Friday, October 12, 2012

London Calling


London has so many fun neighborhoods and spots to eat and see and be, I feel like we only experienced a little bit of it, which is a testament to all the great things the city has to offer. Here are a few:


We had several really delicious breakfasts in London, but my favorite was at The Modern Pantry. It's a beautiful space, and my soft-boiled eggs and soldiers and breakfast tea hit the spot.


We felt the need for all the quintessential/touristy London experiences, seeing Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, riding in a double-decker bus and attending a soccer match, very important to that guy I was with.


Jonah and I consider ourselves connoisseurs when it comes to chicken tikka masala, and the dish at Punjab was top notch.


Between all the quirky shops and brightly colored buildings, Notting Hill is a fun neighborhood to explore, and while you're there, daydreaming about Hugh Grant is totally allowed.


Jamie Oliver's Fifteen is an Italian restaurant, which employs under-qualified young people and trains them to be chefs. It was packed on a Friday night, so we ate our delicious antipasti, ravioli and pork loin at the bar. Great food and a really cool place.


My friend Ann, an American who lived in London for a few years, suggested going to the Broadway Market on a Saturday. It was full of yummy baked things, produce, meat, handmade items, clothes, live music and incredibly friendly locals.

Ever visited London? Any favorites? See my picks from Paris.

14 comments:

  1. Yes-been there, but not like your visit. Must put London on a return visit list-thank you!

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  2. Your London experience looks so fun! I am dying over all that delicious food. I need to go back just for that.

    One of my favorites spots on my first visit to London was the Soane Museum - a packed to the brim house/museum of British Architect Sir John Soane. It's definitely worth checking out!

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  3. This looks amazing! I just want to hop on a plane and go to London!

    Do you make the photo collages yourself or do you use a site? :)

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  4. Glad you had a good time :) I moved to London in April and am loving it. You pictures are so pretty.

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  5. I have officially moved London to the top of my dream travel list. Your trip looks amazing! (And I totally want that breakfast. Like, now.)

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  6. Caroline,
    I make them myself with some help from Photoshop.

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  7. Hi I'm new to your blog, and I love it!!! I wish I could visit London!

    xoxo
    http://myfashiondolly.blogspot.com/

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  8. John suggested London and I poo-poo'ed the idea; how silly of me!

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  9. Yes, I was in London many years ago when I was 18 with my best friend. I loved the city. Would love to return one day. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Looks like you had fun.
    Claudia

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  10. This totally takes me back to our trip we took there in 08. We never visited notting hill though. Maybe next trip ;)

    - Sarah
    agirlintransit.blogspot.com

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  11. London and Paris were highlights of our trip home (Scotland and Ireland) earlier this year so nice to revisit with you. Your London breakfast spot is run by a New Zealander (where we now live) - looks worth visiting on next trip. We enjoyed walking along the Thames (lucky to have a family member who knew a lot of the history of the area). Marylebone High Street has a nice "villagey" feel and good shops. I like exploring "behind the scenes" - the back streets. Shops are more interesting.

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  12. It looks like you had a brilliant:) trip! So glad you went to Columbia Market and enjoyed it. I am missing those tucked away markets brimming with good food & atmosphere.

    The breakfast you had looks so scrumptious! I think that I'll be coming to you for suggestions before our trip back next summer!

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