Monthly Archives: January 2012
The Best of Marylebone Dining (CheapOair)
The Best of Marylebone Dining CheapOair, January 12, 2012 To compile a list of the best restaurants in the central and chic London neighbourhood of Marylebone is to come up with a list of at least some of the best places to … Continue reading
London Food & Drink News: 12 January 2012 (Londonist)
London Food & Drink News: 12 January 2012 Londonist, January 12, 2012 at 16:00 pm The Angel & Crown gets a relaunch, plus afternoon with a difference. READ MY COMPLETE POST: London Food & Drink News: 12 January 2012
Sing a Priceless Duet on TV During the BRITS
To celebrate its 14 year partnership with the annual BRIT Awards, MasterCard has announced the launch of an exclusive Priceless Duets competition. Offering a once in a lifetime opportunity to actually perform a song with one of your favourite recording artists … … Continue reading
London Daily Photo: Mind
Virgin Money Launches with World’s First 270˚ Projection
Last night (January 10th) Richard Branson launched Virgin Money in a style befitting the audacious billionaire and his cross-industry Virgin brand with a first of its kind outdoor visual presentation in Central London. At 5.15pm, the world’s first 270˚ projection was introduced by … Continue reading
Tower Bridge in London (CheapOair)
Tower Bridge in London CheapOair, January 10, 2012 Despite its prominent two towers, Tower Bridge derives its name from its proximity to the Tower of London. It was completed, after eight years of construction, in 1894 and was considered to … Continue reading
London Daily Photo: Melt
Ten of London’s Oldest Pubs (OneTravel)
A number of pubs in London lay claim to being the oldest in town. Still, the jury’s still out on exactly which one is the absolute oldest. So here’s a handful of pubs with some of the strongest arguments for being the oldest (or at least among the oldest pubs) in London. Whether or not one of these fine drinking establishments actually is the indisputable longest-standing pub in London, one thing’s for sure – they’re all great and historic places for having a pint. Continue reading
2012 Resolutions
Yeah so I’m taking my own sweet time gradually getting around to making my new year’s resolutions for 2012. Bear with me please. I’m still a bit jet lagged after three weeks in the States and playing as capable a … Continue reading
London Daily Photo: Ascend
London Daily Photo: Go
London Daily Photo: Wherever You Can Find It
London Daily Photo: Remember
New Book Maps Out the Best Korean Restaurants in London (OneTravel)
New Book Maps Out the Best Korean Restaurants in London OneTravel, Jan 5, 2012 With dozens of Korean restaurants in and around town (especially in centrally located Soho and in the New Maldon/Raynes Park area of southwest London), making a … Continue reading
London Daily Photo: Special Promotion with Peas or Baked Beans
The Golden Boy of Pye Corner (CheapOair)
The Golden Boy of Pye Corner CheapOair, January 5, 2012 The Golden Boy of Pye Corner is a gold, life-size statue of a small boy. The effigy is located in the central London area known as the “City of London” … Continue reading
London Daily Photo: I Spy
Vegan Food in London (CheapOair)
Vegan Food in London CheapOair, January 3, 2012 Steak and kidney pie, jellied eels, roast beef, fish and chips – England probably isn’t the first place coming to mind when you think about vegetarian or vegan food. But London’s a … Continue reading
London Daily Photo: Gimme Shelter
Sneak Peek at the London 2012 Olympics Village (OneTravel)
Sneak Peek at the London 2012 Olympics Village OneTravel, Jan 01, 2011 In only a matter of months now, 16,000 top ranked athletes from across the globe will arrive on flights to London for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. There will … Continue reading
London Daily Photo: Shrine
London Daily Photo: Friendship, Help, Advice
Traditional Norwegian Smoked Salmon – from London? (OneTravel)
Traditional Norwegian Smoked Salmon – from London? OneTravel, Dec 31, 2011 London probably isn’t the first place that springs to mind when you think about traditional Norwegian-style smoked salmon, but entrepreneur Ole Martin Hansen, proprietor of Hansen & Lydersen, is hoping … Continue reading