Monthly Archives: September 2009
Wine Tasting Review: Bibendum’s B Festival ’09 (Londonist)
Wine Tasting Review: Bibendum’s B Festival ’09 Londonist, September 29, 2009 2:44 PM Today marked the first of two days of B Festival ’09 at the Primrose Hill office of trade and private client wine merchants, Bibendum. Sadly, this wine … Continue reading
London Daily Photo: Hayward’s Passage
French Brasserie Review: Brasserie St Jacques (Londonist)
French Brasserie Review: Brasserie St Jacques Londonist, September 28, 2009 3:10 PM Located on tony St James’s Street, Brasserie St Jacques offers an upscale but (smart) casual Parisian dining experience not so easily happened upon in London. Among the many … Continue reading
London Blend: Dose Espresso (Londonist)
London Blend: Dose Espresso Londonist, September 28, 2009 10:01 AM Not just some bog standard coffee shop, Dose Espresso is an owner-operated artisanal espresso bar with a manifesto … READ THE COMPLETE REVIEW: London Blend: Dose Espresso
London Daily Photo: O How I Enjoy the Light
London Daily Photo: Farringdon Lane
London Daily Photo: Calvary of One
Spanish Lunch Tasting Menu Review: Expressions Menu at Iberica (Londonist)
Spanish Lunch Tasting Menu Review: Expressions Menu at Iberica Londonist, September 25, 2009 11:45 AM Spanish restaurant and cultural centre, Iberica (195 Great Portland Street, W1W 5PS), has recently launched a new mini “desgustacion” menu available Monday through Saturday from … Continue reading
London Daily Photo: Hungry
Preview: Chocolate Week 12-18 October (Londonist)
Preview: Chocolate Week 12-18 October Londonist, September 24, 2009 4:43 PM Oh yes! It’s almost that time for another gorgeous week of choco-indulgence. Last night’s press launch sneak peek at the Adam Street private members club provided a delicious glimpse … Continue reading
All Things Mexican (Qype does London)
All Things Mexican Qype does London, September 24th 2009 I reckon it’s mostly bueno, but I’m still holding out for a proper bowl of pozole and the arrival of a taco van that serves up tacos al pastor. Besides, until … Continue reading
London Daily Photo: Duke of Yo
London Daily Photo: Spreadsheets
London Daily Photo: Stacked History
London Daily Photo: Milkshake and Chilli Cheese Fries
London Daily Photo: Designers
Friday with Gordon’s Gin and Trixie Malicious
Gordon’s Gin and the Telegraph reckon that Friday is an exceptionally good day to kick back and have a drink. Burlesque dancer and model, Trixie Malicious, agrees.
London Daily Photo: Urgers
Local Art at the Bogobiri House in Lagos (Juxtapoz)
Local Art at the Bogobiri House in Lagos Juxtapoz, Tuesday, 15 September 2009 The artwork on display was top notch stuff too! Just as good (and some even better than) what I’m accustomed to seeing in London. There was more … Continue reading
London Daily Photo: Designs
Street Scenes from Lagos (Juxtapoz)
Street Scenes from Lagos Juxtapoz, Monday, 14 September 2009 During my five nights’ stay in Lagos, I was blown away by the vibrant (and often desperate) feel on the streets: edgy and relentless to say the least! New York, LA, … Continue reading
London Daily Photo: Grid
Japanese Festival Preview: Japan Matsuri 2009 (Londonist)
Japanese Festival Preview: Japan Matsuri 2009 Londonist, September 15, 2009 4:55 PM This Saturday, Spitalfields Market will host Japan Matsuri 2009, a celebration of Japanese arts and culture. From 10am until 8pm, a range of activities, from … READ THE … Continue reading
Greetings from the Hospital Club (Qype does London)
Greetings from the Hospital Club Qype does London, September 15th 2009 I just recently joined the Hospital Club (which has rather nuanced but ultimately glowing reviews on Qype). I’d come round here as a guest a few times over the … Continue reading
Images from Lagos (Juxtapoz)
Images from Lagos Juxtapoz, Friday, 11 September 2009 For every photo I took during my visit, there were countless more images that simply zoomed by too quickly or presented themselves at moments that just didn’t seem like the wisest times … Continue reading
London Daily Photo: Dick
Ladyboy Beauty Contest Review: Lady Boy 2009 at Mango Tree (Londonist)
Ladyboy Beauty Contest Review: Lady Boy 2009 at Mango Tree Londonist, September 14, 2009 5:40 PM Last night’s Lady Boy 2009 beauty padgent at fine dining Thai restaurant, Mango Tree, offered up camp glamour, lots of laughs and plenty of … Continue reading
Free Coffee This Week at Giraffe (Londonist)
Free Coffee This Week at Giraffe Londonist, September 14, 2009 9:24 AM From this morning through to Friday the 18th, a handful of Giraffe restaurants throughout the UK will be offering free coffee between the hours of … READ THE … Continue reading
London Daily Photo: A Great Man Deserves a Great Portrait
London Daily Photo: Traffic
Interview with Sylvia Ji on Her Solo Show Nectar (Juxtapoz)
Interview with Sylvia Ji on Her Solo Show Nectar Juxtapoz, Saturday, 12 September 2009 Women in a sense are each beautiful flowers: fragile, hypnotizing, unique, and some deadly. With this show, I wanted to depart from the Catrina series and … Continue reading