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Monthly Archives: October 2012
Win a Free Limited Edition Duro Olowu Umbrella – Courtesy of Le Méridien Piccadilly
Would you like an attractive limited edition designer umbrella to shield yourself from the element in style? Then keep reading because I’ve got a beauty of a parasol to giveaway. One of the highlights of my “Le Méridien at Frieze” experience … Continue reading
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Posted in Art, Competition, Design, Freebies, Hotels, Le Méridien at Frieze 2012, London, Shopping
Tagged Art, compeitition, contemporary art, designer, duro olowu, fashion, free, freebie, frieze, frieze art fair, Frieze London 2012, giveaway, hotels, le meridien, Le Méridien at Frieze 2012, le meridien piccadilly, limited edition, London, OFT, outset, outset contemporary art fund, Outset/Frieze Art Fair Fund to Benefit the Tate Collection, regent's park, starwood hotels, TATE, tate britain, tate modern, umbrella
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Sponsored Video: Nicorette Cool Lozenge
You know as well as I do that smoking cigarettes is stupid and expensive. If these help you quit, cool!
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Tagged Lozenge, Nicorette, Nicorette Cool Lozenge, nicotine, quit smoking, smoking, SPONSORED POST, stop smoking, Video
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London Daily Photo: Rise and Shine
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Tagged 30, buses, LDP, London, london buses, London Daily Photo, Photography, rain, street photography
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Belfast Festival 2012 (CheapOair)
This year just happens to be the 50th anniversary of the festival. So expect an especially epic festival for 2012. Read my complete post at the CheapOair blog. Photo/artolog
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Posted in Art, CheapOair, Music, Northern Ireland, Theatre, Travel
Tagged Art, belfast, belfast festival, cheapoair, ireland, northern ireland, van morrison
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London Daily Photo: The Mystery of the Man in the Fez
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Tagged city of london, fez, LDP, London, London Daily Photo, Photography, st paul's, street photography
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When in Parma, Eat Like the Parmiggiani (Blue Tomato)
As the old adage goes, when in Rome you’d be wise to follow the Roman lead. Of course, even in the Eternal City, when sitting down for a Roman sup, there’s a good chance the ham and cheese would be … Continue reading
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Posted in Blue Tomato, Drink, Food, Italy, Parma, Restaurants, Travel, Wine
Tagged BLUE TOMATO, cheese, chris oburn, emilia romagna, ham, italian food, italian wine, Italy, Masticabrodo, Ombre Rosse, Osteria la Maesta, parma, parma ham, parmesan, parmesan cheese, parmigiano, parmigiano-reggiano, prosciutto, reggio emilia, restaurants, Ristorante Cocchi, wine
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2012 Turner Prize Nominees on View at Tate Britain (OneTravel)
The Turner Prize was set up in 1984 to celebrate new developments and outstanding contributions in contemporary art. The prize, along with £25,000 cash and an incalculable heap of art world clout is awarded each year to “a British artist under … Continue reading
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Posted in Art, London, OneTravel, Travel
Tagged Art, british art, contemporary art, Elizabeth Price, London, luke fowler, OneTravel, Paul Noble, Spartacus Chetwynd, TATE, tate britain, turner prize, turner prize 2012, turner prize nominees
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Recipe: Adam Gray’s Parsnip and Apple Soup
Feel that bit of chill in the air this evening? That means it’s a good night for soup, and chef Adam Gray’s parsnip and apple soup is as warming and satisfying as any seasonal slurp could be. I’ve just had a … Continue reading
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Godiva Chocolate Christmas Preview
Premium Belgian chocolate maker, Godiva Chocolatier, recently previewed its new collection of Christmas treats. I was there. It was tasty. Here’s what’ll be on offer from Godiva from the 8th of November (here in the UK anyway): Three new chocolate … Continue reading
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Posted in Chocolate, Christmas, Food, London, Shopping
Tagged belgian chocolate, cafe godiva, chocolate, christmas, christmas 2012, christmas gifts, godiva, godiva chocolate, godiva chocolatier, harrods, hot chocolate, knightsbridge, London, milk chocolate, review, Royal Swarovski Box
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Top Five Reasons to Choose Le Méridien Piccadilly When You Visit London (CheapOair)
… two of England’s most recognizable traditions: the gin and tonic and the afternoon tea. Both are awesome … but how much more awesome could they be together? Read my complete post at the CheapOair blog.
