Mothers Day - US style

Astrid and I went out for Mothers Day brunch last Sunday - observing the real ie US Mothers Day. Asti picked a real winner, the Village East on Bermondsey Street. Lovely Eggs Benedict, lovely pancakes with real maple syrup and gorgeous bacon...and the best Bloody Marys I've had in recent memory or possibly ever. 

If restaurants in London still allowed smoking, I could see that place becoming a family favourite/regular hangout and whiling away lazy Sundays there with newspapers and good conversation to round out the great food.

But, having to walk outside and smoke in the street is a real bummer. So my regular Sunday brunch venue will remain at home - especially if we get approved for the flat in Chiswick we're hoping for. The flat has a back garden as well as sufficient space indoors for genuine entertaining and civilized dining so with a bit of luck, BBQs and dinner parties will be in my future once again.