Eat London 2: All About Food

Eat London 2: All About Food

by TerenceConran (Author), PeterPrescott (Author)

Synopsis

This second edition of Eat London is completely revised and updated, with new entries highlighting the very best food stops not to be missed in a tour of London. This is not a restaurant guide - it is a book all about food and the people who make, sell and care about it. Its 15 chapters detail everything from the best fish and chip shops of East London to haute cuisine and artisan food stores in Mayfair. Every entry has been assessed for quality, originality, pleasant surroundings, convivial ambience, consistency and above all amusing personalities.Eat London includes 60 recipes by some of Britain's top chefs including Francesco Mazzei of L'Anima, Giorgio Locatelli of Locanda Locatelli, Matthew Harris of Bibendum, Pierre Koffman of Koffman's, Bryn Williams of Odette's, Adam Byatt of Trinity as well as recipes from some of the capital's favourite restaurants such as Boundary, Brawn, Cecconi's, China Tang, Coq d'Argent, Galvin La Chapelle, Moro, Pizza East and Tinello amongst others. Every entry has complete listings and can be located on the fold-out maps. Special photography throughout illustrates the wonderful food and everyday streetlife of one of the tastiest places on earth.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 304
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Publisher: Conran Octopus
Published: 02 Apr 2012

ISBN 10: 1840915838
ISBN 13: 9781840915839
Book Overview: Completely revised and updated for 2012, with special photography throughout; The first edition of Eat London has sold more than 10,000 copies in the UK; Millions of people are due to descend on London for the Olympic Games, looking for a guide on what's available and where's best to go to eat, making this a very timely and comprehensive guide; The authors know every foodie corner of the capital and bring a range of age and experience to the book, which contains complete listings for each area; There's a fold out map of London inside the cover of the book, locating every featured destination; Special features include itineraries and fun things to do; Special photography by Lisa Linder gives a real sense of atmosphere and streetlife.

Media Reviews
Praise for the first edition of Eat London: 'A handsome guide to shopping and eating out.' The Daily Telegraph 'The authors allow their passion for the city's food to dictate what is included, so it's almost as if one of them is showing you around.' Olive
Author Bio
Terence Conran is one of the world's leading restaurateurs and has transformed the experience of eating out in London with his many acclaimed restaurants. He is Chairman of Conran Holdings, the parent company of his retail and restaurant businesses, and Chairman of Conran & Partners, his architectural and design practice. His books include The Essential House Book; The Ultimate House Book; Chef's Garden; Classic Conran and Terence Conran on London. Peter Prescott has worked with Terence Conran since 2001 for the Conran Restaurants group. Before this he garnered experience at Claridge's and Grosvenor House on Park Lane. In 2006 Peter and Terence formed a new company called Prescott & Conran Ltd., the venture responsible for the award-winning Boundary Hotel, Restaurant and Rooftop, plus Albion Cafe, Bakery and Shop, and Lutyens Restaurant, Bar and Cellar Rooms in London's Fleet Street.