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Ten Delicious Foods to Try in London

Jan 3, 2023 By John Rabon 2 Comments

Britain is a culinary marvel, and it’s given us the likes of Gordon Ramsay, Jamie Olliver, Nigella Lawson, and Paul Hollywood.  Most Anglophiles know there’s a wealth of good food to be found in the country and that London is as much the food capital of the UK as it is the political capital.  If you find yourself in London and want to sample some local cuisine, we recommend … [Read more...] about Ten Delicious Foods to Try in London

In Pictures: London’s Borough Market Harvest Festival a feast for the eyes

Oct 24, 2022 By Jonathan Leave a Comment

Borough Market’s annual Autumn Harvest festival has returned to the streets of the capital for the first time since the Covid lockdown. The procession started on Bankside before moving through Southwark to the historic market. The procession was led by the Berry Man, the autumnal Green Man, who was decked with wild fruits and foliage. The event features the chance to … [Read more...] about In Pictures: London’s Borough Market Harvest Festival a feast for the eyes

London Alert: Avoid the ‘American’ Candy Stores in London – They’re a scam, apparently

Jun 16, 2022 By Jonathan 1 Comment

One of the weird things that have popped up in London during/post-pandemic is a proliferation of 'American' Candy stores, mostly concentrated on Oxford street. Like, more than thirty on one street. Well, it turns out that there is a reason for it. And it's not good. One, it appears to be an elaborate tax-dodging scheme, that is now under investigation. Two, the stores are … [Read more...] about London Alert: Avoid the ‘American’ Candy Stores in London – They’re a scam, apparently

London Restaurant owner who delivered 100,000 lockdown meals named Freeman of the City of London

Apr 6, 2022 By Londontopia Staff Leave a Comment

The owner of a Nepalese restaurant who delivered 100,000 free meals during the pandemic has said he feels “humbled” after becoming a Freeman of the City of London. Sujan Katuwal, the owner of Panas Gurkha in Lewisham, south London, and his wife, Bandana, decided to give meals to NHS workers and community centers after having to close their restaurant in March 2020 because of … [Read more...] about London Restaurant owner who delivered 100,000 lockdown meals named Freeman of the City of London

Ten Interesting Facts about Food and Drink in London

Mar 1, 2022 By John Rabon Leave a Comment

two burgers and viand on white plate

Everyone likes to eat.  Whether you’re more into breakfast or dinner, vegan or omnivore, we all have a dish or a food item that we love to have.  London has been providing residents’ favorite foods for hundreds of years and, despite the undeserved reputation British food sometimes gets, London is still seen as one of the world’s preeminent food hubs.  Naturally, there are a lot … [Read more...] about Ten Interesting Facts about Food and Drink in London

Guinness to open £73m microbrewery venue in London’s Covent Garden

Jan 31, 2022 By Jonathan Leave a Comment

Guinness is to open a £73 million microbrewery in central London next year after soaring sales for the stout brand. Diageo, the London-based drinks giant behind Guinness, said it will open the new venue at Old Brewer’s Yard in Covent Garden in Autumn 2023. The firm’s British boss said the move was a sign of the strength of the brand following the pandemic and hailed it as … [Read more...] about Guinness to open £73m microbrewery venue in London’s Covent Garden

Behind the Scenes at Berry Bros & Rudd – Oldest Wine Merchant in The UK

Oct 7, 2021 By Laura Porter 3 Comments

Berry Bros & Rudd is one of the oldest wine merchants in the world and is the oldest wine and spirit merchant in the UK. Even after more than 300 years, it is still a family-owned and family-run business. And yes, this is where the Queen gets her wine. As a business, it started off as a coffee merchant, went into wine 100 years after that, and, in its second century, it … [Read more...] about Behind the Scenes at Berry Bros & Rudd – Oldest Wine Merchant in The UK

The London Fiver – Five of the Best Places for Street Food in London

Aug 6, 2021 By John Rabon 1 Comment

You may be reading this and wondering, “What is street food?”  Street food is something ready-to-eat and usually sold by someone from a cart or a stall.  It’s different from a food truck in that it’s not necessarily made-to-order and doesn’t rely on or a van (even if the “kitchen” can be broken down and moved to another location).  London has its share of street food vendors … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five of the Best Places for Street Food in London

