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Lunch at the Market

May 08, 2008

Whitecross Street Market is one of the best places for a good cheap meal in the Old Street/Barbican area, and it makes for an entertaining stroll at the same time. There are also some stalls with fruit and veg, used DVDs, and other random things, but the great variety of prepared food is really the best reason to go. There are good food options every day of the week, but on Thursdays and Fridays the market really ramps up and there are loads of cheap delicious food options plus some of the same vendors you can find at Borough Market on Saturdays.

Luardo's burrito van makes probably the best burritos in London (I know, a. this is asking for argument, and b. there isn't much competition to begin with). They have no idea how to fold a burrito, but the fillings, including a rendition of carnitas and chipotle beef, are really good. There's also a stall that does barbecued Italian sausage with grilled onions served, oddly enough, in a flour tortilla - weird concept but really great sausage. Beyond the various stalls, there are some great shops, coffee houses, and restaurants that line the street that also deserve some attention.

Tags: farmer's market, cuisine: mexican, cuisine: indian, cuisine: thai, Coffee