Ah, summer! It always comes and goes in a flash. It’s my favorite season for the warm weather, sunshine and fun travels. In celebration of a great summer, here are some wonderful memories for me to remember and recommendations to inspire your next travels, meals, and more!
As an American expat living in London, one of the most-asked questions that I get is…what should I do when I’m in London? As a result, My London Guide was born. My London Guide is a never-ending list of all of the places I have been to in London and would recommend. On a regular basis, I audit the list for places that have gone out of business and add new places in. In my latest round-up, I am adding:
Clipstone – A charming bistro in Fitzrovia with excellent food
E&O Notting Hill – A delightful pan-Asian restaurant
Coya – A splurge-y Mayfair Peruvian restaurant, but well worth it
The Berkley Pret A Porter Afternoon Tea – A fashion-themed afternoon tea that makes for the perfect girls afternoon out in London
The Wallace Collection Museum – A somewhat hidden gem of a museum in London’s Marylebone that often gets overshadowed by the city’s more famous ones
Even with all of the upheaval this year, I am still enjoying many lovely meals out in London. The restaurant industry has been hit hard by COVID-19, and I believe it is important to support local restaurants, as the government guidelines allow.
If you’re new to The SavvyBostonian Blog, I keep a massive London Guide which links to all of my recommended places in London. From restaurants to excellent cocktails, things to do, and more, I’ve got you covered. For my latest additions to my London Guide, I’m adding:
The Elgin – A lovely local pub in Maida Vale
BananaTree – A Pan-Asian chain with delicious food
Il Trillo – A chic Italian restaurant with outstanding food
Azteca – A Mexican restaurant with dangerously good cocktails
Bluebird – A trendy Chelsea spot made famous by reality TV
Read on – but be warned, the food photos will make you hungry!
Like many of you around the world, my life has changed during COVID-19. I’m grateful to be healthy and at home self-isolating. As the guidance in the UK is that we can leave the house once daily to shop for essentials and for a walk or run, I have occasionally been leaving the house. During this time, I have captured photos to showcase what my life has been like here and wanted to share them with you.
As of January 5, 2023, I will have been in London for eight years. Eight years! Moving to London has been one of the greatest joys of my life – but making this dream a reality was not easy.
In celebration of my time in London, I wanted to answer a few questions that I frequently get about how I was able to move here, what I love about living in London, plus what is next for me here. Let’s dive in!
Yours truly on a balcony at City Hall overlooking London’s Tower BridgeContinue Reading