London’s traffic is flowing more normally today, as it recovers from the effects of the tube strike. We are are dining out this evening and will meet near the restaurant. I was travelling there from home, Tigger from her place of work.

Aboard the 153

Tigger reminded me by text that the nearest bus stop was closed because of road works. That meant I had to dash to Tolpuddle Street for my bus. Happily, I arrived in time and off we went!

Under the Barbican

I left the bus at the stop called Beech Street which is in the tunnel that carries the road under the Barbican Estate.

The Barbican Cinema

Nearby is the Barbican Cinema in whose cafe we planned to meet.

The Barbican Cinema cafe

Fortunately, the cafe was not busy and I was served straightaway.

Green tea

I chose to have green tea while waiting for Tigger to arrive.

In Côte Brasserie

As soon as Tigger arrived, we went next door to the local branch of Côte Brasserie. The restaurant was fairly busy but they found us a table and attended to us efficiently.

Prix Fixe menu

I chose from the Prix Fixe menu because I saw something on it that I like. I chose…

Wild mushroom soup
Photo by Tigger

…wild mushroom soup (the item that made me choose this menu) and…

Chickpea Taboulé
Photo by Tigger

…Chickpea Taboulé. Both dishes were very good, especially the soup. I could have happily had a second helping!

Mushroom Cassoulet
Photo by Tigger

Tigger chose a mushroom cassoulet from the main menu.

Waiting for the bus

Afterwards, we had to wait for a bus in a cold, rainy street. Luckily, we had only two minutes to wait before the bus arrived.

Aboard the 153

The bus sped through the Barbican tunnel (as you see in the above photo) and carried us quickly back to the Angel. We had enjoyed our evening out and a propitious start to the weekend!