Hey guys, this is Alex. So this is a new type of video.
Umm..
I'm going to start vlogging on special occasions.
I mean it's more ... like 'flogging', food logging.
I mean I'm going to London tomorrow morning; first thing.
And I'm going to be recording everything I eat, all the 'foody' places I go to.
All the 'foody' people I meet. And you are going to be part of it.
Salut, good morning. It's actually, 6:15am. I'm still in Paris.
And for the record, I have not eaten anything yet.
I need to take an Uber, to go the train station, to take the Eurostar to London.
So some quick information guys, I am here at my desk editing the video.
As you're watching it, I was just a bit shy of speaking loudly in the street.
But do not worry because, at the end of this vlog, I was shouting, literally.
Like a fisherman in the street.
I need food so let's review the options we have.
English tea, and what can not be called a croissant.
I mean it tastes like cardboard and it looks like ... it looks like a croissant.
I still find it shameful that Eurostar is serving like, a lousy croissant and average tea.
It's just the worst memory ever!
So the Eurostar is the train that goes from Paris, France to London, UK
It's very convenient. It seems that it lasts just a bit longer than the plane.
But in fact, it's shorter because you go from the city centre to the city centre.
And no, this video is not sponsored by Eurostar, although I wish it was.
[VOICE FROM LOUD SPEAKER]
Okay. So the reason why I'm smiling is that the guy just speaks as good English as I do.
I'm gonna starve!
I'm having those chocolate biscuits instead which are really amazing.
It's filled up with salted butter caramel.
We've just arrived in London, St. Pancras and quite surprisingly, the weather is neither dreadful nor wet.
But, dry and sunny.
So I am in King's Cross, St. Pancras, which is the international station.
And I'm going to Oxford Circus.
In the very centre of London.
Right so, it's 9:30am and I just arrived in Oxford Street.
I have a meeting at 11, but I need to find some hot beverage like tea or maybe coffee.
I'm not a big fan of coffee, but still.
I need to wake up early and some good 'nosh'.
I feel like you never find good restaurants on bigger alleys.
I mean you could but you're most likely to find little gems in small streets.
Guys, I just stopped for a moment, because I found this place.
And it's absolutely stunning.
Avocados, scrambled eggs, sweet potato chips, salad and beet shoots.
So overall, I would say that this place is cool. Visually, it's like 8 out of 10.
The food is more like 5 or 6 out of 10.
And now tell me there is no sun in London.
So right after after this café
I'm going to a meeting where I have to do a screen test.
So it's some kind of a casting for regular tv.
Everything is really really secret for the moment; but I'll catch you just afterwards.
[WATCH TICKS]
Oh, so I just got out of this screen test. It was funny.
I have no expectations whatsoever.
And that's the best mood you can be in.
Ok, so we need to go and catch a few ingredients.
I'm baking stuff actually in Jamie Oliver's studio.
And we shall go to ...
Angel.
I just arrived in Angel station.
It's a nice place to get some things to shoot afterwards.
Things to film.
Recipes to make.
But first, and now I know you're going to smile.
I'm hungry!
So I'm just going to look on my phone for a nice place.
So I'm not paid to make those food reviews.
And I think it's better this way.
Otherwise... hmm.
I'd love to get invited
It's the price of independence.
This is a super apple!
So you see I just ordered this Chillango burrito.
Which looks very nice.
And, the thing is, it's not always only about the food.
It's about the whole experience.
Just find a nice place.
And even if you have simple food it's gonna taste better.
It's a very tasty sandwich.
Very soft. Very creamy.
I've got a very good feeling about it.
Very fresh.
The pieces of raw onion.
It's bringing some nice pungency to the sandwich.
It's getting a bit wild.
Err, it was dripping ... which is a problem for my trousers.
But not a problem for the sandwich.
Yes, this place is beautiful. Even though I'm roasting like a chicken in the oven.
Chicken ... the French chicken in the oven!
Err, but I think I've got to go because I'm just a bit late for my cooking session.
Let's go inside this Waitrose.
Well I've got everything I need.
Maybe a bit too much.
Getting really really close to Jamie Oliver's food tube kitchen.
The precise location remains top secret.
I'm going to turn it off right now
And I'm going to turn it on back when I'm inside.
[HELLO]
So In the food tube kitchen I met Chetna Makan
Who is my friend; a great baker from the Great British Bake-Off.
As you do.
And together we made two recipes.
One for my channel. One for her channel.
You are going to watch those recipes very soon.
But for the moment let's skip this, and watch the end.
We just finished cooking!
So, this is what we made.
This is the lovely Mark who was operating this whole story.
And this is Chetan Makan who did those lovely sweets.
But don't watch them too much because you're going to see the whole recipe on your channel.
It's time to go to the hotel now.
Just put down my stuff, get a shower, get ready, and go out.
7pm.
And I'm supposed to meet someone at 8pm on the other side of the city.
But it's worth it because we're going to have a few beers.
And this is just the right guy when it comes to beers.
Let's get showered, and get dressed.
Other side of the city for me is like, three stations away.
How are you?
Hello, how are you?
I'm joined by the amazing Johnny, who is my friend.
And also a great expert when it comes to beer.
I'm very well practiced, yes.
So what is this pub all about?
This is one of my favourite locals. It's sprung up pretty recently.
Not a lot of people know about it.
They do amazing craft beer. About eight taps, loads of great stuff in the fridge.
From all over the UK.
They have a pub quiz. They have a menu that changes every three months with a new chef.
It's such a cool little place.
Let me follow you inside.
Come with me.
So what did you get?
I've got two of the country's best IPAs.
So you can a bit of each.
And then another Penny Lane Pale Ale.
So that night Johnny.
Salut!
Ether.
Salut!
And I participated in a Great British institution.
The Quiz!
I guess we did good, maybe not the best.
But still we managed to get a few free shots.
And that is very good for this episode.
But maybe not for the next one.
It was an amazing experience. I've had so many ales.
So may IPAs.
Maybe too many.
You should definitely check that pub.
You should also check out Johnny's channel.
Which has some lovely advice about the craft beer scene in London.
Which is buzzing.
Ok, I'm tired, let's go back to the hotel.
I'm heading back to my hotel now which is in King's Cross.
The problem is that I've had a few pints, which is cool.
But now I am hungry.
I'm properly hungry so I don't know exactly how to deal with it
I don't want to go to a fast food ... I could.
As soon as I got those out of the supermarket, I wasn't hungry anymore.
Or maybe it was just because of the booze.
Aww, shut up! It was the booze speaking!
Period.
And that concludes our fist vlogging experience ever.
And also the first day in London.
If you did like it, I know there is so much room for improvement
However, give it a like, thumbs up, and shout out on your social media.
Also please comment with your favourite foodie place in London.
And last, people, click subscribe because ... day two.
Bye bye! Salut!