Here we go - the year I will turn 40!
After a lot of thinking, me, myself and I have decided that this might as well go down in history as the year I attempted something different.
(drummmmmmmmm)
Tah-Dah!
I give you:
#40foodieplacestocelebrateturning40
Yep. A list of 40 foodie places to visit before Big Ben strikes midnight on next December 31st.
A few early thoughts:
1. Am going to have to think of an abbreviated #Ashtag for Twitter!
2. The list- this is where it all begins :)
3. The list- this is where I need some help and suggestions!
The (minimal) rules:
I work (so I have a limited amount of free time to dedicate to this extremely worthy cause), live in the south of England and have a hubby who doesn't fly.
So....
I have narrowed down THE LIST to a what I hope is a good starting point: A mix of mainly restaurants (from humble pubs to high end establishments) and a few delis, markets, afternoon tea heavens, foodie events and cooking courses.
Locations? England, France (Lyon area preferably, Paris also possible, or South of France) , Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A. where work will take me again at least once this year, and potentially New York.
So- I have just over half of those places on paper.
Have a read and tell me: Where would you go?
If you know a #foodie place that made you smile let me know: It could be because the food was fabulous, the service "extraordinaire", it could also be because your experience was fun, theatrical, sweet, quaint, homely....as long as it makes you smile thinking back of it, that's good for me.
A Bientot :)
PS: Follow my adventures on Twitter with #40for40
40foodie places to visit to celebrate turning 40
*****THE LIST ******
2. Wild Garlic, Devon - can't wait!
3. Pot Kiln, Berkshire- been on my list for sooooo long
4. Blanc, Vonas, France- must must must
5. Troisgrois, Roanne, France- including a horse riding hack from Ecurie de Fay. Total bliss expected.
6. Maison Florentine, Lyon, France- if only just for the view!
7. The Pass, near Horsham,West Sussex, at the South Lodge Hotel- heard great stuff about this place, and only up the road. No excuse.
8. The Giggling Squid, Brighton
9. English, Brighton
10. Le Gavroche, London - bien sur
11. Fashionista Afternoon Tea , Berkeley Hotel, London- looks SOOOO cute!
12. Harrods Seafood Bar- always wanted to do that, never dared for some reason. Perfect excuse.
13. Demarquette chocolate shop-
14. Hobbshouse bread making course- well, if I can get a space. Got the shower cap guys! lol
15. Flippburger, Atlanta- recommended by local tweeters
16. Les Halles de Lyon- pure nostalgia of my student years et le saucisson de Madame Sibillia
17. Choccywoccydoodah chocolate boudoir, Brighton- can't ever go there too often
18, Masterchef UK show, Olympia- got to be
19. Butchery week end at Uncle Darrell in Devon
20 Wabi, Horsham- O.M.G.
21. La Croix Rousse Food Market
