Duck & Waffle

One of the days I was in London, we did a complete and total food/drink day. It was fabulous. The first stop was Duck & Waffle. I saw a blogger that I follow on Instagram post about this place and it seemed very unique. If you are planning on traveling to the area, I highly suggest doing brunch there. But make sure to get a reservation!

40 floors up had great views!! Thats the Gherkin and London Bridge.

Pineapple mimosas. These hit the spot.

Jacci and I enjoying our foodie experience.

The maple glazed cornbread... Amazing.

'Nduja seared octopus.

The grand finale: Duck & Waffle. Crispy leg confit, fried duck egg, and mustard maple syrup over a waffle.

The experience that is sketch - London on its way...

Back to London

Ever since June, London has held a unique spot in my being. It reminds me of a couple cities in the United States, but better. It offers so much history, fantactic scones, lovely accents; superb tea and lively markets. I love the fast pace and even the tube. London is a place where I could see myself calling it home. 

I was greeted with this welcome sign by my lovely hosts in Beckenham, Jacci and Karl. Jacci and I went to college together and every time we see each other or talk, its like we never skipped a beat. We have the same views on the world and life, so its wonderful getting to talk to someone who just "gets it" and me. 

We stopped at Jacci's gorgeous place of employment in Paddington, We Work. She works for a premier tutoring and educational services company in the building. The space has modern and contemporary design and character throughout. I would kill to work in an environment like that.

We then ventured to Greenwich for afternoon tea. I'm ALL about afternoon tea and at just eight pounds, inexpensive too. 

What a beautiful place and a great way to start off London.

I loved having an actual, proper scone. They just don't make them in the states like they do in the UK.  Believe me, I smothered that thing in clotted (Devonshire) cream and jam. THE LIFE.

 Then we took a stroll in the park and hiked up to the Royal Observatory and Prime Meridian line of the world. Every place in the earth is measured in terms of its angle east or west from the line.

Me at the meridian line.

View of the National Maritime Museum, including the Queen's House.

Awesome views of London. Shard to the left.

I really wanted to see the Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College, but unfortunately it was closed for renovations. I guess I'll just have to go back... ;)

Breakfast one day before our flight to Paris. Pancakes with berries and greek yogurt, which I never thought to use before.

Views from the Shard. London Bridge and the river.

We had some super tasty bellinis, minus the one they accidentally gave us with thyme. 

We took the tube to Notting Hill and Portobello Road Market.

That sky though!

Walking downtown London at night is gorgeous. London will always have a special place in my heart and passport.

My experience at Duck & Waffle (London) coming soon...