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"đłđ˛đżâď¸đđđąThe Sky Garden at 20 Fenchurch Street is a unique public space that spans three storeys and offers 360 degree uninterrupted views across the City of London. Visitors can wander around the exquisitely landscaped gardens, observation decks and an open air terrace of what is London's highest public gardenđ˛đłđ´đąđâď¸đż #skygarden #london #beautiful #views #restaurant #stunning #londonbridge #bigben #toweroflondon #theshard #mustsee. A post shared by Life FR (@life_fr_) on Jan 2, 2018 at 10:22am PST"
"Sky Garden pairs epic views with tasty cocktails and an indoors garden, how can you not love that?. Sky Garden has a 360° view all around London and a number of different bars and restaurants inside it. Access to Sky Garden is free but you have to book in advance if you want to skip the queues, donât worry if you forget about booking, you can still access Sky Garden but you will have to wait a little longer before taking your perfect Instagram shots."
"If a trip up to the stunning viewing gallery of one of Londonâs tallest buildings sounds like a pocket drainer, think again. Situated inside a glass oasis at the top of the âWalkie Talkieâ, Sky Garden is Londonâs highest public garden, filled with greenery and boasting panoramic views of the capital. Itâs totally free to head up there, but youâll need to book in advance, with post-lockdown visits starting up again from July 29."
"The original Camden parlour is now back open for fans of Chin Chinâs famous ice creams (churned with the aid of liquid nitrogen for a rich, dense, almost chewy texture.) They are available by the scoop with toppings, but there are also a dozen or so full-on dishes making use of them, from a tiramisu sundae to nachos with chargrilled pineapple, salted-caramel sauce, dark-chocolate ice cream and blue-corn waffle tacos. Open Friday â Sunday, 12 p.m."
"Chin Chin pioneered the use of liquid nitrogen to make ice cream in a retail setting when it opened its first ice cream âlabâ in Camden Lock in 2010. Its founders were convinced that hand churning with liquid nitrogen was better than any other method, and they had stumbled on the future of ice cream. Nowadays, the company has grown to three locations and over 300 innovative flavours, from sweetcorn to wild blueberry to coffee and olive oil."
"The sweet treats get scientific at Chin Chin Labs, where all the ice cream is hand-churned with liquid nitrogen. Its short but inventive menu of regular flavours includes tonka bean and burnt butter caramel, with an array of topping options including bee pollen honeycomb and truffle crumble."
"This North London bakery describes itself as âa bit health consciousâ: cakes contain low fat and sugar, but enough to ensure they taste delicious. Cutter & Squidge cakes make the perfect centrepiece for a big celebration too: the Macron Drip Cake, for instance, is a layered creation decorated with macarons, topped with chocolate shards and finished with 24 carat gold. Vegan cakes are also available, and everything can be personalised."
"The menu at this Soho dessert stop features a lot of the delicious treats mentioned on this blog, but most famous are their biskies â a biscuit/cookie/cake hybrid filled with tasty buttercream, jams and caramels. Flavours include passion fruit and salted caramel, apple crumble, chocolate lava and miso caramel. If youâre feeling extra naughty, order one of their indulgent freakshakes to go with it."
"Fun shop, fun website, inventive creations â two sisters established this Soho mecca and are always a step ahead of foodie trends. The sisters explain, âWe are a bit health conscious and are not fans of overly fatty or sugar laden foods, so we always keep our fat and sugar content to âjust as much as needed to make something deliciousâ."
"If you happen to be strolling down picturesque Elizabeth Street, in Belgravia, in the early hours of the morning you'll be hit by two things. First, the glorious smell, and secondly, the long queue of those eager to get their hands on one of Dominique Ansel's delightful baked goods. The man behind the famous Cronut (a doughnut-croissant hybrid) has decided to make his way across the pond to show you what you've been missing out on (ask the Manhattanites - they quite happily queue up to four hours. TRUE STORY)."
"No dessert round-up is complete without a mention of the Cronut. This croissant-donut hybrid is the creation of French-American chef, Dominique Ansel. He first served it at his bakery in Soho, Manhattan and is now it is the holy-grail of breakfasts treats in London."
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"Located on Gun Street and sandwiched between The Oracle and John Lewis, Tamp Culture Coffee serves some of the best coffee in town. Located in a kiosk with an outdoor seating area itâs always a great spot to grab and go. My favourite thing is that they make the coffee to a temperature that you can actually drink straight away (rather than scalding your mouth)!"
"Mayfair hotel The Biltmore Mayfair welcomes a new restaurant this summer, spearheaded by superchef and restaurateur Jason Atherton â who runs another of the hotelâs eateries, The Betterment. The CafĂŠ Biltmore Restaurant & Terrace will be a more relaxed affair, focusing on comfort classics like buttermilk fried chicken sandwiches and wood-fired pizzas, alongside fish dishes including steamed mussels and Dorset crab on toast. On summer evenings the newly expanded 70-seat terrace is the place to be, a tropical-inspired space surrounded by foliage covered walls."
"The Biltmore Hotel in leafy Grosvenor Square is a delightful place to escape the bustle of nearby Oxford Street, with plenty of space to spread out, including two restaurants run by Jason Atherton, The Betterment, and Cafe Biltmore. The latter sprawls out onto a generous terrace at the back of the hotel, part undercover, and part open to the sky. The menu is simple but satisfying: elegantly done gastropub classics with a hefty wine list to go with them."
"Serene leafy terraces in bustling Mayfair are hard to come by, so thank heavens for Cafe Biltmore from chef Jason Atherton. Expect a casual offering (for this postcode at least) full of globally inspired dishes."
"Harrods, Basil Street Entrance, Brompton Road, London SW1X 7XL Why should you care?. Juliette's comes from Unlocked Brands, the same people who are behind the recently opened Homestead on London City Island. This new addition to Harrods is all about dirnking rose and dining on pithiviers and pattisserie."
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"Elizabeth Haighâs Singaporeon restaurant-stall in Borough Market slings the addictive toasted finger sandwiches which are slathered in kaya, a coconut jam, and stuffed with a slab of butter. Itâs absolutely worth getting the kaya toast set which also comes with soft poached eggs in soy (in which to dunk the toast) and teh tarik or kopi."
"Chef Elizabeth Haighâs Mei Mei, the Borough Market counter influenced by Singaporean kopi tiam culture, will open for a brunch feast menu and evening dinner â the latter featuring pre-order-ready Singapore chilli crab â Thursday through Saturday. All seats must be booked online."
"The Singaporian kopitiam spot in Borough Market has begun collection and delivery every Thursday to Saturday. Hainanese chicken rice, fried chicken, and more is on the menu. Order via app and check their Instagram for more info."
"One of the best outdoor restaurants in West London, this gorgeous beer garden on Goldhawk Road offers a fantastic, socially-distanced location if you're looking to catch-up with non-household pals. Alongside a fully-heated outside space, The Hawk's Nest also promises gourmet pizzas and tasty cocktails too."
"Housed in a converted goods yard in Shepherdâs Bush Market, The Hawkâs Nest is a west London hidden gem. As well as a fully-stocked bar serving great cocktails (think Margarita Picante and frozen Watermelon Aperol Spritz) thereâs a new pizza menu. Visit on the weekends for live music and DJs!"
"For the ultimate âmodern greasy spoonâ experience What to eat?. The white chocolate and caramelised banana pancakes. Long live the great British greasy spoon!"