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Save 40% on the iRobot Braava Jet m6 robot mop this Prime Day
Save 40% on the iRobot Braava Jet m6 robot mop this Prime Day
TL;DR: The iRobot Braava Jet m6 robot mop is on sale for $299.99 this Prime
2023-07-12 16:50
Children in war-scarred Yemen line up for water, not school
Children in war-scarred Yemen line up for water, not school
Every day at dawn, 14-year-old Salim Mohammad leaves home to fetch water, trekking through his city in southwestern Yemen to join the queues...
2023-06-17 18:51
Steep Black Friday Discounts on Home Theater Systems, Projector, and Soundbar Speakers
Steep Black Friday Discounts on Home Theater Systems, Projector, and Soundbar Speakers
Another year, another Black Friday. That means another round of great deals on tech to
2023-11-25 02:22
TikTok's first ever Book Awards: Who won?
TikTok's first ever Book Awards: Who won?
The winners of TikTok's first ever Book Awards have been revealed. Launched in the UK
2023-08-18 22:49
In Horto: Hearty, outdoorsy fare in a secret London Bridge garden
In Horto: Hearty, outdoorsy fare in a secret London Bridge garden
Walking into In Horto feels like walking into someone’s garden after the green thumbed designers of Your Garden Made Perfect have had their way with it. Stylish yet homely, with thought put into making every corner feel like you’re stepping into someone’s al fresco dinner party – hexagonal red brick flooring, rattan lamp shades and roof, wooden dining tables and chairs, as well as rustic dishes and serving plates. Potted plants welcome you at the entrance and vines twirl around the edges of the restaurant, which gives it an even more cloistered feeling. Just a five minute walk from London Bridge, right next to Flat Iron Square, In Horto has a distinctly different vibe to its packed surroundings. There’s the Borough Market crowd, where inching behind tourists is only made worth it if you procure a sausage roll from the Ginger Pig (mmm, dreamy); while Flat Iron Square boasts a hipper, boozier clientele. In Horto offers a bit of an oasis from both – a quieter, calmer place to sit down and have a meal. In Horto is a venture by TVG Hospitality, also known as The Venue Group, which boasts Mumford and Sons member Ben Lovett as one of its backers. The group also operates Flat Iron Square, which it moved from its original location on the corner of Southwark Bridge Road and Union Street to its current home last year. So it makes sense that the company is trying to develop the area by providing more restaurants with different concepts – it also opened Carrubo next to In Horto, a Mediterranean-inspired “light bites” place. The clue to why the restaurant feels so much like a garden party is in the name; In Horto in Latin is “in the garden”. The cooking on display here is very much focused on outdoorsy, wood-fired cooking, with a beautiful large domed oven taking pride of place behind the counter. Almost every dish is baked, roasted or grilled in this hard-working piece of equipment, bar things like the charcuterie board or the burrata and caponata, but even that has a touch of fire with the addition of smoked white balsamic dressing. In Horto’s menu moves with the seasons, but some things that are a staple and absolutely worth having again and again. The confit potato chips, which have been described as an “uncanny” dupe of Quality Chop House’s own version, are very, very good – layers of nearly paper thin potatoes layered and cooked in a thick wedge, before being portioned into chunky batons and roasted so that they caramelise and crisp up on the outside, but retain a delicious softness on the inside. The heritage beetroot with vegan feta and sunflower and pumpkin seeds also went down a treat, with the earthy, gorgeously red and purple root vegetables allowed to shine. We were big fans of the ’nduja butter and burnt onion butter that can be ordered and slathered with relish on bread. Also enjoyed were tenderly shredded venison batons ensconced in crispy crumbs, and while I generally find padron peppers to be a bit… well, boring, In Horto’s were covered in a healthy sprinkling of Aleppo salt that gave the soft, slightly charred vegetables that much-needed crunch. The mains were hearty and great for sharing, although perhaps less exciting than the starters and sides. There’s only so many roasted vegetables you can eat before it starts to taste a little monotonous. Having said that, the slow roasted braised lamb was a triumph; tender and juicy, with a delicious amount of fat that melts on the tongue. The real joy of In Horto’s menu is that it is all made to be shared, which I love. There is something so comforting and communal about passing dishes to one another, making sure everyone tries a little bit of everything. After all that food, it’d make sense that there was little room for dessert. Except I’m nothing if not determined. We had to be sensible though – the tarte tatin with vanilla ice cream sounded bloody lovely, but would have been far too much and we would have had to be rolled home. Being the balanced and rational eaters we are, we opted to share the rich, luxurious chocolate mousse with honeycomb and salted caramel ice cream. Unwise? Perhaps, just a little. But I have no regrets. In Horto, 53b Southwark St, London, SE1 1RU | inhorto.co.uk | 020 3179 2909 Read More The Union Rye, review: Finally, a decent restaurant in this charming East Sussex town Forest Side: Heavenly Cumbrian produce elevated to Michelin-starred proportions I tried the food at Idris Elba’s restaurant – he should stick to wine
2023-07-28 21:15
Target to hire 100,000 workers, offer huge discounts for holiday season
Target to hire 100,000 workers, offer huge discounts for holiday season
Target said on Tuesday it will hire nearly 100,000 employees for the holiday season and offer deep discounts
2023-09-19 18:19
Japan Fishing Industry Reels After China’s Fukushima Embargo
Japan Fishing Industry Reels After China’s Fukushima Embargo
Japan’s fishing industry is getting hit with falling prices and growing uncertainty after the Chinese government imposed a
2023-08-25 18:50
What's the Kennection? #74
What's the Kennection? #74
All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?
2023-08-06 20:52
Court backs French abaya Muslim dress ban in schools
Court backs French abaya Muslim dress ban in schools
France's top administrative court on Thursday upheld a government ban on traditional over-garments worn by some Muslim women in schools and rejected complaints it was...
2023-09-08 01:18
Kim Kardashian faces backlash as she wears Balenciaga dress after past brand controversies: 'She never stopped doing business with them'
Kim Kardashian faces backlash as she wears Balenciaga dress after past brand controversies: 'She never stopped doing business with them'
Kim Kardashian was slammed on the internet after she sported a custom-made outfit made by Balenciaga, reigniting controversy over her brand choices
2023-09-14 14:21
The best hair clippers for every style
The best hair clippers for every style
Cutting your hair at home is the new going to the barbers. Everyone's at it
2023-06-27 19:53
Black maternal deaths keep rising. These doulas want to reverse that grim trend
Black maternal deaths keep rising. These doulas want to reverse that grim trend
"Sixteen years ago, I almost died giving birth," Ebonie Karma Tudor said, recalling the birth of her son. "It was just a really traumatic experience."
2023-06-25 16:17