Daily budget for dining in London
Jul 20, 2017, 12:54 pm
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I am looking for fun food items and gifts that really showcase the UK and that we just can't get in the US.
Jul 20, 2017, 1:21 pm
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Don't know what your budget is or the giftee's tastes are, but Liberty of London has some unique textiles, accessories, and fabrics and might be worth a stop.
Jul 20, 2017, 2:10 pm
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Jul 20, 2017, 2:26 pm
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What would you consider an upmarket specialty shop if not Harrods? I am sincerely asking because I am looking at picking up some gifts and was looking at Selfridges and Fortnum and Mason. Harrods is a little out of the way for a special trip and Selfridges is right next to my hotel.
I am looking for fun food items and gifts that really showcase the UK and that we just can't get in the US.
I am looking for fun food items and gifts that really showcase the UK and that we just can't get in the US.
Jul 20, 2017, 3:05 pm
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If your hotel is next to Selfridges then Harrods is a 20-minute walk through the park, not exactly a massive or unpleasant strain.
Jul 20, 2017, 3:10 pm
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This made me laugh. I live in Chelsea, the most expensive part of the 3rd most expensive city in the world to buy property, and our local gastropub will do you 2 x Sunday roast for £35 in total.
Jul 21, 2017, 4:55 am
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Jul 21, 2017, 5:03 am
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What would you consider an upmarket specialty shop if not Harrods? I am sincerely asking because I am looking at picking up some gifts and was looking at Selfridges and Fortnum and Mason. Harrods is a little out of the way for a special trip and Selfridges is right next to my hotel.
I am looking for fun food items and gifts that really showcase the UK and that we just can't get in the US.
I am looking for fun food items and gifts that really showcase the UK and that we just can't get in the US.
https://www.fortnumandmason.com/prod...hoCGdgQAvD_BwE
Jul 21, 2017, 8:24 pm
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For a casual lunch or dinner, compare Nando's Peri-peri Chicken. Their prices:
You might not think much of Nando's as fine food, but there's a lot of them, making it a convenient choice for visitors, and it's good about handling allergies.
Chicken Thighs
Four boneless thighs, flame-grilled with skin on.
On its own £7.55
+2 reg sides £10.95
Locally we go to a place that serves a comparable chicken dish with 2 sides for $9 - less than the UK price for the chicken without sides.Four boneless thighs, flame-grilled with skin on.
On its own £7.55
+2 reg sides £10.95
You might not think much of Nando's as fine food, but there's a lot of them, making it a convenient choice for visitors, and it's good about handling allergies.
Jul 22, 2017, 2:23 am
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It's a little cheaper, but you wouldn't tip at a UK Nando's, if that makes any difference (not sure if the service style means you'd tip in the US or not...)
Jul 22, 2017, 3:25 am
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Jul 22, 2017, 1:02 pm
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A London, a food desert? Hilarious.
