Steal My Food Itinerary: 3 Days in London
British food has long been unfairly maligned as being brown, bread-y, and boring. But stateside, we’ve seen a major shift in attitudes toward British food in the past year or two, with a near-sensational response to new British-inspired restaurants such as Dean’s and Wilde’s. And London’s restaurant scene is vast and ambitious, yet also surprisingly intimate. […]
Day 1: Towpath, The George, Brigadiers
Upon arriving in London, the author faced the city's intense heat and jet lag. They started their culinary journey at Towpath, a produce-focused café on Regent's Canal. Here, they savored dishes like mortadella with cherries, trout with creme fraiche, and mint soft serve. The next afternoon, they sought refuge at The George, a 17th-century pub with a gin and tonic that quenched their thirst.
For dinner, they headed to Brigadiers, an upscale Indian restaurant with an extensive menu including butter chicken wings, tandoori lamb chops, and cardamom creme brulee. The air conditioning at Brigadiers proved to be a welcome relief from the sweltering heat.
Day 2: Tavern, Cycene
Feeling refreshed from the previous day's indulgence, the author was ready for more. They began their second day with a lunch at Tavern, an airy bistro in Old Street. The restaurant offered post-British cuisine, featuring a melt-in-your-mouth pork chop and inventive small plates. For dinner, they treated themselves to a tasting menu at Cycene, an upscale restaurant helmed by chef Taz Sarhane.
The menu showcased aged meats, foraged ingredients, and English terroir, offering dishes like smoked tandoori lamb chops, prawn biryani, and cardamom creme brulee. The author was particularly impressed by the air conditioning at Cycene, which made the meal even more enjoyable amid the city's heat.
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