Eggs VW style

Having just come back from Dresden where we did a lot of eating I am now deviating from the London theme but sticking to the food theme. Hungry and looking for lunch on the one rainy day we had, we wandered into the famous (in Dresden) transparent VW car factory to look at the restaurant of ocurse and managed miraculously to get an egg sandwich. We had to ask for them to take out the ham and the cheese but eventually managed to get a delicious and pretty sandwich, my first in a car factory. We left without paying much attention to the cars but did admire all the glass and design (and the loos). If you are ever in Dresden and in need of an egg sandwich then the vW factory is the place to go.

The Larder

The Larder is a restaurant, bar, bakers and shop all rolled into one glossy package. It is on st. John street in clerkenwell, an area already laden with bars and restaurants but this is a welcome addition. The bread is made ont he premises and is for sale to take home alongside other pastries. The meat and fish are all bought from trusted and named sources and there are good and unusual vegetarian options, for example, asparagus, poached egg and parmesan or vegetable paella. The food is rich and tasty and the portions generous, the service attentive and friendly without being manic. The place itself is all clean lines and mood lighting with an open kitchen, an arrangement I am becoming increasingly fond of.
our meal for two with two good glasses of wine came to £35 which I think is pretty reasonable for such good quality. We will absolutely be going back.