Eat London: All About Food
£10.87
A bit obnoxious - I was left dissapointed by this book which seems to assume that good food in London can only be found in affluent or trendy areas, and mostly in expensive delis or restaurants. I really felt that they missed a trick to really unearth the jems of London s food scene but opted instead for the obvious. For example, coverage for South East London is woeful, despite it being home to any number of excellent pan-asian and caribean shops and restaurants, as well as some of the best British food from great roasts, to fish and chips and pie and mash. You can only assume that the researchers didn t like the idea of Jerk Chicken in Catford. The cynic in me would also like to know how many of the establishments listed are somehow a part of the Conran empire. All in all, a bit poor, very elitist and not at all indicative of the best that London has to offer the adventurous foodie.It gets two stars for being well produced.
Perfect gift for a foodie - I was bought this book for christmas this year and, halfway into January, would already highly recommend it. For someone who lives in London and is always on the lookout for new places to go but doesn t quite know where to start, it is invaluable. 3 out of the 3 places I have tried on their recommendation have been superb and I already have my next birthday meal, anniversary meal, boyfriend s birthday meal, day out with friends from out of town, and dinner with the mother all planned. I would say buy one for all your friends, but if you keep it to yourself you will be the most erudite epicurean amongst them!
Love London, Love Food - Buy this book! If you don t love either food or London, poor soul, then buy it for someone who does, you must be surrounded buy them. The cover opens into a map of London to plan your gastronomic tour. Market stalls, delis, front-room cafes and speciality restaurants are incorporated within this gem of a book. Informative text and photos cover a huge array of retailers all of whom are PASSIONATE about their products. It is a real page turner that will be dipped into for many years to come.
Foodie s Handbook to Discovering London - This book is a real find, it lists all the best places in London for food. Not just restaurants but markets, shops and cafes as well. The only downside is that now my list of places I want to go to is getting unmanageable.