Five of London’s Oldest Breweries Still in Operation

Jul 19, 2021 By John Rabon 1 Comment

Beer has been a part of British culture for centuries, and London has been the capital of some of its biggest breweries, such as Young’s or Fuller’s.  However, not all of the city’s breweries still consider London their home, either having closed down like Whitbread (which ceased brewing operations in 2001) or Young’s (moved to Bedford).  However, some of these giants remain … [Read more...] about Five of London’s Oldest Breweries Still in Operation

London Vignettes: Breakfast off the plane

Feb 18, 2021 By Jonathan 2 Comments

Editor's Note: These memories are from the early 2000s. I don’t know about you, but the first thing I want to do when I arrive in London, is to get out of the bloody airport as quickly as possible. And eat. I’m always starving by the time we get through customs on arrival in the UK. The dinner served on the flight over is usually not very good or very filling. The … [Read more...] about London Vignettes: Breakfast off the plane

Nights out in London: Top Ten Underground Bars For a Cocktail

Nov 25, 2020 By John Rabon

Now, when we say underground, we’re not talking about bars you’ve never heard of before, but bars that are literally underground.  London is full of places to drink that exist below the city’s streets.  They’re in building basements, under railway arches, disguised behind more conventional establishments, or even converted from long-abandoned uses.  They have atmospheres that … [Read more...] about Nights out in London: Top Ten Underground Bars For a Cocktail

The London Fiver – Five of London’s Oldest Breweries

Oct 14, 2020 By John Rabon

Ale has had a long history in the United Kingdom.  By some accounts, it even predates the Romans as some historians evidence that the Romans often enjoyed a Celtic ale or two during their occupation of Great Britain.  By the Medieval period, ale was mostly brewed on the premises of the inns and later taverns in which it was sold.  The introduction of hops meant a new drink was … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five of London’s Oldest Breweries

The London Fiver – Five of the Best Donut Shops in London

Aug 13, 2020 By John Rabon

Found, fried, doughy goodness.  Everyone loves a good donut in the morning—or for dessert—or any time really.  There are plenty of great places in the States to get them such as Krispy Kreme, Dunkin Donuts, and even the high-class Dominique Ansel Bakery.  Of course, London has its share of these places and even more to boot.  Whether you’re in the mood for a plain cake donut, a … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five of the Best Donut Shops in London

The London Fiver – Five More London-Born Dishes

Jul 16, 2020 By John Rabon

Sure, we’ve covered foods invented in London before, but did you know there’s even more where the likes of wedding cakes, Earl Grey tea, and Scotch eggs came from?  Some are more recent inventions while others stretch back centuries.  You can have just about any of these today in some of the most exclusive restaurants or mom-and-pop eateries.  Each of the five foods below is a … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five More London-Born Dishes

LONDON TOP FIVE: Trendy Chain Restaurants To Try On Your Next Trip to London

Jan 23, 2020 By Jonathan

American style chains proliferated in London in the ’90s and ’00s, but as tourists have developed a more refined palate for good dining while traveling, the restaurant market in London has provided a series of innovative new trendy chain restaurants that focus on specific cuisine and do it well. Here are our favorites. Flat Iron - Flat Iron is a restaurant concept that focuses … [Read more...] about LONDON TOP FIVE: Trendy Chain Restaurants To Try On Your Next Trip to London

The London Fiver – Five of the Most Unusual London Restaurants

Oct 17, 2019 By John Rabon

Food’s great, but sometimes you need a little ambience.  In a city such as London, the atmosphere in a restaurant can range from the traditional to the eclectic and plenty of restaurants offer their own unique experience along with a great menu.  Looking at London’s more colorful restaurants, you can find places where performances are happening all around you, you can dine like … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five of the Most Unusual London Restaurants

The London Fiver – Five of the Best Sweet Shops To Visit On Your Next Trip (Don’t Tell Your Dentist!)

Sep 9, 2019 By John Rabon

Besides the costumes, one of the top reasons to celebrate Halloween are the sweets that flow freely around the holiday.  London certainly has its share of candy shops, from stores selling classic treats to chefs with confectioneries of their own making.  No matter what kind of candy you want, you should be able to find it in London, and we’ve outlined five different candy shops … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five of the Best Sweet Shops To Visit On Your Next Trip (Don’t Tell Your Dentist!)

