Saturday, August 23, 2008

Qype: Maison Bertaux Ltd in London



London - Food & Drink - Coffee & Tea Shops - Cafes & Coffee Shops - Cafes

A lovely little cafe and a wonderfully gregarious sister combination running the show. Some may say the Maison Bertaux is pricey, and it's true, the actual prices aren't even on display! But who cares, this place oozes charm and is a stark contrast to most of the other establishments dotted along Greek street. The tea is fantastic and the pastries are some of the finest i have had in London.

The antithesis of starbucks and my new favourite place for coffe and cake in central London.

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Qype: Heathrow Express in London



London - Travel & Hotels - Airports

Yes, Yes it's expensive. £1 per minute is pretty darn steep. In fact, i haven't done the maths, but this could be the most expensive per mile train journey on earth. I can't really think of anything that would top it. Anyone?

Expense aside, my experience of the Heathrow Express has always been positive. The trains are fast, air conditioned, they show the BBC news and weather, plenty of luggage space and you can get from T5 to Central London in less than 20 minutes. Thank the Lord! No more never ending tube journey's through Acton town, Hounslow east, Hounslow central, Hounslow middle west, Hounslow south by south west, Hounslow central Hounslow etc..

But all things this good come at a price. Pricey, but as long as i only go to Heathrow every couple of months, i think i'm wiling to pay....

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Friday, August 22, 2008

Qype: J Sainsburys plc in London



London - Food & Drink - Supermarkets

I agree with Ricardinihio. Top quality, high five worthy check out staff + It's open alot later on a sunday than the big Sainsbury's up the road.

Food stock remains poor, even with the addition of more shelf space. Maybe they could knock through the ceiling and turn the flats into a deli/rotiserrie area?

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Thursday, August 21, 2008

Qype: Shuh in London



London - Fashion - Shoes

I am NOT the best shopper in the world. I'm famous among friends for doing my "yearly shop". Managed to pick up 2 pairs of shoes in "Shuh" in about 15 minutes. Perfect. Staff were great (even though the shop was heaving) and shoes were good quality, comfortable and reasonably priced. I hate shoe shopping, but if i have to, Shuh is now the place i will go.

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Qype: Wildwechsel in Hamburg



Hamburg - Cafes & Coffee Shops - Cafes - Pubs & Bars - Bars - Cocktail Bars

A decent enough cocktail bar in St. Pauli. I didn't get to sample the famous absinthe cocktail last night, but the wheat beer was spot on. Barmaid was very friendly and, even though the place was very quiet, it stilled retained some atmosphere. Oh, and they have free wifi. Always a bonus in my book!

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Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Qype: Cafe Paris in Hamburg



Hamburg - Cafes & Coffee Shops - Cafes

A good steak, but not a great steak. Mountains of chips and nice fresh salads makes this place a solid 3 star restaurant. It can be very noisy in Cafe de Paris and the service leaves a little to be desired. I think i'll go back. The meatballs looked delicious!

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Medals Table for the Beijing Olympics

I still can't quite believe that Team GB are 3rd in the Olympics medals table. Amazing! No. 1 for London 2012?