About the Gastronomic London Walk in London
At times it seems that chain restaurants dominate central London. With this walk we explore the hidden gems tucked in and among them, and teach you how to separate the chalk from the cheese!
This walk is a great way to see some of the most famous neighborhoods of London from a different perspective. In the company of a food historian, or art historian with a background in food, we generally start near Green Park and the quintessential British food oasis: Fortnum & Mason. We will pay extra attention to the artistry of the cuisine and the aesthetics of display, while taking in the history of this institution.
From there we will pay visits to Jermyn Street's refined Paxton & Whitfield's cheese shop, the oldest in London, and the vibrant—and unexpected—Japan Centre in the heart of Piccadilly Circus. Moving on, we weave up to Soho to the lovely Lina Stores deli on Brewer Street, and then to Old Compton Street for the overwhelming Gerry's Alcohol Emporium and the aromatic Alger
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At times it seems that chain restaurants dominate central London. With this walk we explore the hidden gems tucked in and among them, and teach you how to separate the chalk from the cheese!
This walk is a great way to see some of the most famous neighborhoods of London from a different perspective. In the company of a food historian, or art historian with a background in food, we generally start near Green Park and the quintessential British food oasis: Fortnum & Mason. We will pay extra attention to the artistry of the cuisine and the aesthetics of display, while taking in the history of this institution.
From there we will pay visits to Jermyn Street's refined Paxton & Whitfield's cheese shop, the oldest in London, and the vibrant—and unexpected—Japan Centre in the heart of Piccadilly Circus. Moving on, we weave up to Soho to the lovely Lina Stores deli on Brewer Street, and then to Old Compton Street for the overwhelming Gerry's Alcohol Emporium and the aromatic Algerian Coffee Store. Dipping down into Chinatown, we brave Leicester Square and make our way into Covent Garden, where we discuss its history as a fruit and vegetable market.
After a short walk through Lincoln's Inn Fields, we end our walk at the historic The Seven Stars, a 400 year old pub where visitors may be greeted by the house cat, Tom Paine, complete with Elizabethan ruff.
Whether a serious foodie or just a food lover this walk will help you discover secret corners of London and a centuries old culinary tradition and debug the myth that London is a culinary wasteland.
