Restaurants
While dining here recently I got to meet deux of the trois garcons, as they are mates with a friend of mine with whom I was travelling. This restaurant is in Shoreditch, about a 10 min walk from the Liverpool Street station and, as the web-site explains, it has a sumptuous interior almost distracting from the food (which was also very good). Reservations definitely needed and expect a fairly large bill at the end of it all.
Bottom line: like eating inside the World of Interiors magazine.
Italian, I'd say Tuscan oriented, menu with very good everything: service, food, and elegant interior. Not a trendy place but no bada-bing either. Between Green Park and Picadilly tube stations on a quiet street.
Bottom line: for a guaranteed excellent dining experience.
One of Margot and Iain's locals in Primrose Hill (above Regent's Park). If I lived in the neighborhood it would be my local too. Super friendly, French staff, and well-prepared French standards for a reasonable price and some great burgundy wines available.
Bottom line: if in Primrose Hill and hankoring for French this is the spot.
On Picadilly next to the Ritz Hotel this place is a classic old bank that's been converted to a place where ladies do lunch. But also a place I would go for a weekend brunch. They do serve a high tea here and whether here or at Harvey Nic's I would recommend doing a high tea at least once as a tourist.
Bottom line: enjoy the vaulted interior and a feeling that you really are in London.
Michael and I had dinner one night here after spinning with Margot at L.A. Fitness in South Kensington, just around the corner. The restaurent serves perfect Italian food, great cocktails and professional service. Not cheap but a very nice evening out with a guaranteed great experience.
Shopping
This is probably the only department store in the world where Stove Top Stuffing and Dolce & Gabbana are within 25 feet of each other. (yes, my boss did buy boxed stuffing here for Thanksgiving). I especially like that Uniqlo and TopShop have spaces in here and the people watching is extraordinary.
Bottom line: a great jumping off point for a day of shopping in London.
Another department store but a bit quirky and on a totally different (and smaller) scale. Beautiful things, great men's section (albeit above my price point), an old-world feeling in the center of London. This is a shop I really enjoy. Just nearby is the only Banana Republic in Europe by the way.
Bottom line: unique to London and a very special shop.
Sites
Hyde Park
I recently had the very good fortune of staying in a friend's apartment in Knightsbridge about 50 steps from one of the gates into the park. As weather permitted, I went for a nice long run through and around the park and experienced the many nooks and crannies. The organic way the meadows are left to grow is astonishing given this is in the middle of London.
Bottom line: a VERY long walk or a great run.
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