What do I HAVE to see/experience in Scotland and London (will be there in August)? Gimme all da recs!

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What do I HAVE to see/experience in Scotland and London (will be there in August)? Gimme all  da recs!

Laura · Answer

Brigadiers London: On our recent trip to London Bridgadiers was definitely one of the highlight meals of the trip.

It’s an indian sports pub from the same owners as Gymkhana. They have the papadum basket of every restaurant under this group (a must) and though I don’t eat meat my husband still talks about their butter chicken wings. Everything was great but I think the paneer lettuce cups are a sleeper hit.

We went for lunch but would return for happy hour they have a very cool looking cocktail machine…

D · Answer

Hunan: One of the most memorable yet in some ways humble meals I have ever had was at Hunan in London. Humble because for a tasting menu it was not wildly expensive and there was no foam or other modernist flourishes; just very beautiful (in our case, vegan) Chinese food (Taiwan, Hunan, Sechuan). It was also portioned in a way that I wasn't overly full or hungry (which is a delicate balance at tastings in my experience). Lunchtime is nice because its less expensive and the area is pretty for a post-lunch walk.

I don't like following recipes or using cookbooks mostly because I'm a lazy cook who just wants to get some food in their body without too much fussing but I was so inspired that I bought a cookbook and learned a lot, especially about vinegars. It was lost in a move but I want to buy another cookbook because I think there is still a lot for me to learn from Hunan.