Bibendum

Bibendum Restaurant - Located in the Michelin House on the boundary of Chelsea and South Kensington. On the bottom floor is Bibendum Oyster Bar, the second floor houses the restaurant highly rated by Zagats.

The tables in this semi-formal atmosphere were loosely arranged around a serving island with figurines of the Michelin Man about the size of a cookie jar. I suggested to my niece that one of these uncommon figurines might be a better gift for her mom than a gnome.

Tonight, my nieces and I are joined by my Londoner friend Kylie whom I have not seen in three years and humorously remind us Americans of the many grammatical differences of English words used by both countries.

The Borough Market we visited this morning is pronounced "bureau" not "burro" as in donkey or jackass ......... and businessmen carry satchels rather than briefcases.

I ordered the rabbit with panchetta. It tasted similar to chicken but with a chewier consistency. I tried not to visualize the cute wild rabbits I often saw at home when I walked my dog in the mornings.


Being in London, my nieces opted for the more traditional fish and chips in an elegant presentation.... no cardboard boat with a packet of malt vinegar... and accompanied with a Cosmopolitan and Sparkling champagne. And yes, the drinking age here is 18 my younger niece reminds us.

When I am on vacation, I usually allow myself or my party one fancy dinner and tonight was it. The staff was attentive making for a pleasant and "lovely" evening of conversation about family, friends, and dreams. $$$$