Quick London Weekend Report
ExpatJB
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After a couple of weeks of staring at Windsor Castle everyday outside the hotel window (work) and trekking round the town, Eton, the Long walk, seeing the Queen and Prince Philip in the Range Rover (true story) it was time to head into London for 36 hours off, before the return journey to the US. -{ -{
Such a great feeling landing in London (Mondrian Hotel) on the South Bank next to the OXO Tower for those that have done the www.thamesRibExperience.com No work, a cool hotel and some time in Town. Excellent.
Suit fitting (friends) at www.CadandTheDandy.com on Savllle Row, then an excellent dinner at www.cecconis.co.uk just on the next street (Burlington Gardens).
Then a walk round to Leicester Square to see Spectre.
Town was buzzing before and after. -{
Nice walk around Soho/Covent Garden and then walk back to the Mondrian. A beautiful mild night, beautiful views.
Next morning a short cab to the https://www.thewolseley.com/breakfast for an awesome breakfast experience of champagne (not me), porridge and bacon and eggs, and then your set for the day. I usually go to the Ritz, but truth be told the Wolseley is a more lively relaxed experience, and new favourite.
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[*]Berretta on Jermyn Street for a pheasant gun (friends)[/*]
[*]Crockett and Jones on Jermyn Street to check the boots out and stumble over a cabinet with Skyfall shoes and note.
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[*]Emma Wilis on Jermyn Street if you follow the Craig clothing mojo[/*]
[*]Npeal for cashmere of course in Burlington Arcade[/*]
[*]Approved http://www.omegavintage.com/omega-vintage again Burlington Arcade[/*]
[*]Turnbull and Asser for a tie to wear at dinner in www.Rules.co.uk[/*]
[*]Stroll past Bentley, Rolls, and Porsche on the way to Dunhill House on Davies Street http://www.dunhill.com/en/london/ to pick a new briefcase out, have coffee, a glass of wine, a cigar if you wish, watch a movie, buy a suit, or have a haircut, shave, massage if you wish. Great place, planning to do all the above in one day, some fine day[/*]
[*]Up New Bond Street to see the Bond watches, enquire about the 3rd Omega in the movie (no one knew, even though they had seen Spectre twice, but they promised to investigate. Check out one for the wife, perhaps the Deville Pie Pan in blue that's coming soon.[/*]
[*]Over to Selfridges, stopping at the odd art gallery on the way, and looked at the Tom Ford Bond stuff. Cool
Matchless jacket. Didn't grab me, from a style or value point of view. The Belstaff shop seemed much better to me
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[*]Next to http://oliverspencer.co.uk/ to look at the Bermondsey black suede Bomber jacket, with blue wool cuffs. Very nice, if you like Craig mojo again
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[*]Grab a coffee at the Starbucks opposite www.OrlebarBrown.co.uk and bump into Bill Nighy for a quick chat. What a warm and fine fellow
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[*]Walk back over to the Strand and time for dinner at www.rules.co.uk Always eat here when in London and so its even more cool its in Spectre. Ironically I was seated at table 8. Medium rare Hare.
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[*]Stroll home at relax. Shopping, food, architecture, art, and walking bug satiated.[/*]
[*]0730hrs at Heathrow, go through security standing with and chatting to Jerry Springer. Looking older, but a real gentleman[/*]
[*]Back to the US and the last thing you see before leaving the secure area. A very very big Omega Spectre ad. Funny old world innit?[/*]
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Such a great feeling landing in London (Mondrian Hotel) on the South Bank next to the OXO Tower for those that have done the www.thamesRibExperience.com No work, a cool hotel and some time in Town. Excellent.
Suit fitting (friends) at www.CadandTheDandy.com on Savllle Row, then an excellent dinner at www.cecconis.co.uk just on the next street (Burlington Gardens).
Then a walk round to Leicester Square to see Spectre.
Town was buzzing before and after. -{
Nice walk around Soho/Covent Garden and then walk back to the Mondrian. A beautiful mild night, beautiful views.
Next morning a short cab to the https://www.thewolseley.com/breakfast for an awesome breakfast experience of champagne (not me), porridge and bacon and eggs, and then your set for the day. I usually go to the Ritz, but truth be told the Wolseley is a more lively relaxed experience, and new favourite.
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[*]Berretta on Jermyn Street for a pheasant gun (friends)[/*]
[*]Crockett and Jones on Jermyn Street to check the boots out and stumble over a cabinet with Skyfall shoes and note.
[/*][*]Emma Wilis on Jermyn Street if you follow the Craig clothing mojo[/*]
[*]Npeal for cashmere of course in Burlington Arcade[/*]
[*]Approved http://www.omegavintage.com/omega-vintage again Burlington Arcade[/*]
[*]Turnbull and Asser for a tie to wear at dinner in www.Rules.co.uk[/*]
[*]Stroll past Bentley, Rolls, and Porsche on the way to Dunhill House on Davies Street http://www.dunhill.com/en/london/ to pick a new briefcase out, have coffee, a glass of wine, a cigar if you wish, watch a movie, buy a suit, or have a haircut, shave, massage if you wish. Great place, planning to do all the above in one day, some fine day[/*]
[*]Up New Bond Street to see the Bond watches, enquire about the 3rd Omega in the movie (no one knew, even though they had seen Spectre twice, but they promised to investigate. Check out one for the wife, perhaps the Deville Pie Pan in blue that's coming soon.[/*]
[*]Over to Selfridges, stopping at the odd art gallery on the way, and looked at the Tom Ford Bond stuff. Cool
Matchless jacket. Didn't grab me, from a style or value point of view. The Belstaff shop seemed much better to me
[/*][*]Next to http://oliverspencer.co.uk/ to look at the Bermondsey black suede Bomber jacket, with blue wool cuffs. Very nice, if you like Craig mojo again
[/*][*]Grab a coffee at the Starbucks opposite www.OrlebarBrown.co.uk and bump into Bill Nighy for a quick chat. What a warm and fine fellow
[/*][*]Walk back over to the Strand and time for dinner at www.rules.co.uk Always eat here when in London and so its even more cool its in Spectre. Ironically I was seated at table 8. Medium rare Hare.
[/*][*]Stroll home at relax. Shopping, food, architecture, art, and walking bug satiated.[/*]
[*]0730hrs at Heathrow, go through security standing with and chatting to Jerry Springer. Looking older, but a real gentleman[/*]
[*]Back to the US and the last thing you see before leaving the secure area. A very very big Omega Spectre ad. Funny old world innit?[/*]
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Dont wait for your ship to come in. Swim out and meet the bloody thing.
Comments
I was in London last Saturday but as it was a work trip I didn't get much chance to do any Bond sightseeing. Although I did walk over Westminster Bridge looking for the spot where Blofeld's helicopter crashed so I suppose I did a bit...
I only ever eat breakfast and dinner, and rarely one as good as that, so it's a real treat. {[]
Always lots to do in London. I tend to travel on longer trips and usually manage to carve out some time for myself somewhere.