I'm a pretty big doughnut fan and when my friend Whitney told me about this travelling truck that sold little munchkins all over London, I made it my personal mission to find You Doughnut. That being said, it was harder than I originally thought and it brought up some personal issues, like: "Lauren, why the fuck are you searching for a doughnut truck? Honestly? Of all things?" But it turned out that after a month and half of waiting and stalking proved to be resourceful. Finally this mysterious doughnut vendor made an appearance in Granary Square at Kings Cross and I got to officially eat these heavenly pieces of dough. I got them covered with cinnamon and salted caramel sauce with rainbow sprinkles, cause I'm girly and love rainbows, and oh my god was it a religious experience. These munchkins make you revaluate your life. If you don't believe me you can stalk them yourselves.
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Located in the cutest colourful alleyway are the biggest pizzas I have ever seen. And I mean a pie the size of a small country. We went to Homeslice which was nuzzled away in Neil's Yard in Covent Garden for my friend Colleen's last day in London for some good eats and good times. The place was quite sweet, it had a bit of boho feel to it and there was a selection of pizzas to choose from on a blackboard. I went with Colleen, Angelica and Emily and we decided to get two pizzas (20 quid each) one was margharita and the other had ham or something on it.... I have no idea what they're called but I definitely had a religious experience with those pizzas. Doughy and thin and loaded with cheese. Definitely drool worthy and it was a great way to spend Colleen's last day! Leon is one of those quick take away chains that I have continuously passed on my way to class and thought everytime "Wow, that looks good," which I thought was a telltale sign to actually eat there one day. And alas, that day has come! Most of the items on the menu are super food salads with some hot food options, but I opted for the sweet potato falafel because I'm rather fond of it to be honest. I talk about it a lot which annoys Emily but it's fine. She loves it. The box of sweet potatoe falafel came on brown rice with peas and some salad and a really yummy sauce that I want to say was tzaziki sauce but that may just because I got an overdose of it in Greece. Anyways, it was extremely yummy, filling and well-balanced! A plus in my book. I have to admit, I'm a frequent flyer for cupcakes at Hummingbird Bakery, which I mentioned in my first food post ever! So here are some of the flavors I have been trying in my recent visits. By now you all know about how the inner foodie in me is no secret and that I like to base my days on what yummy meals I can eat. One of the last weekends in April was the "World Street Food Festival" on Southbank and it turned out to be a really fun outing. Passing Parliament is one of my favorite walks in the city, especially past Big Ben at sunset, it's some sort of magic, I tell you. Emily and I decided to venture for dinner two nights in a row, except for Easter Sunday of course, and we snacked and chatted watching the sun set over the London Eye. There were tons of food vendors, even some pop up cocktail bars, but each booth had something unique about it, some were even vintage buses! Next to the cute displays was the amazing food which covered food from just about every part of the world. I decided on the fishdog the first night with yummy garlic fries. And yes, a fish dog is just what you're imagining. Basically fish and chips with mushy peas in the form of a hotdog on a bun. SO good. The next day Emily and I opted for the sausage stand because it smelled so good and the line was humungous which is always a good sign. We topped it off with churros and chocolate, also another fantastic choice. I have to admit, exploring London by foot and by food has been one of the best ways to see the city. You really get a flavor for each borough you're in as well as get to see the city in a different way. Le Pain Quotidien is an adorable French themed bistro that I pass on a daily basis and always wanted to try. I went there with my parents for breakfast one morning and it was fresh and delicious. Also, since my flat was not supplied with a toaster, I've been going through toast withdrawals (the symptoms are fierce) and the fact that I could get sourdough toast as a side, I swelled up with excitement. I ordered scrambled eggs, toast, and it came with a little side salad which was perfect. I'm eager to go back for lunch sometime, but I was pleasantly pleased by the French atmosphere and ambiance. And if you're a caffeine fiend, my Dad got a cappuccino the size of a small child, so that's a plus!
Nandos is like a huge thing in London and has a sort of chicken religionsque cult that follows it. The only thing on the menu is chicken in various forms and flavors but it was pretty finger lickin' good if I do say so myself. I had been walking around Borough Market with my family and we had worked up an appetite and happened across Nandos. Probably one of the best impromptu lunch decisions we could have made. There's a type of chicken for everyone and my Mom forced us into getting the sharing platter which was actually the perfect size for three! And it had free refills! The holy grail of coke is what I shall refer to it as now. We got the lemon and herb chicken with corn on the cob, salad, garlic bread, and French fries (chips, ugh brits) with peri-peri sauce (crucial!) They have a bunch of fun tasting dipping sauces which were a great addition to meal too. Overall, I was impressed and delightfully chicken-filled so obviously I was ecstatic. Also, the Nandos we stumbled into looked like an art gallery it was so beautiful. Definitely one to check out! Tanya Burr is one of my favorite make-up/ lifestyle Youtubers so when she posted that she went to The Electric Diner in Notting Hill, I was really intrigued and eager to try it out. My parents took me since it's an eclectic mix of French cuisine and diner food. My Dad is a huge fan of French food so I thought that it would be a fun place for us all to try. The inside of the restaurant is extremely cool, kind of a modern hipster rustic approach to a diner. It looked the inside of a tube tunnel almost with a tiled ceiling and all the dim lighting and shiny red leather boots. The menu was slightly disappointing, though! I was sold when I slid into the booth but my mood fell drastically when I realized how expensive it was and how plain the menu as a whole was. To start you have to order a main, and then a side which jacks up the price of your meal drastically. Our waiter was pretty pushy too which did not help at all. I ended up getting mac'n'cheese (not as good as my local place in VT or my Mom's) and I remember my Mom getting the fish and it being pretty tasty. Dad got some type of chicken but was less than impressed. The redeeming quality of this restaurant was the chocolate cream pie it offered. Usually whenever I come home from college I am greeted with spaghetti and meatballs and a big ol' chocolate cream pie. Yum. My parents thought it was appropriate considering our reunion and I didn't object. It was pretty tasty! But overall I'm not running back to go here considering it'd be on my own dime and it wasn't anything extraordinary. Although I've been seriously slacking on the food related posts, you can rest assured I've been eating tons and tons of great food. Really. I've just been lazy on the upkeep... Whoops. But anyways! About the food!
Pizza is one of those things that if you mess it up, it just tastes terrible. But to eat a really good pizza. I mean, like a mouth watering, cheesy covered mess of a pie, is hard to come by. I'd be lying if I said I don't order domino's cheesy bread and think that its super dope but Franco Manca knows how to do a good pizza. Like really good. Trust me. My Mumsie and I both got the #3 which is a cheese pizza with wild rocket, and spicy Italian sausage on it and its sauce less. It was also probably the best thing I've ever eaten. It was hot out the brick oven, had a crispy crust and was magnificently cheesy. There's not one thing to dislike about this place so go on and try it! For my Photographing the City of London class, every Tuesday we adventure to a different part of the city to photograph, chat, and have a cup of tea. My module teacher is the jolliest, most personable and cutest man alive, Andy, and he loves to just experience life and have us along for the ride, pretty cool I must say. It makes class so much more enjoyable. Today we went to the Victoria and Albert Museum (which is really cool) and it is known for its unique displays and really yummy café. Andy usually buys us hot chocolate or tea every time we have class outside the classroom (don't you just love him already??) but today he said that we were on our own and to try the scones! Not one to pass up food, I decided to venture out and try a scone with jam and clotted cream. So good! I washed it down with a Mocha but the scone was savory and the jam was delightful! I feel so proper.
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