#zelman meats

[halaldudeinlondon]

Lunch at Zelman Meats on the 5th floor of Harvey Nichols in Knightsbridge. The restaurant has a nice variety of halal steaks and mocktails.

Blueberry Martini (blueberries, lime and pomegranate) and Summer Sunrise (grenadine, lemonade and orange)

Delicious halal canadian rib-eye and fillet steaks cooked to perfection, with chimichurri and peppercorn sauce, and a side of triple cooked chips and roasted carrots 

Zelman Meats 5th Floor Harvey Nichols 109-125 Knightsbridge London SW1X 7RJ [view map]

[natterghast]

& HEADCANONS ; gross edition ┐⁠(⁠ ⁠˘⁠_⁠˘⁠)⁠┌

● benjamin ; is generally of poor hygiene and quite scruffy, but worse still — has a piss bottle somewhere. thanks @deathmcth for that particular topic ● geid ; eats primarily rotting flesh and canonically has a meat pit that absolutely reeks, so there's that ● xianne ; likes to pick at her skin, but especially likes to pull off whole chunks of callous from her feet and show them to people ● nahinu ; while not exactly gross, does make ice cream floats with energy drinks which could be a point of judgement ● zelman ; is as gross as any other vampire that occasionally likes a mess of blood. you know ● zelman & benjamin ; are both really bad about accumulating trash, recycling, and dirty dishes. zelman has people to clean up after him, benji does not. although in his defense, he doesn't have one, single place of residence but rather multiple safe houses in various disrepair ● solar ; thinks most bodily functions are just funny. impolite farts and burps abound ● jeanot ; doesn't fish his hair out of the shower drain often enough, and eventually that gets gross. unfortunately struggles with hygiene as well ● xianne ; will absolutely spit on or in food to claim it and so other people won't eat it anymore. sorry ● benjamin ; oftentimes wears socks until they're crusty

[drrichardzelman]

How to Choose a Heart-Healthy Diet by Dr Richard Zelman

A diet protecting cardiovascular health includes foods low in saturated fat, salt, added sugar and plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains such as cereals.

Choose lean meats, skinless poultry, fish, beans, and nuts; replace butter with olive, canola, or vegetable oil; consume low-sugar beverages and limit sweet desserts; ensure adequate omega-3 polyunsaturated fat intake by eating fish or flaxseed, canola oil, or walnuts; avoid salty processed foods and canned goods.

Protein

Diets rich in red meat, processed meat, and egg yolk can increase LDL cholesterol, increasing your risk of blood clots and heart disease. Fish, poultry, fat-free or low-fat dairy products, legumes, nuts, and seeds are excellent protein choices that can reduce risk.

Salmon, trout, mackerel, and herring provide heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids with numerous cardiovascular health benefits. Eating these types of fish at least twice weekly is recommended. Poultry also offers protein, Vitamin A, magnesium, and zinc, although its impact on heart health remains neutral.

Plant-based proteins can also help the heart. Dr Richard Zelman points out that chickpeas, kidney beans, soy products, and quinoa are excellent plant-based protein sources for those following vegan or vegetarian diets, providing ample soluble fiber to lower LDL cholesterol.

Adding protein-rich plants such as beans or lentils into your meals is vital as a critical step toward heart health. Try including these items when creating spaghetti bolognese, casseroles, or winter soups.

Fat

An adequate diet to support heart health includes restricting sugary food and beverages and unhealthy fats. Read food labels carefully for those that contain minimal amounts of sugar and fats as well as no trans or saturated fats when selecting fat sources for consumption; choose monounsaturated and polyunsaturated ones when selecting monounsaturated or polyunsaturated options - olive and canola oil, avocados, nuts/seed varieties, as well as certain fish, are great examples of healthy choices!

Always opt for lean meats and poultry over processed meats, and use only minimal unsaturated fat (canola or olive oil) when cooking, baking, or roasting them. Incorporating at least one serving of fish or shellfish each week into your diet to increase omega-3 intake is also highly beneficial.

Limit saturated and trans fats, both of which tend to solidify at room temperature, while selecting healthier fat sources such as olive or canola oil, avocados, nuts, and seeds, as well as oily fish like salmon, mackerel, or sardines with omega 3s as your sources for rapeseed, sunflower or canola-based vegetable oils instead of tropical oils like coconut or palm.

