Sunday brunch is something of a weekend ritual for many, and the Penny Black restaurant on Fulham Road is the perfect spot to dine on delicious British dishes and smoothies / coffee / a Bloody Mary / champagne / wine or whatever takes your fancy! And it's a great place to have relaxed catch ups with friends.
There's no shortage of eating places in South Ken, Chelsea and Fulham, but the Penny Black stands out from the others as it's a smart, sophisticated restaurant which is ideal for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner, no matter what time of the day.
The brunch menu is short and sweet, but includes a variety of dishes such as buttermilk pancakes with maple syrup and bacon, 3 egg omelette, eggs benedict or royale, mushrooms, cognac cream, eggs and potato rosti or the classic 'Penny Black' breakfast, which is English bacon, eggs (any style), Cumberland sausage, mushrooms, tomato, bubble & squeak and sourdough toast. Certainly enough to keep you going for the rest of the weekend!
By the time we left, most of the other diners had ordered from the Sunday lunch menu. It's no wonder they all had such big smiles on their faces, looking at the scrumptious meals which they were enjoying (the Sunday roast in particular looked incredible), coupled with friendly service and sleek surroundings.
With the constant downpours which we've experienced in London over the past month (yes, you read that right .... month!). It got me wondering. How do others cope when the heavens open from above?
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Having survived eight UK winters and being granted British Citizenship this week, I thought it only appropriate to dedicate today's post (especially after such radio silence!) to one of the greatest cities in the world, and one which I'm fortunate to call 'a home away from home'.
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There's few other more relaxing ways to spend an afternoon than to have a massage, bellinis, friendly conversation, a new hair style and all of this in beautiful surroundings ... enter Jones and Payne.
Their salon mantra is 'where London east end cool and creativity marries with West end service and attention to detail'. And I am hooked.
Their super stylish salon in Shoreditch, with wooden floors, exposed brickwork, gilded mirrors, vintage furnishings and period chandeliers, along with uber friendly, knowledgeable and professional staff, are a perfect concoction for a perfect afternoon.
And even more convenient that they're located around the corner from work!
It's only onwards and upwards for these guys.
