Monthly Archives: June 2012
London Daily Photo: Someone’s Baby
Bea’s of Bloomsbury Crawfish Boil
I am stuffed! Tonight’s crawfish boil at Bea’s of Bloomsbury’s Druid Street/Maltby Street kitchen was a lot of delicious get-your-fingers-dirty fun … and very filling. Apparently, Bea’s down home American style pig outs are proving especially popular too: tonight was … Continue reading
Best of Burgundy (CheapOair)
Burgundy is a foodie heaven, a wine lover’s paradise and an ideal setting for that French countryside vacation you’ve been dreaming about. Best of Burgundy CheapOair, 14 June 2012
Free Pizza Masterclass and Beer with Birra Moretti and Giancarlo Caldessi
I’m just back from an al fresco lunch at Islington Green where I made my own pizza and had a free small beer. The freebie treat came compliments of Birra Moretti. Helping me out with the small group who’d assembled … Continue reading
London Daily Photo: Dilemma
Street Party Birthday for Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen Restaurant (OneTravel)
On Saturday June 30th, the street outside the doors of Fifteen will be decked out with bunting. There’ll be music and family friendly entertainment along with food for all the guests. Helping Jamie move his party out of the professional … Continue reading
Nelly Duff Banger Art – Graffiti on Cars
Ten cars painted by ten artists to be towed to Victoria Park for the Lovebox festival this weekend. Artists include Sweet Toof, EINE, Pablo Delgado, Matthew Small, Dan Hillier, Aida and others. More photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tikichris/sets/72157630121715480/ More info: http://www.nellyduff.com/index.php/art/shows/future
The Royal Academy of Arts Gets a New Keeper’s House (Whitehot Magazine of Contemporary Art)
With a bit of help from celebrity Stephen Fry and artist Grayson Perry, The Royal Academy of Arts in London held a press conference to announce plans to renovate its current “Friends space.” The plan behind the revamp is part … Continue reading
Chase and Country Tails Terrace @ Harvey Nichols Fifth Floor
The recently opened (and only around until Sunday 15 July) Chase and Country Tails Terrace at Harvey Nichols Fifth Floor is a fun al fresco setting for summer drinks and sharing a laugh. A range of Chase Distillery spirits based … Continue reading
London Daily Photo: Advertise Locally
Fattylympics
The Fattylympics is a community event satirising the You Know Whats in East London, 2012. It takes place on Saturday 7 July 2012, at Grassroots, Memorial Park, West Ham. It is free to attend and children are welcome. The Fattylympics is organised … Continue reading
Fine Dining Fun at Christoffer Hruskova’s North Road (Great British Chef)
Clean. That’s the word, the concept, the feeling that kept coming to mind during my epically epicurean journey along North Road ‘s seven course tasting menu. The other recurring thought I had while dining my way through this seven course scenic feast … Continue reading
London Daily Photo: Reflections
London’s First Central American Food Festival All This Week @ the InterContinental
Fusion, London’s first ever Central American food festival, starts tomorrow (Tuesday the 12th) at the InterContinental London Park Lane‘s Cookbook Cafe. The event runs through Sunday the 17th and celebrates contemporary cuisine from Central America and the Caribbean. Acclaimed Chef Mario Castrellon of Maito restaurant in Panama will … Continue reading
Science Museum Hosts the ‘Universe of Sound’: a Virtual Philharmonia Orchestra (OneTravel)
This summer, the Science Museum in London will showcase the “Universe of Sound” – a major new digital installation which will see a virtual Philharmonia Orchestra taking up residence in the museum from May 23rd to the 8th of July. Science Museum … Continue reading
Cake & Bake Show Announced for London
A first of its kind, the Cake & Bake Show at London’s Earl’s Court this September is set to be the baking event of the year, with some of the industry’s biggest names such as chocolate maker Paul A Young, Eric Lanlard, Edd “The Boy … Continue reading
Timmy’s Pies @ Chelsea Farmers Market
I had a pretty awesome – and very British – lunch yesterday: a slow roast pork pie with stuffing and rhubarb. The price was spot on too – £3.50 for my especially filling and tasty handmade lunch – and I … Continue reading
London Daily Photo: Netil Market
London Daily Photo: Laws
London Ceviche Week (CheapOair)
London Ceviche Week 2012 will run from the 23rd to the 30th of June, coinciding with Peru’s national ceviche day on June 28th and offering a range of events centered around the culinary art of slicing and marinating. London Ceviche … Continue reading
London Daily Photo: Empire
London Hosts First Ever British Biscuit Festival (Great British Chefs)
From digestives to custard creams to wafers, biscuits are about as British as it gets. And now there’s an all-things-biscuit festival coming to London that’s sure to send folks on a sugar rush. From the 8th June 2012, the Brunswick Centre in London … Continue reading
Test Driving the 2012 Chrysler 300C
The 2012 Chrysler 300C goes on sale June 14th here in the UK. Injecting a heaping dose of testerone into my usually kinda wimpy inbox, Chrysler dropped an email invite to the Jeremy Clarkson wannabe convention that was the launch and test … Continue reading
London Daily Photo: Queen, Dogs
App Review: Get Taxi
Easy peasy lemon squeezy … and I’m home. Kemey and I just got back from taking advantage of this extra long weekend with a fantastic afternoon feast at a friend’s place across the river. It’s been the most relaxed Tuesday … Continue reading
An Edinburgh Brasserie Where it’s an Honour to Dine (CheapOair)
The thoughtful menu alone makes The Honours well worth a visit. However, it should be noted that the elegant art deco feel of the restaurant, along with some of the most impeccably gracious service you’ll probably ever come across in … Continue reading
London Daily Photo: King for a Day
Champagne + Fromage @ Covent Garden
Champagne + Fromage recently opened at 22 Wellington Street (WC2E 7DD) just down the street from Covent Garden. It’s a shop/fromagerie/bistro retail arm of French Bubbles, an “artisanal collection of fine quality, limited-production grower Champagnes with personality and heritage.” At … Continue reading