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Foodie Heaven: London Hotels
With its reputation for serving bland, beige fare long dead and buried, London has been reincarnated as a foodie paradise. Celebrity chefs like Gordon Ramsay and Jamie Oliver operate cutting edge fine dining restaurants in London that attract jet-setting clientele from all over the world But, London’s foodie scene isn’t all about flashing the cash, and there are lots of tasty bargains to be had for holidaymakers on a budget. The wide variety of London hotels available ensures you can find one to fit your budget, no matter how big or small.
Restaurants
Fancy a splurge? The restaurants of celebrity chefs Gordon Ramsay and Jamie Oliver are among the best in the city. Set up to give socially disadvantaged young people a break in the restaurant business, Fifteen is one of Jamie Oliver’s London restaurants, serving the very best Italian and Mediterranean food. Gordon Ramsay operates a plethora of restaurants in London, from his flagship Restaurant Gordon Ramsay to his elegant art deco outpost Gordon Ramsay’s at Claridge’s or the casual Chelsea bistro Foxtrot Oscar. If you want to head to these restaurants, you better book ahead of time, since they’re booked up for months in advance.
Food Markets
London boasts numerous world-renowned food markets that specialize in produce, seafood and meats. Some of these markets have been going for centuries, and are popular with Londoners and tourists staying at London hotels. A must for meat lovers, Smithfield Market has going for more than 800 years and now occupies three listed buildings right in the heart of the city, or, head a bit further east to the new Billingsgate Fish Market in Canary Wharf. But for artisan delicacies and wonderfully fresh produce, London’s Borough Market is hard to beat. For a distinct ethnic vibe, visit Brixton Market—the city’s largest Afro-Caribbean market—where you can purchase exotic fruits, vegetables and spices, as well as reggae music and clothing.
Specialty Food Shops
The food floors of department stores Harrods and Fortnum & Mason are a foodie paradise. Along with their quintessential English tea shops where you can enjoy a spot of afternoon tea, both stores stock a wide array of gourmet cheeses, chocolates and other specialty provisions. The food floor staff can help customize and pack up a picnic for you to take to one of London’s expansive parks. You might also consider getting a gourmet dinner to go and taking it to one of the cosy London hotels for a relaxing night in after a long day of sightseeing.
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