Isola by San Carlo

 

Booze free lunch (yup doing dry jan again) with Anna at the latest addition to the San Carlo family (incl Selfridges Roof Top) that's recently taken up residence at St Christopher's Place -

It was a very welcoming discovery this Italian brasserie and bar. The food was impressive, beautiful interior and not to mention their gorgeous large alfresco terrace where you'll find me having long ladies lunches as the weather is getting warmer. My fave local place Harry's Bar now most definitely has competition! 

Ladies lunch at Scott's

Table secured outside for the best people watching in London at one of the capital's finest restaurants

I was keeping it shrimple ;-)

Thursday's 3.5 hour long al fresco lunch in Mayfair with Andrea and Gerry - it doesn't get any better than that! 

Summerhouse and The London Waterbus Co

'Table for four please!"

Saturday grubbing

 A hidden gem in London - waterside dining in Little Venice

Fresh seafood and ice cold drinks in the sunshine - Fish you were here? ;-)

I scream for ice cream! 

  A family favourite - mint choc chip. Deeelicioius! 

After our leisurely lunch we got the Waterbus from Little Venice to Camden Lock

 

Cruising the canals of inner London allows you to see part of the city that you can't see from the streets.

 Camden Town here we come

 Fellow boaters always give a smile and a wave as you pass by

 Camden market is always a good idea! 

Primrose Hill and London's skyline

Tuesday Time Out - Roka Mayfair

Yesterday's lunch with hubby at Roka

Highlights were the usual yellowtail sashimi with yuzu-truffle dressing and the seafood (crab, black cod and prawn) dumplings with chilli dressing - I think it's safe to say they its definitely one of my favourite restaurants in all of London!

Chiltern Firehouse is always a good idea

Snaps from Thursday's luncheon with Mel.  We were originally meant to meet at a local gastro pub for some wine and grub but a Facebook memory (last pic) came up on my phone showing us at Chiltern Firehouse exactly one year ago to the day. Decided it was fate and changed the venue last minute and of course CF never fails us. Fab lunch in every possible way with a pea soup, ham coleslaw bagel accompanied with some Whispering Angel and an Espresso Martini for dessert ;-)

Just the two of us - Roka Mayfair

Midweek quality time with the man 

Wednesday's lunch at Roka Mayfair. This time I tried a new dish which is now undoubtedly my fave- yellowtail sashimi in yuzu-truffle dressing (see top pic) - Absolutely divine! 

Lunch at Ralph Lauren

 This is fast becoming a favoured place to lunch with its equestrian decor, impeccable service and delicious food - Happy Friday! 

Rooftop dining

On Friday I had a long lunch with Anna on Selfridges' roof top - I indulged in a divine lemon sole with baby clams and Anna had a steak with truffle chips - yum! 

GoBoat

On the same day as the Marylebone Fayre, we also spent 1 hour (would have done two but all booked up) with the family on GoBoat - and what an outstanding experience that was! First we had a tutorial on how to drive the boat, life jackets for the kids and off we went.

We cruised on the Grand Union Canal from Paddington to Little Venice and back - in the middle of London, so peaceful to be at water level and as well as getting an insight into the life of London's narrowboat house boat communities.

The set up was really good too with a table in the middle for a picnic. At £80 an hour it doesn't come cheap but it's definitely an experience we'd do again!

Chiltern Firehouse 🔥

A four hour lunch (accompanied with plenty Whispering Angel) with Mel - It's an understatement to say we enjoy each others company! Seeing her on Thursday again this week for a play date with our girls.