#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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THE CONDUIT TO HOST THE NEW YORK TIMES' LONDON CLIMATE FORWARD
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THE UK'S TOP RESTAURANTS ARE NAMED
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COUNTERTALK TO LAUNCH BRAND NEW PLATFORM COUNTERTALK SPACES
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CULT US BURGER SLINGERS LUCKY BUNS TO COME TO CAROUSEL
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TOKLAS APPOINTS NEW HEAD CHEF AND OPENS TERRACE
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DISHOOM TO OPEN NEW SITE IN CANARY WHARF
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BEST SPOTS NATIONWIDE FOR AL FRESCO DINING
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OTTOLENGHI ANNOUNCES BLOOMIN' BEAUTIFUL CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW PAVLOVA
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CAROUSEL'S SUMMER CHEF RESIDENCY LINE-UP
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ANGELA HARTNETT ANNOUNCES LASTEST CAFE MURANO BOOK CLUB LINE-UP
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DISHPATCH LAUNCHES SPRING MENU SERIES
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THE PLATINUM JUBILEE AFTERNOON TEA LAUNCHES AT FORTNUM & MASON TEA SALON
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DISHPATCH TO DELIVER BBQ FEAST FOR FATHER'S DAY
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COLETTE PARTNERS WITH GBBO ALUMNI MANON LAGREVE
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WAREHOUSE LAUNCHES SPECIAL UBUNTU COCKTAIL
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GODDARD & GIBBS TO LAUNCH BRUNCH
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COLETTE’S PLATINUM PICNIC HAMPER
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WILDFARMED: FIXING FOOD TO FIX THE PLANET
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CELEBRATE CHAND RAAT WITH DISHOOM
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SKYE GYNGELL IN CONVERSATION WITH ARIZONA MUSE
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EASTER MADE EASY WITH DISHPATCH
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CELEBRATE GLOBAL CUISINE WITH CAROUSEL
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SPRING-TO-GO TO THROW A FINAL CELEBRATION
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OTTOLENGHI LAUNCHES NEW MENU WITH DISHPATCH
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JKS RESTAURANTS PARTNER WITH LUKE FARRELL
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DISHPATCH'S SPECIAL DELIVERY FOR MOTHER'S DAY
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#COOKFORUKRAINE
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NOPI CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
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CAROUSEL CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY WITH ‘THE FEMALE CHEF’ RESIDENCIES
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TOM KERRIDGE PARTNERS WITH DISHPATCH
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PRAWN ON THE LAWN TO REOPEN PRAWN ON THE FARM
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MARLE AT HECKFIELD PLACE AWARDED A MICHELIN GREEN STAR
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DISHPATCH TO PARTNER WITH ST. JOHN AND FKA BLACK AXE MANGAL
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THE BIB GOURMANDS ARE OUT
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VINOTECA BOROUGH TO OFFICIALLY OPEN ON MONDAY 14TH FEBRUARY
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GODDARD & GIBBS TO OPEN 3RD MARCH
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CAFE MURANO BOOK CLUB
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VALENTINE'S DAY IDEAS
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ANNOUNCING THE COMPASSES INN
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ZAYTOUN'S NEW SEASON OLIVE OIL
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GOILA BUTTER CHICKEN TO LAUNCH
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OTTOLENGHI TO OPEN A CHELSEA DELI
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CAROUSEL 2022 RESIDENCIES
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DRY JAN VS WET JAN
