26-04-2014
Today we publish the first part of the article the chef at La Pergola wrote for our Guida ai ristoranti di Identità Golose 2014, published by Mondadori, illustrating his favourite spots in London. Something useful for those who might be in London on April 28th, the day when the S.Pellegrino World's 50Best sponsored by S.Pellegrino&Acqua Panna will be announced. Beck arrived in London in September 2009 to manage the kitchen at Apsleys, the restaurant hosted inside The Lanesborough hotel, 1 Michelin star (photo credits Brambilla-Serrani)
Every time I land in London, I always recall a famous quote by writer Samuel Johnson: «When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life, for there is in London all that life can afford». I’ve always wanted to get to know the town better, and when I was offered the management of Apsleys, 5 years ago, I understood that the time had come. I was attracted by the idea of a pulsating metropolis, a totally multicultural one, an extraordinary crossing of religions and ethnic groups coming from all corners of the world, communicating in over three hundred languages. A real capital of finance and commerce, of arts and culture.
On Monday morning you could bump into Heinz Beck inside Borough Market, where one can find local and international delicacies
Balthazar arrived in the heart of Covent Garden, directly from New York. This restaurant is inspired by the American original version and by traditional Parisian bistros and brasseries. Apart from the very wide choice and the freshness of the products offered, one can also count on a truly exceptional location: in fact, it is set inside The Flowers Cellar, a building that is part of the historic Theatre Museum and shares the spaces of the London Film Museum. Be sure to reserve a table long in advance. Sometimes I happen to land in London very early on a Sunday morning: in that case I have an excellent breakfast at The Botanist enjoying the intriguing selection of fresh fruit and looking at the people walking by on Sloane Square... 1. to be continued
Men who, for a moment, leave pots and pans to tell us their experience and point of view
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