Food, Glorious Food!

...by an open fire.

...by an open fire. Ooh, and what's with the strategically-placed scroll?

Wherever you are in the world, what is it that you associate with winter? Eh?

Well, for me it’s traditional hearty meals, in a cosy pub with an open fire. Not to sound soppy or anything, but this really does the trick in cushioning the blow of thinking about swanning around sunny Sydney, drinking rum and dry (not out of the can), with my friends until my nose bleeds.

But when it all comes tumbling down to reality, here we are…and in all honesty, I bloody love it. So what do I do…?  Drink red wine until my nose bleeds, literally!

The Carpenter’s arms in Hammersmith, is one of the best meals I’ve had in yonks! It seems to attract the later diners who are serious about their food. Great atmosphere, low lighting, open fires and a ‘thrash-metal’ band, playing in the corner….just kidding!

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