The great news - if you live in Hampshire, UK - Then you're sorted. Pop in to Winchester city centre, head for the Cathedral and you'll find it on the cobbled street parallel to the high street adjacent to the cathedral (it's where the posh shops are).
For the same price as a big mac, fries and a cup of super heated water that has been turned brown with something that they call 'coffee', but we call pi$$, you can get a ripe Brie (very un-pasteurised - so if you are pregnant - just look on and drool - not long to go ;-), black ham with a sweet chili paste on whole meal bread or ciabatta, with a cappuccino that has no after taste whatsoever (they actually clean the machine multiple times per day which stops that 'gagging' after-taste that just plain sux).
Today I ordered this combination from the very pleasant staff - and I have to say, very attractive staff. Then I headed back to the studio and tucked in...
And it was the most heavenly sandwich I have ever had. The intensity of the texture, aroma and taste was stunning - but never so rich that you just had to take a break. I am no food critique, I just know what is good. And in combination with the cappuccino that didn't make you want to gag if you'd had a heavy night previously - it was a stunning meal that actually kept me replete to the point that I didn't fancy any supper - even though I cooked it and even though it tasted great!.
So, I hear you ask - What exactly does this have to do with photography?
Absolutely bugger all...
But it was one hell of a sandwich, complimented by a very tasty coffee - and to date, quite possibly the best I have had, anywhere and, on any of the continents I have set foot on.
So, if you find yourself in the capitol of England - Yes, King Arthur sorted that one out many years ago - London is the capitol of the UK, not England - and I'm Scottish ;-) - Why not head for this culinary lunch heaven, from a chef who has international status (Mr James Martin) - and is quite frankly - bloody good!
To have a hand crafted lunch sandwich, that is utterly amazing with the best products available, for the price of a piece of crap from a fast food joint and accompanied with a frothy coffee - what more can you ask for before you head off 200 yards to photograph one of the most spectacular buildings in the UK?...
I don't dig on swine, but I may have to check out the other sarnies seeing as you have raved so much. I will, of course, expect a free toy tho...
Posted by: WG | November 20, 2008 at 11:35 AM
Well worth a shot even without the swine. I found out the other day that they use a chili jam as their special ingredient - Which you can also buy in there too!
I was in there about an hour ago (look out for our postcards) and forgot to buy some.... Damn.
Posted by: Ginkgo | November 20, 2008 at 03:17 PM