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"š³š²šæāļøššš±The 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 gardenš²š³š“š±šāļøšæ #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"
"20 Fenchurch Street was beautifully designed by renowned architect Rafael ViƱoly. The building spans 37 storeys and rhubarb occupies the top three levels alongside the public space known as Sky Garden, which provides 45,000 sq ft of high level amenity space. Visitors can wander around the exquisitely landscaped gardens with 360 degree panoramic views of London and all of the flora and fauna they need!"
"Sky Garden is one of the modern but still equally famous attractions in London. Since its opening in 2015 on the 43rd floor of the "Walkie Talkie" building, the Sky Garden has gained a lot of popularity and has become one of London's best gardens to visit. This attraction serves as a public park for visitors on top of a commercial building."
"What started as an ice cream store dedicated to liquid nitrogen creations, Chin Chin Labs has come a long way in delivering some of the best bites in town. Burnt butter caramel ice cream pies and loaded tiramisu sundaes join this mouthwatering brownie cookie ice cream sando (from Ā£5.45) that can be customised with the likes of black sesame ice cream, molten chocolate, bee pollen honeycomb and whatever else takes your fancy. Now that's our kinda sandwich."
"A thick, brownie-like cookie with sweet-and-sticky dulce de leche, toasted hazelnuts and cranberries, itās luxurious ā full of Valhrona chocolate ā and super indulgent. 54 Greek St, London W1D 3DS or 49-50 Camden Lock Pl, London NW1 8AF. Open for take-away in the weekends."
"A biscuit isnāt quite a dessert ā unless itās in the hands of Cutter & Squidge, that is. Enter the Biskie, the Soho bakeryās signature dessert which sees two discs of a cake-cookie hybrid sandwich an array of flavoured creamy fillings. The chocolate sāmore version is filled with buttercream and a handmade marshmallow, while the blueberry cheesecake version layers jam, cheesecake cream and a wedge of digestive biscuit."
"Itās pretty, itās pink and the cakes and treats are equally as gorgeous to eat as well as look at. Their famous for their ābiskieā creations which are a cross between a cake and a cookie sandwiched with cream or chocolate. If you prefer you can go for one of their perfectly presented cakes by the slice."
"Cutter & Squidge are bringing the latest in hybrid desserts to London. Here, they have invented the Biskie. This is a biscuit-cookie-cake creation filled with buttercream, jam or caramel."
"Alongside the endless sea of gingham blankets, craft IPA tinnies, and wayfarers, a common accessory youāll see being wielded by most sun-worshippers in SW4 is a tub of Nardulliās famed gelato. With flavours that range from fresh fior di latte to aromatic amaretto, Nardulli serves proper Italian gelato and sorbet. It's the kind of thick, creamy ice cream that makes Haagen Dazs taste like Halo Top."
"Restaurants Ice-cream parlours Clapham. On sunny Saturdays the queue for Nardulli stretches most of the way back to Clapham Common tube station. You wonāt find any techy whizz-bangery here: just classic gelati (valrhona chocolate, liquorice, macadamia nut) made the old-fashioned way."
"A cult-favourite in Clapham, Nardulli will always have a queue on sunny days. Thick and creamy, traditional with good quality ingredients ā Valhrona chocolate, Tahitian vanilla pods ā and free from any ice crystals, you canāt fault the texture or flavours. 29 The Pavement, London SW4 0JE"
"Hailing from Jerusalem, Israeli-English chef Yotam Ottolenghi has created an empire in London, serving up bright, flavorful Mediterranean dishes for breakfast lunch and dinner in several locations. Ottolenghi is our favorite restaurant for brunch in town (but letās be real, any meal here is a home run!). If youāre going the breakfast route, we recommend the shakshuka, scrambled eggs with secret smokehouse salmon, or the french toast."
"One of Londonās most recognisable chefs and a cook, author, and restaurateur who sits alongside Gordon Ramsay, Nigella Lawson, and Jamie Oliver as a food star with mass, international appeal. For that reason, the cafe-restaurant mini-chain that carries his name registers on the touristās radar. For good reason, as this is not just a branding ruse."
