![]() ![]() Lauren shopped at Borough Market to source some of the myriad ingredients used in cooking challenges on the “Top Chef” set, a cavernous space near Heathrow Airport, far from the tourist trail. She now works behind the scenes, running the show’s culinary department. “It’s a great place to go at 8 in the morning when nobody’s there yet,” said Jamie Lauren, a former “Top Chef” competitor. (Lori Rackl/Contributor) London's oldest "fruit and veg" market, Borough Market boasts 100-plus vendors selling a whole lot more than apples and carrots. London's oldest "fruit and veg" market, Borough Market boasts 100-plus vendors selling a whole lot more than apples and carrots. (Eating Europe offers guided tours of the market, with plenty of food stops along the way, for a little less than $100 a person.) This intoxicating maze of 100-plus vendors sells everything from Spanish tapas, Malaysian clay pot cooking and Turkish coffee to traditional British fare, like bougie sausage rolls from Ginger Pig and crispy haddock on a bed of fries - er, chips - from Fish! Kitchen. One of the best ways visitors can get a taste of what this cosmopolitan city has to offer is to spend a few hours at Borough Market near London Bridge. London feels like it’s the converging point of every country in the world.” “It feels the same way in London, but almost on an exponential scale because it’s not just an American story. “I was really blown away in Houston by the diversity - the immigrant story that is told so clearly in that city through its food,” judge Gail Simmons said in September, during a break in filming the Restaurant Wars episode in the Notting Hill neighborhood. That same praise gets heaped on the food scene in Houston, where “Top Chef” shot last season. “What’s great about London is there is no ‘Top Chef’ here, so it’s an even playing field, and nobody can say they have a home-field advantage,” said showrunner Doneen Arquines, who’s worked on the Emmy- and James Beard Award-winning series since it debuted in 2006.Īnother selling point, Arquines said: “London has a very international, multicultural cuisine.” Her competition hails from across the globe, mostly consisting of past winners and finalists from “Top Chef” franchises in the Middle East, Mexico, Thailand, Italy and Brazil, among others. ![]() Fast-forward to 2023, and her much-anticipated restaurant, Late August, is slated to open in Midtown in a few weeks.īurrell hadn’t been back to London until last year to duke it out on All-Stars - the first time an entire “Top Chef” season was filmed abroad. ![]() In 20, she spent five months living in the city, honing her culinary skills at short, often unpaid stints in various kitchens. Stephanie Dianiįor Burrell, the opportunity meant a return to both “Top Chef” and London. Houston chef Dawn Burrell is one of 16 contestants in the "Top Chef" World All-Stars edition. Daily, weekly and weekend passes are available.“To be able to do this again is like a dream,” said Houston chef Dawn Burrell, a runner-up on Season 18. Inside the pier house, you’ll find a fully stocked tackle shop with all your fishing needs, video games for the kids, apparel and rental rods and reels. The historic pier has been serving fishermen for over 50 years! NO FISHING LICENSE IS REQUIRED to fish on this pier. The pier is lighted and is open 24 hours a day. Outer Banks Fishing Pier is well known for its great fishing and family atmosphere. Or rise and shine on the pier with a breakfast sandwich while watching the sun rising over the ocean before you cast your line. Sip on a beer with a basket of delicious fresh seafood and watch the sky change over the ocean as the sun sets behind you. The bar boasts over 30 beers on tap- many of which are NC craft-brews, and a huge selection of wine as well. Check the music calendar on their website to see who is performing tonight! Shrimp Happy Hour is every night from 4pm-6pm, featuring 20 cents steamed shrimp! They host live music from local musicians & bands, seven nights a week, in season. Grilled Fish Sandwiches Fish Heads – Happy Hour 4 PM – 6 PM ![]() Locals love Fish Heads for their happy hour specials, nightly live music, and a wide selection of beers on tap! Fish Heads – Nags Head, NC: Located on the Outer Banks Fishing Pier in South Nags Head, there’s no better place to enjoy oceanfront dining while listening to the best musicians on the beach. ![]()
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