Harrod's Food Court info needed
Aug 6th, 2004, 04:06 PM
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Being a shopper (and an eater) 
I love Harrods and the Food Halls.
I do like m_kingdoms idea of Tiffanys, though.
"Really really bad", I cannot understand where that comment comes from. What is "really really bad"? The food, the amound of choice, the quality, or just the expense? Weird.
Although, I might be a little ignorant of most malling experiences, I have never been to the Mall of America nor do I plan to. But I cannot imagine Harrods being compared to anything remotely like an American mall.
While you are there, lyb, get some Harrods coffee or teas. They come in lovely green tins that you can keep and use in your kitchen
I love Harrods and the Food Halls.I do like m_kingdoms idea of Tiffanys, though.
"Really really bad", I cannot understand where that comment comes from. What is "really really bad"? The food, the amound of choice, the quality, or just the expense? Weird.
Although, I might be a little ignorant of most malling experiences, I have never been to the Mall of America nor do I plan to. But I cannot imagine Harrods being compared to anything remotely like an American mall.
While you are there, lyb, get some Harrods coffee or teas. They come in lovely green tins that you can keep and use in your kitchen
Aug 6th, 2004, 04:09 PM
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Harrods during sale time is crowded-but if one comes very early on any given weekday, it is heavenly walking through the nearly empty store. I always find wonderful staff and get a relaxed and sophisticated start into a day of shopping and sightseeing!
Aug 6th, 2004, 04:17 PM
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The only thing I've found "really, really bad" about Harrods food halls is the crowds of people. The prices of their "eat-in" food are high, but the other food isn't out of line for nice quality foods. And there are so many interesting things to look at!
Aug 6th, 2004, 04:21 PM
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scarlett...to explain...harrods is not the british institution that americans make it out to be. the whole store is a farce of itself (not my words but they fit). the whole idea of a mega-store is un-british. why come all this way to mingle with the same americans who you see at the mall of america?
no, the food is not really bad but this post is about some dramatic pilgrimage to meet someone at harrods on their trip to britain. i just don't get it.
no, the food is not really bad but this post is about some dramatic pilgrimage to meet someone at harrods on their trip to britain. i just don't get it.
Aug 6th, 2004, 04:24 PM
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walkinaround, if you are British, perhaps that is your opinion based on living there.
But while I would never consider going to Harrods as a pilgrimage, it is a treat and not just for Americans.
My friends in Paris and in Japan, love to shop in Harrods, as well as my American friends.
American abounds in Mega everything, Harrods is actually not so big compared with what is going on in the US..but it has an atmosphere, a cache to it that makes it a treat to just walk around in.
But then again, I like to shop and I take my time in reaching that blase point where I am not thrilled by certain things.
But while I would never consider going to Harrods as a pilgrimage, it is a treat and not just for Americans.
My friends in Paris and in Japan, love to shop in Harrods, as well as my American friends.
American abounds in Mega everything, Harrods is actually not so big compared with what is going on in the US..but it has an atmosphere, a cache to it that makes it a treat to just walk around in.
But then again, I like to shop and I take my time in reaching that blase point where I am not thrilled by certain things.
Aug 6th, 2004, 04:33 PM
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I have been to both Harrod's and the Mall of America. To say they are alike is idiotic to say the least. MK2 and I don't always agree, but here we are in agreement. The Food Halls are excellent. As is the rest of Harrod's. Sure, it is expensive, but you get your money's worth. And this comes from someone who is a budget traveller.
The staff at Harrods are first class. I could care less about shopping, but I have had nothing but good experiences at Harrod's.
The staff at Harrods are first class. I could care less about shopping, but I have had nothing but good experiences at Harrod's.
Aug 6th, 2004, 04:41 PM
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Everyone,
Thank you for all the suggestions, I've read them very quickly and after I get some dinner, I'm coming back to read in detail and will then print this out.
