slowly, but surely I will update you

Well I have been completely MIA from Belles and Bobbins for far too long – hold on to your hats for some serious updates.

I need to go back as far as June 1^st. That Wednesday was a dear friend of mine from WashU’s last night in London after an entire semester here so, of course, we needed to celebrate. Our choice for dinner was a hole in the wall spot that she had heard raves of: The North Sea Fish Company, near King’s Cross. Upon arrival I quickly realized it was one of those place that without a recommendation I would walk right past, disregarding it as a dive with dodgy patrons and subpar sanitary standards. But, my word, was I surprised to taste not only the absolute BEST fish and chips I have ever had in this country, but also a quite spectacular homemade, real English bread pudding. My mackerel filet came out whole, battered with a light crispy crust, accompanied by proper chunky chips which I enjoyed dunking in spicy mustard.

After we sufficiently stuffed ourselves, we two blondes snapped a photo (see left) and headed to check one final hotspot off this new Anglophile’s list before she jumped back stateside. Another recommendation, Bart’s, was our next stop – supposedly a favorite of Daniel Radcliffe. A prohibition themed bar tucked away behind an unmarked door, in an inconspicuous building (otherwise known as the Sloane Hotel), once inside you cant keep your eyes from bouncing from one trinket to another, on the walls, on the tables; the speak easy boasted knick-knacks in every corner, not to mention a dress-up chest for the booze hounds and dancing queens who have the pleasure of knowing about this secret spot. We met several friends there who happened to be close with the owner of not only Bart’s, but also one of London’s hottest clubs, Maggie’s. So our night did not end at the bar, but rather we went on to Margaret Thatcher’s namesake and enjoyed VIP treatment and refreshing 90’s throwback tunes. The lines around the block would be worth it to go back!

All in all a pretty successful Wednesday night, though I do wish my partner in crime was still in Britain for more excursions!