Filling my belly. London-style.
Posted 5 December 2007 07:00:15 by Michelle
Filed under: Food | Living in the UK
About a year ago, when our friends Suzy and Dave left London, I remember them saying one of the things they’d miss the most about this place was the food. I must admit I was a bit shocked as all that sprang to mind were things like dodgy pub food and sausages. But lately I’ve realised that there are a lot of food things I’ll miss when we finally tear ourselves away from this place. Here are a few of my top picks:
For a healthy lunch:
It’s a toss-up between Itsu’s Spicy Dumpling Noodles and the Superfoods salad from Eat - these salads are so good someone else has already blogged about them!
For anytime:
It has has to be good ol’ M&S. I love Marks and Spencers and will miss the consistently high quality, along with the endless options for convenient, interesting dinners and lunches.
For something fruity:
Berries! All of them. Cheap, fresh, delicious raspberries, blueberries, blackberries. Yum!
For good customer service:
Love it or hate it, I think that in Pret a Manger you have a better chance of being served by some who’s smiling and genuinely chirpy than anywhere else in the City. Their veggie wraps and soups aren’t bad either.
For a late-night, post-drinking snack:
I can’t beat the falafel sandwich from Elias, our local kebab shop.
There are plenty of things I won’t miss, but for now I’ll focus on the positives!
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The Posh Cheddar and Pickle baguette from Pret is absolutely delicious… you should give it a whirl Michelle!
Comment by gerrod — 5 December 2007 07:26:58 #
I miss being able to trust a pre-made sandwich or salad from a supermarket!!
And yes, M&S food is something we lack here. Pret soups were some of my favourites too!
Comment by Mel — 5 December 2007 08:09:23 #
Ah yes, the Posh Cheddar and Pickle is divine! It’s way too much food for me at lunch, but I still manage to scoff the lot!
Comment by Michelle — 5 December 2007 09:10:21 #
I totally agree. Regardless of what people say about food in England… London has it made. Great consistent food at Wagamama’s, delicious cakes, sandwiches and soups at Konditor & Cook, jerk chicken at the Notting Hill carnival, awesome Chinese (at very few places) in Chinatown. Borough market for fresh produce and very quality products. * Sigh *
Comment by Pat — 5 December 2007 15:58:17 #
Agree, agree, agree! I love the berries and youghurt with toasted muesli at Pret… I craved them when I was back in Oz!
Comment by jaimee — 7 December 2007 13:00:41 #