Waterloo's hidden culinary treasures

Michael Studman — Tue, 21 Dec 2004 00:00:00 -0500

Finding good food London is often hard but never impossible. Consequently finding excellent food that doesn’t cost the earth is a real treat! I’ve recently discovered that I’m working in close proximity to a foodies heaven that would put many Parisien patisseries to shame.

When next in Waterloo seek out Konditor and Cook. They pride themselves on creating quality, fresh food at about the same price you’d pay for a much less fresh sandwich or salad at a Marks and Spencers. They source fresh English produce (sorry Australia farmers!) and use pure butter in most of their cakes. Their lunch menu changes each day and in three weeks of daily visits I’ve not once been dissapointed (although Wei Kiat may be well disapointed with my bulging belt).

I’ve also been told about, but yet to visit, the Anchor and Hope. It was gastro-pub (a term with which I have an uneasy relationship) of the year and, in true, chic-er-than-thou fashion, doesn’t take reservations.

I suppose there had to be some consolations for working in a suburb without a well developed high street (what, no Borders or Waterstones?).

Well I’m back off to finish my Konditor fruit mince tart.

Burp!

full fathom five: Waterloo's hidden culinary treasures

Waterloo's hidden culinary treasures