It’s been over three year’s since I’ve been to Raoul’s Cafe, either in Notthing Hill or Maida Vale, and back then I went about five times in one year. It was Elvira and Andrew who first introduced me to one of their favourite Sunday morning traditions so it was fitting that I chose it as the sight to say goodbye to Elvira and Andrew’s sister, Caroline.

Caroline has been around in London for the last couple of years and I’ve had some good holidays with her taking us to Spain and Germany so I’m very sad to see her go. I’m obviously happy for her to pursue her career back in Oz but it always saddens me when a good friend departs the UK to head back home. A trip that no doubt we all make eventually.

This morning we arrived at Raoul’s in time to avoid the long lines to get in and amazingly this little cafe has not been affected by the credit crunch at all – it was still buzzing. I was pleased to see that Raoul’s Cafe hadn’t really changed much either in terms of atmosphere, decoration and food. The eggs are still as deep yellow/orange as ever and still serving some fantastic shakes.

Nice brunch venue.