
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ACTION AGAINST HUNGER JORDAN TREK 2020
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PANCAKE DAY
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PADELLA SHOREDITCH
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ACE HOTEL'S BLACK: THE LITERARY SALON
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LIGHTER SET LUNCH AT KERRIDGE'S BAR & GRILL
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ANGELA HARTNETT JOINS BEST HOME COOK
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TOM KERRIDGE'S NEW TV SHOW
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LE BUN GOES VEGAN
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MURANO'S JANUARY MENU
