This was the first not-so-good meal I’ve had from Pret.  They let me down.  This burrito-like wrap was bad news from the beginning and I should’ve known.  You get what you deserve.  The sauce was way too sweet, and not nearly spicy enough to balance.  Just poorly done in general.  The soup was good though, I’ve had it before.

Very nice lunch! The soup was served very hot- perfect. I really loved the soup because it had toothsome bits of onions, garlic, and fresh tomato in the really fresh, perfectly seasoned tomato base. The sandwich was very unique. I’m still not sure what “pickle” is exactly. I would describe it as a sweet, slightly vinagary carmelized onion or maybe fig …chutney? Not sure , but it was a really nice fruity complement to the properly stinky, mature English cheddar. The coffee was energizing and good, as usual 🙂

Obviously, I didn’t eat the chair; however, I thought it should be included in this photo so you can absorb this English pub in all its’ charming glory. The pie was salty, beefy and slightly sweet from the ale in the gravy. The pastry was crisp, tender, and flaky. Surprisingly, the veg was very good- not overcooked, just perfectly steamed. The mashed potatoes could’ve used a little more love, but overall this was a very pleasing lunch. The cask ale was a perfect accompaniment. It’s bitter-caramel notes complemented the pie nicely.

While I was working on school stuff, Charity went out on the town to gather ingredients for a proper English picnic.  She got a baguette, some salad, raspberries, cherry tomatoes, green olives, soft cheese triangles, a bottle of cheap cider, and packet of Hobnobs, (the best biscuits ever).  Unfortunetly, it started raining, that’s English weather for ya.  So we ate it in my dorm room.  It was still really tasty, though not as scenic.