Friday, June 1, 2012

Visitors

I love living in an international destination. It means visitors. And that means an excuse to try new cuisine.

Aunt Elaine was in London for a few days during her Great Gardens of England tour. We had a lovely dinner at a brilliant pub, The Abingdon, in South Kensington. It came highly recommended my friend and did not disappoint!

The national drink - Gin and Tonic
Gem salad in the bowl; Soft shell crab on the plate

Sticky Toffee Pudding


Requisite tourist picture



My good friend Katie's fiance, McKay, is stationed at an Air Force base outside of London. In town for a show prior to his deployment, we met up for dinner. As a proud Korean-American, McKay was thrilled to find a Korean restaurant in Victoria. 
Proud Americans
That's bibimbap in the stone bowls. The key is to let the rice at the very bottom continue to cook in the hot bowl. Then it's crispy and still warm at the end of your meal!
 
And it happened to be Memorial Day. Thanks for your service McKay!

1 comment:

  1. So glad you got to see Aunt Elaine! I'm sure her gardens tour was great. I hope to hear about it next time I see her. Looks like the weather has gotten a little bit better.

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