Only a few days after starting to really think about what 40 places should make it on my #40for40 list of foodie places to visit this year (if you wonder why, see here), a few new entries are growing the list- not only in volume but most definitely in quality!
a big thanks to Kavita for her awesome recommendations.
NEW ENTRANTS
1. Club Gascon, London
2. Relais de Comodoliac, St Junien, Haute Vienne, France- honestly- amazing value for money, top class service and beautiful food last time I only went for the basic menu du jour, next time it's the Full Monty "menu decouverte"!
3. Racine- got to try- the Head Chef used to work at Manley's, in Storrington, where I live! it's a sign. I tell you! lol
4. The Fat Duck- after watching Heston tonight, got to recognise the man's a genius (kinda of already thought that from watching Heston's incredible feast series). Must
So THE LIST now looks like that...
40foodie places to visit to celebrate turning 40
*****THE LIST ******
version 2
1. Chancery Court, High Holborn, London (afternoon tea)- got to be numero uno priority! thanks to a lovely blog post from Kavita
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 several local tweeters
16. Les Halles de Lyon- pure nostalgia of my student years ...le saucisson de Madame Sibillia et les Saint Marcellin de La Mere Richard
17. Choccywoccydoodah chocolate boudoir, Brighton- can't EVER go there too often
18, Masterchef UK show, Olympia
19. Butchery week end at Uncle Darrell in Devon
20 Wabi, Horsham- O.M.G.
21. La Croix Rousse Food Market
22. Club Gascon, London
23. Racine, London
24. Relais de Comodoliac, St Junien, France
25. The Fat Duck, Bray, England
26. "That shack fish restaurant in Shoreham my friend Leanne often talks about" !
If you know a foodie place you've been that has put a smile on your face (quick test- close your eyes, think about that place, are you smiling? Yeeess! it' a good one!), then feel free to let me know. Southern England, France/Lyon area, possibly Italy, Atlanta and NYC preferred locations- so I give myself a decent chance to complete my challenge.
Merci x
Wednesday, 11 January 2012
Monday, 9 January 2012
The start of a new foodie adventure
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
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