Another great trip to London. Even if there were problems with train strikes on Dec 26 getting from LCY, and a murder closing half of Oxford street during the chaotic sales.
Amidst the chaos we managed to squeeze into a very packed Selfridges and have some famous Salt beef sandwiches. Tasty, but I'd recommend the tongue and pastrami above the salt beef.
Went to Dinner by Heston at Mandarin Oriental. Had famous 'Meat Fruit' dish. Very tasty, and waiter explained the 3 day process to make it. (Parfait made day one/ frozen. Day day mandarin flavoured jelly is made. Frozen parfait dipped into jelly and removed. this is then frozen. Day 3 Ice crystals form on jelly overnight. This is dipped in jelly a second time. Ice cystals melt which form pock marks on jelly surface to make it look like mandarin skin). Seafood dishes had incredible scent of the sea about them, and the pinapple dessert was fantastic.
Yauatcha for Dim Sum lunch. Excellent. Our plan was to go for early bird special but this wasn't available on holiday that we went. After lunch we were off to the WestEnd to see Priscilla... Unfortunately I have to say that was disappointing.... it seemed to think it was a lot funnier than it really was, and the main male singers were not great.. (Some of the backing female singers were quiet good though). Wicked was a far more impressive show.
Finally we had an early lunch in Helene Darroze at the Connaught. Very impressive, especially considering the exceptional pricing (£35 for 3 courses, £42 including 2 glasses of wine). This was a great price considering the quality of the food and surroundings.
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