Monthly Archives: September 2011

New Restaurant Review: Bread Street Kitchen (Londonist)

New Restaurant Review: Bread Street Kitchen Londonist, September 30, 2011 at 14:00 pm … it’s hard not to be wowed upon first take of the massive multi-storey Bread Street Kitchen with its nonetheless intimate design … The menu, seemingly taking its cue … Continue reading

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London Food & Drink News: 29 September 2011 (Londonist)

London Food & Drink News: 29 September 2011 Londonist, September 29, 2011 at 16:00 pm Lots of new eats and free frozen yogurt for London … READ MY COMPLETE POST: London Food & Drink News: 29 September 2011

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Stumbling upon Mayfair’s Shepherd Market (OneTravel)

Stumbling upon Mayfair’s Shepherd Market OneTravel, Sep 29, 2011 Tucked quietly away in the exclusive and historic Mayfair, it’s an ideal spot for relaxing over a pint or glass of wine with some friends, grabbing something great to eat, doing a bit … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Leaf

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London Daily Photo: Jaw

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The Inspiring Story of the Baby Dolphin with the Prosthetic Tail

Consider this my ‘feel good post of the season’ or perhaps even the year as family-friendly movies with happy endings about cute animals overcoming incredible odds and inspiring millions isn’t my usual sort of content. But after meeting David Yates, … Continue reading

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Sofa Bed Blues

What started out as an easy purchase with free delivery of a big and comfy sofa bed back about a year ago when I lived in a ground floor studio flat with a wide front entrance turned into a bit … Continue reading

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What’s for Lunch? Ed’s Easy Diner, Soho (Londonist)

What’s for Lunch? Ed’s Easy Diner, Soho Londonist, September 27, 2011 at 11:30 am C’mon ya know you want it. A bit of American style grease served in a 1950s setting. READ MY COMPLETE REVIEW: What’s for Lunch? Ed’s Easy … Continue reading

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The Olde Bell: Stay and Feast at One of England’s Oldest Inns (OneTravel)

The Olde Bell: Stay and Feast at One of England’s Oldest Inns OneTravel, Sep 27, 2011 … for all its history and antiquated charm, lodgings at the Olde Bell feature lots of mod coms. Free WiFi throughout the inn’s five buildings with … Continue reading

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Best of Spain in London (CheapOair)

Best of Spain in London CheapOair, September 27, 2011 Hardly exhaustive – and deserving of a “part two” post – but here’s a quick list of some great places to keep in mind if you find yourself hankering for something … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Dry

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London Daily Photo: Call

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A Caravan of Considerations

You know, before settling into the idea of committing myself to a 25 year mortgage (yep, just recently bought a flat with my partner!), I had the fanciful idea of buying a caravan or camper van – hitting the open … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: New Connections

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London Daily Photo: Dance

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Street Market Focus: Whitecross Street (CheapOair)

Street Market Focus: Whitecross Street CheapOair, September 23, 2011 Formerly a Sunday market, Whitecross Street Market dates back to the 17th century making it one of London’s oldest street markets. Know as Squalors’ Market at the end of the 19th … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Low Tide

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London Dailly Photo: Smoothed Corner

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Botero’s Broadgate Venus (OneTravel)

Botero’s Broadgate Venus OneTravel, Sep 22, 2011  Amid the hustle and bustle of the City of London (London’s financial district) and seemingly hovering just above the ever busy Liverpool Street Station on the eastern side of Exchange Square, the serene (and enormous!) … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Chain

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What’s for Lunch? Noodle Oodle, Oxford Street (Londonist)

What’s for Lunch? Noodle Oodle, Oxford Street Londonist, September 20, 2011 at 11:30 am Not the most graciously eaten dish in Central London, but Noodle Oodle’s “Szechuan Dan Dan LaMien” (served with peanut, sesame and shredded chicken, £6) hits the spot … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Pub Above

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Exploring the Go Ape Tree-Top Obstacle Course at Alice Holt Forest in Surrey (OneTravel)

Exploring the Go Ape Tree-Top Obstacle Course at Alice Holt Forest in Surrey OneTravel, Sep 20, 2011 Looking to add a bit of outdoor adventure to your upcoming trip to London? Or maybe you live here in the “Big Smoke” … Continue reading

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Burlington Arcade: World’s First Shopping Arcade (CheapOair)

Burlington Arcade: World’s First Shopping Arcade CheapOair, September 20, 2011 A precursor of the European shopping gallerias of the 19th century European as well as a notable template for the modern shopping centre, Burlington Arcade is recognized as the world’s first … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Bermondsey

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London Daily Photo: Anonymous

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The Big Hands at Covent Garden

Anybody else come across that massive six foot high giant white hands installation in Covent Garden’s Piazza today? No clear indication as to what they’re actually doing there, but it looked to me as though they we’re holding an invisible … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Gauntlet

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London Daily Photo: Scape

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London Gallery Hop: 16 September 2011 (Londonist)

London Gallery Hop: 16 September 2011 Londonist, September 16, 2011 at 14:00 pm A selection of gallery exhibitions currently on show in London and worth making time to view. READ MY COMPLETE POST: London Gallery Hop: 16 September 2011

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London Daily Photo: Ease

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Best Upscale Indian Restaurants in London (OneTravel)

Best Upscale Indian Restaurants in London OneTravel,  Sep 15, 2011 Everybody’s got a favourite local curry joint that’s affordable and yummy. But subcontinent cuisine isn’t just about the cheap and cheerful curry. READ MY COMPLETE POST: Best Upscale Indian Restaurants in London

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London Food & Drink News: 15 September 2011 (Londonist)

London Food & Drink News: 15 September 2011 Londonist, September 15, 2011 at 16:00 pm Special foodie menus, British Food Fortnight, and good stuff happening at nice pubs in this week’s round up … READ MY COMPLETE POST: London Food … Continue reading

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The British Music Experience at the O2 Arena (OneTravel)

The British Music Experience at the O2 Arena OneTravel, Sep 14, 2011 Combining cutting edge audio-visual technology with a collection of some of popular music’s coolest memorabilia, the British Music Experience is a must-see attraction for fans of British music. READ MY … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Tresses

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