Life Update:
I know it’s been quite a while since either of us updated but I’m pretty sure I’ll be back blogging here! I am currently studying abroad in London so I’m going to have a chance to fall in love with a brand new city (and its food) all over again! I cannot emphasize how much I love living in different cities and being in a place where I am challenged to adapt. Being abroad for the past couple of years have made me really want to see the world before I graduate.
One of the first desserts I had was at a restaurant that was close to the Globe Theater. Its decor was really pretty, if only I had a picture of it! It was also a rainy day (rained during the Comedy of Errors, but it was good fun anyway!) and it provided me with the shelter I needed. Instead of getting proper food, I decided that I should get more dessert to cheer myself up after being drenched in the rain!
Their lemon meringue was alright. I was expecting more flavour but overall it turned out to be overly sweet. I was not very impressed but it did look very pretty before I made a mess on the plate!
Their lava cake was by far more impressive. I think you can’t really go wrong with chocolate cake – it’s either a hit or a miss. This was a hit! And I loved the plating too!
I would come here during a less busy time because of their service. I was there after the dinner crowd and the restaurant had just four other tables apart from mine. Yet, it was difficult to get the staff’s attention and I was told to wait, and wait, and wait. No amount of hand-waving could get their attention. I wouldn’t come here during the lunch crowd because I would hate to be overlooked like that.
Bill’s is located at Clink Street, London SE1 9DW.
Just last weekend, I made a trip to Southampton (just two hours away by coach) to film a documentary. I popped by this gelato place and it is extremely lovely! Apart from the delicious variety they had, they also had a teddy bear sitting on one of the couches. By teddy bear I mean a huge, life-sized and huggable one!
For Singaporeans: Turkish delight really tastes like Bandung! I had a dark chocolate ice cream and it is arguably the best ice cream I tasted. A pity I don’t have a picture of it, but it really looks like a mudslide but tastes better.
Tooti’s Gelato Bar can be found at 6a Bedford Place, Southampton SO15 2BY, England.
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