The Resilience In The Face Of Terror (The London Markets)

Food, yummy :)

On Monday 31st July, 2017, I did something some may call brave, some may call foolishness, some may just simply call it resilience in the face of terror. 

In an effort not to re-hash an already extremely well publicized event, here's a link to a summary of the 3 June, 2017 events that took place in London.  This was following the 22 March 2017 Westminister attack, the Manchester Arena Bombing and subsequently the 19 June Finsbury Park incident.

So, to be clear, just by being in the Borough Market of London made me uneasy, so uneasy I only took one photo of pastries (see below), as I walked through marveling at the resilience of the Londoners to not give in, in the face of terror. 

A well written piece by the BBC scribes, effectively tells the story of the defiance. Published on 4 July, 2017, days before I set foot in the place. 
London's defiant market - One month on from the London Bridge attack

Needless to say, I was impressed, I ended up quite enjoying the feeling of just being there. 

The present market, located on Southwark Street and Borough High Street just south of Southwark Cathedral on the southern end of London Bridge. 

"The market is rich with history, but it remains as relevant now as it has ever been. As London’s oldest food market, it has been serving the people of Southwark for 1,000 years, and that extraordinary heritage is an important part of its appeal.
But this is not a museum piece—it is a dynamic, ever-changing institution; a participant in the wider debates around what we eat and where it comes from; a place where food is talked about almost as enthusiastically as it is consumed.
First and foremost, though, it is a source of genuinely exceptional produce. Many of the Market’s stallholders are themselves producers: the farmer who reared the animal, the fisherman who caught the fish, the baker who baked the bread. Other traders have built their reputations on seeking out small-scale artisan producers and bringing their wares to Borough. Together, the Market’s stalls, shops and restaurants reflect London’s status as a truly global city, with traditional British produce sitting alongside regional specialties from around the world.

Borough Market is a riot of colours, smells and human engagement. The traders—a vast repository of culinary knowledge—are only too happy to share their expertise with shoppers, or else just pass the time of day. Their voices are added to by the chefs, food writers, campaigners and teachers who help make the Market’s cookery demonstrations, publications, public debates and educational programmes so highly regarded."

Regardless of what has happened, I highly recommend the market for an experience of London's culture. Visitor Information to Borough Market

Here's also a look at the day in the life of Borough Market.

Onto Camden Market! 
"BELIEVE IT OR NOT, IT ALL STARTED WITH JUST 16 STALLS...
Today Camden Market is one of London’s busiest retail destinations so it’s quite difficult to imagine that just a few decades ago the market didn’t even exist. The trading history of Camden can be traced back to the early 70s, and more specifically, to the 30th March 1974 when a brand new Saturday market was opened in Camden Town. The newly-born market housed a total of 16 traders, selling antiques, jewellery and arts and craft. Now Camden Market is a home to hundreds of small businesses bringing to the area the multicultural diversity that we’ve all come to love."

In the truly immense listing of shops where you can get lunch from, it's hard for a hungry boy from  Trinidad and Tobago to make up his mind. Check this listing out of the food places there - Foooooood But, sigh, a pretty face caught my eye on the way into the market and I ended up going back by her to see what she was selling, and 

I ENJOYED THE CHICKEN IN THE MIDDLE TANDOORI! OH MY GOD, it was DELICIOUS! Maybe the hunger helped as well, but it was marvelous. 
Chicken marinated in traditional tandoori spices with a subtle spicy barbeque flavour. 
The great thing about England is that 99.9% of the places take international credit cards, so I don't have to walk around with great wads of cash just to have a great time. 

From Camden's website - "In a nutshell: distinct and delicious Pakistani street food. Healthy, locally sourced ingredients are used to create these moreish filled naans, which are all assembled on the spot, to order. The tempting aroma of Roti House’s chicken masala, made to their detail-orientated house recipe, is a thing of excellence. What’s more, eating a flavour-punch curry from the soft pocket of a freshly baked naan is an experience you’ll want to repeat over and over. Do it, with gusto. " The picture at the start of the blog is also from Camden's website. 

To visit this wonderful place - 
CAMDEN LOCK PLACE
LONDON NW1 8AF
OPEN EVERY DAY: 10AM-LATE - including bank holidays

TRAIN
CAMDEN TOWN: 5 MINS
CHALK FARM: 10 MINS
CAMDEN ROAD: 8 MINS

BUSES
KING'S CROSS: 214
VICTORIA: 24
WEST END: 274
EAST LONDON: 393

Borough Market By Josep Renalias - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0,
https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3541278

Different gorgeously yummy in my tummy pastries, we bought a cheese and olive bread to munch on while strolling around London. (Borough Market)

Churros for dessert!!! Yay. Thanks to my niece for buying it.

One final word on the Food In The Middle, go show some love to their Facebook page - Food In The Middle and here's their website for further information - https://www.kerbfood.com/traders/roti-house/
With a five star rating after 61 reviews, they must be doing something good I think :)