By Joy Essien There are places where food is simply consumed, and there are places where food tells a story. In Mushin, every sizzling pan of akara, every smoky curl rising from a suya grill, and every steaming plate of amala carries the rhythm of a neighbourhood in perpetual motion. To understand Mushin, you must Read More…
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Creamy Pesto Shrimp Pasta: A Restaurant-Quality Dish Ready in 30 Minutes
Creamy pesto shrimp pasta is a perfect combination of a rich, indulgent sauce, tender shrimp, and silky pasta. This dish is easy enough for weeknight dinners but elegant enough to impress family and friends. The homemade pesto makes a vibrant herbal flavor, while the cream and parmesan create a rich, velvety sauce. Many readers describe Read More…
Inside Lekki’s Weekend Culture: Food, Beaches & Nightlife
Weekend culture in Lekki is a mix of high-energy socialising, coastal relaxation, and a growing appreciation for curated lifestyle experiences. By 2026, the scene has solidified around several core pillars that define a typical Saturday and Sunday. The Social Rhythm: Brunch & Late Nights The weekend often begins with a slow-paced “brunch culture” that has Read More…
10 Best Restaurants in Victoria Island Lagos for Business Lunches (2026 Guide)
Victoria Island is where Lagos does business. From multinational headquarters and banks to law firms, consulting companies, and fast-growing technology startups, the district hosts thousands of meetings every week. But many of those meetings do not happen in conference rooms. They happen over lunch. The business lunch has become a quiet institution in Lagos’ corporate Read More…
A Masterpiece of Romance: Love Meets Art at Victoria Island’s Most Creative Escape
As the sun dips below the Atlantic horizon, painting the Lagos skyline in hues of burnt orange and deep violet, there is a singular destination in Victoria Island that seems to embody the city’s modern spirit. The Art Hotel, a striking tribute to Nigerian creativity nestled in the heart of Oniru, is shedding its corporate Read More…
Hilda Baci, Gino crowned World Record holders for largest serving of Jollof Rice in Lagos
Celebrity chef Hilda Baci, in partnership with Gino Nigeria, has officially broken a Guinness World Record (GWR) by cooking the largest serving of Nigerian‐style jollof rice. The announcement came through GWR’s official social media, after the feat was confirmed. What Happened The event was held at Victoria Island, Lagos, specifically at Eko Hotels and Suites. Read More…
Irish Chef Alan Fisher dethrones GWR champion Hilda Baci in epic culinary battle!
In a culinary showdown that will go down in history, Alan Fisher, the Irish chef and owner of a restaurant in Japan, has dethroned the reigning champion, Hilda Baci from Nigeria, by smashing two Guinness World Records titles. Alan’s first remarkable triumph was in the “longest cooking marathon (individual),” a grueling battle that stretched for Read More…
From Adversity to Culinary Triumph: Chef Tina’s Inspirational Journey of Resilience, Passion, and Empowerment
Step into the extraordinary world of Chef Tina Totin Akpan, a culinary virtuoso and entrepreneur whose journey radiates resilience, passion, and unwavering determination. From overcoming heartbreaking loss to blazing her own trail in the culinary arts, Chef Tina’s story is a testament to the transformative power of embracing opportunities. With her infectious love for cooking, Read More…
‘Jollof Wars’ shows up at 2022 Lagos food festival as govt partners chefs
The Lagos State Government and the Culinary Arts Professionals Association (CAPA) have announced that the 2022 Lagos Food Festival will feature Nigerian and other African foods. The competition for the best “Jollof rice” among Nigeria and other African nations will also be part of the festival. At a press conference to introduce the initiative at Read More…
Nigerian chef invents his ‘Afrobeat’ brand of West African food in Toronto
Victor Ugwueke wants people in Toronto to try the food he grew up eating in Nigeria. Working with food has always been a part of the Toronto chef’s life. He was six when he started washing dishes at his mom’s restaurant in Lagos, Nigeria. He opened up his own restaurant nearby in Victoria Island at Read More…