As per Dr Richard Zelman, an effective heart-healthy eating pattern will help lower blood pressure, cholesterol, and triglycerides while supporting weight management and lowering the risk of high blood glucose and diabetes, both of which can damage arteries.

Carbohydrates

Carbs provide energy to our bodies, and eating healthily should include carbs in moderation. They are found in many sources such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and dairy products; added sugars from cookies, cakes, or candy bars may provide energy but lack essential vitamins and minerals - leading to weight gain. Naturally occurring sugars in fruit, milk, or yogurt offer better choices for maintaining heart health.

Complex carbohydrates found in vegetables and grains should be eaten for maximum nutrition; their slow digestion provides steady supplies of glucose into the bloodstream while providing essential fiber, digestion-aiding nutrients, and vitamin-rich vitamins, as suggested by Dr Richard Zelman MD. Sources such as unrefined whole grains like quinoa, brown rice, and barley are healthy carbohydrates.

Dr Richard Zelman mentions that diets that support healthy heart eating typically restrict red and processed meats (such as hot dogs, salami, and bologna), salty, crunchy snack foods, and refined carbohydrates like white slices of bread, crackers, and cookies. Instead, select lean proteins from skinless poultry and fish, nonfat dairy, vegetable oils, or nuts as possible sources.

Fiber

Following the recommendations earlier in the guide, we are already reducing refined sugars and saturated fat. At the same time, increasing fiber consumption is one way to decrease cholesterol levels and minimize the risk of heart disease and other cardiovascular conditions, and promotes greater gut health.

Dr Richard Zelman articulates that dieting correctly doesn't just involve restricting certain foods; it should also include increasing the intake of other items. Many are worried about cholesterol, yet studies show that eating heart-healthy diets rich in fiber can lower both total and bad LDL cholesterol and triglycerides and blood pressure levels.

Start eating for your heart today by planning two days' worth of heart-friendly menus low in saturated fat and salt.

As you plan your meals, remember to include foods from each food group, such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, lean meats, nuts, and seeds. Aim for more fish and skinless poultry over red meat when choosing protein sources; limit high-fat dairy products, which often contain saturated fat; and limit sodium, which may raise blood pressure.

To reduce sodium consumption, try replacing salt with seasoning blends that contain no added salt when cooking or making salad dressing. These salt replacements can be purchased from grocery stores or made at home; just be sure to consult with a healthcare provider first if you are taking potassium-sparing diuretics or have kidney issues before trying any. When shopping at stores, also read nutrition labels and ingredient lists to find foods with less saturated fat, salt, and sugar content.

[zalimaaa]

What are nice Halal restaurants in London, preparing for May 17th 😅 x

sheesh, lokum, the banc, dishoom, zelman meats, coqfighters, alto in selfridges, zeyara & if u want a more in depth list look up halal food guys blog <3

[theburgerlist]

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 | I owe @nibblingldn my life for taking me along to @zelman_meats. This place is insane. Every cut of beef for £32 per person? That’s 400g worth. Then you can add on a 500g tomahawk for £45. You’ve got UK fillet, Canadian sirloin, Australian rib eye, and usda picanha. Honourable mentions for the most INCREDIBLE black truffle and Parmesan chips, and those lobster croquettes to start. Plus the best apple pie I’ve had in my life. I think I want to go again this week, who wants to come with me? . . . . . . #zelmanmeats #steak #beef #sirloin #fillet #tomahawk #tomahawksteak #picanha #usda #londonfood #foodporn #londonfoodie #soho #mediumrare (at Zelman Meats) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6qtZLQnToF/?igshid=2zgtyy2c35aq

[shropshiredc-blog]

Shropshire DC IV - March 2016

Date: March 9th 2016   Chairman: Simon Howells  

Dinner: Zelman Meats

2 St Anne's Ct, Soho, London W1F 0AZ

http://zelmanmeats.com/

Diners: Simon Howells, Daniel Webb, Lewis Brown, Nick Berry, Sunny Sahota

Mystery Guest: N/A

Description: Steak house with cosy booths serving daily-changing beef dishes & cocktails from a dedicated bar.

BILL TOTAL: £230    

MEMBER COST: £46   

BUDGET / HEAD: £40    

Chairman’s Round: The Duck & Rice (Chairman’s Guest: Jamie Berry) 90 Berwick St, Soho, London W1F 0QB http://www.theduckandrice.com/

[ganhosdoelefante]

Ficção

London, 29th, Feburary of Year One, Sexta, Doctor.

