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Category Archives: London
2020 Vision | Index
Here’s an index to all the posts in Judith Schrut’s 2020 Vision miniseries. Hope you had fun with our brief but spectacular preview of 2020 London’s top cultural treats. Here’s a list with links to all the posts in this miniseries:
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Posted in 2020 Vision, Art, Entertainment, London, Museums, Music
Tagged Art, dance, Judith Schrut, London, museums, music, theatre
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2020 Vision: Dance
In the final post of our miniseries, Judith Schrut takes a leap into London’s lively dance scene 2020. Sadler’s Wells brings the world’s best dancers to its three London stages in 2020, with another cracking year of ballet, hip hop, … Continue reading
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2020 Vision: Best in Show
You can count on London’s Theatreland to deliver plenty of drama. Judith Schrut samples what’s on offer this year in the West End and beyond. Count on London Theatreland to deliver plenty of drama in 2020. In the West End, … Continue reading
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2020 Vision: Sounds of Music | Folk & World
Judith Schrut previews some of the year’s best music gigs from around the world…right here in London. It won’t surprise you to learn that London, the world’s most diverse city, is home to more than 270 nationalities and 300 languages. … Continue reading
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2020 Vision: Sounds of Music | Rock & Pop
London’s 2020 rock and pop scene looks to be a fat, mixed bag of hot newbies and golden oldies. Judith Schrut tells us more. Following the hoopla of last weekend’s BRIT awards, London’s 2020 rock and pop scene is really … Continue reading
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Posted in 2020 Vision, Live Performance, London, Music
Tagged Billie Eilish, Judith Schrut, Justin Bieber, Lana Del Rey, live performance, London, Mick Jagger, Motown, music, Pop Music, rock music, rolling stones, royal albert hall, Sir Cliff Richard, Sir Tom Jones., Taylor Swift, van morrison
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2020 Vision: Sounds of Music | Country‘n Roots
Judith Schrut continues our new miniseries with a preview of London’s fantastic musical year ahead. For many music lovers, London is Music Heaven, with dozens of venues, concerts and gigs to match every taste of genre. Whether your fave is … Continue reading
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Posted in 2020 Vision, Live Performance, London, Music
Tagged americana, Bob Harris, C2C, COUNTRY MUSIC, Gretchen Peters, hackney, Hayseed Dixie, Judith Schrut, Judy Collins, Keith Urban, London, music, music festivals, roots music
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2020 Vision: Meandering Museums
Looking for a place to come in from the cold on a London winter’s day? Judith Schrut thinks you can’t beat a visit to one of London’s incredible range of small museums and galleries. Much as I love London and … Continue reading
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Posted in 2020 Vision, Art, London, Museums
Tagged Art, british museum, charles dickens museum, foundling museum, galleries, Judith Schrut, London, museums, wellcome collection
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2020 Vision: Art from the Heart
First up in our new miniseries, Judith Schrut drools over some upcoming treats for art lovers at London’s top museums and galleries. Did you know London is happy home to no less than four of the world’s Top Ten art … Continue reading
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Posted in 2020 Vision, Art, Bars, Entertainment, London, London Living, Museums
Tagged Art, gallery, Judith Schrut, London, museum, national gallery, TATE, tate britain, tate modern, V&A Museum
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2020 Vision
Contributor Judith Schrut takes us on a brief but spectacular tour of 2020 London’s upcoming top cultural treats. Continue reading
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Posted in 2020 Vision, Art, Entertainment, London, Museums, Music, Theatre
Tagged Previews
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Win a Mixed Sixpack of Low ABV Beer from South London’s Small Beer Brew Co
The world’s first small beer brewery – Small Beer Brew Co – makes sustainably brewed low ABV beers from its south London home. I’ve had a taste of the Small Beer range and must stay these beers pack a lot … Continue reading
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Posted in Beer, Competition, Drink, Freebies, London, Shopping
Tagged beer, competition, Drink, free, RT to win, Shopping, small beer brew co
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Best Restaurants of 2019
Here’s the last of my lists for the Best of 2019. Looking back over the year, I ate exceptionally well in a variety of places. It got gluttonous a few times but my 2019 dining style was mostly quality over … Continue reading
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Posted in Best of 2019, Best of the Best, Drink, Food, Ireland, London, Restaurants, Spain, Travel, USA
Tagged Drink, Food, London, USA
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Best Bars and Pubs of 2019
Thirsty for a drink paired with an appreciative welcome and maybe even camaraderie? Have a look my Best of 2019 list of my favourite bars sidled up to this year (with entries from across London as well Buffalo, San Francisco, … Continue reading
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Posted in Bars, Best of 2019, Best of the Best, California, Drink, Food, Ireland, London, Pubs, Spain, Travel, USA, Wine
Tagged BARS, Best bars and pubs of 2019, Best of 2019, Best of the Best, cocktails, ireland, Travel, wine, wine bars
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Best Cheap Eats of 2019
