14/06/2026
Latin American Flavours Hidden Inside a Borehamwood Pub
Back in my hometown for this one, visiting Raquel’s Kitchen, tucked away inside The Pick and Shovel.
I started with a hefty cheese and spinach empanada, packed with a hot, creamy filling and served with pink sauce. Then came the Dominican-style fried chicken - two chunky drumsticks and a thigh, simply dusted in seasoned flour and fried until the skin almost shattered.
Tender chicken, plenty of black pepper, a hint of garlic and one seriously satisfying crunch.