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Tag Archives: islington
Celebrate Norway Day Across the UK with 99p Fish and Chips – 17 May
Happy Norway Day? Ja!. Here’s the scoop on a tasty and affordable way to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the Norwegian constitution. The Norwegian Seafood Council is partnering with 99 fish and chip shops across Britain to offer folks a chance to purchase a portion of the UK’s preferred takeaway for only 99p. Continue reading
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Posted in Discounts and Special Offers, England, Food, London, Restaurants, Scotland, Wales
Tagged 88 Worship Street, 99p, bermondsey, chippies, chiswick, cod, discounts and special offers, E11, E11 1HG, england, fish, fish and chips, fish and chips for 99p, Food, islington, Leytonstone, London blog, Longlane, Mitchams Placie, N1, N1 1RQ, norway day, norwegian cod, norwegian seafood, norwegian seafood council, Olympic Fish Bar, scandinavian food, scotland, SE1, SE1 4BS, SE11, SE11 5QS, Seafish, seafood, seafood from norway, Shopping, streatham, sustainability, SW16, SW16 6NU, The Catch, vauxhall, W4, W4 4HH, wales, Windmill Fish Bar, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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London Daily Photo: Cracked/City Road
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Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography
Tagged angel, City Road, islington, LDP, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, london photographer, N1, Photography, photography blog, street photography, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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London Daily Photo: Bars
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Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography
Tagged angel, City Road, islington, LDP, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, london photographer, N1, Photography, photography blog, street photography, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Sweet Thursday: De Beauvoir Town Pizzeria Pleases Any Day of the Week
Sweet Thursday is a new(ish) pizzeria and wine shop in De Beauvoir Town. The shop’s unusual name pays homage to a novel by John Steinbeck. Look it up. As far as I’m concerned the Sweet Thursday folks could call their friendly establishment Sour Monday, and I’d still rave about it. The pizzas are proper and the atmosphere ideal for a casual meal any day of the week. Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Shopping
Tagged DE BEAUVOIR TOWN, de beauvoir town pizzeria, east london, Ego Organic Monastrell 2011, hackney, haggerston, islington, italian cuisine, italian food, italian restaurant, London, London blog, N1, N1 3JS, nduja, neapolitan pizza, new restaurant review, pizza, pizza review, pizzeria, pizzeria review, red wine, restaurant, restaurant review, review, SOUTHGATE ROAD, Sweet Thursday, wine, wine shop, wood-fire oven, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Bar Snacks at the Old Queen’s Head, Essex Road
You’re kinda spoilt for choice if you’re looking for a place to drink on Essex Road. A handful of quality boozers (some great places to eat too!) are clustered close to where Essex Road meets Upper Street with a few more commendable establishments presenting themselves up the road nearer De Beauvoir Town. Among the best of Essex Road’s pubs is the Old Queen’s Head. Continue reading
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Posted in Beer, Drink, Food, London, Pubs, Restaurants
Tagged angel, bar, bar menu, bar snacks, beer, brooklyn lager, chips, east london, essex road, fish finger sandwich, islington, London, lunch, N1, N1 8LN, old queen's head, pub, pub review, pubs, review, scampi, snacks, triple-cooked chips, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Five Great Jazz and Blues Bars in London (CheapOair)
There’s no need to get the blues in a jazzy town like London. If you’re looking to experience a great night of live blues or jazz then you’re in the right place. London is home to an amazing bar and club scene, and as a fan of rock ‘n’ roll can attest, the Brits have always had an affection and a knack for finding the best in American music. Here are five fantastic venues in central London where you can listen to live blues and jazz from the local up ‘n’ comers to the crème de la crème of international headlining acts. Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, Drink, Food, London, Music, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged Ain't Nothing' But, blues, BLUES KITCHEN, camden, cheapoair, islington, jazz, jazz cafe, Jazz Clubs, live music, London, music venues, Ronnie Scott's, Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, round midnight, soho
