Good morning beautiful!
Yesterday we went for dinner at this naughty little place in the middle of Soho called La Bodega Negra. I say naughty because the entrance is disguised as a sex shop. Now why on earth would we want to have dinner at such a place you might wonder? I did too when the cab driver let us off at this place thinking this would end in disastrous ways, but boy was I wrong…
The entrance took us to a tiny room where two ladies and a bondage dummy welcomed us. It was clear they awaited to see if we knew it was a restaurant. Once we told them we had a reservation we got a nod and were led down stairs through a bustling kitchen where we finally arrived at a really cool and chill bar full of surprisingly posh people.
We came a bit early so we ordered drinks in the bar before we were led to our table. The atmosphere was wonderful with walls and decoration beautifully done in an underground cozy style. It kind of feels like you are in a secret old Mexican members only restaurant, as no one would’ve just popped in here by mistake like with most restaurants.
As always when we’re in a new restaurant we like to try as much as possible from the menu. I would say that the yellow fin ceviche and the sea bass were my favourites, and let’s not forget about the mouth-watering perfectly done cheese cake (my second dessert of the day moahaha).
Stuffed full we headed out in the rain hoping to catch a cab, but after having waited at the street corner for 30 minutes we decided to catch a ride with one of the bike tuk-tuks, as I like to call them. That poor man took us all the way from Soho to Mayfair on a bike in pouring rain..
I must admit I was a bit sceptic to the restaurant at first as I was picturing ‘The Box’ as a restaurant, but thankfully this was far more tasteful and classy than ‘The Box’ and I would happily come back any time. In fact, I would even recommend others going as the food was wonderful!
Today the weather is slightly better, meaning no rain, which means I will be spending the day shopping! I haven’t shopped in London for ages so I’m quite excited to be back to be honest.
I hope you are all having a lovely start to the day as well! xx
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Wow! I love how secretive and exclusive that sounds! Really makes the evening feel special I’m sure. It also probably doesn’t hurt that the food looks amazing ;)
Haha, I know! Would be the best place to go for a first date just for the sake of having something to take about and share the experience! Food was amazing, we’re def going back :)
Well, that sounded different…but interesting. I think I would have failed their test and turned around, thinking I was at the wrong adress…;-) Good food can be found in the most unexpected places!
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Haha I know! There is one similar to this in New York as well called La Esquina or something like that, you should check it out – good fun!
Thx you so much for your take on this place. Very useful, at least for me.
I take the well worn comfortable sneakers are worn by your ” Greek God”…
Thanks for wonderful pictures, I can almost smell it!
Haha, yep of course it is James :D You have to check out this place next you’re in London – it’s amazing!
I would absolutely love going to a place like that! The whole concept seems so exciting. I hope you’re having a wonderful time!
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Yes, it’s really cool :D you should definitely go if you ever get the chance :)
My boyfriend and I were planning on going there on our next London trip, but were a bit unsure because we didn’t know anyone who could recommend it. But now, I really want to go and order a cheescake!
Hehe, yes you should absolutely go! Just call and book a reservation, and make sure it is for the restaurant and not the cafe. You will love it, I am sure!! :D
You look cute as a button in that first picture. And James has cute little feet.. hehe :)
Thank you :) but cute little feet? :O he wears a 44, prob just the angle that makes them look cute haha!
From the pictures I thought his feet are very small… Not so little after all :D
Glad you liked it! It’s my favourite restaurant in London at the moment. I’ll have to send you a long list of restaurants in London for your next visit!
Although i work in fashion I’m a massive foodie! x
Yes it was really nice! Please let me know what your favourite restaurants in London are. I would say mine are Nobu and Hakkasan, but La Bodega isn’t far behind :) xx
It´s very cool!!
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Super cool :D
That place sounds like fun, I really want to go there. Thanks for your recommendation!
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You really should, food is amazing!
These updates are making me want to visit London even more than I normally want to, which is super duper uber badly multiple times a day. :)
Hahaha, yes London is wonderful!
So how do you get a reservation there? Next time I’m in London, I totally want to try it out.
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You just call and book, but make sure you make a reservation for the restaurant and not the cafe. Number can be found at http://labodeganegra.com I am glad to hear you are going, let me know what you think when you’ve been :D
I love the atmosphere of the restaurant! You are stunning as always!
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Thank you! The atmosphere is wonderful, it’s the kind of place you can sit until they throw you out :D
Haha, så morsomt. Jeg hadde nok vært ganske skeptisk jeg og hvis jeg ikke visste det var en restaurant:-) Men maten så fantastisk ut, og du var “stunning” som vanlig.
Hehe, ja det er et pussig konsept! Tusen takk xx
Hei Celina :) Jeg elsker bloggen din! På disse bildene, hvilken farge har du da på extentionsene? Jeg vil bestille men er så usikker på hvilken farge jeg skal bestille. Står mellom de to du har, men er ganske usikker..
Hei Julie! Koselig aa hoere at du liker bloggen :) Jeg 60/24 Sandy Blonde, som er ganske naturlig lysblond (ikke saa lys som den blekblonde). Den andre pakken jeg har er hakket moerkere – mer som en naturlig blond. Haaper det var til hjelp!
The restaurant looks really awesome and the food delicious. I am from Mexico and it makes me really happy knowing that europeans enjoy mexican food/restaurants. You look beautiful hope you keep having a great time in London.
Take care and be happy.
xx Carolina
I love Mexican food, Mexican drinks (hello tequila) and Mexican people!! I’ve been to Mexico several times and love it! Wonderful country! Where in Mexico are you from? xx
I actually saw a photo from Facehunter on the very same entrance today, was he there yesterday?
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The title of this post surprised me! Hahaha! That is the coolest restaurant idea, though. It’s like “Hernando’s Hideaway” ;D
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Hei Celina!
Dette har ikke noe med innlegget å gjøre, men jeg lurte på om du kunne hjulpet meg med en liten ting!
Skal til monaco med en venninne til helgen, og lurte på om du kunne anbefale noen gode og stilige restauranter og nattklubber/barer ? Må bare legge til at jeg er superfan av bloggen din! :) stå på videre og kos deg i london! :) :)
This restaurant sounds like a great concept! I would feel a bit weird having to walk through an imaginary sex shop, though. Haha. :D
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Que sitio tan chulo!!!
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Hei!
Var maten på denne resturanten dyr? Virket som en spennende plass å gå å spise!
Det lå kanskje litt over gjennomsnittet, men det var ikke sånn skremmende ille. Det er verdt å ta turen for maten var fantastisk og stemningen er super :)