ubuntu restaurant photos.

I'm quietly eating at and photographing my favourite restaurants before moving to England. Ubuntu was at the top of my list.

I have a great affection for what Jeremy & Deanie Fox are doing there. Exceptional produce from a bio-dynamic farm reigns. And even the most carniverous people, (myself and my dining companion), can be more than satisfied with plates rich not only in butterfat, but umami.

What's amazing about Ubuntu is that the chef is adept at cooking all foods but can make vegetables shine. Deanie, the pastry chef, is full of both inspiration and whimsy, honoring flavours bold and subtle alike. She's not much for pomp & circumstance; her desserts do not defy gravity or wow you with tuiles and sugar art, but they are all delicious and elegant.

The sun was just setting when we arrived at Ubuntu. I was glad I brought my camera and, although it was too dark to photograph our plates, I took some nice photos on of fall intermingling with the restaurant's interior.

Check them out on flickr if you wish.

Comments

[Natalie Sztern]

Shuna this is what makes life worth living...changes when we least expect or want them...Good luck.

Twenty years ago i had an opportunity to move cities as my husband was offered an incredible opportunity but life for us was already good and I was too afraid to leave my family and friends.

To this day, I regret that decision more than any other I have ever had to make. I had an opportunity to take the fork in the road and I continued straight.

I do hope you will continue your blog even though I never met you I enjoy the intelligence of your writing.

If ever I had the opportunity to give my kids my opinion on whether they should take the fork - as much as I would miss them I would nevetheless tell them to take the fork - you can always come home.

[Carol Blymire]

So glad you made it up there before you left. My friend's son is the sous there -- Todd Kerlin. Will have to get there the next time I'm in town.

[lisa]

Shuna,

I loved my own time living in England, and am looking forward to seeing the place through your eyes, via eggbeater. Congrats on your bravery to go where the world is calling you at this point in life.

Lisa

[Zoomie]

Shuna, I will look forward to your descriptions of your new adventure in England. It's hard to uproot but you find great things happen in other places, too. Travel well in the world.

[shelly]

And here I thought Ubuntu was a flavor of Linux! Wow, big changes afoot...
Hope the preparations are going well. Looking forward to reading more about your adventures across the pond. (Will miss your classes!)

Shelly

[Jeremy]

Be sure to meet Dan when you get back to London! Wow, I wanted to move back to Istanbul after my visit, couldn't convince my wife!
Lucky you!
Good luck and safe travel, maybe if I go to Wales for the next Bethesdabakin adventure I could stop in for some tea and finally meet you?

Cheers!
Jeremy