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Food and Drink Festival Preview: Towards a Fluid State (Londonist)
Food and Drink Festival Preview: Towards a Fluid State Londonist, November 9, 2009 4:10 PM Don’t call it a farmers market. Coming your way the 5th of December to an undisclosed warehouse in Dalston, Towards a Fluid State promises “an … Continue reading
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London Blend: J+A Cafe (Londonist)
London Blend: J+A Cafe Londonist, November 9, 2009 11:12 AM Nestled within the secret nook that is Sutton Lane (between Great Sutton Street and Clerkenwell Road), J+A Cafe is a dream of post industrial use cosiness. Open Monday to Friday … Continue reading
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Tagged breakfast, cafe, Clerkenwell, coffee, J+A Cafe, London, london blend, Londonist, lunch, review
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New Design for London Starbucks Unveiled at Conduit Street Coffeehouse (Londonist)
New Design for London Starbucks Unveiled at Conduit Street Coffeehouse Londonist, November 6, 2009 1:27 PM Starbucks revealed a new look today at their Conduit Street location. There was less green – even the logo sign out front was sans … Continue reading
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Lancaster London Hotel Installs Beehives on its Roof (Londonist)
Lancaster London Hotel Installs Beehives on its Roof Londonist, November 4, 2009 3:17 PM Back in July, half a million honey bees checked in at the Lancaster London, making it the first central London hotel to install beehives on its … Continue reading
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Move Over Cupcakes, Here Comes the Whoopee Pie! (Londonist)
Move Over Cupcakes, Here Comes the Whoopee Pie! Londonist, November 4, 2009 9:55 AM Oh cupcake, you’re so 2008. We still love you but, maybe it’s time we started eating other treats. “US style boutique bakery” Outsider Tart has recently … Continue reading
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Tagged cake, cookie, London, Londonist, oatmeal, outsider tart, pumpkin, review, whoopee pie
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Guru Event: Akashi-Tai Sake and Shochu Cocktails and Japanese Tapas at Tsuru (Qype does London)
Guru Event: Akashi-Tai Sake and Shochu Cocktails and Japanese Tapas at Tsuru Qype does London, November 3rd 2009 A fun crew of friendly Qypers, lots of delicious food and a sneak peek at a new winter cocktail menu – now, … Continue reading
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New Cafe Review: The Espresso Bar at the British Library (Londonist)
New Cafe Review: The Espresso Bar at the British Library Londonist, October 30, 2009 12:43 PM Dusted with cinnamon and sugar and served with an espresso cup helping of fairly thick hot chocolate, this £2.70 indulgence means more delicious library … Continue reading
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Tagged british library, churros, churros & hot chocolate, coffee, espresso, hot chocolate, London, Londonist, the espresso bar
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Upcoming Guru Event: Sake Cocktails and Ippin Ryouri (Japanese Tapas) at Tsuru (Qype does London)
Upcoming Guru Event: Sake Cocktails and Ippin Ryouri (Japanese Tapas) at Tsuru Qype does London, October 27th 2009 I’m more than pleased to announce this upcoming free Qype event at one of my favourite Japanese restaurants, Tsuru. Starting at 6.30pm … Continue reading
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New Bar and Restaurant Review: The Parlour (Londonist)
New Bar and Restaurant Review: The Parlour Londonist, October 27, 2009 11:57 AM Here’s another bonus for Canary Wharfers: a halfway decent place to grab a bite to eat or to mingle over some drinks. Brought to you by the … Continue reading
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London Blend: Comptoir Gascon (Londonist)
London Blend: Comptoir Gascon Londonist, October 26, 2009 9:31 AM Comptoir Gascon is probably more famed for its ultra-lux lunch menu and provisions. But the home of the £14 “Signature” duck burger (which – with pan fried foie gras – … Continue reading
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Malaysian Restaurant Review: Suka at the Sanderson Hotel (Londonist)
Malaysian Restaurant Review: Suka at the Sanderson Hotel Londonist, October 19, 2009 9:54 PM Spiced watermelon salad: cubes of watermelon with chili, peanuts, spring onion and hoysin sauce. That’s just the sort of cutting edge cuisine featured on the menu … Continue reading
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Chocolate Week Review: Chocolate Tasting Menu at Time & Space (Londonist)
Chocolate Week Review: Chocolate Tasting Menu at Time & Space Londonist, October 13, 2009 4:43 PM During our visit to Time & Space Restaurant, Cafe & Bar at the Royal Institution, it occurred to us that Time & Space was … Continue reading
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Chocolate Week Review: Chocolate Unwrapped (Londonist)
Chocolate Week Review: Chocolate Unwrapped Londonist, October 10, 2009 7:14 PM Among our many favourites from our Chocolate Unwrapped visit were Gorvett and Stone‘s exploding milk chocolate frogs, Paul Wayne Gregory‘s passion fruit truffles (we’ve never heard “Oh My God!” … Continue reading