07:00 - Acordamos, tomamos banho e nos arrumamos.  07:30 - Saímos para tomar café da manhã.  07:35 - Tomamos café:  Cafe Shelley's

08:00 - Saímos.  08:17 - Ele me deixa na especialização e vai trabalhar.  08:30 - Começa a última aula da espec. 

12:40 - Nos despedimos, abraçamos e ficamos saudosos.  12:50 - Saio.  13:10 - Chego no bairro e vou almoçar:  Make Mine

13:50 - Vou para casa.  13:55 - Chego, tomo um banho e coloco um pijaminha. 

14:30 - Fico lendo no meu quarto. 

15:30 - Tiro uma soneca.  16:40 - Jord chega e me acorda, tomamos um café e já tomamos um drink. 

18:00 - Nos arrumamos para sair, depois de muito papo.  18:40 - Fico pronta e espero Jord.  19:00 - Saímos para encontrar nossas amigas.  19:05 - Chegamos e as encontramos:  Zelman Meats

Eu, Jord, Sabri, Aria e Nara, comemos e bebemos bem. 

21:10 - Vamos para um bar e encontramos mais amigos:  Be At One - Greek Street

Bebemos vários drinks e nos divertimos muito com Roger, namo dele e Nathan. 

01:00 - Eu e Jojo nos despedimos e vamos para casa andando.  01:08 - Chegamos, trocamos de roupa e dormimos. 

[drapht]

Each box will contain prime cuts of consciously-reared meat so that customers can recreate some of the signature dishes of Burger & Lobster, Zelman Meats, Goodman and Beast, at home. #fullboard #occupancy #cro bighospitality.co.uk/Article/2020/05/01/GCG-joins-forced-with-Burger-Lobster-to-launch-meat-delivery-business

[averite-blog1]

How to look for healthy frozen food at the grocery store

Photos taken by me at Trader Joe’s

Buying healthy frozen foods and snacks are a game changer for college students. As students, we are either busy doing work or being lazy from doing too much work. This is why knowing what healthy food and snacks to buy is important. 

The Trader Joe’s frozen food section offers a variety of food you can cook in a couple of minutes. The riced cauliflower bowl and organic vegetable medley are two options that are quick, easy and delicious. If you look at the ingredients and nutrition label, you can clearly see that there are no unhealthy added oils or sugars. 

Cooking frozen foods are a healthy and convenient way of satisfying your appetite without breaking the bank and making too much of an effort. Since frozen foods are already prepared, all you have to do is heat up the food in the oven, stove or microwave. I like to eat frozen foods when I am feeling too tired, when I don’t know what to cook, or don’t have enough time to make an entire meal from scratch. 

According to Kathleen Zelman, director of nutrition at WebMD, for people looking to consume less sodium, choosing frozen foods with less than 800 milligrams of sodium is ideal. It’s healthier to consume lighter frozen meals with less calories, and that contain more vegetables, whole grains and lean meat, fish, or chicken. Checking the portion size and nutrition labels to view the ingredients listed is important when considering if a frozen meal is healthy. 

Zelman urges shoppers to aim to purchase frozen meals containing 250-300 calories, meals with less than four grams of saturated fat, and meals with three to five grams of fiber. The riced cauliflower bowl pictured above, can be found at Trader Joe’s. The nutrition label indicates the healthy ingredients and nutritional facts that align with what Zelman recommends for healthy frozen meals. 

https://www.webmd.com/kathleen-m-zelman

[burde]

Tagli pregiati e atmosfera cool ma rilassata , grande posto #ZelmanMeats a Soho! 🍷🐖🥩 • • • • • #london #londra #wheretoeatinlondon #bistecca #australianbeef #wagyu #wagyusteak #lamb #agnello #food #beer #potatoes #chips (presso Zelman Meats) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw28BgQgiGz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=eoyuecpe0hut

[healthbolt-blog]

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[joemuggs]

IT’S ALL ABOUT ME

Last week, I was asked by Rory O’Sullivan to contribute to his Raw Edge newsletter - so here’s me talking about myself and my reliably boojy tastes. It’s a really good newsletter, so SUBSCRIBE!

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This week we've been speaking with Music Journalist and Author Joe Muggs. Joe has written for major newspapers, magazines and websites including Mixmag, FACT and Boiler Room and is currently working on a secret book that will be announced soon.

