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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 |
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(Steve Pope) wrote: > Food notes from London so far: (snip) > We leave for Italy on Saturday morning, b > Steve Woo-hoo! Have a wonderful trip, Steve. -- -Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ http://web.me.com/barbschaller - Yes, I Can! blog - check it out. And check this, too: <http://www.kare11.com/news/ newsatfour/newsatfour_article.aspx?storyid=823232&catid=323> |
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"Steve Pope" > wrote in message ... > 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 |
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sf > wrote:
>Have a fabulous trip, Steve! Thanks! > >Get your bumbershoot ready, it poured in Naples today. Yes, I'm looking at weather reports, it's supposed to get less rainy by Monday. We shall see... Steve |
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sf wrote:
> Get your bumbershoot ready, it poured in Naples today. Right! As if you are there or ever were anyway! I thought you supposedly left Italy already - not that you were ever there! Just admit you are at home and never left. Checking the weather in Naples on the internet proves nothing! |
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