Waddlesworth

Waddlesworth is an Anglophile who makes his way to London as often as possible. While there are many things to see in the city, he prefers to spend the majority of his time socializing and shopping. He takes care not to over pack, so that he has plenty of room in his suitcase for fashionable finds and, more importantly, tasty treats. Waddlesworth has no time for people who complain about British food (while mushy peas may not be a delicacy neither is the all-American green bean casserole). These whingers have obviously never eaten at London’s many fabulous restaurants, or tried England’s lovely sweets and teas.


On his most recent trip Waddlesworth had a grand old time wandering around Fortnum & Mason, one of London’s fine gourmet emporiums. He had difficulty deciding what goodies to bring home with him; everything is always so beautifully and temptingly displayed, and he loves the store’s selections of jams, biscuits and tea.


That said, he knows it’s all about mixing the high and the low, and given his tea consumption during the long cold winter he thought it might be better for his budget to stock up at Costco (one of his not so glamorous shopping destinations).


Waddlesworth takes his shopping seriously, so was very much looking forward to a relaxing evening with friends. He first stopped by the Apples and Pears Bar, near the Whitechapel Gallery, a place he very much recommends visiting when in London. He caught up on the latest gossip over a glass or two of wine, and was, in fact, having so much fun that he lost track of time and had to make a mad dash to another friend’s place for dinner. After apologizing for his tardiness (he considered blaming his bad manners on jet lag) he settled down for a lovely evening of tasty food and fabulous company. No wonder he visits London so often!