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Posted in Art, CheapOair, Design, Drink, Hotels, London, Travel
Tagged Art, cheapoair, cocktails, contemporary art, gin and tonic, Gin and Tonic Afternoon Tea, hotel, le meridien, le meridien piccall, LM100, London, OFT, outset, outset contemporary art fund, Outset/Frieze Art Fair Fund to Benefit the Tate Collection, piccadilly, piccadilly circus, review
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London Daily Photo: Inside Soho
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Tagged LDP, London, London Daily Photo, oxford street, Photography, soho, street photography, W1
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Chocolate Unwrapped 2012: the Tastiest Bits (Great British Chefs)
… I’m sure you’re far more interested in reading about what chocolate finds you can eat rather than have me continue pontificating about how much fun I was having. So, here’s a list of the highlights of Chocolate Unwrapped as per my taste … Continue reading
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Posted in Chocolate, Food, Great British Chefs, London, Shopping
Tagged Cacao Biodiversity, chocolate, chocolate unwrapped, chocolate week, Creighton’s Chocolaterie, dolci liberta, Friis Holm, grenada chocolate company, London, mott green, nothing like chocolate, paul a young, paul a young fine chocolates
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2013 Michelin Stars Announced for London (OneTravel)
Michelin’s 2013 guide to Britain and Ireland has been published and the results for London look really tasty. All in all, London saw 60 restaurants make the guide, with eight being included for the first time. Below is the list … Continue reading
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Posted in Food, London, OneTravel, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged 2013, fine dining, London, Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2013, michelin stars, OneTravel, restaurants
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London Daily Photo: Floating West
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Tagged boat, boats, LDP, London, London Daily Photo, millbank, Photography, river, river thames, street photography, thames, thames clipper
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London Daily Photo: Pop Art Step by Step
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Tagged Art, carpet, contemporary art, floor, frieze, frieze art fair, Frieze London 2012, frieze projects, laughing cow, LDP, London, London Daily Photo, Photography, POP ART, print, regent's park, shoes, tate modern, Thomas Bayrle, trainers, vans
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London Daily Photo: Tiki Time
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Nothing Like Chocolate: A Fine Film for a Good Cause (Great British Chefs)
Narrated by Susan Sarandon, the movie centres around the work of “anarchist chocolatier” Mott Green and the Grenada Chocolate Company he co-founded in 1999. Offering an ethical and sustainable alternative to big biz chocolate, the Grenada Chocolate Company cuts out … Continue reading
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Posted in Celebrities, Chocolate, Food, Great British Chefs, London, Movies, Video
Tagged anarachism, CARIBBEAN, chocolate, chocolate movie, chocolate week, dark chocolate, documentary, ethical business, film, fine chocolate, GBC, GREAT BRITISH CHEFS, grenada, grenada chocolate, grenada chocolate company, independent film, Kum-Kum Bhavnani, mott gren, nothing like chocolate, review, susan sarandon, sustainability, Video
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The Projectionist: Film Industry Collaboration
Maybe I’m biased, but I love Kemey Lafond‘s art direction for this silent film. About The Projectionist: Students from five cohorts of UAL courses came together to work with acclaimed film director Jamie Thraves to produce a 16mm film produced in collaboration … Continue reading
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Posted in Celebrities, London, Movies, Video
Tagged alfred hitchcock, art direction, art director, BFI, british film, british film institute, cinema, film, Film Industry Collaboration, hitchcock, jamie thraves, kemey lafond, London, london college of communication, Movies, short film, silent film, the genius of hitchcock, The Projectionist, The Projectionist: Film Industry Collaboration, UAL, university of the arts london
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Limited Edition Duro Olowu Umbrellas
To celebrate the tenth anniversary of Le Méridien supported Outset/Frieze Art Fair Fund to Benefit the Tate Collection, OFT has commissioned Duro Olowu to design two exclusive umbrellas. The limited edition umbrellas (500 colour, 1000 black and white, both featuring … Continue reading
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Posted in Art, Design, Hotels, Le Méridien at Frieze 2012, London, Shopping
Tagged Art, contemporary art, designer, duro olowu, fashion, frieze, frieze art fair, Frieze London 2012, hotels, le meridien, Le Méridien at Frieze 2012, le meridien piccadilly, limited edition, London, OFT, outset, outset contemporary art fund, Outset/Frieze Art Fair Fund to Benefit the Tate Collection, regent's park, starwood hotels, TATE, tate britain, tate modern, umbrella
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Memory Marathon at the Serpentine Gallery This Weekend
As I mentioned yesterday, I spent the earlier part of this week having an art fuelled staycation in the heart of London, participating in Le Méridien Piccadilly‘s blogger thingy centred around this year’s Frieze Art Fair. I had a blast, … Continue reading
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Posted in Art, Design, Le Méridien at Frieze 2012, London
Tagged AI WEIWEI, Art, frieze, frieze art fair, Frieze London 2012, geodesic dome, Herzog & de Meuron, Hyde Park, le meridien, Le Méridien at Frieze 2012, le meridien piccadilly, memory marathon, outset, outset contemporary art fund, Outset/Frieze Art Fair Fund to Benefit the Tate Collection, SERPENTINE GALLERY, Serpentine Gallery Pavilion, Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2012, thomas shutte, thomas shutte; faces & figures
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London Daily Photo: Regent’s Kiss
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Tagged kiss, kissing, LDP, London, London Daily Photo, park, Photography, regent's park, street photography
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Le Méridien at Frieze 2012
I just got back to my flat from a bit of an artsy fartsy staycation here in London. Spending the past few nights at Le Méridien Piccadilly as a participant in the hotel’s blogger outreach initiative, I was wined, dined … Continue reading
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Posted in Art, Drink, Hotels, Le Méridien at Frieze 2012, London, Travel
Tagged Art, Aurel Schmidt, contemporary art, frieze art fair, Frieze London 2012, Galerie Crèvecœur, Galerie Eigen + Art, galleries, hotels, Jayson Musson, JEAN DUBUFFET, le meridien, Le Méridien at Frieze 2012, le meridien piccadilly, London, Martin Eder, OFT, outset, outset contemporary art fund, Outset/Frieze Art Fair Fund to Benefit the Tate Collection, Pace Gallery, piccadilly circus, regent's park, review, Salon 94, starwood hotels, TATE, tate britain, tate modern, WADDINGTON CUSTOT GALLERIES, Xavier Antin
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London Daily Photo: Fog
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Tagged boat, fog, LDP, London Daily Photo, londond, parliament, Photography, river thames, thames, thames clipper
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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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Four Fine Dines in Parma, Italy (OneTravel)
… most importantly – when in Parma, you are absolutely guaranteed to dine in fine Italian style. Read my complete post at the OneTravel blog.