"If you fancy something a little less sweet (no sprinkles here, thank you very much), make a trip to one of Yotam's four delis around London. They're just as good at homemade jams and chutneys there as they are at swirly-strawberry meringues."
"bean CENTRAL is possibly the smallest coffee shop in St Albans, located on a small strip of shops in Central Drive which serve the local community, residential streets and schools.ā We serve our own label, great quality take away coffee which we have blended and selected ourselves, it's then roasted locally so that we can offer you fresh, great tasting coffee. We also sell locally produced, homemade cakes and granola, soft drinks, tea and our own premium hot chocolate and if you fancy some people watching, we even have an outside table and chairs. www.beancentral.co.uk"
"Splendidly refurbished in 2010 it was built between 1721-1724 to the designs of John James, as one of the Fifty Churches projected by Queen Anneās Act of 1711. The reredos is from the workshop of Grinling Gibbons and frames a āLast Supperā painted for the church by William Kent in 1724. The windows contain Flemish glass of the early 16th century from Antwerp."
"Sopwell House Hotel is a grand affair, with more than 100 rooms, two restaurants, a spa and 12 acres of grounds to its name. Among all of that the best place to relax is in the cocktail lounge, where afternoon tea is served. Itās a long, breezy room that begins with a marble-topped bar and stretches all the way to a library, with little alcoves and giant sash windows along the way."
"St Etheldredaās Church is the oldest church in London, and one of only two in the city which have survived since the reign of Edward I. The exact date in which the building was constructed is unknown but is expected to be between 1250 and 1290. Dedicated to the Anglo-Saxon saint Etheldreda who founded the monastery at Ely back in 673 the church was purchased by the Catholic Church in 1874 and opened in 1878. As such itās now one of the oldest operational churches in England owned by the Catholic Church."
"St Ethelreda Ely is a fragment of a medieval ecclesiastical palace belonging to the Bishop of Ely. It used to be the chapel and dates from 1293. The crypt incorporates older walls that may have been part of the Roman basilica."
"Dating from the reign of Edward I, this is one of the oldest Roman Catholic churches in the country and was the private chapel of the Bishops of Ely"
"How can you pretend you're in Italy when you're actually canalside in Hackney?. Head to Ombra, whose heated, covered terrace will be back once more in time for aperitivo hour, complete with all the charcuterie, arancini and aperol you desire. There is also a full menu of course, as well as a special set feasting menu of fresh pastas and more on Friday and Saturday nights."
"Inspired by Venetian wine bars, this chilled-out spot is also canalside but found in Hackney. The wine list is excellent so get into the bacaro spirit and stop by for a glass and cicchetti like scarlet prawns and crostini. Staying for a plate of homemade pasta which shows off seasonal British ingredients is also highly recommended."
"Canalside Ombra showed great dexterity under lockdown with its fresh pasta kits and grocery offer, and itās doing the same upon reopening, with heated terrace seating and unheated terrace seating, depending on how hardy a party is feeling."
"However, today visitors can still see one remaining section of the palace complex, the Banqueting Hall (fee*) designed by famous architect Inigo Jones with a ceiling painted by Peter Paul Reubens. Today Whitehall is the center of the Government of the United Kingdom and youāll pass a number of buildings home to various departments and ministries, including the Ministry of Defense and the Cabinet Office. Along this street youāll also find The Household Calvary Museum (fee*), located in the 18th century stables of the Horse Guards, which gives information on the history of the Household Cavalry and displays a small collection of uniforms and weapons."
"St Michaelās Church is a beautiful little old church next to the Verulamium Museum. Itās considered one of the most significant surviving Anglo-Saxon buildings in England, making it one of the best historical places to visit in St Albans. The church was built either in the late 10th century or early 11th century and partly constructed using Roman bricks."
"By now you might have realised that St. Albans is a city that is packed full of religious history and St. Michaelās Church is no different. A church that is open for worship, there is regular church service held here each and every week. This includes your more standard services, as well as evening worships and childrenās services too."