It’s been summer in London for the past two days, and as an almost ex-Californian, any combination of blue sky and sunny day makes me think of real highways, open-top cars, and of course, Mexican food. Fortunately I was in the City, and after listening to some hedge fund twattle for an hour or so, I scuttled off to Daddy Donkey, which has the most awesome burrito in town. Dude, this is the real thing - don't even talk to me about Chilangos or I'll have to smack you.
One Naked Steak Daddy-D with extra guacamole later, I was a happy girl (for only 6 pounds too). So, if you happen to find yourself around Chancery Lane any time, wander up Leather Lane (handily right by RBS) and look for the big van with the huge queue of hungry suits. No tables, no seats, just you and the burrito and a lot of napkins. My advice is to try it before winter arrives (probably next week).
http://www.daddydonkey.co.uk/
Pitches 100-101
Leather Lane Market
London
EC1N 7TE
Thursday 20 August 2009
Tuesday 18 August 2009
Forgoing Dinner to Learn how to set up a Blog?
The first post is terrifying...bit like blotting up that lovely fresh page of a crisp, new moleskin. I've brought dinner to my desk to fortify me as I set this up. A gazpacho recipe I made up (basically like a pico de gallo on speed) and a luscious, drippy, almost overripe peach. Starting to understand why my keyboards always look manky now.
It's been a good eating week so far. Peaches and melons in full season, and I have been gorging on these for breakfast every day, imagining that I am actually sitting by the sea in a small mediterranean town (not that difficult actually when you're a stone's throw from Edgeware Road, which is anything but 'London'). The fruit's been nicely balanced by a birthday blow-out tea at the Wolseley, still easily the best value for money afternoon tea in town. Good sandwiches, warm scones (beware if you dislike raisins), properely homemade jam, and some of the best cakes in town. They give you enough of a selection to avoid the agony of having to choose as well, which is a relief. The only letdown is the tea - I always ask for Assam, but inevitably get floor sweepings....
It's been a good eating week so far. Peaches and melons in full season, and I have been gorging on these for breakfast every day, imagining that I am actually sitting by the sea in a small mediterranean town (not that difficult actually when you're a stone's throw from Edgeware Road, which is anything but 'London'). The fruit's been nicely balanced by a birthday blow-out tea at the Wolseley, still easily the best value for money afternoon tea in town. Good sandwiches, warm scones (beware if you dislike raisins), properely homemade jam, and some of the best cakes in town. They give you enough of a selection to avoid the agony of having to choose as well, which is a relief. The only letdown is the tea - I always ask for Assam, but inevitably get floor sweepings....
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