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Posted by: Kim Mutton Tuesday 4th December 2007, 4:43pm

I recently had the pleasure of visiting in the Capital - what an eye opener!

Following a long overdue stint in the smoke the Muncher returned to the West Country a tad dazed and confused.com

First up was the Lord Mayors Show Firework display - arranged for a child friendly 5pm kick off. Couple of points to pick here - the leaves on the trees along the Embankment and South Bank were still present - obscuring the view - fireworks set off from a barge in middle of the Thames - and at 5pm early November its only half dark. Still six men, two days and half a ton of fireworks not three bad (still reckon the intimacy of St Loyes on Bonfire Night was better)((but nowt tops the National Firework Competition held during August))

Grub up

Of course this early evening start meant we were in good time for a slap up supper back at our hotel - Claridges. The waiter taking our order didn't flinch when I asked for a Pasty accompanied with seasonal veg - classy, breeding - instead he drew my attention to the water menu.

Water Menu?

As Renaud (Renaud Gregorie is Claridges food and beverage manager) explained: "Claridges is a luxury hotel and we should allow those who care where their food is coming from to spend money on a really nice bottle of water"

I overlooked the Elsenham - £12 a bottle from Essex and opted for the "Cloud Juice" - a snip at £9 for 75ml.

This water from King Island, Tasmania is rainwater bottled from the cleanest weather in the world. Makes note to self - set up rain butt to capture Dartmoor downpours. The character of the water changes from sweet and refreshing when chilled to elegant velvet when served at room temperature.

"Somewhat chewy" said Renaud, "a bit of a meal in itself"

In case you visit be warned Claridges doesn't do BlingH2O with its nasty bottle design encrusted with hand applied Swarovski crystals and pricey at £40 a pop.

And the Pasty?

Fan-blooming-munchtastic! Was it prepared on the premises or if not from where was it sourced. Shh they wouldn't say. Hmm I didn't tip.

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