The 27 best things I ate in London in 2016

Happy New Year, amigos!

Another year has passed us by and I'm about to reach my one year anniversary of living in London.

I can't quite believe I've only been here a year - I love it SO much! I mean, I loved London before I moved but now I have no quibbles about it: London is the best city in the world.

And one of my favourite things about living in the capital? The food, of course!

My "places to eat in London" list grows faster than I can tick things off, but I ate some blimmin' delicious things last year. Granted, the below list says a lot about my tastes (I just really like halloumi, sue me (lol that rhymed)), but I hope it might give you some eating-out inspo.

Soz not soz to anyone who's just started a January detox.

Behold:

The 27 best things I ate in London in 2016

1. Halloumi, butternut squash and avocado burger at The Breakfast Club

Oh sweet baby jesus😍 butternut squash, halloumi and avocado burger with sweet potato fries at @thebrekkyclub. Literally the dream.

A photo posted by Rachel Hosie (@rachel_hosie) on Jul 13, 2016 at 11:58am PDT

2. Sticky banana cake at Rum Kitchen (full review here)

Tonight we feasted Caribbean-style. In a big way. And it all ended with this: warm, sticky, nutty, rum banana cake with coconut ice cream and alllll the caramel sauce. SO. GOOD!

A photo posted by Rachel Hosie (@rachel_hosie) on Aug 15, 2016 at 1:08pm PDT

3. Smashed avo on cornbread at Salon

Birthday brunch number three, course one: smashed avo on cornbread🙌🏼😍

A photo posted by Rachel Hosie (@rachel_hosie) on Sep 25, 2016 at 4:29am PDT

4. Tequeños at Brixton Food Court

5. Banana and date porridge at Dishoom (see full blog post here)

NEW BLOG! Come along to @dishoom for the most incredible brunch. Oh, what I'd do for this bottomless banana and medjool date porridge (yes, BOTTOMLESS!) with a lovely chai😍. Link in my bio!

A photo posted by Rachel Hosie (@rachel_hosie) on Feb 10, 2016 at 12:31am PST

6. Halloumi burger at The Diner

A photo posted by thedineruk (@thedineruk) on Feb 23, 2015 at 12:12pm PST

7. Houmous at Hummus Bros (review here)

There's a new post on the blog all about my visit to @hummus_bros, where I had quite possibly the best houmous, pitta and falafel of my life. Link in my bio!

A photo posted by Rachel Hosie (@rachel_hosie) on Feb 24, 2016 at 3:47am PST

8. Butternut squash cake at Sponge and Cream

Celebrating my move to Brixton with tea and giant slices of cake. Mama had banana cake with chocolate frosting while I went for butternut squash cake with marshmallow frosting. So so good!

A photo posted by Rachel Hosie (@rachel_hosie) on Feb 28, 2016 at 9:00am PST

9. Madeleine Shaw's quinoa burgers at Brown's Hotel

A photo posted by Brown's Hotel (@browns_hotel) on Apr 5, 2016 at 5:08am PDT

10. Guac at Coya (read all about it here)

A photo posted by COYA Mayfair (@coyamayfair) on Nov 16, 2016 at 5:32am PST

11. Chicken quinoa salad at Boma

Ludicrously good dinner at @bomarestaurants tonight. I am so so full.

A photo posted by Rachel Hosie (@rachel_hosie) on Apr 21, 2016 at 1:16pm PDT

12. Parmigiana at Rustiko (see the other yummy things I ate here)

Parmiggiana of dreams😍. Check out my review of the lovely Italian @rustikolondon in my latest blog! Link in my bio.

A photo posted by Rachel Hosie (@rachel_hosie) on May 10, 2016 at 9:12am PDT

13. Tamalero at Ceviche (Old Street)

And finally, THE most sensational tamalero: corn tamal, poached egg and grilled asparagus with warm Uchucuta herb sauce. Utterly delicious.

