Ready for brunch
We started our second day in Chelsea at The Ivy Chelsea Garden for brunch. Chelsea is one of my favorite neighborhoods and Koen and I both really love the brunch at The Ivy, so I definitely wanted to take Koen’s family here!
Cappuccino
Toasted crumpets with a side of parsley butter with Marmite and mustard
Eggs Benedict
Eggs Royale
Caramelized ruby grapefruit
After brunch we split up, some of us heading to the Victoria & Albert Museum, others going for a walk and visiting Harrod’s and other stores. I will make a separate post for the V&A because Koen and I decided to see the exhibit Balenciaga Shaping Fashion.
Walking through Chelsea
Victoria & Albert
Inside the entrance to the museum
Medieval & Renaissance 1350 – 1600
After our time at the museum it was time for an early dinner before seeing Wicked at the Apollo Victoria Theater. I chose Shepherd’s of Westminster because they have a great theater menu with vegetarian options. The head chef, Karl Goward, has worked at a few of our favorite restaurants before arriving at Shepherd’s, including St. John and The Spotted Pig. We arrived just on time for happy hour!
Heading to dinner
Shepherd’s of Westminster
Mine and Koen’s cocktails
Cheers!
Sofie’s cocktail with passion fruit
Cider with dinner
My mackeral made me think of Russia – served with pickled carrots, sour cream and dill
Delicious pork belly for my main with preserved Belgian endive, apple jelly, potatoes and greens
The Apollo Victoria
Family photo after the show!
An American in Antwerp 