Guildford, located 30 miles southwest of London, was a pilgrimage site for me, as the final resting place of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, aka Lewis Carroll.
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Lewis Carroll Grave in Guildford, UK
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After paying my respects to my literary idol, we went to the
Guildford Castle, a very old (William the Conqueror Era) keep with lovely gardens, including a striking Alice in Wonderland statue.
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Alice Going Through the Looking Glass |
Steps away from the castle and it's Alice Garden was
Cote Bistro. They have a dedicated GF menu, and seemed to "get" what gluten free means. They are an upscale chain with
numerous locations throughout the UK.
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Cute water bottles on the table at Cote Bistro |
I had a delicious asparagus risotto with goat cheese, and for dessert I ordered a Chocolate Pot with Creme Fraiche. Oh, so so good! (Strangely, this dessert ONLY appeared on the gluten free menu, and was not listed on the regular menu. More for us, I guess!)
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Chocolate Pot with Creme Fraiche at Cote Bistro |
Cote Bistro was affordable, delicious, and very convenient if you are visiting Guildford Castle, and they have many other locations as well.
Sandy
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