Cheap and cheerful … and delicious! (Yet) another in my Best of 2019 series … this one’s a cost effective look at some tasty and cheap eats to consider while foraging through London. By ‘cheap eats’ I mean a quality … Continue reading
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Posted in Best of 2019, Best of the Best, Food, London, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged CHEAP EATS, London, Seth's Spice Hut
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Best Beer of 2019
Here’s another pint served from my Best of 2019 series. It’s a look at my favourite beers of the year. Beers listed are all produced by independent brewers in only two cities: London and Cork. I had a good number … Continue reading
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Posted in Beer, Best of 2019, Best of the Best, Drink, Food, Ireland, London, Shopping, Travel
Tagged beer, Best of 2019, Best of the Best, Drink, Food, London, Travel
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Best Coffee of 2019
Here’s another cup of my Best of 2019 lists. This time around I look at my favourite spots for coffee this past year. Reliable standbys and pleasant surprises in London, excellent barista led brewing in Cork and a roomy spread … Continue reading
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Posted in Best of 2019, Best of the Best, Coffee, Drink, Food, London, Travel
Tagged Best of 2019, Best of the Best, CAFES, coffee, Drink, Food, London, Travel
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Best of 2019
As 2019 draws to an end, I would like to share its highlights with a year-end roundup of posts about the best food, drink, and travel related treats that I came across over the past 12 months. With respect to blogging, 2019 … Continue reading
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Posted in Bars, Beer, Best of 2019, Best of the Best, Coffee, Drink, Food, London, Podcasts, Pubs, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged Best of 2019, Best of the Best
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Winter Lodge, St Ermins Hotel: ‘Tis the Season for Kings Ginger
Judith Schrut gets a taste of royalty. St Ermins Hotel near St James Park has unveiled its beautiful Winter Lodge on the Terrace, just in time for the festive season. I enjoyed the warmest of warm welcomes at its recent … Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, Hotels, London
Tagged Drink, DRINKS, Judith Schrut, Kings Ginger, liqueur, London, ST ERMIN'S HOTEL, Winter Lodge
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Mr Ji – Taiwanese Night Market Chicken in Soho
Following a successful pop-up in Camden, Mr Ji has opened a restaurant in on Old Compton Street in Soho where fried chicken Taiwanese style is the menu’s main dish bolstered by an assortment of bao, inventive sides and flavoursome sauces. … Continue reading
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Posted in Food, London, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged chinese food, fried chicken, Taiwanese food, Travel
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EFG London Jazz Festival
Every year at this time, jazz of every imaginable kind takes over London’s music hubs, clubs, pubs and air waves for the two weeks of the EFG London Jazz Festival. Judith Schrut looks back at this year’s Festival. Whether you’re … Continue reading
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Posted in Live Performance, London, Music
Tagged BBC, Chrissie Hynde, EFG London Jazz Festival, jazz, Judith Schrut, London, performance, performing arts festival, soul music, southbank
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Diwali and Dumplings at Soho Wala
Judith Schrut makes friends with the mighty momo. Raise your hand if you thought only Chinese cooks made fabulous steamed dumplings. Yeah, me too. Until a few days ago that is, when I was introduced to momos, fresh and fragrant … Continue reading
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Posted in Food, India, London, Restaurants, Uncategorized
Tagged DIWALI, Food, indian restaurant, indian restaurants in london, Judith Schrut, kebab, London, Soho Wala, soho's best indian restaurants
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London Literature Festival at the Southbank
Spread the word: Southbank Centre’s London Literature Festival is in full swing. Judith Schrut thinks it’s a real page turner. The 13th London Literature Festival, on this week at the Southbank Centre, is packed with live readings, book launches, debates, … Continue reading
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Posted in Art, Live Performance, London
Tagged Armistead Maupin, arts, Bernardine Evaristo, Judith Schrut, literature, live performance, London, southbank
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Ocean Encounters – a Photographic Exhibition by Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts
Demi Perera reports on Ocean Encounters, a photography exhibition by Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts. Greta Thunberg has successfully challenged the conversation on climate change. Our oceans, which play a key role in the debate have featured heavily. Such times calls … Continue reading
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Posted in Art, Hotels, London, Luxury, Photography, Travel
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Experimental Negroni Club at Henrietta Hotel, Covent Garden
Did you know that 2019 marks the 100th anniversary of the Negroni cocktail? Obviously, the folks at Campari (a key ingredient in a Negroni – along with equal parts gin and red vermouth, and an orange peel) are well aware … Continue reading
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Posted in Bars, Drink, Food, London, Travel
Tagged BARS, covent garden, Experimental Negroni Club at Henrietta Hotel
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Luxury Stay Within Budget
