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The London Plane again

I already talked about The London Plane when they just opened last year.

I like these kind of places where you can, in one stop, have lunch, pick up my favorite Jam, buy a present for a friend, or grab some pastries or even flowers. You can also come in for a coffee in the morning.

A few days ago I had a nice lunch there with my parents.

In a light and warm space, we enjoyed tasty dips and salads:

– 3 dips: Beet Hummus with harissa oil – Pecan, Nettle and Feta Pesto  – Split Fava Bean Dal, mint and coconut

– Mix of 3 salads: : Brassica raab, Celeriac, lentils, turmeric, ginger –  Roasted baby carrots, spring onions, fennel, bulgur, preserved lemon  – Chick peas with olives, currants, cauliflower and pine nuts

3 dips

3 dips

Mix of 3 salads

Mix of 3 salads

We also appreciated an attentive service. In a few words, we had a great time.

Don’t forget to go upstairs and have a look through the window at the baker kneading the bread.

Tip: We made a reservation on Opentable to be sure to have a table.

London Plane 300 Occidental Avenue S

Smith Tower

Last year the Smith Tower celebrated its 100th anniversary. The Smith Tower opened on July 4, 1914 and at that time it was with its 42 stories the tallest building outside New York City.

Check out amazing views from the observation desk.

And did you know that one family is living in the pyramid-shaped apartment at the top? Read an interesting NewYork Times article on the subject, here.

— Smith Tower 506 2nd Ave