Ally Head
Contributor
Ally is a food journalist with over three years experience, and a food stylist, too, having worked backstage at many a BBC Good Food Show. You'll find her scouting the City's latest brunch spots – we challenge you to find a fritter or french toast she's yet to try.
Her career highlights? Winning Rude Health’s Porridge Championships 2018 with her umami bacon and chive oats, topped with a soft boiled egg, and stealing the crown for 2019 with her oat risotto parsnips three ways, too.
Ally Head's articles
Stoney Street, Borough: restaurant review
Seasonal sharing plates, produce from nearby Borough Market and cooking finesse from head chef Henrietta Inman is a recipe for success at this new Southwark restaurant
Published: Monday 6th January 2020
London Larder: ManiLife’s peanut butter
We're constantly on the hunt for the capital's hottest new products, made right here in London. Next on our London Larder agenda: ManiLife’s peanut butter
Published: Tuesday 31st December 2019
Lina Stores, King's Cross: restaurant review
The iconic deli opened in 1944 and its first restaurant, in Soho, joined last year. Now Lina Stores has opened a second site, bringing authentic Italian pasta, charcuterie and tuna tonnato to King's Cross
Published: Monday 9th December 2019
The Dining Room at The Goring, Belgravia: restaurant review
At this quintessential Belgravia restaurant, new executive Richard Galli is joining a line of contemporary chefs making old-school, traditional British cuisine cool again
Published: Monday 2nd December 2019
Wild by Tart, Belgravia: restaurant review
From Lucy Carr-Ellison and Jemima Jones of Tart comes Wild by Tart, a restaurant serving nourishing, delicious and micro-seasonal fare from a converted warehouse
Published: Wednesday 27th November 2019
London Larder: Peter's Yard Sourdough Crispbreads
We're constantly on the hunt for the capital's hottest new products, made right here in London. Next on our London Larder agenda: Peter's Yard sourdough crispbreads.
Published: Tuesday 26th November 2019
18 winter pop-ups in London to get you in the festive spirit
From real-life gingerbread houses big enough for humans to Alpine après lodges piled high with fondue and mugs of mulled wine, here's where to book your festive fun this year
Published: Monday 25th November 2019
Watch: Behind the scenes of Rachel Ama's By Chloe. menu collab
Barbecue jerk cauliflower and rainbow veggie-stuffed Caribbean wraps sound like a bit of you? Then you'll want a snoop (and a taste) of Rachel Ama's new menu for By Chloe.
Published: Tuesday 19th November 2019
Watch: Behind the scenes at Simplicity Burger on Brick Lane
Fermentation, wonky veg and a zero waste ethos make Neil Rankin's latest venture different to the other burger joints in London. Oh, and it's vegan, too. Come for a sneak peak around the kitchen
Published: Friday 15th November 2019
Watch: Behind the scenes at The Vurger Co. in Shoreditch
To celebrate World Vegan Month, team Foodism have been snooping around the kitchens of some of their most-loved vegan eateries in London. Now, it's your turn
Published: Thursday 14th November 2019
Vardo, Chelsea: restaurant review
From the founders of Caravan comes a grown up, sultry new concept serving a riot of flavours and cuisines. Here are the dishes we’d go back for
Published: Thursday 14th November 2019
The Dairy, Clapham: restaurant review
Robin Gill's The Dairy in Clapham Old Town is quietly churning out sublime dishes using micro-seasonal ingredients. Read on for why it's simply a must visit.
Published: Wednesday 6th November 2019
The Hoxton, Southwark: hotel review
Combining a strong sense of the brand’s signature style with plenty of references to SE1, the new Hoxton is a great bet for a special stay.
Published: Friday 1st November 2019
Ryan Riley: Foodism 100 winner 2019
This year’s Positive Change Hero, brought to you by Karma Cola, is Life Kitchen founder Ryan Riley, whose school helps hundreds of people suffering with cancer through hands-on cooking classes
Published: Wednesday 30th October 2019
19 London supper clubs serving seriously good food
From food and film to dinner in an east London furniture shop – here are some of London's coolest supper clubs. Hungry? Draw up a chair and tuck in
Published: Wednesday 30th October 2019
Masha Rener: My Career in Five Dishes
As head chef of London's iconic deli and restaurant Lina Stores, Masha Rener uses world-class Italian ingredients in dishes of unparalleled quality. On the eve of a new opening in King’s Cross, we take in the dishes that have defined her career, from Umbria to Soho
Published: Tuesday 29th October 2019
On the hunt for the hottest new London restaurants? Foodism's pick of 14 to try for 2019
Feeling hungry? We have good news: there’s a whole host of new restaurants in London waiting for you
Published: Thursday 24th October 2019
Lupins, Southwark: restaurant review
Like the sound of British seasonal small plates cooked and served with love? Then you'll love Lupins
Published: Thursday 10th October 2019
Wondering where to eat in Holborn? Read Foodism’s picks
From the fancier Noble Rot and Holborn Dining Room, to cheap as chips Fryer’s Delight and Ciao Bella
Published: Friday 6th September 2019
Wun’s Tearoom, Soho: restaurant review
From the owners of Bun House comes Wun’s Tearoom, a Cantonese small plate restaurant inspired by China in Soho. Foodism reviews