Switching It Up A Bit

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As a small business ourselves, we feel the strain that the hospitality industry is currently under. Déjà Vu is built for discovery and we still want to bring you content that will help you discover London - just in a new light.

Over the next few weeks we’ll be sharing a variety of exciting items such as our own recipes to make the most of your stockpile, shout-out dishes at restaurants we love, or chronicles of the home bar so you can whip up cocktails (almost) like a pro. 

However, amid the Covid-19 pandemic, it would be irresponsible of us to endorse going out as normal and ignore the facts presented to us. Though no official plans have been put in place, social distancing is the best way for us all to protect the more vulnerable and help lighten the load for our healthcare workers. However, that doesn't mean that your love of food should be compromised. 

It's a time for kindness and support. Whether it's helping a vulnerable neighbour, staying in if you don't feel great or supporting your favourite restaurants & small business from afar.

Many London restaurants are operating as normal; some are revising this daily, whilst others have switched to a delivery-only service for the time being.

Our Top Tips To Support Restaurants

1. Buying restaurant vouchers directly from the restaurant to be used later will provide money to restaurants that may, right now, be feeling the financial pressure of all of this.

2. Ordering your favourite dish as delivery still benefits the business, you're just having to experience their hospitality in the comfort of your own home.

3. Keep it local - rather than ordering from a big chain, why not give your favourite neighbourhood restaurant a call and see if they can prepare your food for collection.

Support Déjà Vu & Small Businesses

Supporting us and our passion to showcase food can be as easy as following us on Instagram, Getting in touch to tell us your favourite meal or restaurant you can’t wait to experience again, asking friends/family/colleagues who love eating out to download the app to use in the future, or just read our Guides over lunch. 

Déjà Vu is still running as usual and is still optimised for finding new spots. Save & share them with friends for later. Dedicate a little time to filling up your Favourites page with the places that you can't wait to go to when the time is right.  

Burmese cuisine is not regularly seen on the London restaurant scene but Lahpet is paving the way. Pictured here is the traditional Tea Leaf Salad, also known as Lahpet Thohk. Burmese cuisine takes influence from its neighbouring countries of India,
Bayou Bar is a small but mighty bar in Tooting serving up drinks and street food inspired by New Orleans. New Orleans cuisine is amongst some of the most interesting in the U.S as it combines influences from Soul Food, Creole and Cajun cuisines. Bay
A drink that's almost too pretty to consume. This is the Halo Halo from Mamasons, London’s first Filipino ice cream parlour. Halo Halo is a popular Filipino sweet drink made up mainly of shaved ice, evaporated milk and other sweet treats. Mam
These dark and industrial settings are home to some of the most deliciously smoked BBQ. Nestled on a Shoreditch street corner, you can still find @smokestakuk on the Déjà Vu app and save them as a venue to visit later.
Dinner spread goals courtesy of @maggiejonesrestaurant. If you're pining for a taste of the London restaurant scene, find Maggie Jones and so much more on the Déjà Vu app now. 📸: @kseniaskos
Andrew Edmunds is a true "old Soho" hidden gem, perfect for a cosy candlelit dinner when the time is right. You can, however, still find it on Déjà Vu and save it for later. 📸: @millykr
Is it a green juice? Is it a cocktail? Safe to say, this delicious drink from @drinksatpamela is of the alcoholic variety. Whether you're looking for Tipples or Health Kick inspiration, head over to the Déjà Vu Recipe Guides. Link in b
The garden green interiors of @blixenlondon are as well recognised as their delicious brunch plates. You can still find this Spitalfields gem on Déjà Vu and Favourite it for when the time is right. Download the app via the link in the b
Taking some inspiration from this plate at @pastaiolondon. Whether you're recreating restaurant meals at home or in need of some store cupboard essentials, check out the brand new Déjà Vu London Delivery Guides; fresh produce, top qual
A colourful feast for the eyes from @lima_london. You can still find both LIMA London and Floral by LIMA on Déjà Vu to add to your growing restaurant Favourites lists for when the time is right.

We love hearing from you so give us a shout or tag us in your food pics @dejavuapp.

Stay safe and thank you for your continued support.

Best, 

Déjà Vu Team 

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