"Steve Pope" > wrote in message
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> Food notes from London so far:
>
> We're in the middle of a relatively short (four night)
> visit to London so our forays into foodiness are not all
> that ambitious. Our first night here, being tired from the
> overnight flight we just went for above-average pub food at the
> Betsey Trotwood (including a free-range beef pot pie, and
> free-range lamburger, both quite good). They also have
> good beer from Shepherd's Neame, including the house
> Betsey's Bitter which seemed the best selection.
>
> The next morning we were disappointed to find out that
> our favorite espresso stand, Greens in London Bridge, seems
> permanently shut down... not surprising as they were surrounded
> on all four sides by Starbuckses. It's too bad, as they really
> knew how to make an espresso and were nice people besides.
>
> Then we went to the Waitrose at St Cathereines Dock, where we picked
> up eight jars of Rose Harissa, mailing seven of them home.
> That afternoon we had lunch at the ICA cafe, which was
> very satisfactory but I wouldn't say it is worth a detour.
>
> Then, an early evening dinner at Cinnamon Club (prior to
> attending a performance at nearby St Johns Smith Square).
> Cinnamon club was definitely worth it, highlights being:
> cardamon-infused vodka, a saffron gin cocktail with gold
> flecks, tandoori pigeon, a very nice mushroom / root vegetable
> curry, and another tropical cocktail called a "Plum's Rush"
> that came complimentary with a pre-theatre menu. Everything
> was prepared very carefully, the service was excellent, and
> the place seemed popular -- I would definitely return.
>
> Today we went to Borough Market, where of course there are
> more interesting things than we have time to buy and consume,
> but we did get some New Forest Cider, a chorizo sandwich
> from Brindisa, and also some of their Serrano ham, which
> we had later both on its own and cooked added to Brussels
> sprouts. Also a blue sheep chesses from Neal's Yard.
>
> Somewhere in here I should mention the Harvey's ale at
> Royal Oak, SE1, still about the best in the city that
> I know of.
>
> We leave for Italy on Saturday morning, but if there's
> an Italian white truffel at Borough Market tomorrow we
> will still probably buy it.
>
> cheers everyone,
>
> Steve


Enjoy

Dimitri