London’s Best of Everything is on Brick Lane

By Adam Groffman

London is a major capital and global city, full of art and culture. In fact, it’s probably THE major capital and global city. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve read or heard from friends that have declared “London is over.” But these critics miss the true beauty of London, the fact that there is just so much to see, do, eat, and explore in the city. New things every day, every week, a never-ending array of events, festivals, and yes, even the odd underground party.

One of the reasons I love the British capital isn’t just the free museums (yes, yes, I know about the fact you’re supposed to leave donations) or even the West End musicals. In fact, it’s just a street: Brick Lane.

Brick Lane is a mixture of what I love about cities: trendy shops, cheap places to eat, Indian restaurants, history, diversity, crowded sidewalks. And then every Sunday, the street comes alive with a market unlike any I’ve seen elsewhere around the world.

It’s easy to…