Weekend Delights

Fabulous weekned per usual!  Saturday we celebrated the twin's first bday with Dim Sum at New World in China Town.  It was delish and a special treat because they had carts, which can be hard to come by in London!  Next, we headed over to Camden Market where we got the fab new chair pictured above!  SOO Mad Men!

Saturday night had some friends over for cocktails, another Mister LaPoo special.  Then we walked over to Hereford Road for a triple date plus one dinner.  Food was FAB as always and such a good deal.  Started off with the fois gras, potted crab (which was ranked number 1) and a lovely octopus salad.  Then I moved on to the rabbit and for dessert, we pretty much got everything on the menu.  Robyn even ordered the sorbet, which I have now renamed snorbet.  I was obviously quite pleased with myself and will be retelling that one for a good few years. 

Roka My World...

Went to dinner last night at Roka - the yummy Japanese resto on Charlotte Street.  I've been looking forward to this dinner for quite some time, so may have built it up a bit too much in my mind.  Don't get me wrong, it was REALLY good, but not J'AMAZING.  Had a lychee martini as soon as I sat down, which is one of my fave cocktails.  However, our friend Simon ordered a frozen cocktail called the Elegante.  YUM - even better than my martini!  May have stolen quite a few sips.  Food was all good, but again no major stand outs.  Went on from there to Bourne & Hollingsworth and the Charlotte Street Hotel - both favourite drinking spots.  Love Fitzrovia and that whole area around Charlotte Street.

Today had the perfect hangover cure at work...cupcakes from Primrose Bakery.  DREAM.  AND, even in my fuzzy headed state, I managed to pull together quite the cutie outfit today for a trend presenation at Vogue House.  APC black knit top over white Paul Smith puff sleeve button down, new grey Vanessa Bruno Athe harem trousers (harem in a subtle/good way, I swear), Chanel strands of pearls and black patent Belle by Sigerson Morrison party girl heels.  Nailed it.

Tried Something LaNew!

Sunday we did a standard brunch with Rhys & Ellie, BUT decided to steer clear of our usual choices (i.e. The Electric, 202, blah blah blah.)  We went to the Notting Hill branch of Raoul's - been there for lunch before, but never brunch. It was delish and everyone at the table agreed the french toast for the table was better than the Electrics' as of late. 

After stuffing our faces, naturally, we wanted to go shopping. Because what could be better than trying on clothes bloated and full of bacon? Nothin'!  I went to my fave one stop shop, upstairs at Urban Outfitters on Kensington High Street.  I found a FAB APC denim anchor bag (AHH NAUTICAL!) for only 12 pounds AND a cutie striped APC tank, black silk Vanessa Bruno top and grey kinda harem trousers (also by VB), but in a cool casual way.  Someone's getting VERY excited for spring/summer.  Yours LaPooly!

PLEASE FORGIVE ME!

OH LAPOOP have I been neglecting you! So much to catch up on, will have to just give the highlights!

Saw Tom Ford's movie debut, A Single Man at The Electric last week with Liz and Sonia.  We wore our Tom Ford-esque black rimmed glasses for the occasion of course.  

Really loved the film visually and for the story.  Colin Firth was amazing, but Julianne Moore STOLE the show.  Also, could not BELIEVE the young hot student was the awkward kid from About A Boy.  He really FILLED out nicely.

Had a brunch and a dinner at Dean Street Townhouse - the latest installment from the Soho House Group.  Brunch was delish and fun, dinner was a bit of a disaster, as we were seated 45 minutes after our reservation time and the food was just so-so.  AND, in typical British fashion, nobody apologized or offered us free drinks.  Instead they gave us a crappy table and a snarky German waitress.  Tip deducted.

Next on the list, I got a nice little hair cut from Wanger at Aveda in Westbourne Grove, and have decided with the above pic as a haircut to aspire to.  

Dinner last Saturday, with fan favorites Natalia and Jason, at St. John Bread & Wine.  Never have a bad meal there.  End of.  AHAHAH that's what trashy British people say.

ALSO, attended a bday dinner in east London at Cantaloupe - food was fine, vibe was fun, loved the shot girls that walked around the bar like we were in Key West Spring Break circa 1998.


OMG. I almost forgot.  Phenomenal lunch in Primrose Hill at Melrose & Morgan, which is perhaps my favourite gourmet grocer in London. No. THE WORLD.  Amazing cheese scone sandwich with goats cheese and carmelized onions, salmon sandwich and fresh spinach salad.  For dessert super (hate the word, but have to do it) moist orange cake with rich chocolate icing.  I'm salivating as we speak.

There's more there's more! Last week grabbed a margarita solo at Crazy Homies, as I was ridiculously early per usual to meet a friend for burgers next door at Lucky 7.  Really enjoyed my drink and the vibe at CH, and of course Lucky 7 never disappoints.  It was crawling with Americans, which was so typically sad, but I suppose I can't really comment being one and all.

ALSO, had cocktails last night at Hix downstair's bar, Mark's Bar.  YUM! Great scene, excellent service and super delish drinks.

In other LaPoo's news, still loving the new job and gearing up for a trip to NYC and San Fran in a few weeks with the Mister! No exciting new purchases to report, but I feel one coming on any day now.  STAY TUNED!

LaPoo Is So En Vogue

I can't believe I have waited this long to mention the poo article in the March issue of Vogue!! British Vogue that is.  It's all about how girls actually do poo!  It starts off talking about how most girls don't like to talk about it or do it in front of anyone, etc.  I was getting really nervous that I was a freak, but don't worry. The second half is all girls that don't care who knows, who sees, blah blah blah.  PHEW.  Anyway, I really enjoyed it.  ALSO, really enjoyed, LOVED even, the new Missoni ad in the same Vogue issue.  That Margherita is just the coolest.  I bet she talks about poo.  All the time.

Oh the ENGLISH

Sometimes I make notes to myself of stuff to include on a post.  I was going through these yesterday and came across one that said, "Sometimes I just think ugh British people."  Lucky for you I actually remember when I wrote this. I was in a particularly bad mood, sitting in EAT off Savile Row, waiting for my friend Natalie and there were a few annoyingly British guys and a girl, in their mid twenties, sitting next to me.  Don't know what they said exactly, but it rubbed me the wrong way.  You have been warned.

Girls Gone WILD!!

...hardly!  Last night was a deligtful blend of girls, gossip, grub and gulping. Sorry tried to stick with the alliteration - I'm sure you get the idea.  The meal was a big success, especially with the help of my little sous chef's Amelia, Liz, Maddie and Lily. Although, apparently I'm bossy in the kitchen! Very exciting!  Check out the pics of the menu, food and the gorge flowers Lily brought me!