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Follow the Bread Line to Some Amazing East London Bakeries (CheapOair)
A blend of hipster craftsmanship mixed evenly with some long standing East London traditions has led the London borough of Hackney along with the eastern fringes of Islington to yield some especially delicious baked goods. Here’s a slice by slice route to … Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, Coffee, Food, London, Restaurants, Shopping
Tagged bagels, bakeries, baking, bread, cake, cheapoair, clapton, dreyfus cafe, E5 BAKEHOUSE, finsbury park, hackney, Happening Bagel Bakery, islington, J Grodzinski & Daughters, London, london fields, palm 2, palm II, pizza, sodo, Sodo Sourdough Pizza Cafe, sourdough, stamford hill
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“Women Laughing” at the Old Red Lion Pub (CheapOair)
Looking to experience some original fringe theatre during your visit to London? Consider “Women Laughing” by British playwright, Michael Wall, being performed through the end of this month at London’s Old Red Lion pub. Read my complete post at the … Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, London, Pubs, Theatre, Travel
Tagged angel, cheapoair, cheapoar, Clerkenwell, fringe theatre, islington, London, michael wall, old red lion, play, pub, review, st john street, women laughing
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Street Market Focus: Camden Passage (CheapOair)
Located conveniently close to Angel Tube Station and not far at all from the very stroll worthy Regent’s Canal and the bustle of Upper Street, Camden Passage is a popular little side street chocked full of wonderful shops, eateries and … Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, London, Shopping, Street Markets, Travel
Tagged angel, camden passage, cheapoair, islington, London, Shopping, street market, street market focus, upper street, vintage clothing
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Five Great New Local Joints in East London (OneTravel)
All eyes seem to be on the London 2012 Games at the moment. But beyond the Olympic Stadium and the admittedly very exciting Olympic hoopla, some more locally based achievements of the foodie variety are taking place which hopefully after this historic … Continue reading
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Posted in Beer, Coffee, Drink, Food, London, London 2012, OneTravel, Pubs, Restaurants
Tagged bar, BBQ, bethnal green, cafe, chatswor, clapton, clapton hart, cooper & wolf, DE BEAUVOIR TOWN, duke's brew & cue, E5, east london, hackney, haggerston, islington, London, N1, new pubs, NEW RESTAURANTS, OneTravel, pubs, restaurants, the north pole, this bright field
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Craft Beer and Killer Pub Grub at The North Pole, New North Road, N1
I was invited along the other night to review recently spruced up pub, The North Pole. A couple of days later, I’m still feeling rather smug for excepting the invite. Now under new management, this New North Road establishment is … Continue reading
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Posted in Beer, Drink, Food, London, Pubs, Restaurants
Tagged ale, BBQ, beer, burgers, CRAFT BEER, east london, islington, London, N1, N1 7BJ, new north road, pub, REAL ALE, REGENTS CANAL, review, RIB, the north pole
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New Pub Review: The Hunter S., De Beauvoir Town (Londonist)
New Pub Review: The Hunter S., De Beauvoir Town Londonist, March 12, 2012 … contemporary, and especially pervy, accoutrements and lippy urinals in the men’s room are possibly worth a visit on their own … READ MY COMPLETE REVIEW: New … Continue reading
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Posted in Beer, Drink, Food, London, Pubs, Restaurants
Tagged beer, DE BEAUVOIR TOWN, islington, liquor, London, Londonist, N1, N1 3H, new pub, NEW PUB REVIEW, pub, SEVEN-EIGHTHS, SOUTHGATE ROAD, SUNDAY LUNCH, SUNDAY ROAST, TAXIDERMY, THE HUNTER S.
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What’s for Lunch? Peppers & Spice, Dalston Junction (Londonist)
What’s for Lunch? Peppers & Spice, Dalston Junction Londonist, February 7, 2012 at 11:30 am No matter the time of day, there seems always to be a queue at this takeaway – something that can’t really be said about the … Continue reading
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Posted in Food, London, Scotland
Tagged BALLS POND ROAD, CARIBBEAN, dalston, DALSTON JUNCTION, islington, jerk chicken, London, Londonist, lunch, N1, N1 4AU, PATTIES, PEPPERS & SPICE, review, RICE AND PEAS, takeaway, takeout, W4L, WHAT'S FOR LUNCH?
