The Gourmet's Guide to London


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"The Gourmet's Guide to London" by Lieut.-Col. Newnham-Davis serves as an invaluable companion for epicureans exploring the culinary delights of London. With a blend of gastronomic exploration and cultural insights, the book offers readers an enticing journey through the city's dining scene. Newnham-Davis expertly guides readers to various eateries, providing detailed descriptions of the ambiance, cuisine, and specialties offered. This guide is not only a practical resource for food enthusiasts but also a window into the vibrant culinary culture of London during the time of its publication.




The Traditional Shops and Restaurants of London


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Profiles of more than fifty establishments that have supplied goods and services to royalty–and the merely discriminating–for more than one hundred years "A gentleman," Winston Churchill once observed, "buys his hats at Locks, his shoes at Lobbs, his shirts at Harvie and Hudson, his suits at Huntsman and his cheese at Paxton and Whitfield." Luckily for the gentlemen–and gentlewomen–among us, all of these shops and dozens more are still in business, providing the traditional British goods and food that they've been supplying Londoners for a century or more. More than thirty venerable stores, along with another twenty or so eateries, are profiled inThe Historic Shops and Restaurants of London. "The most beautiful shop in the world . . ." is howEsquiremagazine describes John Lobb, Bootmaker's opulent premises in Mayfair. Less grand, but no less quaint, is Paxton and Whitfield, now on Jermyn Street, which dates to 1742 when cheese monger Stephen Cullum sets up his stall in Clare Market. (Now the shop sells the most prized artisanal cheeses in Great Britain.) Have a drink at the long, narrow little Grapes Pub. Built in 1720, on the site of a previous pub, the Grapes was a working class tavern that Charles Dickens knew well. As a child, he was made to stand on a table and sing to the customers. As an adult, he immortalized it as the Six Jolly Fellowship Porters pub inOur Mutual Friend. These are only a few of the many of the establishments described that are holders of the Royal Warrant, dating back to the 15th century and still granted today to recognize excellence and quality. Bespoke shirt-makers, hatters, haberdashers, perfumers, bookstores, chemists, an umbrella maker, and chocolatiers are only a few of the small specialist shops included, most of which are located in the most quaint and beautiful settings in London. Also included are traditional restaurants and bars, ranging from picturesque pubs and "caffes" to fish'n'chips stands and eel-and-pie shops.




Foodies Guide to London


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"A Foodie's Guide to London is the must-have addition to every food lovers bookshelf. With its comprehensive low-down on the food shops, services and trends of the capital, and most importantly the 'food experiences', it will quickly become an indispensable handbook for anyone with culinary inclinations. Author Cara Frost-Sharratt takes the reader on a gastronomic tour around town, searching out the best food purveyors, emporiums, farmers' markets, producers and eateries, visiting famous names and uncovering hidden gems. With its stunning photography and comprehensive directory, A Foodie's Guide to London is aesthetically pleasing, enlightening and eminently useful. Whether you're looking for freshly baked bread, exquisite chocolates or exotic fare from across the globe, London has it all, and this book presents the best of the delights on offer."--Publisher's description.




Vegan London


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From bangers ‘n’ mash to banh mi, London has one of the most eclectic vegan food scenes in the world, and it’s growing by the day. Discover creative twists on classic dishes, fusion cuisine and tempting desserts through Vegan London – with eighty of London’s best vegan and vegan-friendly establishments at your fingertips, you’ll find food and drink for every budget and for any occasion. Whether you’re vegan or vegan-curious, local or visiting, use this guidebook to plan your way from afternoon tea in Knightsbridge to falafel in Shoreditch, and enjoy London the ethical way without missing out on great food.




Towpath


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A lot has changed since Towpath first rolled up its shutters 10 years ago on the Regent’s Canal in Hackney and everything but the toasted cheese sandwich was cooked from home across the bridge. And a lot hasn’t. It is still as much a social experiment as a unique and beloved eatery. What happens when seasonality means you close every year in November, because England’s cold, dark winters are simply inhospitable to hospitality from a little perch beside a shallow, manmade waterway that snakes through East London? What if you don’t offer takeaway coffees in the hopes that people will decide to stay awhile and watch the coots skittering across the water? If you don’t have a phone or a website, because you’d rather people just show up like (hungry) kids at a playground? Towpath is a collection of recipes, stories and photographs capturing the vibrant cafe’s food, community and place throughout the arc of its season – beginning just before the first breath of spring, through the dog days of summer and culminating – with fireworks! – before its painted shutters are rolled down again for winter.




Gourmet London


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It's been years since British food was boring. Thisthoughtful book shows travellers to the heart of theenergetic, innovative world of food in London. You'llread about the top cookbooks and learn where to buy them.You'll hear about top chefs-both the up-and-comingnewcomers and the long-time stars. You'll learn aboutrestaurants where you ......




The Rough Guide to London


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Following the hugely successful 2012 Olympic games London is more popular than ever, and with The Rough Guide to London you can discover why. In full colour throughout, with dozens of photos to illustrate London's great buildings, iconic landmarks and distinctive neighbourhoods, this guide will show you the best the city has to offer, from the famous Olympic Park to the city's markets and museums, gourmet restaurants and hidden pubs. London has something for everyone - art galleries and shopping arcades, spacious parks and grand palaces - and The Rough Guide to London uncovers it all. Detailed colour maps for each neighbourhood, plus a tube map and practical information on all the essentials, make getting around easy. With chapters dedicated to the best hotels, restaurants and cafés, pubs and bars, live music and clubs, shops, theatre, kids' activities and more, you'll be sure to make the most of your time in the city with The Rough Guide to London. Now available in ePub format.




The Gourmet's Guide to London


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DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Gourmet's Guide to London" by Lieut.-Col. Newnham-Davis. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.




The Academy


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