Friends Reunion III - The One Where We Hugged

Photo © Anne-Marie Minhall

I'm back at one of my favourite places to eat - Andrew Edmunds in Soho, London.

Last time I was here it was for another friends get together.

For this latest reunion it was an afternoon of joy with friends with whom I worked & lived with in years past.

As we meet outside the restaurant there's the first question:

SH: "Shall we hug?" ..

Me: "Well, I'm double-jabbed." ..

SH: "Me, too." ..

JH: "Ditto." ..

**DOUBLE HUGS**

TB joins us a few minutes later.

**TREBLE HUGS**

It was the most glorious afternoon. I have missed these three. We talked about everything from growing older to what work is like right now. Football, obviously #ThreeLions. Plus updates on children & former colleagues. Oh, the world & all its troubles also put to rights.

This restaurant is a haven being tucked away from one of the busiest parts of London Town. I'll say it again - the food, wine & service - impeccable.

Here's what graced our table ..

To begin ..

Quince Bellinis

SH/Me: Half Lobster, Cucumber & Mayonnaise

JH: Sardines & Green Sauce

TB: Burrata, Amore Melon, Buttered Almonds & Aged Balsamic

Main Event ..

SH/JH: Roast Wood Pigeon, Endive, Shallots & Anchovy Salad

TB: Grey Mullet, Swiss Chard & Slow Roast Tomatoes

Me: Pardina Lentils, Watercress & Neal's Yard Goat's Curd

There were seasonal greens & Cornish mid potatoes as bed mates

And a couple of bottles of Anjou Gamay 'Les Chateliers' Domaine Richou 2018

A now familiar conversation then took place ..

SH: "No pudding for me." ..

JH: "Me neither." ..

TB: "Don't want one at all." ..

Me: "The Lemon Posset is really good." ..

TB: "I'll give it a try." ..

JH: "I could go some cheese actually." ..

SH: "That would be nice, yes." ..

Photo © Anne-Marie Minhall

Lemon Posset & Ginger Biscuit x 2

Neal's Yard Cheeses x 2

A summer's day with great friends, great food & wine.

Felt so good.

AMM