Apparently, brunch isn't a huge thing here, but Sunday roast is, so Ross and I wanted to give it a try. Roast consists of some kind of protein {chicken, beef, or a vegetarian option}, roasted/sautéed veggies, potatoes. and figgy pudding {not the kind of pudding you're thinking of, but instead it's a large, crispy bread with gravy}. The pub we ended up going to didn't offer a vegetarian roast, so I tried another London speciality: fish + chips.
My favorite thing about lazy weekends in Chicago is going to brunch. This was our chance to try different restaurants, although I found myself repeatedly going back to Grange Hall Burger Bar {hands.down. best potatoes in all of Chicago}, Orange {imagine the most decadent pancake flight you've ever eaten}, Bongo Room {to die for pretzel pancake}, and Bub City {everything about this place is ah-may-zing}. So of course, I'm on the look out for some good brunching spots in London. Apparently, brunch isn't a huge thing here, but Sunday roast is, so Ross and I wanted to give it a try. Roast consists of some kind of protein {chicken, beef, or a vegetarian option}, roasted/sautéed veggies, potatoes. and figgy pudding {not the kind of pudding you're thinking of, but instead it's a large, crispy bread with gravy}. The pub we ended up going to didn't offer a vegetarian roast, so I tried another London speciality: fish + chips. Ok, so this has nothing to do with Sunday roast, but this salad was too good to not show off. Presenting: the three beet salad with goat cheese, walnut, and a dijon mustard vinaigrette. My taste buds were definitely happy with this starter! Beef roast that Ross certainly enjoyed. The figgy pudding {brown roll toward the back of the plate} was not something we enjoyed. Woof. Below are the fish + chips I tried. I've now attempted to like this meal a few times, and each time, I cannot finish it for fear of throwing up on the plate {I usually end up covering it with a napkin so the fish doesn't stare at me}. The fact that they fry the fish with the skin on thoroughly grosses me out. Needless to say, I need to stop ordering this meal. So we tried Sunday roast, and I can't say I'm pleased with it {which I guess doesn't surprise me, because I can't say I'm a fan of England's food}. However, that won't stop us from trying to find our favorite restaurant and roast in town. In the meantime, I'll be dreaming of Chicago brunches...:).
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Say what? Yeah, I know. I was shocked too when I read that The Attendant, which is where I went for afternoon tea, was originally a Victorian toilet. In any case, it looks nothing like the toilet you are imagining; the quaint English coffee and tea shop, discovered by my new friend from the AWC {hooray!}, was charming and unique. Just take a look at the pictures below! I couldn't resist the mini sea salt caramel brownie. And rightfully so. It was to. die. for. Savory and sweet. What more can a girl want? Now this is what I call being a "Lady of Leisure": chatting over tea on a lovely afternoon with a new friend :). I'm looking forward to discovering more of London's hidden treasures! I also couldn't resist taking a photo of the American wall decor {hashtag ProudToBeAnAmerican ;)}. This cute little cafe is tucked away in Oxford Circus, off Regent Street. Look at this view {and traffic- eek!}!
Well I'll be darned! I just texted my friend yesterday, "I'm stupidly nervous to walk around by myself {insert sad and crying emoji here}." And here I am, TODAY, taking the bus all by myself. Did you hear that? All. By. My. Self {insert all the confetti, thumbs up, happy face, girls dancing emjois here}. AND because I was feeling so confident, I even went to a cute little cafe and sat outside all alone, read, drank a strikingly strong latte, and enjoyed a delicious meal at Love Walk Cafe {not picture: Angel barking underneath my seat, scaring away innocent and perfectly friendly Brits who could be my potential friends!}.
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Danielle MarieChicago native. Proud teacher. Wannabe yoga instructor. Life-long learner. Royal & celebrity enthusiast. Foodie. Animal lover. London implant trying to understand a new culture and lifestyle. Follow me and my journey abroad, by subscribing below with your email address. xoxo @pdathleisureArchives
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