Frommer's London with Kids
Chapter One
Family-Friendly Dining
London has gone from culinary laughingstock
to one of the world's food capitals
in a relatively short space of time. Part
of its appeal is its cosmopolitanism-you
can enjoy about every cuisine under the
sun here, from Moroccan to Vietnamese.
However, "Modern British" has also
made its mark (classic fare souped up
with flavors and techniques from around
the world), and traditional British cooking-such
as bangers and mash, shepherd's
pie, apple crumble, and
custard-has made a comeback. The
attendant stuffiness has gone out of the
restaurant scene, including dress codes,
and the emphasis now is on healthful
food, variety, and flexibility in a relaxing
environment.
All of this is great news for families,
but it means that the competition for
space in this chapter was fierce. As a
result, many places you'd expect to see
here might not be reviewed. You don't
need to be told about such global chains
as Planet Hollywood, TGI Friday, and
Hard Rock Cafe-suffice it to say that
I've been there and I won't be going b ... read full excerpt from Frommer's London with Kids ebook
