Eat & Drink
Originally published on Friday, 23rd November 2007
Automat
There aren't many other places in London that do Americana as well as Automat. From the smoky jazz to the 1920's style wood-panelled diner section of the place and the black and white tiled floors, the vibe is all about as American as apple pie - with a bit of Studio 54 to come when the downstairs club/bar Almada (finally!) opens.
The perfect place then for homesick yanks, or anyone for that matter, to indulge in a Thanksgiving lunch with all the trimmings. A special menu has been introduced to mark the occasion so you can chow down on clam chowder, roast turkey with stuffing and cranberry and apple compote, maple-syrup roasted parsnips and, of course, good old apple pie.
If you really want to push the boat out arrive early and start the day with a few buttermilk pancakes and hash browns - how patriotic would it be, after all, to put on a few pounds in the process?
Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-11am and midday-midnight / Sat-Sun 11am-midnight
Place: 33 Dover Street, W1S 4NF
Cost: £40
Web: www.automat-london.com
Call: 020 7499 3033