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Review: The Restaurant at St Paul’s Cathedral (Londonist)
Review: The Restaurant at St Paul’s Cathedral Londonist, October 10, 2009 12:31 PM Open now for a couple of months, the Restaurant at St Paul’s Cathedral brings fine British dining in a tasteful setting to the crypt of one of … Continue reading
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Chocolate Week Preview: Chocolate Afternoon Tea at the Landmark London (Londonist)
Chocolate Week Preview: Chocolate Afternoon Tea at the Landmark London Londonist, October 9, 2009 5:37 PM Among the many yum-yum offerings associated with this year’sChocolate Week is one particularly gorgeous afternoon tea in the gorgeous Winter Garden at the Landmark … Continue reading
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L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele (Qype does London)
L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele Qype does London, October 9th 2009 Da Michele is one of those if-you-only-have-time-for-one-meal-make-it-here sorts of places. It’s a bit of a tourist destination and queues are to be expected (especially at lunch on a Saturday). Still, … Continue reading
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New Restaurant Review: Food Secret (Londonist)
New Restaurant Review: Food Secret Londonist, October 8, 2009 2:22 PM Newbie Soho eatery, Food Secret, invited Londonist along to a lunchtime press event yesterday allowing us to have a go at their “bold new concept in fast food.” After … Continue reading
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Guru Event Review: Free Seasonal Menu Sampling at Wahaca Westfield (Qype does London)
Guru Event Review: Free Seasonal Menu Sampling at Wahaca Westfield Qype does London, October 5th 2009 By inviting us twenty or so lucky Qypers along last Thursday for a sample of their new “cold months” menu at their stylish Westfield … Continue reading
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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London Daily Photo: Milkshake and Chilli Cheese Fries
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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
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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
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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
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Upcoming Guru Event: Free Seasonal Menu Sampling at Wahaca Westfield (Qype does London)
Upcoming Guru Event: Free Seasonal Menu Sampling at Wahaca Westfield Qype does London, September 9th 2009 Check out this upcoming Guru event! It’s a freebie that promises to be delicious! Mexican market food restaurant, Wahaca, is working on a new … Continue reading
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Ice Cream Preview: Icecreamists Launch at Selfridges (Londonist)
Ice Cream Preview: Icecreamists Launch at Selfridges Londonist, September 1, 2009 11:50 AM Taking inspiration from Voltaire’s quote, “Ice cream is equisite. What a shame it isn’t illegal,” the so-called Icecreamists “subversive new ice cream brand” is to launch a … Continue reading
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Ramadan Menu Review: Awana Malaysian Restaurant (Londonist)
Ramadan Menu Review: Awana Malaysian Restaurant Londonist, August 26, 2009 12:08 PM Whether celebrating the Ramadan season with close friends and family, looking for a good venue for a romantic night out or simply hankering for a sampling of good … 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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Bea’s of Bloomsbury Fights Malaria with Cupcakes! (Baraka Community Partnerships)
How cool is this?!? From Monday to Sunday of next week, each time Bea’s of Bloomsbury sells a box of six cupcakes, this choice lil London boutique bakeshop will donate the money to Baraka Community Partnerships so that we can … Continue reading
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Review: Burrito Bros (Londonist)
Review: Burrito Bros Londonist, August 18, 2009 1:43 PM The criticisms and concerns could continue. But perhaps it’s best to leave it at this: as things stand, Burrito Brothers adds nothing to a pre-existing scene. Give ’em a friendly benefit-of-the-doubt … Continue reading
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Qype Does Mini-Golf (Qype Does London)
Qype Does Mini-Golf Qype Does London, August 18th 2009 Yes another brilliant Qype event passed last night with 15 lucky Qypers playing a free round of mini-golf (compliments of Moneypenny Events) at the beautifully restored Devonshire Square near Liverpool Street … Continue reading
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Preview: Ramadan Menu at Awana (Londonist)
Preview: Ramadan Menu at Awana Londonist, August 17, 2009 1:18 PM For those Londoners observing Ramadan (starting next week) – or simply interested in sampling traditional Malaysian street food in a fancy schmancy Chelsea resto – consider Malaysian restaurant Awana’s … Continue reading