Walkinaround,
>>about some dramatic pilgrimage to meet someone at harrods on their trip to britain. i just don't get it.<<
No, this is not a pilgrimage, this is about a "meeting point" and combining it with also seeing a place that you want to visit anyway. It's called killing two birds with one stone, common sense, etc...especially since at the time we will meet, we will both be ready to get something to eat. We will then be in London together for the next 5 days.
Will we spend our whole day shopping?? Most definitely not! Will we walk around Harrods and see it? Most definitely! Harrod's is a place that we hear about all the time and I think is worth going to see, and when I come back to London in the future, will I go to Harrod's again? I don't know, I don't see it as a pilgrimage, I see it as somewhere to go and see since I've heard so much about it.
Thank you for all the suggestions, I've read them very quickly and after I get some dinner, I'm coming back to read in detail and will then print this out.
Walkinaround,
>>about some dramatic pilgrimage to meet someone at harrods on their trip to britain. i just don't get it.<<
No, this is not a pilgrimage, this is about a "meeting point" and combining it with also seeing a place that you want to visit anyway. It's called killing two birds with one stone, common sense, etc...especially since at the time we will meet, we will both be ready to get something to eat. We will then be in London together for the next 5 days.
Will we spend our whole day shopping?? Most definitely not! Will we walk around Harrods and see it? Most definitely! Harrod's is a place that we hear about all the time and I think is worth going to see, and when I come back to London in the future, will I go to Harrod's again? I don't know, I don't see it as a pilgrimage, I see it as somewhere to go and see since I've heard so much about it.
Aug 7th, 2004, 05:30 PM
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Darlings,
Before you head to Harrods, I'd recommend you meet in a much more salubrious foodhall, the top floor of Harvey Nicks:
http://www.harveynichols.com/html/st..._directory.asp
Both the top-floor coffee bar and proper bar (with properly strong drinks & a view over the rooftops) would be a wonderful place to meet. Have fun watching the Edinas while you wait -- it's a lovely store.
Harvey Nicks is right across from the Tube exit, less than a block away from Harrods. You could then contrast & compare the Harrods foodhall (ground floor, no view, tourist grand central station). There's a world of difference * )
HTH, enjoy Blighty!
Before you head to Harrods, I'd recommend you meet in a much more salubrious foodhall, the top floor of Harvey Nicks:
http://www.harveynichols.com/html/st..._directory.asp
Both the top-floor coffee bar and proper bar (with properly strong drinks & a view over the rooftops) would be a wonderful place to meet. Have fun watching the Edinas while you wait -- it's a lovely store.
Harvey Nicks is right across from the Tube exit, less than a block away from Harrods. You could then contrast & compare the Harrods foodhall (ground floor, no view, tourist grand central station). There's a world of difference * )
HTH, enjoy Blighty!
Aug 7th, 2004, 06:43 PM
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I am salivating just thinking about the beloved food halls! It is just a pitty nobody has come up with the idea of microwaves on wheels placed just outside the street entrance to the food halls. It is such a shame to eat it cold when on the run and they will not heat it for you. I would have paid someone for the use of their mircowave just to heat up some of our selections. We always end up at the Indian counter.
Since there is a Starbucks inside of Harrod's it may just be easiest to meet there. That is where I would meet up with DH when we would get lost. Have fun! You are in for a treat!
Since there is a Starbucks inside of Harrod's it may just be easiest to meet there. That is where I would meet up with DH when we would get lost. Have fun! You are in for a treat!
Aug 9th, 2004, 09:26 AM
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to ealing_calling - please educate me on something you mentioned in your post in this thread, when you mentioned watching "the Edinas" from the rooftop coffee bar in Harvey Nicks - what exactly are "Edinas" in this context? I ask because I used to live in a town called Edina (in Minnesota, USA) and was wondering what the British version was. I believe that my former home town was named that because it was founded mainly by Scottish Immigrants, and Edina is a term for a person from Edinburgh.
Also, like rj007, I have also been to both Harrods & the Mall of America (since I used to live right across the street from it) and I agree with him or her that to compare the two is utter nonsense. They are apples & zucchini, each with their own appeals and drawbacks. I vist the MOA evey time I go to Minneapolis and Harrods every time I go to London. I enjoy them both but for totally differnet reasons, and could never confuse one for the other.
