I was a little torn about whether to blog about this here, or to put the pictures up on my other photoblog. In the end, I thought you might enjoy abit of cake porn on a Monday
Folks, this is the first guest post on London Eater, a warm welcome to Gourmet Chick who has written this brilliant review of the First Floor restaurant. The virtual podium now belongs to the Gourmet Chick. First Floor Restaurant Official website 186 Portobello Road, London W11 1LA Portobello Road Market is famous around the world. On a Saturday you can wander along between the brightly painted houses and browse the stalls selling everything from antique silverware to fruit and vegetables. About halfway along Portobello road is First Floor Restaurant, a welcome refuge from the chaos of the market. Shabby Chic The restaurant is elegant but with a slightly bohemian feel in keeping with Portobello road. Large picture windows allow a great view of the market sprawled below while crumbling walls and an eclectic mix of furniture is teamed with elegant candelabras throughout the room and fires blazing in the corner (a definite hit on a cold winters day). There was a big group of us there for my friend Suse’s 30th birthday. Drinks were served and the menus were brought around. The food on offer is probably best described as modern European with an emphasis on British produce
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