I love Paris, but there are times when I just need to get out of the city. Away from stuffy Parisians and away from the same old tired dishes in restaurants (seriously, croque monsieur guys? Revamp it or something!). Visiting my friend in London was the perfect weekend evasion, leaving me recharged and in a better mood. Aside from the fact that I had access to quality product offerings in the supermarkets (and yes, I did go a little nuts at Whole Foods), Banana Republic and Anthropologie, I also ate better than I had in a long time. The service was excellent, the people all over the city were pleasant and more than willing to lend a hand, and joggers weren’t subjected to grimaces and cat calls. Who knew that London was actually a little piece of heaven?