A photo posted by Rachel Hosie (@rachel_hosie) on May 3, 2016 at 2:26am PDT

14. Buttery ricotta ravioli with truffle at Tozi

The dreamiest, creamiest truffle risotto seriously testing my healthy eating intentions at @tozirestaurant 😍

A photo posted by Rachel Hosie (@rachel_hosie) on Jun 8, 2016 at 6:03am PDT

15. Veggie burger at Cafe Fleur (full review here)

Lunch of my dreams at @cafe_fleur: flavourful veggie burger in a soft brioche bun with perfect sweet potato fries and yummy salad. Oh, and a pineapple and coconut smoothie. My new fave cafe!

A photo posted by Rachel Hosie (@rachel_hosie) on Apr 16, 2016 at 8:09am PDT

16. Burger (with added halloumi) at Blues Kitchen

A photo posted by The Blues Kitchen (@theblueskitchen) on Dec 28, 2016 at 5:52am PST

17. Fried plantain at Zoe's Ghana Kitchen

The plantain addiction is real, amiright @alicia_grimshaw? 😍🍌👌🏼

A photo posted by Rachel Hosie (@rachel_hosie) on Jul 26, 2016 at 1:35pm PDT

18. Pizza at Pizza Pilgrims

A photo posted by pizzapilgrims (@pizzapilgrims) on Nov 4, 2016 at 9:10am PDT

19. Miso aubergine at The Gate (review)

20. Cocktails at Steam and Rye (not technically food, granted, but some of them are filling enough!)

One of my fave cocktail spots🍹🍸👌🏼 (happy hour till 7!)

A photo posted by Rachel Hosie (@rachel_hosie) on Sep 27, 2016 at 1:10pm PDT

21. Corn and courgette fritters at Brickwood

Finally brunched at @brickwoodldn and it was everything. Corn and courgette fritters with halloumi, roasted Mediterranean veg, poached egg and beetroot purée. So good.

A photo posted by Rachel Hosie (@rachel_hosie) on Oct 29, 2016 at 5:50am PDT

22. Halloumi burger at Mildred's

Finally went to @mildredsrestaurant and oh my days, it was even better than I'd hoped. Halloumi and aubergine burger in a focaccia bun with sweet potato fries and the dreamiest vegan garlic mayo. And a burrito with avocado cream for @torihalman 🍔🍆🌯👌🏼

A photo posted by Rachel Hosie (@rachel_hosie) on Aug 8, 2016 at 12:03pm PDT

23. Truffle cheeseburger from Red Dog South

Truffle cheeseburger from @reddogsaloon, prosecco and Arthur Christmas yasssss Saturday night in with @_sarahholt 🍾🍔🎅🏼

A photo posted by Rachel Hosie (@rachel_hosie) on Nov 19, 2016 at 12:11pm PST

24. Pancakes at Bourne and Hollingsworth Buildings (see full bottomless bellini brunch blog post here)

If you think this is an epic brunch, then add bottomless bellinis into the mix 🍾🍾🍾

A photo posted by Rachel Hosie (@rachel_hosie) on Oct 15, 2016 at 7:27am PDT

25. Truffle pizza at The Wellesley (for work, honest - allow me to explain here)

26. Sweet potato waffle at Pachamama

Birthday brunch number two: Pachamama with Mama. Two sweet potato waffles, mine topped with plantain, peanut butter, coconut and lots of syrup, mama's with beetroot-cured salmon, avocado and poached egg. 😍😍😍

A photo posted by Rachel Hosie (@rachel_hosie) on Sep 24, 2016 at 5:06am PDT

27. Black carrots with salted peanut brittle at Talli Joe (allow me to explain here)

A photo posted by Talli joe (@tallijoe) on Dec 9, 2016 at 7:14am PST

BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY...

What should I eat in 2017? Please do let me know what I need to add to my list, and I'll do my best to eat it.

Have a delicious year, chums!