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| Cheesy goodness at the Borough Market |
Food is my life. I plan my trip around where to eat. I also spend an inordinate amount of time thinking of restaurants to try at home. I especially love going to farmer’s markets and food halls. I find them to have the most interesting vendors and offerings. Not only do I get to learn more about how the food is cultivated but also the people responsible for them. I love talking to the vendors about their farms, their thoughts on food pairing, and believe it or not, their favorite place to eat in the neighborhood.
One of my favorite food markets is Borough Market in London. I always make sure to visit whenever I am in London. It’s located on Southwark Street near the London Bridge. It has become our tradition every year to stop by St. Paul’s Cathedral first, then cross the Milennium bridge, walk along the South Bank, passing by Tate, The Globe Theater, the docks, before we arrive at the Borough Market. It’s the long route but worth every step.
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| Milennium Bridge and St. Paul’s Cathedral |
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| Shakespeare’s Globe |
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| Southwark Cathedral |
My sister and I have our go-tos at the Borough Market. We try to make sure that our favorites are open whenever we go. I should note that not all vendors are available everyday. Borough Market not only offers diverse cooked food, but also artisanal meats, seafood, and organic fruits and vegetables. Our topmost favorite is Kappacasein. We always order their cheese toasty made of Montgomery cheddar, onions, leeks, and garlic on Poilane sourdough (YUMMY!!!). We also love Brindisa, Pieminster, and the German Deli. We also adore the breads and donuts from Bread Ahead.
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| Kappacasein – expect long queues |
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| Cheese toasty |
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| Focaccia bread from Bread Ahead |
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| More from Bread Ahead |
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| Porchetta sandwich from Roast Hog |
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| Roast Hog |
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| Lentin and Rice dish from Koshari Street |
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| Turkish delights |
Once we have food on hand, we would walk over to the Southwark Cathedral’s churchyard, look for a spot to sit, and eat our lunch. It’s also the best place to people watch. The church is literally next to the market, save for the fence. However, I did notice last December that there were no pink tables and chairs in the churchyard, and it seemed like it was closed off. We ended up eating our lunch standing up in the front of the market.
Borough Market has gotten touristy over the years (not to mention, more expensive). However, we still go back because the quality of the food is consistent. The cheese toasty is just as cheesy as it was the year before and the bratwursts and hand pies are as delectable as I can remember. If you ever find yourself in London and thinking of where to eat, go to the Borough Market. There is always something for everyone.
