Monthly Archives: April 2012

“Raw” Indie Wine Fair Comes To The Old Truman Brewery (Londonist)

Essentially, Raw showcases wines with integrity and an indie spirit. “Raw” Indie Wine Fair Comes To The Old Truman Brewery Londonist, 30 April 2012

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Win A Soho Street Food Crawl With Zagat And Londonist (Londonist)

Want to join Londonist and Zagat on a special street food tour of Soho, including stops at Yalla Yalla, The Travelling Gin Co., Pizza Pilgrims and more? Win A Soho Street Food Crawl With Zagat And Londonist Londonist, 30 April … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Mare Street

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London Daily Photo: Own Risk

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London Daily Photo: The Sacred and Profane

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Lucian Freud at the National Portrait Gallery (CheapOair)

… Freud’s portraits make one feel like a lucky voyeur  –  not just peeking into his subjects’ private affairs but deep within their souls. Lucian Freud at the National Portrait Gallery CheapOair, 27 April 2012

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London Daily Photo: East End Tinned

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Liked the Movie? The King’s Speech Hits the London Stage (OneTravel)

Compared to the movie, the play delves deeper into the King’s background, his relationship with his brother and the political landscape of his day. Liked the Movie? The King’s Speech Hits the London Stage OneTravel, 26 April 2012

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London Food & Drink News: 26 April 2012 (Londonist)

Hops, cobnuts, festivals, port, the world’s best restaurant and more – a delicious round up of London’s food and drink news … London Food & Drink News: 26 April 2012 Londonist, 26 April 2012 Photo/tezzer57

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FREE FRAE Frozen Yogurt Today in Chelsea

From 2pm to 10pm today (Thursday 26 April) FRAE is giving away free frozen yogurt at its Chelsea shop (130 King’s Road, SW3 4TR). To get your freebie fro-yo with two toppings, you simply need to go to the shop … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Safety in Numbers

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Chocolate Chelsea – Cha Cha Cha! (Great British Chefs)

…. London (and maybe even Kent) just might be the most exciting place in the world of chocolate at the moment. Chocolate Chelsea – Cha Cha Cha! Great British Chefs, 25 April 2012

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London Daily Photo: Don Quixote de Clapton

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Hix Restaurant at Selfridges Recreates Titanic’s Last First Class Menu (CheapOair)

Until the 29th of April, Hix restaurant at Selfridges department store in London is re-creating dishes from the Titanic’s final first class tasting menu … Hix Restaurant at Selfridges Recreates Titanic’s Last First Class Menu CheapOair, 24 April 2012 Photo/oliverj819 

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Afternoon Tea at the Intercontinental London Park Lane Hotel (OneTravel)

As chic and contemporary as the setting in which they are served … Afternoon Tea at the Intercontinental London Park Lane Hotel OneTravel, 24 April 2012

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What’s for Lunch? Opera Tavern, Covent Garden (Londonist)

… encore dining sessions here are definitely a worthwhile consideration. What’s for Lunch? Opera Tavern, Covent Garden Londonist, 24 April 2012

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London Daily Photo: Yaaarrr

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London Daily Photo: St George for England

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London Daily Photo: Earth

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Wine of the Month: 2010 Sancerre Blanc, André Dezat

Forgive that off colour staining on the label in the above pic, but I was cooking while quaffing and thoroughly enjoying both when a bit of sauce splashed out onto the bottle of this 2010 Sancerre blanc … this crisp, … Continue reading

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Hexen 2.0 by Suzanne Treister

Hexen 2.0 is a full colour book by artist Suzanne Treister and accompanies her current and similarly titled exhibition at London’s Science Museum. It (the book and the show) “charts the coming together of diverse physical and social sciences in the … Continue reading

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British Bobble Reusable Filtered Water Bottle

The friendly folks at Bobble kindly sent me one of their new red, white and blue Limited Edition British Bobbles. Bobble makes patented water bottles that filter water as you drink. The filter removes chlorine and organic contaminants from municipal … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Moo

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Take the Broadband Speed Test

How fast is your broadband? Whatever the case, odds are your answer’s gonna be “not fast enough”. Is there anything you about it? Are there faster alternatives in your area? What do they cost compared to the provider you’re already … Continue reading

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Hypnagogia by ROA Opens Today @ Stolenspace (Londonist)

Currently one of London’s most prolific graffiti artists, ROA achieves where some of his peers have often failed. The stuff on the gallery walls is as compelling as his work on the streets. Hypnagogia by ROA Opens Today @ Stolenspace … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Bengal

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Guest Editor: Chris Osburn – How to turn your creative talents into a career (Virgin Media Pioneers)

Dealing with laggardly paying clients, being my own worst PA and wondering where and when the next juicy gig will reveal itself is a big part of the being-my-own-boss fun. Still, it is just that: incredibly fun. Guest Editor: Chris … Continue reading

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The Royal Armouries in Leeds, Britain’s National Museum of Arms and Armour (CheapOair)

… there are more than 8,500 objects on display in five galleries: War, Tournament, Oriental, Self Defence and Hunting. The highlights of a visit there are many but here a few must-see items … The Royal Armouries in Leeds, Britain’s … Continue reading

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Life Online Gallery at the National Media Museum in Bradford

Life Online recently launched at the National Media Museum in Bradford. It’s the world’s first gallery dedicated to exploring the social, technological and cultural impact of the internet. I was there for Life Online’s opening day and had fun checking … Continue reading

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London Food & Drink News: 19 April 2012 (Londonist)

Foodie things to eat and do in London … London Food & Drink News: 19 April 2012 Londonist, 19 April 2012 Photo/pollyblue

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London Daily Photo: Work

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AW12: Cosy Colour

I breezed through the Canoe Inc AW12 press days launch of new collections and clients this afternoon and was generally impressed with what I saw. Canoe is a “full service communications agency” based in London. A list of some of … Continue reading

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Win An Overnight Stay With Dinner At The Cavendish London (Londonist)

… the hotel is giving one Londonist reader a chance to win an overnight stay for two with breakfast and dinner at the restaurant. Win An Overnight Stay With Dinner At The Cavendish London Londonist, 18 April 2012 Photo/fourteenten

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Have Lunch With Antonio Carluccio In Notting Hill (Londonist)

The event marks the launch of the book [Antonio Carluccio] co-wrote with fellow chef Gennaro Contaldo, Two Greedy Italians Eat Italy, and its accompanying four-part BBC series. Have Lunch With Antonio Carluccio In Notting Hill  Londonist, 18 April 2012 Photo/Tony Briggs

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Bushmills Irish Whiskey to Host Music Festival (CheapOair)

The Old Bushmills Distillery, where handcrafted Irish Whiskey has been made for centuries, is to host a landmark whiskey and music festival. The Bushmills Live two-day festival will take place on June 20th and 21st and will be the first … Continue reading

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