London Bridge is falling down? We think not! Here’s a guide to the real
Times of London.
eat
You’ll love the
Babylonian palaceinspired Gilgamesh with carved walls and bar,
retractable glass roof and modelperfect male servers. Sharing plates are
de rigueurmusthaves include the Duck Spring Roll (7.50) and Prawn Har
Gau (5.50). Stables Market, Chalk Farm Rd., Camden, London, 020 7482
5757, www.gilgameshbar.com
drink
Despite
a name that’s fit for la plage, Beach Blanket Babylon is just the place
to live out your romantic Notting Hill fantasies. Sidle up to the
actionpacked bar and try the Boo Manchoo (9.50), a tasty blend of
organic strawberries, crème de fraise and vanilla vodka that will help
you forget your drink cost more than your dinner. 45 Ledbury Rd.,
London, 020 7229 2907, www.beachblanket.co.uk
shop
From
affordable to pure luxury, scale the fashion ranks at Selfridges & Co.,
owned by Canada’s Holt Renfrew clan, stocking everything from TopShop
(including the muchhyped Kate Moss line) to Temperley. Don’t miss the
homegrown Ted Baker range, featuring sleek silk dresses, proper peacoats
and textured fabrics for fall. 400 Oxford St., London, 44 113 369 8040, www.selfridges.com
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