Regional food
London
Restaurants serving food from every corner of the world, Tudor-beamed pubs with menus from Dickens' day, sophisticated eateries offering cutting edge Modern British Cuisine - London has them all. Glittering windows piled with edible delights, the enticing doors of Fortnum and Mason lead to the finest, English-made chocolates, a multitude of teas in smart wooden boxes, shining jars of honey and preserves from near and far. Harrods' display of fish and shellfish is a work of art, their multitude of hams and salamis combined with mouth-watering bakery offer the ultimate picnic. Selfridges Food Halls gleam with fresh, sparkling sights and flavours, gorgeous floral displays are almost eclipsed by beautiful pastries that promise to melt in your mouth. And a multitude of markets, many thriving since Roman times, such as Borough Market on Fridays and Saturdays where farmers and growers from all over Britain sell their finest produce, the smell of freshly ground organic coffee mingles with barbecued chorizo and a fruit vendor sings high opera. Chinatown has its own scents and sights: Aladdin's caves piled with steamers and fresh oriental vegetables nestle beside restaurant windows displaying glistening rows of Peking ducks and Chinese New Year markets line the streets.
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