October in London, having emerged from its summer slumber, ushers in the autumn season in style. Soon after London Design Festival and Fashion Week, Frieze London kicks off the season.
Should you need a respite from the city's frenetic tempo during this time, or a quick break from the art feast, AW has rounded up our favourite cafés. Enjoy some time-off as you breath in the bustling air of the metropolis.
Incredible place for lunch by chef Ottolenghi. In the heart of Soho, the restaurant has some of the Ottolenghi trademarks - most notably, a menu that celebrates bold flavours. NOPI’s menu changes according to the seasons but signature dishes include courgette and manouri fritters, coriander seed-crusted burrata with slices of blood orange and Valdeón cheesecake. Bodyism
This gym with little coffee shop has some amazing brunch options (get the avocado toast and the vegan brownie or protein balls).
A journey to London would not be complete without a traditional afternoon tea at one of the city's most iconic venues. The Wolseley certainly knows how to serve you well when you desire something fancier or have a special occasion.
Steeped in tradition, Pasticceria Marchesi is one of Milan's oldest and finest pastry shops. It is considered a benchmark for the quality of its fresh patisserie, its signature chocolates and its classic Milanese Panettone. Located on Mayfair, it is the place to go to enjoy a unique kind of magic that melts in your mouth, whether you are stopping by on the way home from work or visiting from the other side of the world.
Plant-filled cafe/restaurant on Westbourne Grove featuring organic pan-Asian cafe fare, plus juice blends & smoothies.
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