"You moved to the wild, wild west about a year ago to pursue your dreams. Nice. Luckily, catching up with your mate from Angel is still pretty easy if you choose to meet at Pergola in Paddington. This spot is like the beautiful love child of Borough Market and Barcelona’s La Rambla, with food from folks like Patty and Bun, in what is essentially, a very aesthetically pleasing rooftop garden. Think, BBQ you can eat with your fingers, frozen margaritas, and enough foliage to make Alan Titchmarsh happy. Plus, even if you end up getting a bit lairy on craft beer, it’s just a short trip home." - heidi lauth beasley