Benjamin Button

We needed a slow morning so stayed in the neighborhood for flat whites and a scone at Gail's Bakery. Great for people watching too

We had tickets for a matinee but first we needed to figure out a lunch spot. So we tubed to Mayfair to check out Mercato Mayfair. It's an old church that they have converted into a food hall from the crypt in the lower level all the way to the rooftop. It's a beautiful building but I just didn't see anything that I thought sounded that good. 

So instead we walked to Paul Rothe & Son, a small deli that specializes in sandwiches and is very popular in the Mayfair area. I tried the coronation chicken and have no idea how it's made but it was great.

We had time to kill before the play so we decided to walk down Oxford Street. Every possible store brand is represented there. Finally found a quiet park and sat in the shade to watch the locals playing ping pong. They spent most of their time chasing the ball.

The play we saw was The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. It was a musical and recently has won several awards here in London. It was fabulous and we both loved it. Such talented musicians and singers. So glad we decided to add this to our week's activities. The theaters here are smaller than in the US so it just seems more intimate. Not a bad seat in the house. Here's our view from the cheap seats.

Heading to dinner soon. More later.