London: Places I Love (Reizen)

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These are a few of the places I've enjoyed in London. The ones I look forward to revisiting when I travel there again. Keep in mind, this is by no means a comprehensive list or guide. More often than not, I run short on time, and never seem to make it through my travel hit-list. Try to think of this as an ongoing, ever-evolving, all-in-one-place city page. I'll update it after future visits, and, in the meantime, I'll include links to other London guides and links I find inspiring.

To Eat and Drink
The Rose Bakery (Dover Street Market): The space is tiny, so do your best to avoid the lunch crush.
St. JOHN BREAD and WINE (Spitalfields): Although St. JOHN is known (in part) for nose-to-tail, the veg options the day I went for lunch were brilliant.
Morito (Moro's neighboring little sister / walk-ins / small plates)
Ottolenghi: I'm guessing most of you are already Ottolenghi fans (through Yotam's books or his Guardian column). Just know, a visit to Ottolenghi brings it all home. It's exactly what you expect, and then some.Take-away or grab a seat. And pack a box for the flight home.
NOPI: Breakfast, lunch, dinner in a stunner of a space. If you like things on the fancy side, eat on the ground floor. But, if you're up for family-style seating or like to see the kitchen in action, downstairs is where you want to be. Ottolenghi fans: NOPI is related in all the best ways. Interesting flavor combinations, bright and fresh ingredients, aesthetically detailed from the minute you walk in the door - food to floors.
Maltby Street: If you're in London on a Saturday, really, don't miss this gem of a market - The Kernel Brewery, Borough Cheese Company, Monmouth Coffee Company, St. John Bakery, and a host of other local vendors.
Borough Market: Maltby Market is more my speed, but this market has an impressive range of international and local vendors, produce and prepared foods.
Monmouth Coffee Company (Borough Market): A people-watching paradise on market days. Grab a drip, an order of toast & jam, and see what unfolds in front of you.
The Providores and Tapa Room: On the recommendation of Yotam & Keiko, this was the last meal I had on a recent visit. Couldn't have asked for a better brunch.
Fernandez & Wells: 73 Beak Street for Coffee | 43 Lexington Street for sandwiches, soups, and sips.
Mason & Taylor: A+ craft beer and real ale bar.
The Craft Beer Co: Grab a pint here, and then walk to nearby Morito for dinner at the counter.

To Shop and See
Dover Street Market: The ultimate London shopping sampler - Rose Bakery, COMME des GARÇONS, egg, Labour and Wait, and more - under one roof.
Egg - more details on Remodelista, bought my favorite sweater ever of-all-time here.
Books for Cooks
Labour and Wait

A Future Trip
St. JOHN HOTEL
Moro - (book in advance)
RAILROAD
Petersham Nurseries (be sure to book in advance & have a look at Keiko's lovely photos)
Violet: Claire had a stand at the Maltby Street market the day I was there, but I suspect it would be a real treat to visit her East London bakery itself. Black ginger cake - try it if they've got it.
The Modern Pantry: I have the cookbook, need to make it in next time!
The Zetter
Rough Luxe
Tate Modern
Saatchi Gallery

Other Inspiring London Links
Remodelista: Guide to London
Monocle | London (or as a PDF)
GOOP | GO - London
Nordljus | Rediscovering Some of London's Markets

http://www.101cookbooks.com/travel/london/