Joe lets us into some of the things that are important to him and gives us a short insight into his life before dishing out his recommendations. Let's dive right in!

Joe, thanks for joining us, what is it you are working on at the moment?

JM: I wish I could plug the book I'm working on currently but it won't be announced for a little while yet, so you'll just have to imagine the brilliance... My other big thing at the moment is tracing the current rise in popularity of ambient music and finding new ways of blending it with spoken word and discussion. I've done a couple of events experimenting with this recently, plus there's the LOVE DRAIN series of mixes I did for NTS Radio last year.

What's your background as a journalist what did you do before that?

I got into professional journalism quite late: in my late 20s, around the turn of the millennium. For most of the 90s, I was knocking about Brighton, doing the things one does in Brighton: DJing, being in bands, running cabaret shows, dancing on the hillsides, getting into trouble.

What is your morning routine like?

Woken by cat at 6, swear at cat, go back to sleep, woken by children at 7, put on Radio 3, faff about with Weetabix and sandwiches for lunchboxes, grimace at the news, hurriedly edit whatever the last thing I was working on the previous day, take one or other child to school/nursery, start work either at home or in local cafe/Wetherspoons.

What's the one thing you can’t leave the house without?

Sennheiser HD-25s

Who do you draw inspiration from?

Mostly from the glorious nonsense and wisdom that comes from music-lovers gathering together in any scenario: when I was in my teens and early 20s it was gibbering in after parties and the backrooms of techno clubs, but I came to realise that there's a grand tradition of subcultural gibberish that constantly refreshes our language. Whether it's The Cocteau Twins or Taliban Trim, The Goon Show or Devo, Young Thug or Krazy Kat, I love language that makes little sense but leaves you reeling.

What got you started out on the path you have taken, and what's the most difficult thing you’ve had to overcome?

I always wrote - was involved in the spoken word scene, wrote for student mags and local entertainment mags etc to get free guestlist and tickets etc – and I was always around the music scene, so after a long while of titting about it ended up being all I was really qualified to do. Even after I decided to make a go of it and started getting work for national publications, there were quite a few years of waiting tables, working in low-level NHS admin etc before writing really became my bread and butter. I really got going, though, after a series of unfortunate incidents involving Will Young forced me to do a bit of soul-searching and decide to focus on the particular kinds of music and culture I was most interested in rather than trying to be a generalist, after which I managed to carve out a niche for myself.

How do you see your profession changing in the next 10 years?

Wouldn't like to say. The decline in ad revenue across all media may continue, and it may just be a steady decline – but there are a few glimmers that make me suspect that people are still hungry for good writing and (that much-abused word) curation, so it may be that people find new ways to make it pay. There'll certainly always be exciting new trends in music to talk about, regardless.

What’s the one piece of advice you could give to someone heading out in your field of work?

You'd better love what you do. The chances of making a living, let alone a good one, out of writing about culture, are slim – and just to add to the frustrations, there'll always be people less talented but more privileged and/or more self-assured than you blithely leapfrogging ahead. But writing, and immersion in the culture you love, has a value all of its own, and if you remind yourself of that again and again, eventually you can persuade other people too.

And here are Joe’s recommendations:

READ

McMafia McMafia by Misha Glenny – I was obsessed with this book by a former BBC journalist about the illegal 20% of the global economy when it came out, and nowadays its narrative of the convergence of governments and gangsterism looks all the more terrifyingly relevant.

Doubt Kind of ironically,  Doubt: A History has become my bible. Ostensibly a history of disbelief and atheism from the beginning of history until now, it's far more: a catalogue of the greatest inquiring and dissenting human minds. Doubt on Amazon

The Outrun Amy Liptrot and I started as professional writers together in the chaotic final days of The Face magazine, and I'm now furiously jealous of her huge talent, how far she's come and the acclaim she's had for the gripping The Outrun – though obviously not so jealous of the hard times and addiction the memoir describes. 

WATCH This Country This Country on BBC3 iPlayer – what People Just Do Nothing / Kurupt FM is to the inner city, this is to the countryside; if you grew up in a rural town like I did you will wince with recognition all the way through, but aside from that it's a brilliantly written and played piece.

The Circus is in Town The definition of cult viewing, Carnivàle is a flawed but deliriously dark and atmospheric occult HBO drama about a travelling circus in the depression-era USA which ran for a season and a half before abrupt cancellation in 2005 forced its rushed conclusion.

