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LONDON FOOD
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Another place, which may well, is of interest to you when visiting Coventry is “The Herbert”. This is an art gallery and museum that is to be found located right in Coventry’s cultural area.
BY ANNA LOUISE PHILLIPS
WWhen it comes to gastronomic reputation in Europe, France is the recognised king. How- ever, London has its own cuisine and boasts several trendy as well as classic restaurants. Fortunately there are high quality restaurants
er, the downstairs area can be just as rewarding to the palate. The food is impressive on both floors; especially for a restaurant of this size. And, it is priced quite reasonably given the usual standards for exceptionally good food in London.
The main restaurant of the Capital Hotel has an excellent menu and is not at all pretentious. The regular patrons know the chef values the food he serves much more than the accolades he might receive. This restaurant is still considered somewhat “under the radar”. Consequently, it provides excellent value for money compared to restaurants of comparable quality.
Seafood is the specialty at J. Sheekey. Consis- tent visitors swear by the good food, attentive staff and the pleasant comfortable ambiance. The professional staff are there to ensure the success of your night at the theatre. Chinese food is quite plentiful in the West End as well. Hakkasan has the best available dim sum. However, it is quite expensive. Bar Shu features
throughout London in every price range.
Undoubtedly, your UK holiday is sure to bring you to the shops, art galleries and
theaters of the Soho area of the West End. A great dinner before the show or high tea to break up your shopping is an absolute tra- dition. This article is where you will find
all kinds of suggestions. But always remem- ber, your credit card doesn’t always require a big workout to find delicious food or spirits. Some of your finest dining experiences were had at an establishment where you expected to pay a lot more than you actually did.
Upstairs at L’Escargot in Soho is as good a place to start as any. It is far fancier and more upscale than the downstairs restaurant. Howev-
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