Dinner with Claire and Dan

We're in London, continues...

Last night we had dinner with friends Claire and Dan. It wasn't easy finding a space in everyone's busy schedules but we did it, yay.

We wanted to take them somewhere special, somewhere spectacular. So we chose one of our favorites: Jaan at Swissôtel The Howard. We've been going there a while now and it's always an elegant, extraordinary experience. Last night was no exception, it was fabulous.

The maitre d' is charming and remembered us (amazingly). When he delivered the menus he told us that the previous chef had left and that the new menu was completely different. He seemed a little apprehensive because he knew how much we loved the chef and the previous menu. We only had a brief moment of panic and decided that there was a really good chance the new menu would be spectacular as well.

And it was.

Wow, what an amazing meal. Again! Claire and Dan loved it and we loved spoiling them. We had two bottles of astonishing champagne. John, Claire and Dan got the 5-course tasting menu. I didn't because I'm a picky eater and the restaurant kindly let me be the exception. Everything was exquisite.

I've said it before: this restaurant really is one of the best kept secrets in London and deserves a lot more attention than it receives. The cuisine and service are extraordinary and the atmosphere is tranquil and lovely; you can actually have a conversation there. We really must go there more often.

And I've said it before that Claire and Dan are fabulous friends and we're so happy to know them and have a chance to get together. See you two in February!

Comments

[kirsty hawkshaw]

omg that pudding! or is it a salmon mousse. Have u ever been to Julies in Notting Hill? That is a lovely place too really cosy. :)

hugs kx