London might be famous for fish and chips, afternoon tea and a proper Sunday roast, but some of the city's most delicious stories are being told in Caribbean kitchens, neighbourhood markets and restaurants far beyond the usual tourist trail. In this episode of This City Is Delicious, Kevin heads across the pond to explore one of the world's most diverse food cities. From Jamaican beef patties and Nigerian suya in Brixton to spectacular British cheese, fancy sandwiches, controversial doughnuts and the great Borough Market debate, we're discovering what London really tastes like, and where travellers should be eating on their next visit. Joining us first is Obi Opara, founder of Gorgeous Tours and a proud Brixton local who's using food to tell a much bigger story about African and Caribbean culture in London. Obi takes us inside his neighbourhood to talk about migration, the Windrush generation, gentrification, Black-owned businesses and why some of London's most important culinary stories aren't getting the attention they deserve. Plus, how Beyoncé helped save his food tour business, and why he thinks British fish and chips might be beyond saving. And then we're keeping things in the family. Kevin's daughter Taylor joins the conversation after three years of living, studying, working and eating her way across London. With years of hospitality experience, a serious obsession with pickles and a few strong opinions about where to eat, she's got plenty to say about student-budget dining, the city's best Sunday roast, overrated food destinations and why living somewhere changes the way you experience its food scene. We're talking: 🇯🇲 Brixton, Jamaican beef patties, red pea soup + the African and Caribbean flavours shaping London 🌍 The Windrush generation, gentrification + why supporting neighbourhood food businesses matters 🔥 Nigerian suya, jollof rice, Ethiopian injera + the Jamaican vs. Nigerian food debate 🐝 How Beyoncé and the BeyHive helped save Gorgeous Tours 🐟 Why Obi has some very strong opinions about British fish and chips ⭐ African + Caribbean fine dining, Michelin recognition + the evolution of London's food scene 🥪 Student-budget eats, neighbourhood discoveries + seriously indulgent sandwiches 🛍️ Borough Market vs. Broadway Market + where locals actually love to shop and eat 🥩 The Pig's Head, Yorkshire puddings + Taylor's favourite London Sunday roast 🍸 London's cocktail culture, food-finding secrets + one serious pickle obsession 🍩 Bread Ahead doughnuts, Borough Market controversy + Kevin's favourite sweet discoveries 🍽️ Kedgeree at The Wolseley, salt cod churros at Morchella + North African flavours at Impala 🧀 Neal's Yard Dairy, Paxton & Whitfield + the best of British cheese 🧳 Garibaldi biscuits, British tea, specialty food shops + delicious London souvenirs to bring home Plus, Kevin shares his own London hit list after seven food tours across the city, including the places worth revisiting, the dishes that surprised him and a few very strong opinions about what deserves a spot on your itinerary. If you plan your travel around meals, not museums… this one's for you. 🎧 Follow on @spotify @apple @amazonmusic or listen wherever you find your favourite podcasts. ⁉️ Have a question for Kevin + CJ? DM us a voice note on Instagram @thiscityisdelicious, or email hello@thiscityisdelicious.com. Travel hungry. This City Is Delicious™ CHAPTERS 00:26 – Welcome to London 🇬🇧 Pubs, patties, British cheese, controversial doughnuts and the stories behind one of the world's most diverse food cities. 03:04 – London: A City of Delicious Contradictions From traditional British classics to Caribbean kitchens, neighbourhood food tours and Kevin's many visits across the pond. 05:45 – Meet Obi Opara of Gorgeous Tours A proud Brixton local who's building food experiences around African and Caribbean flavours, community and cultural storytelling. 09:19 – Brixton, the Windrush Generation + Gentrification How Caribbean migration shaped the neighbourhood, why its food culture matters and the challenges facing Black-owned businesses. 15:41 – Beyond Jerk Chicken + Curry Goat Jamaican red pea soup, Nigerian suya, jollof rice, exotic fruits and the dishes travellers might not know to order. 17:24 – Jamaican vs. Nigerian Food Kevin puts Obi on the spot with a question that could cause serious trouble at home. 19:29 – The Rise of African + Caribbean Fine Dining Michelin recognition, exciting new chefs and the evolution of African and Caribbean cuisine across London. 22:24 – Obi's Very Spicy Take on Fish + Chips Why one of Britain's most iconic dishes doesn't impress Obi, and Kevin isn't quite ready to agree. 24:42 – Where Obi Eats in London Favourite restaurants, Ethiopian injera, neighbourhood recommendations and the places worth seeking out. 27:20 – Beyoncé, Dream Guests + Gorgeous Tours The extraordinary connection between the BeyHive and Obi's business, plus the people he'd most love to take on a food tour. 33:29 – GAME TIME: Fast Food with Obi Brixton favourites, personal food opinions and quick-fire questions for our local insider. 39:40 – Meet Taylor: From Toronto to London Kevin's daughter joins the show to talk hospitality, university life and discovering London as both a traveller and a resident. 42:40 – Is Borough Market Overrated? Taylor's controversial opinion on London's most famous food market and why she prefers exploring beyond the obvious. 46:08 – How to Find Great Food in London Restaurant research, local recommendations, social media hype and finding places that actually deliver. 48:18 – Eating London on a Student Budget How to eat well without spending a fortune in one of the world's most expensive cities. 49:24 – London's Best Sunday Roast? Taylor makes a compelling case for The Pig's Head, including Yorkshire puddings, all the trimmings and a meal worth booking ahead. 54:11 – Pickles, Fermentation + Cocktail Culture Taylor's lifelong love of all things pickled, London's drinks scene and where she likes to raise a glass. 57:02 – Food Tours, Viral Restaurants + Finding Your Own London Why neighbourhood experiences matter and how a younger generation discovers where to eat. 58:50 – Travelling with Dad: Family Food Confessions Years of food tours, shared meals, culinary adventures and a few things Taylor has learned about Kevin along the way. 1:00:52 – GAME TIME: Fast Food with Taylor Favourite London bites, strong opinions and quick-fire food questions from someone who knows the city and her dad. 1:02:37 – Taylor's Perfect Day of Eating in London Where she'd go for breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks, with a little local knowledge along the way. 1:06:17 – Kevin's London Restaurant Hit List Kedgeree at The Wolseley, salt cod churros at Morchella, North African cooking at Impala and more unforgettable bites. 1:10:08 – London's Markets + British Cheese Borough Market, Broadway Market, Portobello Road, Old Spitalfields and why British cheesemongers deserve a visit. 1:11:30 – Bread Ahead Doughnuts + Borough Market Famous doughnuts, the challenges surrounding the bakery's Borough Market location and London's changing food landscape. 1:14:00 – Specialty Food Shops + Culinary Souvenirs Neal's Yard Dairy, Paxton & Whitfield, Garibaldi biscuits, tea and the delicious things worth packing in your suitcase. 1:17:28 – Next Stop: Tokyo 🇯🇵 Onigiri takes centre stage, and Kevin makes a very big claim about the best doughnuts he's ever eaten. Period. If you enjoyed traveling and eating with us, make sure to follow the show so you never miss our next stop. And if you have a second, a 5-star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review goes a long way in helping more food-obsessed travelers like you find us. If you’re still hungry, join us on Instagram @ThisCityIsDelicious for extra bites from the road, behind-the-scenes food finds, and a few tasty surprises that didn’t make it into the episode. And if you know someone who plans their trips around meals not museums, share this episode with them - we’re saving them a seat at the table. Until our next bite together… travel well, be kind, and eat something you can’t pronounce. Because remember, This City Is Delicious™.
