We love to slander Lagos babes who’re always ordering pasta, but can we address the “why” from a personal angle? As someone who always repeats the same orders in restaurants I visit regularly and eats only everyday meals in restaurants I’m visiting for the first time, I believe I have on good authority to speak… Continue reading I now know why Lagos babes keep ordering pasta at restaurants
On any other day, I’d have started this piece saying greed is the only reason anyone wants to eat amala that costs more than ₦5k, but today isn’t that day. Amala is made from yam, cassava flour, or unripe plantain flour; it’s a staple in Yoruba households, usually paired with ewedu, gbegiri (abula), stew and… Continue reading The yassification of àmàlà by upscale restaurants is ruining its authenticity
If you happen to be in Abuja for the weekend and have a budget of ₦60,000 for flexing, this article can provide you with suggestions on places to visit and foods to try. I’ll also offer advice on making the most of your experience while staying within your budget. *This budget doesn’t cover transportation. Magic… Continue reading Balling with a ₦60k monthly “we outside” budget in Abuja
A common misconception among big city dwellers is the idea that they have the monopoly of enjoyment, and you are about to find out in this article why this notion is not true. Admittedly, you’d be hard-pressed to find high-end restaurants with continental menus in a place like Ado-Ekiti. But if you’re as fed up… Continue reading 5 budget restaurants to chop life if you ever find yourself in Ado-Ekiti
You may recall once sitting through a terrible restaurant service and telling yourself, “Never again” only to find yourself in a similar situation a second or third time. Here at Open Sauce, we believe that if you have to part with your hard-earned money for a dining experience, the least you deserve is a decent… Continue reading Let’s talk about restaurant green flags — 10 signs you’re going to have a good time
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