Mike Meets London Tastemakers Podcast
1) Alex Large - Brother Marcus
In this episode I chat to Alex, one of the co-founders of Eastern Mediterranean brunch hotspot Brother Marcus. We talk about their journey from building a restaurant in a garden for £3000 each through...Show More
2) Eduardo Wansbrough - La Nonna, EDū
In this episode I chat to Eduardo, one of the co-founders of fresh pasta restaurant La Nonna and Spanish-inspired street food business EDū. We talk about the origins of the different concepts and focu...Show More
3) Leonardo Ongaro - Badiani Gelato
In this episode I chat to Leonardo from Badiani, who has the enviable job of thinking about the future of their gelato! We chat about Badiani's long and storied history and the origin of their Buontal...Show More
4) Megumi Takeyama - Rise Japanese Bakery & Bar, Megumi's Table
In this episode I chat to Megumi Takeyama, owner of Megumi's and Rise Japanese Bakery & Bar. We talk about how Megumi learned to cook so she didn't have to lose her Grandmother's cooking and how she w...Show More
5) Tim Anderson - Nanban, Masterchef, Your Home Izakaya
In this episode I chat to Chef Tim Anderson, founder and chef behind Nanban, Masterchef winner, cookbook author, radio presenter and more! We talk about all things Japanese food, from the acquired tas...Show More
6) Michael Carr - Fenchurch Restaurant
In this episode I chat to Chef Michael Carr, Head Chef at Fenchurch Restaurant in London's Sky Garden. We talk all about his journey from the beginning all the way up to the 37th floor, via working fo...Show More
7) Charles Tyler - Paladar
In this episode I chat to Charles Tyler, the Director of Paladar. Paladar is a fantastic modern Latin American spot in Elephant & Castle and one I strongly recommend everyone check out. We chat about ...Show More
8) Rowena Romulo - Romulo Cafe, Kasa and Kin
In this episode I chat to Rowena Romulo, owner of Romulo Cafe in Kensington. Romulo Cafe has been synonymous with Filipino food in London for a number of years and really worth a visit. We talk about ...Show More
9) James Chant - Matsudai Ramen
In this episode I chat to James Chant, founder and main noodle man at Matsudai Ramen based out of Cardiff. Matsudai rocketed to nationwide fame through their incredible ramen DIY kits, and they're cur...Show More
10) Lungile Mhlanga - The Treats Club, Dessert Party
In this episode I chat to Lungile Mhlanga, founder and doughnut extraordinaire at The Treats Club! We cover the whole story of the dessert bar from the first questionable pop-up at Old Street station,...Show More