Places in Lagos| The Side Bar

June 16, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

The Side Bar by Miskay is a new cozy restaurant in Lekki Phase 1. As the same suggests, it’s literally a side bar beside the Miskay store.

Places in Lagos| The Observatory

May 17, 2021.Reading time 8 minutes.

The Observatory is a fusion smokehouse located on Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos. I stopped by the restaurant in March with my friend, A, and here’s what I think of the place.

Places in Lagos| Orìlè Restaurant and Bar

March 29, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

There are many restaurants in Lagos and it feels like a new one is being added to the list every week. I stopped by Orìlè in February and here’s what went down.

Places in Lagos| Spice Route

March 3, 2021.Reading time 8 minutes.

Spice Route is an Asian restaurant located in Victoria Island. I stopped by recently for some Indian food and here’s how it went.

Places in Lagos| Posh Cafe

February 13, 2021.Reading time 7 minutes.

Posh Cafe is a new restaurant in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos. It’s on Admiralty Way at the same building where Warehouse Kitchen used to be. In December, I stopped by Posh Cafe with my younger sister, Lateefah, and here’s what we thought of the space.

Places in Lagos| Cactus Restaurant

January 27, 2021.Reading time 7 minutes.

Cactus Restaurant has been around for many years, almost 23 years if you’re counting. I stopped by Cactus in December 2020 with my friend, Anu for lunch, and here’s a recap of how it went.

Places in Lagos| Koi Restaurant & Lounge

January 15, 2021.Reading time 9 minutes.

Koi is a new and trending Japanese restaurant situated in Victoria Island, Lagos. I enjoyed visiting the space on the 5th of December with my usual suspects; my brother, Luki and his wife, Dee.

Places in Lagos| HSE Gourmet

December 16, 2020.Reading time 7 minutes.

HSE Gourmet has been around for a minute. Though it’s not a new restaurant, they’ve managed to keep the momentum going over the years they’ve been in operation.

Places in Lagos| The Dining Room

November 10, 2020.Reading time 7 minutes.

The Dining Room offers a unique dining experience in Lagos. It’s a private dining space run by Artist and Scientist, a luxury catering company. I stopped by The Dining Room on the 4th of October with my brother, Luki and sister-in-law, Dee.

Places in Lagos| Crepaway

July 21, 2020.Reading time 4 minutes.

Crepaway is a new restaurant in Victoria Island, Lagos and it’s the last restaurant I ate at before the pandemic reared its ugly head.

Places in Lagos| Pit Stop Lagos

February 12, 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

I love pretty spaces that ignite my creative juices and make me feel comfortable as soon as I walk in and Pit Stop Lagos was exactly that for me. Pit Stop Lagos is a sports and fitness inspired cafe in Victoria Island, Lagos. I stopped by the cafe last month for lunch and here’s what I think of the place.

Places in Lagos| Casa Mia

January 17, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

Have you ever heard of Casa Mia? Casa Mia is a new restaurant and lounge that started operations in December 2019 in Victoria Island, Lagos right beside Eric Kayser. It shares a building with an exquisite furniture company that sells Roberto Cavalli furniture.