north st. deli

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Day 285 14 hours of bliss

Rise and grind baby! It might be a Friday for you but it’s a 14 hour shift day for me! Can I get a HUUUYAHH?! I must say, there is no better way to start the morning than to make 40 positively stupendous sandwiches all before 9am! Hyper Micky incoming

Salads:

Paprika peppers + brown lentils

Sumac rice

Sausage + pea pasta

Soup: Potato + watercress

Sandwich: Mortadella ham, Manchego cheese, Jalapeno relish + tomato

Day 284 Early bird catches f*ck all

I woke up earlier than usual this morning so I had more time in my day and I seem to have lost it somewhere. I’m writing this from my windowless basement but my weather app tells me it’s sunny, you know what that means… It’s gonna be a busy day!

Salads:

Ginger + turmeric curry + black eyed bean

Indian spiced rice

Smokey aubergine + tomato pasta

Panzanella

Day 283 Big up Mumzie

I woke up 40 minutes late this morning. It’s all been a bit of a blur, but i’m here and that’s all that matters right? I’m covered in cuts and bruises and my body aches all over so i’m a little sensitive today. I made Panzanella yesterday (tutorial incoming) and I don’t know why but i’m always shocked how good my mums food is… #foreverhernumber1fan

Salads:

Chilli non carne

Spinach + herb rice

Mushroom ragu pasta

Chicken + pecorino crumb salad

Soup: Broccoli · spinach + tomato

Sandwich: Speck ham, Torta de Barros, Chilli jam + Tomato

Day 282 Obituary

I’m spent. Translation….I’m tired. We now have a new drinks fridge and that makes me very happy (it’s the small things in life) so hopefully I won’t have to go through that ordeal for another 15 years! It was emotional seeing the other fridge go, we’ve been through so much it was hard to say goodbye. RIP OG drinks fridge i will miss you.

Salads:

Moroccan spiced lentils

Preserved lemon + spinach rice

Chicken + tarragon ragu pasta

Toasted bulgur wheat green salad

Sandwich: Cumberland sausage, Cheddar cheese, Branston pickle + tomato

Day 281 High tea

Yesterday me and some of my favourite people had afternoon tea at The Rosebery. It was one of the most well behaved outings i’ve had recently and i’m glad for it. Today we should be getting our new drinks fridge but then again it was suppose to be delivered on Thursday so lets see…

Salads:

Five spice veg + black bean in black bean sauce

Sweet chilli + sweetcorn rice

Broccoli + spinach pesto pasta

Warm potato with smoked mackerel

Soup: Mild madras

Day 280 Drink responsibly

Why were there so many men wearing kilts in Soho last night? Not sure but shout out to the guy who brought his bagpipes out with him…vibes. Went out for cocktails after dinner, we were sat at our table told not to socialise with anyone that wasn’t in our group and we couldn’t get up unless going to the toilet. cool.

Salads:

Med veg + split pea curry

Sumac rice

Pearl barley with roast squash ragu

Pasta bake

Soup: Roast pepper · tomato + rosemary

Day 279 Relax

I watched the Italy vs Switzerland game and ate Chinese food. It was a great night, the first time in ages I had nothing to do!

Salads:

Roast squash + lentil coconut curry

Ginger + turmeric rice

Courgette · basil + tomato pasta

Soup: Roast squash · ginger + sweet potato

Sandwich: Pulled pork, swiss cheese, spicy peach relish + crunchy slaw

Day 278 No drugs just vibes

How needs cocaine when you have the deli eh? I love the vibes in the deli (most of the time) I get such an adrenaline rush from smacking my coffee machine, throwing shade at the customers and making sandwiches. Stress and chaos is my happy place!

Salads:

Tuscan bean

Leek + spinach rice

Rainbow veg pasta

Panzanella

Soup: It’s still Gazpacho

Sandwich: Roast beef, Smoked mozzarella, spicy peach relish + tomato

Day 277 I'm in a hurry

Morning world! Yesterday was so busy! I think it’s because everyone was boozing on the weekend so they wanted that North St. lift on a Monday. I think today might be worse!

Salads:

Thai spiced aduki beans + red pepper

Edamame + crispy shallot rice

Broccoli · chilli + garlic pasta

Rice noodles with tofu

Day 276 Up and down

I got a light does of heat stoke yesterday but I didn’t get burnt and my coffee machine is back in full swing but my drinks fridge is broken. Pros and cons people, life can’t be perfect! Also I heard whispers on the street that ‘it’s coming home’…

Salads:

Chilli garlic lentils with aubergine

Ginger + Turmeric Rice

Chicken + tarragon ragu pasta

Chickpea · potato + panner baise

Soup: Gazpacho

Day 275 She's dying

So my fridge is not enjoying the sun, she’s old you see. 18 years to be exact (which is old in fridge years). She’s had face lifts, tucks and trims but I think it’s time to put her down. This also means at some point next week I won’t have a drinks fridge!