Ten Foods and Drinks You Probably Didn’t Know Were Invented in London

Aug 13, 2019 By John Rabon

Most of the world doesn’t think of Britain as a food hub, much less London as a cuisine capital.  However, it might surprise you to know some of the world’s favorite foods, and indeed, some of the UK’s most well-known dishes were invented right in London.  Drinks, appetizers, entrees, and desserts can all call the UK capital home.  Whatever you’re in the mood for, we recommend … [Read more...] about Ten Foods and Drinks You Probably Didn’t Know Were Invented in London

The London Fiver – Five of the Best Sports Bars

May 9, 2019 By John Rabon

One could certainly argue that every pub in the UK is a sports bar, since it’s naturally where everyone gathers to watch a match.  Certain pubs, of course, are bound to have their favored teams’ colors adorning the walls and cheering supporters on game day.  However, some places go above this to mark themselves as true sports bars, a place seemingly designed only to watch the … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five of the Best Sports Bars

The London Fiver – Five Atmospheric Subterranean London Bars To Visit

Mar 29, 2019 By John Rabon

Today, underground is a word that tends to conjure images of secrecy and exclusivity when it comes to places.  When it comes to London, the underground is synonymous with the city’s subterranean train service.  Of course, there is also the original meaning and applied to bars; it can mean any number of drinking establishments that can be found below the London streets.  The … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five Atmospheric Subterranean London Bars To Visit

Ten Small Craft Breweries to Visit in London

Mar 11, 2019 By John Rabon

Craft beer is the wave of the future.  So many new breweries have sprung up in the last few years it feels as if they’re reproducing at the same speed as rabbits.  The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) estimates there are 125 craft breweries in the city spread out amongst the boroughs and neighborhoods.  With so many throughout Greater London, it can be hard to determine which ones … [Read more...] about Ten Small Craft Breweries to Visit in London

Ten Unique Tea Rooms for Your Afternoon Tea in London

Mar 7, 2019 By John Rabon

Tea has been an important part of British culture since the 17th Century, and you’d be hard pressed to find a society on this side of the globe that loves it more.  While coffee houses preceded tea rooms in London, the culture quickly flipped when Thomas Twining opened the city’s first tea room in 1707.  Now you can find them in every borough and neighborhood.  While many offer … [Read more...] about Ten Unique Tea Rooms for Your Afternoon Tea in London

New in London: Mariage Frères Elegant Tea Room and Museum is Now Open in Covent Garden – We Send Laura Porter to Check it Out!

Jan 31, 2019 By Laura Porter

Mariage Frères

The world's most exclusive purveyor of luxury teas and France's oldest tea house, Mariage Frères, has opened its first UK tea emporium in Covent Garden. In addition to being a new tea house in London, it also contains a small museum dedicated to tea. I've been waiting for this one as it was supposed to open in September 2018 but, due to delays with its heritage building, … [Read more...] about New in London: Mariage Frères Elegant Tea Room and Museum is Now Open in Covent Garden – We Send Laura Porter to Check it Out!

Tipsy Touring: Your Guide to London Brewery and Gin Distillery Tours

Aug 27, 2018 By John Rabon

Besides tea, a couple of drinks that are endemic to Britain's identity are ale and gin.  Ale is a combination of yeast, hops, and barley that is warm fermented and there are many different types of beer you can make from it depending on the amount and types of ingredients.  Gin, on the other hand, is a spirit developed from juniper berries.  Both beverages not only have a … [Read more...] about Tipsy Touring: Your Guide to London Brewery and Gin Distillery Tours

The London Fiver – Five of the Best Bakeries for Cookies in London

Jun 7, 2018 By John Rabon

Cookies in the United Kingdom are not so different from those in the United States.  Most Americans might think that all cookies are “biscuits” in Britain, but these two baked goods have very different meanings.  While a “biscuit” is harder and crunchier, while a cookie is meant to be soft and chewie.  Cookies can be found in bakeries all over London, and each one offers … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five of the Best Bakeries for Cookies in London

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