Portabello road famed for countless things from songs, carnival, the film Notting Hill, its film and music offices, spoted celebs buying in vintage shops, pubs, bars, huge houses near by, and its Saturday market.
I haven't been in a long time, as I work saturdays, but nothing has changed. The vibe is different from Camden market. You see many tourist and locals enjoying an almost carnival vibe with music playing by some stalls. But its old skool here. Some rnb jams, late swing and jazz. The clothes are hand made or vintage; and a palethera of food stalls. I came away empty handed but full belly.
Our last stop was Lakwatsa. Newly openned end of last year 2012, with rave reviews 5* tea house, even made the new york times, I over heard the nieghbouring table. I really liked the vibe inside. Comfortable, clean, efficient friendly staff, non over bearing music, clam, relaxed. The food was ok, of filipino (like myself) origin. Truthfully I wasnt going wow but for those who haven't had filipino food its a good place to start, specially if you have a sweet tooth.
I was more impressed with the venue then the food. It's a great little hang out stop for tea, or as us filipinos call it "merienda". Lakwatsa actually means to truent (bunk school) or to go out meandering. This is more like the place you would meet your friends hang out and truent too. Only thing is you might catch your teachers here too.
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