London dining suggestions?

[PStreet1]

If you're looking at anything that might be remotely inexpensive, think carbs: most of the ethnic spots are carbs, the sandwiches are almost entirely bread, many pub meals are mostly potatoes. If you like carbs (and are willing to pay a great deal for them) you can utilize those choices. Protein is going to cost you dearly.

 

[MaryH]

Stayed at Waldorf Hilton for a night after a week in a flat. Tried to go to Bank Aldwych and realized that it has been replace by another restaurant...

 

[MaryH]

Another place you can look for info is on
http://www.timeout.com/london/

 

[Hoc]

If you're looking at anything that might be remotely inexpensive, think carbs

New Tayyabs is virtually all protein: Grilled chicken, beef and lamb. You can also get carbs if you want. Their Garlic Naan is particularly good, though their rice is mediocre (pakistanis tend to eat bread rather than rice, so rice in a pakistani restaurant is normally so-so). The Mango or Banana Lassi is also good.

 

[x3 skier]

Currently in London and found www.toptable.co.uk where they have alot of 50% off food deals. Also, Oyster card has some more 2 for 1 deals and as always, the pre theater meus anywhere are good value for money.

Cheers

 

[Beaglemom3]

This is still open and near the Allen House. Julie or Annie may be able to show you an AH unit quickly as it's about a block over.

http://www.mykensington.co.uk/kensin...ngton-arms.htm

Great menu, well-priced (for London), nice atmosphere.

 

[Janie]

The Toptable website is excellent...

We've used it many times and it has saved us a lot of $$. Check it frequently because the specials change all the time. You can sign up for their email list and you'll be notified about new deals.

 

[Carol C]

Theatre offerings?

Folks in London now or who just got back...what are some recommended stage shows? I tend to like quirky "off Broadway" type shows when in NYC; so if you know of anything indie/alternative in London that's really great, I'd love to hear your tips!

 

[x3 skier]

Two weeks ago, we saw The 39 Steps at the Criterion Theater on Picadilly Circus. It is an adaptation of Hitchcock's 1935 movie. There are only four actors and they play all of the roles. One is the lead and the other three, two men and one woman, play all the other roles. With minimum sets, it is well worth seeing and you can get 2 for 1 tickets via your Oyster card.

It is a great evening and extremely well done as a broadly played tour de force. I suggest you get a DVD of the original and see the great execution of this version.

Cheers

 

[Carol C]

Two weeks ago, we saw The 39 Steps at the Criterion Theater on Picadilly Circus. It is an adaptation of Hitchcock's 1935 movie. There are only four actors and they play all of the roles. One is the lead and the other three, two men and one woman, play all the other roles. With minimum sets, it is well worth seeing and you can get 2 for 1 tickets via your Oyster card.

It is a great evening and extremely well done as a broadly played tour de force. I suggest you get a DVD of the original and see the great execution of this version.

Cheers

I had to study the 39 Steps in film school. So this is a play that would greatly interest me. What's the best way to acquire Oyster Cards with one month to go 'til departure? Thanks, "skier"...once again...for your helpful advice!

 

[x3 skier]

Sad to say, the 2 for 1 deals have expired. http://www.tfl.gov.uk/microsites/oysteroffers/

Still an Oyster Card is a good deal just for travel. Use the link above to see how to buy.

OTOH, here's a 2 for 1 offer from National Rail. Do not know the restrictions, if any so good hunting. http://www.daysoutguide.co.uk/attraction-types/entertainment.aspx If it is dependednt on a ticket, you can take a train from Gatwick or Heathrow and that might do the trick.

Cheers

 

[ralphd]

A good forum to check out any kind of travel tip:

' http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=484 '

 

[Carol C]

Sad to say, the 2 for 1 deals have expired. http://www.tfl.gov.uk/microsites/oysteroffers/

Still an Oyster Card is a good deal just for travel. Use the link above to see how to buy.

OTOH, here's a 2 for 1 offer from National Rail. Do not know the restrictions, if any so good hunting. http://www.daysoutguide.co.uk/attraction-types/entertainment.aspx If it is dependednt on a ticket, you can take a train from Gatwick or Heathrow and that might do the trick.

Cheers

Thanks for the tips...even though I'm hungry for oysters now.

 

[Hoc]

Folks in London now or who just got back...what are some recommended stage shows? I tend to like quirky "off Broadway" type shows when in NYC; so if you know of anything indie/alternative in London that's really great, I'd love to hear your tips!

The one tip I do have is to go to the Ticket Booth in Leicester Square to get your tickets. They have half-price tickets the day of the show, and often have a lot of the quirkly, off-Broadway type shows in addition to a good smattering of blockbusters.

I saw "Jerry Springer, The Opera" in the west end in 2004. Quirky, very funny, full of offbeat British Humor, and incredibly foul. It would never make it to the U.S. because the language would never get past the censors, and Mr. and Mrs. Midwest would be simply shocked and offended. Great show, but I doubt it's still going.

 

[x3 skier]

I saw "Jerry Springer, The Opera" in the west end in 2004. Quirky, very funny, full of offbeat British Humor, and incredibly foul. It would never make it to the U.S. because the language would never get past the censors, and Mr. and Mrs. Midwest would be simply shocked and offended.

Seeing how that nut case Springer was once Mayor of Cincinnati and was caught using a prostitute because he paid with a check, nothing about Jerry Springer, including a play, no matter what the content, would shock anybody who knows him .

Cheers

 

[Hoc]

nothing about Jerry Springer, including a play, no matter what the content, would shock anybody who knows him .

Cheers

And that's basically the concept of the Opera. Not only foul language and dancing Ku Klux Klansmen, but Jesus as an overweight man in a diaper who sings that he's "a little bit gay" prompted multiple protests from religious groups. I'm pretty open and laid back about the whole obscenity thing, but I think that some newspaper counted something like 8,000 swear words used in the show.

I still thought it was hilarious, if a bit silly.

 

[Janie]

"Jerry Springer" has been staged in the US...

In the Midwest, as a matter of fact. I saw it in Minneapolis last year. We also saw it twice in London, in 2003 and again 2004. It is a hysterically funny, wicked show.

I think it also played a brief run at Carnegie Hall last January, with Harvey Keitel as Jerry. But it's not playing in London right now.

If you like Kenneth Branagh, he's in a new adaptation of a Chekhov play at the Donmar Warehouse through the end of November.

 

[MaryH]

Keith Branagh is in Ivanov at the Donmar but it could be difficult to get tickets since they only have less than 200 seats I think.

 

[Janie]

The Branagh show is a Donmar production, but they're doing it at a much bigger theater (I think it's on Charing Cross Road) which has 700 seats. We have tickets for October 21--and we're in the third row center! I think my husband ordered them about two weeks ago.

 

[Beaglemom3]

Website for Ivanov tickets, possibly ?

http://www.londontheatre.co.uk/lashmars/ivanov/index.html


Sometimes, the hotel or T/S concierge can obtain tickets if you write in advance.