A few weeks ago, my sister and I wanted to take our mum out for her birthday. A natural choice was brunch- the best meal of the day, the time when anything goes and true meal freedom comes to play.
Amelia (said sister) booked us a table at Christopher's, a rather fancy brunch spot just off Covent Garden. We coupled the brunch with a day of shopping and tea and cake, which of course suited me just fine.
Christopher's is probably the grandest place I could envisage for somewhere to have brunch. It is not your typical cosy café with cushions and teapots galore- instead, the interior is something you would see Blair Waldorf elegantly gliding through in a ball gown. Spiralling staircases, marbled floors, and a cocktail bar aimed at the creme de la creme of cocktail consumers.
We sat down to brunch and I of course opted for my favourite- Eggs Benedict. This version was ramped up slightly by being made with Parma ham, which I did not object to.
You can see in the photos below how frothy and light the hollandaise sauce is, something I wouldn't usually expect from it.
See that froth? See it?
The eggs were cooked perfectly as the yolk oozed out- something I didn't manage to capture on film. I was just too hungry.
Mum went for the same as me, whilst Amelia chose the healthier alternative of an egg-white, tomato and avocado omelette from the 'super-food' menu.
A photo of me, sipping water and completely unaware of any photo being taken.
THIS was one of the coolest things about Christopher's, and something that I very very nearly was persuaded to go for instead of the Eggs Benedict- build your own pancakes. In case you were wondering, I definitely would have gone for the buttermilk pancakes with Nutella and salted caramel ice cream.
Aaaand the exterior, complete with columns and ornate archway.
Christopher's really is a brunch-lover's paradise. A little on the pricey side in my opinion, so an option for a special occasion or a one-off treat, but the food really was delicious. The selection of menus meant there was something for everyone, even the super-health conscious, and the waiting staff were so eager to please. Next time, I think I'll be seated at the bar ordering from their martini menu whilst sampling each option on the pancake builder.