Also, like rj007, I have also been to both Harrods & the Mall of America (since I used to live right across the street from it) and I agree with him or her that to compare the two is utter nonsense. They are apples & zucchini, each with their own appeals and drawbacks. I vist the MOA evey time I go to Minneapolis and Harrods every time I go to London. I enjoy them both but for totally differnet reasons, and could never confuse one for the other.
Aug 9th, 2004, 11:02 AM
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Hi there!
Edina was the main character in AbFab
http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/abfab/
and Harvey Nicks featured in a couple of episodes. The bar & cafe there are the ne plus ultra in people-watching. And, last time I ordered take-away (to go) goodies, they *did* heat 'em up for me. It's in a different class altogether IMO.
Amusing to see Betty Crocker boxed mixes at £5 each too!
Edina was the main character in AbFab
http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/abfab/
and Harvey Nicks featured in a couple of episodes. The bar & cafe there are the ne plus ultra in people-watching. And, last time I ordered take-away (to go) goodies, they *did* heat 'em up for me. It's in a different class altogether IMO.
Amusing to see Betty Crocker boxed mixes at £5 each too!
Aug 9th, 2004, 01:42 PM
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Thanks for the info, ealing_calling. If I should be so fortunate as to return to London I will make a point of visitin Harvey Nicks and look for Edinas. How is the lady's name pronouced? (haven't seen the show) The town of the same spelling was pronounced ee DINE uh.
Aug 9th, 2004, 01:49 PM
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It's Ed-dee-nah darling.
Harvey Nichols 5th floor is disgusting. The washrooms are poorly serviced, vile. Harvey Nichols as a building is terribly overrated. The fashions are superb, but the store itself needs a major overhaul, the escalators are archaic - Harrods is in a far better state of repair (the Egyptian escalator is lacking any taste), and is a more pleasant experience.
Harvey Nichols 5th floor is disgusting. The washrooms are poorly serviced, vile. Harvey Nichols as a building is terribly overrated. The fashions are superb, but the store itself needs a major overhaul, the escalators are archaic - Harrods is in a far better state of repair (the Egyptian escalator is lacking any taste), and is a more pleasant experience.
Aug 9th, 2004, 02:13 PM
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Pictures speak louder . . .
http://www.harveynichols.com/html/re...s_profile5.asp
Harrods 'a more pleasant experience'?
Ha! Mobbed, always. Tourist central.
You do surprise me on this one * )
However, one can have divergent opinions . . .
http://www.harveynichols.com/html/re...s_profile5.asp
Harrods 'a more pleasant experience'?
Ha! Mobbed, always. Tourist central.
You do surprise me on this one * )
However, one can have divergent opinions . . .
Aug 9th, 2004, 02:17 PM
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Only the ground floor is "mobbed", the lower grounds menswear, and first/second floor of womenswear are always quiet with lots of assistants on hand. Virtually every serious department is quiet. Harvey Nichols is much more unpleasant!
Aug 9th, 2004, 02:35 PM
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Title of this thread: Harrods' Food Halls . . .
which are on the ground floor,
and *they are heaving with people.*
So we agree.
BTW I would never spend £ on clothes in either of these fine establishments, nor $ in Needless Markups.
Just thought I'd offer a more civilized department store experience, since the original enquiry was about meeting places (& the Patsy- & Edina-watching is quite intense @ HN).
Give me a roofop view and a properly prepared macciato by cute Italian barrista, thank you very much and goodnight.
which are on the ground floor,
and *they are heaving with people.*
So we agree.
BTW I would never spend £ on clothes in either of these fine establishments, nor $ in Needless Markups.
Just thought I'd offer a more civilized department store experience, since the original enquiry was about meeting places (& the Patsy- & Edina-watching is quite intense @ HN).
Give me a roofop view and a properly prepared macciato by cute Italian barrista, thank you very much and goodnight.
