Category: London
London's best Indian restaurants.
If you haven't spent much time in Britain, the national dish may surprise you. It's not the expected fish and chips or steak and kidney pie. According to former Foreign Minister Robin Cook it's Chicken Tikka Masala -- a delicious Indian concoction which may actually have originated in Glasgow.In addition to the thousands of Indian restaurants and curry houses in Britain, most pubs also serve a version of the dish. There are dozens of recipes, but most combine chicken that's been marinated in yogurt and cooked in a tandoori oven with a sauce made from tomato, cream, and spices.
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Lunchtime at the Victoria and Albert.
There are plenty of delightful places to have lunch in South Kensington. But one of the most appealing is in an unexpected place -- the Victoria and Albert Museum.The restaurant here was the first museum restaurant in the world, and today, it's better than ever. The food is prepared fresh daily on site by award-winning Benugo Catering with something for every taste. There's poached salmon with dill sauce, roast veggie pie, brie and chicken panini, fresh salads, deli sandwiches, and everything in between. Plus delicious baked goods, and a nice selection of beer and wine.
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Roof gardens on both sides of the pond.
Not long ago, we posted an item about London's Kensington Roof Gardens. We had lunch there in June, and aside from the sticker shock brought on by $25 cocktails, we had a wonderful experience - Asian pear martinis, beautiful views of the city, and a delicious lunch.
During the summer, they offer barbecues - mostly fish and shellfish - at lunch and on weekend evenings for parties of ten or more. Next time you're in London, it's worth a splurge. Because the gardens are a popular venue for private functions, reservations are essential. You can make them at http://www.roofgardens.com/restaurant/booking
But you don't have to leave the country to enjoy an evening out under the stars.
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Heathrow Terminal 5 is worth the wait.
After a shaky start, BAA -- the owner and operator of London's Heathrow Airport -- has finally overcome the problems that have plagued their long-awaited new terminal since it opened in March. On June 5, British Airways started reintroducing some of their long-haul flights back to the troubled terminal.We flew from LAX that day and were truly impressed with the facility. Within 20 minutes of landing, we had cleared immigration, collected our bags, passed through customs, met our driver, and headed out on the M4.
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Friday Night Skate Nights all over Europe.
Having started in 1994, the Paris Friday Night Skate is the best known in the world, with as many as 20,000 brave participants. The Rondo, as the event is called, begins at Place Raoul Dautry in the 14th at 10PM. The route changes each week, and the details are posted on Thursdays at http://www.pari-roller.com/index.php?p=101The popularity of the Paris party has spawned dozens of imitators. So if you're in a major European city during the summer -- and you're an experienced roller blader -- chances are there's a group skate you can join. You'll burn some calories, make new friends, and see the city from a different point of view.
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