In New York, SoHo means cafes, high end retail, a European ex-pat haven, and general elegance. In London, it's something different.
A visit to Coal Vaults in London's SoHo district reveals the youthful spirit of the original namesake. Buried beneath a string of loud bars, the place delivers -- friendly service, fun good and good cocktails. Venison burgers, pig's cheek, charred quail -- nothing we had wasn't at least good. And most of it was great.
What was most surprising were the smiles and warmth we received from the young hipster server. Nearly extinct these days, that kind of vibe is worth seeking out. Cheerio.
The Basics: http://www.coalvaults.com/
Be Advised: A later reservation reveals the sloppiness of SoHo streets; young and fun, but don't wear open toed shoes.
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