On Sunday I travelled to Islington to meet G and watch the Euro 2008 cup final. I hadn't been feeling myself most of the day due to being what celebrities call "tired and emotional". A euphemism for miscellaneous recreational activities that involve a period of physiological and psychological recuperation. In my case this was brought on I suspect, by my final Champagne and Watermelon cocktail. Which sent me spinning across the ballroom to the stage, attempting to sing a song, picking up a bass guitar, putting it down again and making my way out into the garden. I don't think anyone actually noticed, or were too bemused to comment.
I arrived at Highbury and Islington station with an hour to spare. Having not eaten, I perused Upper Street and came across Le Mercury. A lemon coloured, French cafe on the Corner of Almeida Street. After taking a long look at the range of cuisine on offer, I entered. The soup du jour was classic French onion with a large cheese covered crouton, I followed this with main course of Crepe au fromage. Crepes filled with goats cheese, roast peppers and artichoke with a crisp leaf salad. All artfully drizzled with sweet balsamic vinegar.
The welcome was very warm and the staff friendly and efficient. The food was served quickly (I hardly had time to read a paragraph of my book) but I never felt hurried.
French onion soup
Crepes au fromage
750ml Hildon sparkling mineral water
Total exc. service
£13.40.
A range of French and European dishes – Starters from £3.95 and mains from £6.95
Le Mercury
140a Upper Street
Islington
N1 1QY
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