Blessed with a fantastic climate, London has recently been famous as the most dynamic city in the world. This city is growing at a fast rate and is undoubtedly one of the most progressive cities. Whether you are on a business trip or a leisure vacation, London has a lot to offer. There are many budget hotels in London that you can choose for your next stay. A seamless combination of rich cultures, heritage buildings and gigantic malls, London attracts a sizeable chunk of travellers from all around the world. Continue reading
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Unmissable Final Month for Underbelly Festival Southbank
September is the final month for this year’s Underbelly Festival Southbank, but oh what a month! Judith Schrut tells us more. Summer’s nearly over (cue loud wet sobs) but London’s Underbelly Festival still has a jampacked, ubercool month of comedy, … Continue reading
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Posted in Art, Live Performance, London, Theatre
Tagged cabaret, comedy, Drag, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Judith Schrut, live entertainment, southbank, theater, underbelly festival
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Resuscitation | #TCTalks 70
Hi listeners (if there are any of you left). I’m sorry for taking nearly five month to air a new episode of this podcast. I’ve been busy with a new job (WHA … ?!?) while continuing to create lots more shows on my other podcast, All Consumed. Continue reading
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To Drink. Not to Be Drunk. A Chat with Big Drop Brewing Founder Rob Fink (All Consumed)
All Consumed is a podcast about food, drink and travel hosted by Neil Davey and Chris Osburn. The latest episode features an interview by Neil with Rob Fink, founder of Big Drop Brewing, a London and Suffolk based brewery making 0.5% ABV beers. Continue reading
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Posted in All Consumed, Beer, Drink, England, interview, London, Podcasts, Shopping, Travel
Tagged Alcohol free, All Consumed, beer, CRAFT BEER, Drink, england, interview, London, Low ABV, Neil Davey, Podcasts, Shopping, Travel
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Parma Ham X Petersham Nurseries
La Goccia Restaurant at Petersham Nurseries recently played host to a one-off dinner featuring a bespoke menu of Parma Ham dishes created by Chef & Restaurants Director at Petersham Nurseries, Damian Clisby, and presented by Senior Sous Chef, Mark Reid. I felt fortunate to have been invited to sit at the table for the feast. Continue reading
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The Secret Behind El Pirata’s 25 Years in Mayfair
Mayfair mainstay, El Pirata, recently celebrated 25 years of serving quality tapas in its lively Down Street setting. Continue reading
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Posted in Bars, Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Travel, Wine
Tagged BARS, Down Street, Drink, El Pirata, mayfair, restaurants, reviews, spanish food, Travel, W1, W1J 7AQ, wine, wine bars
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Gelato Festival Returns to London This Weekend!
Gelato Festival Returns to London This Weekend! Continue reading
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Applebee’s Fish Pop-Up: Seaside at the Southbank
Applebee’s loves fresh fish, that’s for sure. And if (like me) you’re already a fan of the light, crispy fish and chips and succulent rock oysters served in Applebee’s popular Borough Market restaurant, then their newly opened summer Pop-Up at London’s Southbank will be excellent news. Continue reading
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Posted in London, Restaurants
Tagged bar, borough market, CRAFT BEER, fish, fish and chips, Judith Schrut, London, oyster bar, pop-up, restaurant, seafood, summer eating
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Daddy Donkey | Lucky 13
Next in the queue of my longtime London food faves is Daddy Donkey; and I say queue because there always seemed to be one new to its burrito-mobile when it first parked at Leather Lane Market. The queue always moved quickly though, and I never minded waiting for what was on offer. In 2013, the truck was swapped for a permanent site on Leather Lane. Avid fans of this street food hero still don’t seem to mind lining up for fully loaded burritos (and not much else). Continue reading
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London Art Openings | Leonardo da Vinci at the Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace
A spectacular new exhibition salutes the 500th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci, the original Renaissance Man. Judith Schrut pays a visit. This year marks 500 years since the death of Leonardo da Vinci, the extraordinary Italian artist, architect and anatomist, … Continue reading
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Posted in Art, London
Tagged art exhibition, buckingham palace, history, Judith Schrut, leonardo da vinci, London, The Queen's Gallery
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Fancy Crab
Fancy Crab? Then consider clawing your way over to Marylebone for king crab and more seafood dishes. Continue reading
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Posted in Food, London, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged crab, fancy crab, Food, King Crab, London, marylebone, restaurants, reviews, seafood, W1, W1U 3RD, wigmore street
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Kanada-Ya Adds Gyoza to the Menu
The tonkotsu ramen specialists at Kanada-Ya have added gyoza to the menu. Already a fan of all the other delectable morsels served at this Japan restaurant’s three London outlets, I was keen to have a taste of the most recent addition as soon as possible. Continue reading
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Posted in Food, London, Restaurants, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged angel, Food, interview, islington, japanese food, japanese restaurants, Kanada-Ya, Kazuhiro Kanada, London, N1, N1 0PN, ramen, restaurants, reviews, soup, Travel
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