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Serious Entertaining: London Particular
A London particular was the heavy blanket of Industrial revolution smog that piped out of London's chimneys, met with the natural mist from the Thames, which made it damn near impossible to see or breathe. By all accounts that fog was thick. As thick as pea soup, in fact. London fogs became known as pea soupers and, in time, ham and pea soup became known as London Particular. This menu is based around that pea soup, with a few other recipes you might have if you were sitting in a London pub one autumn night, patiently waiting for the fog to lift.A Sandwich A Day: Duck Confit from Le Marché du Quartier at Borough Market, London
I was at Borough Market, walking around after I'd had my requisite chorizo sandwich at Brindisa, when I walked by a huge, steaming paella pot vat of shredded duck. When you see that much duck confit in one place, you've got to talk to someone about it, figure out what's going on, and decide how you can eat it immediately. Fullness should not be prohibitive.Where to Eat in London
It seems that "Where should I eat in London?" is a constant question in Talk, so in response, here are a few places for brunch, cheap lunch, grazing days, Michelin starred pub fare, and more. It's far from a comprehensive list, but it's my recommendations for visitors to the city. What are your favorite London eats? Chime in with more!McDonald's in the UK: Cadbury Creme Egg McFlurry and Mozzarella Dippers
What can the Brits munch on that Americans can't at the Golden Arches? For the most part, the menu is quite similar. There's the Quarter Pounder, the McNuggets, and the fries are even called fries, not "chips." But there are a few things that you won't find in an American McDonald's—among them, a Cadbury Creme Egg McFlurry and Mozzarella Sticks. (Actually, they're called "Mozzarella Dippers.")KFC in the UK: Is Fast Food Better in Europe?
When most people think of "England," the first thing that pops into their minds is the royal family, or Austin Powers, or right now, the Royal Wedding. For me, it's KFC. For the most part, the menu was the same; however, KFC in London offered fries, rather than biscuits. Two other UK-specific items were the Godfather Meal and the Krush'ems.Fast Food Chains in London That Should Be in America
A good chain restaurant, in my mind, doesn't necessarily serve the best version of a given food, in a given city. (Though it might!) What it should do is serve a reasonably tasty version of said food, reliably and at a reasonable price. In London, there are quite a number of chains that I wish would make their way stateside. Here are just a few.Tasting Tour: Eating Around the World in London
In my hometown of New York City, you can find good eats from just about every nation under the sun. And in the great city of London, that's just as true. While British food has come a long way in recent years—from gastropubs to molecular gastronomy—London is a cosmopolitan city of astonishing cultural breadth, and many of its real culinary treasures come from the rich cuisines of all corners of the globe.Video: The Underground Cookery Murders, a CSI-Style Cooking Show
The Underground Cookery School in London launched a new web cooking show called The Underground Cookery Murders where food is "murdered." It's their little homage to CSI but don't get your hopes up—there are no Laurence Fishburne cameos. In this first installment, chef Matt Kemp goes into detective mode to rescue a plate of dead-looking sushi and bring it back to life, re-interpreted as a tastier California Roll. Watch the video, after the jump.London's Cool New Breakfast: Bento
Seems like some London hotels are moving away from the traditional full English or continental breakfast and offering something new (at least to Western diners): Japanese bento breakfasts. The move, hoteliers hope, will increase bookings for the first meal of the day, as curious eaters may be likely to try something new. We all know that serious eaters are more adventurous than most, so what's the most outside-the-norm (for you) breakfast you've tried?Hot Topics: Technique of the Week | The Food Lab
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