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Posted in Drink, Food, Italy, OneTravel, Parma, Restaurants, Travel, Wine
Tagged cheese, chris oburn, emilia romagna, ham, italian food, italian wine, Italy, Masticabrodo, Ombre Rosse, OneTravel, Osteria la Maesta, parma, parma ham, parmesan, parmesan cheese, parmigiano, parmigiano-reggiano, prosciutto, reggio emilia, Ristorante Cocchi, wine
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London Daily Photo: Piccadilly Morning
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Tagged hotel, LDP, le meridien, London, London Daily Photo, Photography, piccadilly
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Chocolate Week Returns to London (CheapOair)
It’s back and promises to be bigger and better than ever. Yes, it’s time for Chocolate Week here in the UK. Read my complete post at the CheapOair blog.
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Posted in CheapOair, Drink, Food, London, Shopping, Travel
Tagged cheapoair, chocolate, chocolate unwrapped, chocolate week, covent garden, London, WC2
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London Daily Photo: Slit Your Throat
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Tagged LDP, London, London Daily Photo, Photography, street photography
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Mamounia Lounge: Middle Eastern Cuisine with Arabic Charm and Knightsbridge Glitz
Mamounia Lounge in Knightsbridge is a rather more rococo establishment than I’m accustomed to visiting. But for a place situated across the road from Harrods and offering “an idyllic and glamorous setting with a traditional Arabic charm,” I expected nothing … Continue reading
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Amazing Autumn Recipe: Paul Heathcote’s Mushroom Risotto with Parmesan and Truffle Oil
Without ever having visited his restaurants or sampled any food actually prepared by him, I think I’ve started to become a serious fan of Paul Heathcote. Back when this year’s so called summer was in full swing, I followed his … Continue reading
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Posted in England, Food, Great British Chefs, London, Recipes
Tagged autumn, chef, fall cooking, GBC, GREAT BRITISH CHEFS, London, mushroom risotto with Parmesan and truffle oil, mushroom risotto with Parmesan and truffle oil recipe, MUSHROOMS, parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano, Paul Heathcote, recipe, review, reviews, risotto, risotto recipe, vegetable stock, vegetarian, VEGETARIAN RECIPE
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Harmondsworth Barn, the Cathedral of Middlesex (OneTravel)
A barn. But to think of the Harmondsworth Barn as just a barn would be a great disservice to this huge and imposing medieval structure. A much better way to think about the Harmondsworth Barn might be to take a … Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: Closed on Mondays
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Tagged closed, LDP, London, London Daily Photo, mondays, Photography, shutter, street photography
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Recipe: Monkfish Biryani
As mentioned last week, I had a lot of fun attending a recent Curry Club at pan Indian restaurant and lounge, Carom, in Soho. As I also wrote in last week’s post, I learned a great recipe for a tasty … Continue reading
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Posted in Food, London, Recipes, Restaurants
Tagged Balaji Balachander, basmati rice, biryani, biryani recipe, carom, chef, chobani, chobani recipes, coconut milk, cooking, curry, easy, executive chef, fat free yoghurt, GREEK YOGHURT, indian food, indian recipe, London, monkfish, monkfish biryani, my recipes, recipe, saffron, tikichris recipes, UK, yoghurt
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London Daily Photo: Hackney Wick Bites
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Posted in Graffiti, London, London Daily Photo, Photography
Tagged E9, Graffiti, hackney, HACKNEY WICK, LDP, London, London Daily Photo, Photography, rowdy, street art, street photography, sweet toof
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The Gun: London’s “County” Dining Pub of the Year (OneTravel)
The Gun pub in East London’s Docklands (near Canary Wharf) has been awarded the title of London’s “Best County Dining Pub of the Year” for the second year by The Good Pub Guide 2013. Read my complete post at the … Continue reading
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Posted in Beer, Drink, Food, London, OneTravel, Pubs, Restaurants
Tagged best county dining pug of the year, canary wharf, docklands, GASTRO PUB, gastropub, good pub guide, London, OneTravel, pub, THE GUN
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