Notes from Fiena

The journal

From our kitchen and bar to the best of King's Cross, Bloomsbury and Euston: what to eat, what to drink and where to wander.

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What is a margarita?

Sharp, salty, sweet and cold: the margarita is one of the most popular cocktails in the United States, the most popular tequila cocktail of all, and a favourite on our bar too. At Fiena, our family-run Italian cafe, bar and restaurant at 4 Medway Court, Judd Street, London WC1...

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What is fritto misto?

A golden pile of crisp seafood, a squeeze of lemon and something to dip it in: in Italian seaside towns, that's lunch. Italians call it fritto misto, and on ...

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What is limoncello?

Bright yellow, ice cold and tasting of sunshine: limoncello is the drink many people bring home in their suitcase after a trip to the south of Italy. At Fien...

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What is a chocolate soufflé?

For chocolate lovers there's one moment that matters: the spoon breaks the crust and warm chocolate runs out. That's the Souffle al cioccolato on the dessert...

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What is bruschetta?

Crisp toasted bread, ripe tomato, garlic and good olive oil: bruschetta is one of the simplest things you can eat in an Italian restaurant, and one of the be...

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What are capesante?

Sweet, tender and quick to cook, scallops are one of the treats of the seafood world. In Italian they're capesante, and that's how they appear on the starter...

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What is pesto?

Bright green, fragrant and made for pasta: pesto is one of the most famous sauces to come out of Italy. It's on the main menu at Fiena, our family-run Italia...

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What are profiteroles?

Light, crisp pastry and a cloud of cream inside: profiteroles are one of the great desserts to share after dinner. They're on the dessert menu at Fiena, our ...

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What is penne arrabbiata?

Tomato, garlic and chilli, and a name that means "angry": penne arrabbiata is one of the simplest pasta dishes in Italy, and one of the most loved. It's on t...

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