I’m meeting Tigger from work today as she wants to try a restaurant she has had her eye on for a while. I’m not sure it will be open but we shall see.

St John Street

I went to the stop in St John Street to catch a 153. The app we have on our phones told me the arrival times of buses and I reached the stop more or less when the bus did.

Aboard the 153

This bus is usually not crowded and makes good time. Unfortunately, it does not go all the way to my destination.

Beside All Hallows Church

I have to change to a number 100 at All Hallows Church. Again, the app informed me that one was about to arrive.

Aboard the 100

This bus was more crowded and I ended up in a seat where I couldn’t see the indicator board and as it was already dark outside I had to watch carefully to see where we were. Usually, a recorded voice announces the stops but today it wasn’t working.

Illuminated trees

Where I left the bus there were these illuminated trees. Whether these are all-year decorations or just for Christmas remains to be seen.

Illuminated gardens

Inside the office complex, the gardens too have been lit with lamps placed between the plants.

In the lift

Tigger had notified reception that I was coming and they issued me the chit you can see in my right hand. The lifts behaved themselves and sped me up to Tigger’s floor.

The reception area

All I had to do now was wait in the reception area of Tigger’s office until it was time to leave.

Waiting for a bus

Then we waited for a bus, happily not too long.

Maroush or Walid’s Kitchen?

A short bus ride brought us to our goal. It’s primarily a take-away food place but they also have a few chairs and tables where you can sit and eat. What’s it called? Ay, there’s the rub: the signage outside says it’s called Maroush but the receipt said it’s Walid’s Kitchen. Take your pick.

The visible kitchen

There are two kitchens, one immediately visible behind the plate glass screen and a second, connected to this one by a small window which you can see in the far wall.

Lentil soup and falafel
Photo by Tigger

The cuisine is “Mediterranean” and so there are plenty of veggie dishes. The portions were quite large.

Aboard the 205

All that remained now was to walk up the road to the bus stop and catch a 205 for the Angel. The streets were busy and progress slow but we arrived home at last. I’m not sure that we will visit Maroush/Walid’s Kitchen again but, for now, curiosity has been satisfied.