Salads:

Kidney beans + roast pepper medley

Spinach + herb rice

Smokey aubergine + courgette pasta

Soup: Gazpacho

Sandwich: Spicy salame, Manchego cheese, chilli relish + tomato

Day 274 Get a grip

I’m still standing even with a mere 5 hour nap under my belt. Ah, to be in your 20’s! Here’s a little rant…Coronavirus has been in our lives for a long while now. Some business’ adapted and are making it through and others still use the pandemic as an excuse for their sh*tty service and disorganisation, honestly… get it together.

Salads:

Coconut yellow curry with black beans + aubergine

Edamame + crispy shallot rice

Baked veggie pasta

Roast veggie fregola

Day 273 Underwhelmed

Last night was a little disappointing between Galvin La Chapelle and EATALY I was just underwhelmed! I felt La Chapelle lacked wow factor but the surroundings were beautiful. EATALY was a little pricey. With import tax and waste i’m sure the prices are justifiable but Italian food is suppose to be deliciously inexpensive in my mind… you live and learn.

Salads:

Harissa roasted carrots with split peas · ginger + dill

Sun-dried tomato + preserved lemon rice

Roast squash ragu pasta

Potato salad with crab stick

Soup: Gazpacho OR Courgette · tomato + basil

Sandwich: Chorizo, pecorino romano, sun-dried tomato + fresh tomato

Day 272 Bite me

I had a scare this morning be cause my Portuguese lady was late and wasn’t picking up her phone…turns out she was locked in a cupboard. Classic. Yesterday I got dinner from a fantastic little deli win Old Town (us) and ate al fresco. Idyllic until you start getting bitten by bugs!

Salads:

Moroccan spiced chickpeas

Sumac rice

Super green pesto pasta

Oriental BBQ pork noodles

Day 271 Be a 20 year old

My weekend was relatively low key. By the end of this week I will be zombie because I’m out all week. I aim to have a new video and review out if all goes according to plan. So stay tuned for the week that I’ve labelled ‘Armageddon’! Considering my age I should be well up for a week of fun but I just want a nap!

Salads:

Mung bean madras with sweet potato

Cumin roasted rice

Roast vegetable pasta

Soup: Gazpacho / sweet potato + ginger

Sandwich: Fennel salame, Fontina cheese, chilli relish + tomato

Day 270 What a night

Yesterday was one of my favourite dining experiences i’ve ever had. We sat at the chef’s table at the Savoy Grill. It was suppose to be the deli’s Christmas party but the pandemic got in the way…obviously. Great company, incredible food and wine. Just stunning.

Salads:

Ratatouille veg + lentil

Sun-dried tomato + olive rice

Mushroom, Fennel + tomato pasta

Rice noodles with spiced tofu

Soup: Gazpacho

Day 269 Crazy lady

I like going for walks at night to digest the day. Last night my dog stopped and stared at a fox, usually the fox runs away but this one started to follow us and then it started SCREAMING at us. I thought it was gonna attack my child..i mean dog. I started to hiss and stamp but it wouldn’t go away and the I screamed back… I looked unhinged #londonliving

Salads:

5 spiced black bean + aubergine

Seaweed rice

Roast pepper + tomato pasta

Panzanella

Soup: Gazpacho

Sandwich: Sausage, provola cheese, Branston pickle + tomato

Day 268 Wear Sunscreen

Good morning chaps and chapettes! Got a lot of burnt faces coming in at the moment, because of the long winter I think people have forgotten about spf. Let this be you’re daily reminder to listen to Baz Luhrmann.

Salads:

Smokey beetroot + lentil

Spinach + herb rice

Leek · olive + tomato pasta

Soup: Gazpacho

Day 267 Spaced out

I’m here but i’m not really here…you know what I mean? 9 hours in Battersea park really takes it out of a person. I got to work half an hour early in the hope of being a little more organised, so far so good! Tonight I will be dining at a restaurant serving up Tuscan food, if that doesn’t bring me back to life what will?

Salads:

Turmeric + ginger dahl with courgette

Crispy tofu + spring onion rice

Roast chicken pasta

Coconut curry

Soup: Gazpacho

Sandwich: Fennel salame, pecorino cheese, Jalapeno relish + tomato

Day 265 Behave yourself

BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND BABAY WOOHOO!!! Let’s all conduct ourselves nicely. Yes, you can eat and drink inside and YES the sun is here but … who am I kidding you only live once. In the words of a drunken geezer that came up to me at 4am when I was munching on a beigel in Shoreditch ‘LET’S ‘AVE IT!!!’

Salads:

Coconut + cumin split peas + sweet potato

Sumac rice

Roast squash + tomato pasta

Panzanella

Soup: Spiced tomato