I'm in that London. Been lying low. We're having an unexpected heatwave and I'm just sitting in my daughter's garden catching up on 12 years.
Not much happening on a culinary front. Lots of salads. Last night she did what I think are burritos of some sort. Very tasty. I know nothing about Mexican or Tex-Mex cuisines; there was no such thing in London when I left 25 years ago, but they are everywhere now. None in China outside of Shanghai that I know of.
Yesterday, I went on a tour of my old haunts. Didn't eat anything, but saw some things of associated interest. At random.
This was a small "farmer's market" near my old home. Not a farmer in sight, but obviously popular food place near London University
Legendary Hungarian restaurant which closed a few years back. Terrible food, but the centre of left wing politics in London in its day.
My Favourite Whisky Shop Anywhere.
Cutting to the Chase
Wicked Window
Great French restaurant, Soho, London
My Favourite Coffee Shop - established 1887
I guess this is not well known outside the UK, but this is where pre-Beatles British Rock 'n Roll began. I'm sure the Chinese tourists I met there had no idea what the siginificance was.
This shop has more spirits/hard liquor from around the world than anywhere else, I'd wager. Another London legend.
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The only remaining vegetable stall in the famous, wonderful Berwick Street Market, London. Killed by property developers. The stall holder is involved in a huge legal case, claiming rights going back centuries.
London's Best Oyster Bar. Been there decades. Still No. 1
London's Best Italian Deli. Once threatened; now protected by law! A venerable institution still in the same family, but older than anything in the street.
Soho Michelin Star
Happy Hour
Finally, I get a star. I'm going to print this out and hang it in my kitchen!
