Introduction
London is the capital and biggest city in the
United Kingdom (and England, one of the four countries belonging to the UK). It is also the largest city in Western Europe and the European Union with 7.5 million inhabitants (14 million in the metropolitan area). It is one of the major cities in the world which greatly influences culture, economics and politics.
The city is situated on the banks of the River Thames in the south-east of England.
Getting Around
London has one of the best public transportation systems in the world.
Transport for London has all details and a handy travel planner. The large subway system consisting of one main ring to which connections are made.
Restaurants
The U.K. has been considered as a black spot on the culinary map for a long time, while that may still be true for some parts of the country London has really taken great leaps with a sparklingimmigrant food culture and tv-chefssuch as Gordon Ramsay, Jamie Oliver and Nigella Lawson who's educated the country.
The architects behind Plane Foods flight inspired design are Bentel and Bentel, it's located in Terminal 5 at Heathrow airport after the security. Gordon Ramsay has influenced the menu created by executive chef Stuart Gillies sous chef Nathan Johnson.
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Described as a must for the culinary connaiseur, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay is mr Ramsays flagship restaurant and an contemporary fine dining experience with three Michelin stars. The menu is based on simple French food with a creative twist. Gordon Ramsay opened this restaurant in 1998 with Mark Askew by his side and Mark has been at the helm of this restauarant as well as Gordon's other ... [
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Chef Mark Sargeant worked as sous chef at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay from 1999-2001 when he opened Gordon Ramsay at Claridge's. He earned a Michelin star in 2002. Mark is often featured alongside Gordon i tv-shows such as Hell's Kitchen and the f-word. The restaurant has a soft art deco interior design.
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Shopping
The main shopping district in central London is the West End which includes Bond Street (luxury designer stores), Covent Garden, Oxford Street (the main shopping street) and Regent Street.
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Comments
A Bistronomy is a classic bistro restaurant that seeks to bring an eating experience rivalling or even surpassing the classic gastronomic restaurants on a vastly more moderate budget. It does so by stripping away some of the more expensive extras normally associated with these restaurants and more or less only focus on the food. There's no army of waiters, the dining rooms are packed much tighter, ...