Ally Head

Ally Head, Staff Writer at Foodism UK

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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 review: Henrietta Inman's iconic fruit galettes

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
Product review: Everything you need to know about ManiLife peanut butter

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 restaurant review: A spread of Italian small plates at the King's Cross restaurant

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 restaurant review: A beetroot starter

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
All veg-centric small plates at Wild by Tart restaurant in Eccleston Yard

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
Peter's Yard Sourdough Crispbreads: A selection of their products

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
Winter Pop-Ups in London: Miracle at Henrietta Hotel

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
Behind the Scenes at Simplicity Burger on Brick Lane

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
A vegan burger at The Vurger Co. in Shoreditch

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 restaurant review

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 restaurant review

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: a sneak peak inside the hotel's interior

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 of Life Kitchen

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
Blue pea flower herb rice with skate curry from Malaysian Nyonya Supper Club; photograph by Guan Chua

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; photography by David Harrison

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
Foodism reviews Lupins, Southwark: British small plates

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
Where to eat in Holborn: Pies at Holborn Dining Room

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

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

Published: Wednesday 4th September 2019