A Plateau Beyond the Sky
On the spur of the moment, we decided to try a meal at one of Canary Wharf’s many restaurants. And by spur of the moment, I mean a few hours before we actually wanted to eat, on a Friday, in London, when the weather was good. That’s no mean feat.
We happened to get lucky with a table at Plateau, and lucky again that our meal coincided with a great sunset - not to mention great food in the form of Steak au Poivre.
Pasta for the True Believers - in London!
Every once in a while, I get pleasantly reminded that people with a passion and talent for food can overcome stereotypes, adversity and even the odd cynic like myself, achieving something immensely satisfying in the process. We found ourselves at Bertorelli one night after finally realising that Charlotte Street in London (where it is to be found) really was the most convenient place to eat while we were staying in our usual digs in Bloomsbury.
1707 Wine Bar - Wine with a Difference
Visitors to London’s majestic and historic department stores will tell you of the quintisential experience of tea in the tea rooms of these grand establishments. Whether it’s Harrods, Liberty, or Fortnum and Mason, what could be better than a relaxing cup of tea?
Well, I’ll tell you. What could be better? Wine and cheese at 1707, the wine bar beneath Fortnum and Mason. 1707 is a oasis of calm compared to the at-times manic crowds above on Picadilly, and the crush of tourists that often frequent the aforementioned tea rooms.
Happy accidents do happen
Happy accidents do happen. One of our favourite pizza places in London was closed for renovation, which we only found out about when we walked up to the door, and saw the drop sheets, ladders and tins of paint. This left us a) perplexed, and b) desperate to find another good pizza place.
What does this have to do with a restaurant called Chez Gerard? Well, we saw it as we stood outside of another pizza place.