And Traveling the World
The other day I met a friend for lunch in St John’s Wood, a residential London neighborhood that’s known to expats as the home of the American School in London. As close as the area is to my beloved Hampstead, it’s rare that I make it there. But every time I do, I remember how much I like it.
Molecular gastronomy, the art of playing with people’s palates by creating new ways of presenting familiar flavors, has taken the culinary world by storm. I’ve eaten at my share of dining establishments dedicated to the chemistry of cuisine, including dinner at Heston Blumenthal’s Fat Duck in England and a meal at the three-Michelin-starred Akelarre in San Sebastian, Spain. But I’ve never gone to a dinner party where molecular gastronomy was involved. Not until this week, that is.
Today I want to share my guide to some of the best London cocktail bars. From famous names to hidden spots, there are great places for drinks in the UK capital.
On Friday I celebrated my four year anniversary of living in London. Throughout my time here, I’ve made an effort to see as much of the country as I can. One way I’ve gone about it is to take day trips from London to other parts of England. I always do so independently, either by train or car. Until Saturday, that is. On Saturday I went on an organized day trip from London to Stratford-upon-Avon, the Cotswolds, Warwick Castle, and Oxford compliments of GetYourGuide.