Cooking Down Under Masterchef Australia makes the UK version look small and shabby in comparison – the cooking, the Aussie camaraderie, the chefs' “journeys” and “food dreams”, the quality of presenters and guests: everything is super-sized, dramatic and gripping. The new season starts any day now, and I cannot wait.

LISTEN Underground House Talaboman – The Night Land – John Talabot from Barcelona and Axel Boman from Stockholm were already well-loved DJ/producers in underground house, but together they've produced an absolutely beautiful album more for home listening than the club, which I've had on repeat for months now (read my interview with them here)

Joni's Lawns Joni Mitchell – The Seeding of Summer Lawns – I was only ever a casual Joni fan until I discovered these leaked demos of The Hissing of Summer Lawns; suddenly everything fell into place – not just the perfection of her songwriting but her genius as a producer and arranger – and an unquenchable obsession began.

P Money P Money – Live & Direct – unfairly eclipsed by higher-profile releases from fellow grime veteran Skepta and young upstart Stormzy, this from Southeast London stalwart P Money deserves to be heard widely: it's as belligerent and problematic as can be, but also razor sharp and full of hard-won wisdom.

BUY Body Bass SubPac – a bodily bass speaker that you wear or lean on, that combines with headphones to give you the experience of being up close to a soundsystem or orchestra without upsetting the neighbours; incredible for deep ambient voyaging!

Animation Studio from Hue The Hue Animation Studio – a brilliantly simple bit of kit – a webcam on a flexible arm, plus super-intuitive software interface – for making stop-motion animation. Bought it for my son, but he has to fight to stop me monopolising it.

Human after all A FMLY 'HUMAN' sweatshirt – yes I do a lodda great work for charidee mate - stylish AND philanthropic, buying this also gets £10 to the Refugee Council. 

EAT & DRINK Salad - No, really. God this is poncey but I'm obsessed with Ottolenghi salads, like this fennel, pear and pecorino one. I think I could face being vegetarian if all veggie food tasted this good.

Meat! I am very much not a vegetarian though, and I love the short rib at  Zelman Meats in Soho – it specialises in less pricey cuts, but the quality of meat and cooking mean the eating experience rivals places WAY more expensive.

Everyone loves their local I have to shout out to my South London local 161 Food & Drink – whether for coffee and cake or lock-ins until god-knows-what-o-clock with a string quartet, Al is the consummate host and the food, wine and beer are reliably A1 quality. 

LEARN Learn Coding Learn the Essentials of coding with Makeblock robots – so easy to get started with, and massively fun, but quickly draws both kids and adults into really complex programming and logic concepts.

Snow Geysers There has been an amazing discovery of snow geysers and the possibilities of life on Enceladus, Saturn's snowball moon with an internal ocean full of warm currents and organic molecules.

Contribute! How, without having to be a massive hippy, to make small positive contributions to the world, courtesy of the Draw The Line collective of comics writers and artists.

DO Down House Go to Down House – Charles Darwin's house for many years, the downstairs is preserved exactly as it was when he lived and worked there, as are the gardens and the outbuildings where he experimented, and it's kind of magical.

Pink Trombone Drive yourself quietly mad with the (deliberately) unfortunately named Pink Trombone – an online tool that mimics the shape and movements of the human mouth to generate sounds: try and find the Kenneth Williams settings!

Rave in London Go raving at Printworks London – I thought I was way past dancing in giant rave barns, but the extraordinary post-apocalyptic industrial setting of Printworks has changed my mind and then some: extraordinary production values, some of the greatest names in techno, and even daytime opening for those of us too old and tired to stay out all night!

[camosfizz-blog]

#Smoke & #Bark @zelman_meats! #🐷 #🐮 (at Zelman Meats)

[keepfronting]

#toiletart #butactuallygood #art (at Zelman Meats) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnMbzWClld-wiQsYlVB_yg5ewRHRAreb0v8BJs0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1b5pujbo3lhmd

[queenvhive]

Amazing meal last night and tried my first oyster which I didn’t think I would like but man, those nasty blobs are tasty AF. Would highly recommend this place. Their ‘Holy Fuck Mayo’ is insane.xx (at Zelman Meats)

[mrssuzyrowlands]

And of course, truffle and Parmesan fries @drznadiajav @hanatfg @zelman_meats (at Zelman Meats)