As soon as we stepped off the plane, it was clear that London and Rome are two very different places. Gone were the brightly painted buildings and charming streets. London is very much like a US city such as New York in terms of size and appearance. One of the first things I was told about London was that the food was not impressive, which, so far, I have found otherwise. On the British Airways flight, we were given great tasting ham, cheese, and chive sandwiches, and, tonight, we ate dinner at a Lebanese restaurant located across the street from our Hotel. Our group ended up sharing several dishes, which included chicken in a spicy apricot sauce, grilled lamb skewers, hummus, rice wrapped in grape leaves, tiny pastries filled with spinach and cheese, and some baklava bites for dessert. I have to say that everything I tasted was outstanding, even if I didn't know what I was eating half of the time. Adding to that, the restaurant's atmosphere was very classy, which only improved the dining experience. The worst part of the meal was the US-UK exchange rate. Since a pound is worth two dollars, prices can add up quickly, which is why we shared the food. So far, it seems that Britain's way of reinventing its cuisine is to rely on ethnic restaurants to make the food more of an international sampling. I only hope that the rest of my meals are as good as this one! Thanks for reading, and have a good night!
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