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Street Market Focus: Chapel Market (CheapOair)
Street Market Focus: Chapel Market CheapOair, December 6, 2011 … largest street market in Islington and one of the most traditional in London. Both the market and the street exude old school working class charm. Still, all the creature comforts and conveniences … Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, Food, London, Shopping, Street Markets, Travel
Tagged angel, chapel market, cheapoair, islington, London, N1, street market, street market focus
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Free Frozen Yogurt @ Frae Islington Branch Today (Londonist)
Free frozen yogurt while stocks last at the Camden Passage Frae. Continue reading
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Posted in Food, London
Tagged camden passage, FRAE, free, freebie, frozen yoghurt, FROZEN YOGURT, islington, London, Londonist, N1, N1 8EA
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London Daily Photo: Snow Angel
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Tagged angel, december 2010, islington, LDP, London, London Daily Photo, N1, Photography, snow
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Preview: New Beijing: Young Painting from China @ Sesame Gallery (Londonist)
Preview: New Beijing: Young Painting from China @ Sesame Gallery Londonist, September 22, 2010 12:15 PM Chen Hongzhu and Liu Guanguang are but two representatives of a young and ambitious camp of contemporary Chinese artists. Both in their mid-twenties, Chen … Continue reading
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Pop Video Night with My Kind of Phone at Lucky Voice (Qype does London)
Pop Video Night with My Kind of Phone at Lucky Voice Qype does London, June 3rd 2010 Qypers and karaoke. The two go together like Pimms and lemonade: an ideal pairing for a summer’s eve. Throw in some fresh fun … Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, London, Music
Tagged islington, karaoke, London, lucky voice, my kind of phone, Qype, Qype Does London, upper street, windows phone
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Guru Event: Karaoke at Lucky Voice with ‘my kind of phone’ (Qype does London)
Guru Event: Karaoke at Lucky Voice with ‘my kind of phone’ Qype does London, May 24th 2010 People love to listen to music on their phones, so we thought, ‘why not make some of music our own and capture it … Continue reading
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Posted in London, Music
Tagged free, freebie, islington, karaoke, London, lucky voice, my kind of phone, Qype, Qype Does London, windows phone
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London Daily Photo: Closed Borders
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Tagged bookstore, borders books, islington, LDP, London, London Daily Photo, N1, Photography
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Free Truffles at Paul A Young Fine Chocolates This Weekend (Londonist)
Free Truffles at Paul A Young Fine Chocolates This Weekend Londonist, April 9, 2010 11:04 AM To celebrate Paul A Young Fine Chocolates‘ 4th birthday, the chocolatier’s Camden Passage shop will be offering a free truffle piped with the number … Continue reading
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Posted in Food, London
Tagged angel, camden passage, chocolate, free, freebies, islington, London, Londonist, paul a young, paul a young fine chocolates, truffles
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London Daily Photo: Mexican Kerfuffle?
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Tagged aztec row, islington, London, London Daily Photo, Photography, upper street
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London Art Fair 2010 (Londonist)
London Art Fair 2010 Londonist, January 12, 2010 4:23 PM Now in its 22nd year, the London Art Fair at at the Business Design Centre near Angel Station opens to the public tomorrow and runs until Sunday the 17th. Certainly … Continue reading
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Seasonal Game Menu Review: The Compass (Londonist)
Seasonal Game Menu Review: The Compass Londonist, August 24, 2009 5:25 PM The Compass is located at 58 Penton Street on the north end of Chapel Market. A short and sweet (and delicious) menu; a good wine list and plenty … Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, London, Restaurants
Tagged chapel market, compass, game, islington, London, Londonist, pub
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Photos: Arlington Way (London Hotels Blog)
Photos: Arlington Way London Hotels Blog, April 15th, 2009 Nestled in the back of Sadler’s Wells Theatre (London’s world class venue for international dance presenting everything “from contemporary to flamenco, ballet to hip hop and more”), Arlington Way is a … Continue reading
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Posted in London, London Hotels, Photography
Tagged arlington way, Clerkenwell, islington, London, London Hotels, Photography, sadler's wells
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Photos: Chapel Market (London Hotels Blog)
Photos: Chapel Market London Hotels Blog, April 3rd, 2009 Located in Islington just a short walk from Angel Tube Station, Chapel Market is a daily street market on the street of the same name. The market and the street exude … Continue reading
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Posted in Food, London, London Hotels, Photography
Tagged angel, chapel market, islington, London, London Hotels, market, Photography, street market
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