Friday, 30 January 2009

24 Rhodians

Rhodes 24 is located in the iconic Tower 42 - the tallest skyscraper in the City of London. You enter the high tech lobby, pass a strict security check and zoom to the 24th floor in a silent lift. You are met by a classic interior with a slightly hotel feel to it. I am talking long, heavy table cloths, lots of cutlery, big napkins.
The cuisine was hardcore french. Very Michelin style - three course for a set price, small, pretty portions that manage to make you full despite their size. A wine list as tick as my finger, was of course supplied, I was perplexed they did not have any Luxebourgish wines, despite their presence on the list. We made do with Riesling in the end which turned out to be the right choice for the meal.
The view........ is exactly what one expects to find on the 24th floor. The Gherkin looms on your right and you get different parts of the London skyline depending on where you sit. The tables are placed in a circular fashion mostly near the the floor to ceiling windows. Tables facing Canary Warf and Alexandra Palace are the safest bets if you want to show some tourists a good vista.

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