In the UK, I was so used to having lunch around 12 and then a big dinner at about 6pm. Here, everything runs much later. I actually start my lunch break at 1pm, and I’ll watch all the kids in the comedor sit down to what feels like a full three course meal in the middle of the day.

At Lago, it’s the perfect place to stay a bit longer, have another coffee, read something, or just chat with friends. It’s one of those simple routines that ends up being one of your favourite parts of the week.

After spending the past two years getting to know the neighborhood, it has naturally become a personal favorite.