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Category Archives: London
Give Me Space: Stowing (It) Away
Got a gap year coming up? Longing for a long holiday abroad? Or maybe you’ve got guests coming to visit and you need to make some room for them? Whatever your particular travel-related situation, finding a short, convenient and affordable way to stow your stuff while you head off on an adventure (or when BFF adventurers beckon at your door) can sometimes mean all the difference between being a carefree wanderer or gracious host and having to stay put and lonely at home. Continue reading
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Posted in Competition, Freebies, Give Me Space, London, Travel
Tagged #GiveMeSpace, competition, free, freebies, Give Me Space, London, SpaceWays, Travel, Urban Storage, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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London Daily Photo: Grafton Way
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Tagged Fiztrovia, grafton way, London, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, street photography, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Moët & Chandon: The Champagne Region Comes to Londontown
Moët & Chandon is perhaps the most recognisable name in Champagne. Its impressive estate, nestled into the heart of the Champagne Region of France, produces full-bodied sips, often with bold fruity notes and a gentle finish. As of 13 April, Moët & Chandon will bring the magic of its Épernay vineyards to Southbank in London, to delight the palates and imaginations of visitors. Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, London, Luxury, Shopping, Wine
Tagged Barge House Street, champagne, Drink, french wine, London, luxury, Maddie Salters, Moët & Chandon, Moët Academy, oxo tower, OXO2, OXO2 Tower Wharf, SE1 9PH, Shopping, south bank, southbank, sparkling wine, wine, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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London Daily Photo: Rathbone Place
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Tagged fitzrovia, London, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, RATHBONE PLACE, street photography, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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A Myriad of Marks: Dragica Carlin at Lollipop Gallery
Bubbles and bulk white walls greeted me, as The Lollipop Gallery provided its typical minimalist space to showcase the art. Set across two floors of industrialist space with plank wooden floors and the smell of sawdust, the intimate gallery has the feel of wandering into a painter’s study, rather than an exhibition of work. That personal tone was further set by there being no plaquards asride any of Carlin’s pieces, no Titles or information on mediums, a rare treat that invited guests to use their senses to understand and analyse the abstract works. Continue reading
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Posted in Art, London
Tagged A Myriad of Marks, Art, COMMERCIAL STREET, Dragica Carlin, east london, galleries, Lollipop Gallery, London, Maddie Salters, painting, review, reviews, tower hamlets, whitechapel, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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El Pirata of Mayfair Celebrates 20 Years Serving Authentic Tapas
Anchored for two decades in Mayfair with an admirable reputation, El Pirata has long been regarded as a regular favourite among the locals and a safe bet for out-of-towner’s seeking a more than decent meal. Slow sailing me, I’ve intended to visit this popular tapas bar for ages but only recently set a course in its direction, where I discovered a menu full of treasured Spanish dishes. Is El Pirata worth considering for your next port of call? Aye, Cap’n. Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Wine
Tagged BARS, Down Street, El Pirata, El Pirata of Mayfair, London, mayfair, restaurants, reviews, spanish food, tapas, W1, W1J 7AQ, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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London Daily Photo: Flower Heads
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Tagged London, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, street photography, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Meaty New “Bunsmiths” BBQ Menu at Sebright Arms: Oh Hell Yes!
Pub grub never looked so mouthwateringly mountainous! A new (not pop-up) menu at Sebright Arms pub off Hackney Road brings some of the finest “low and slow BBQ cooked meat served fresh and fast in delicious buns” to the table to be washed down with something sudsy from one of London’s more carefully considered lists of craft and quality beers. Continue reading
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Posted in Beer, Drink, Food, London, Pubs, Restaurants
Tagged #E17Safari, BBQ, beer, bethnal green, Brisket, Bunsmiths, Coate Street, Drink, E2, E2 9AG, east london, Hackney Road, London, pubs, PULLED PORK, restaurants, reviews, Sebright Arms, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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London Daily Photo: Orange Rhino
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The Real Greek Soho? It’s Real Good!
Maybe it’s just been a long time since I last visited one of the eight or so Real Greek restaurants around town, or perhaps this group of all rounder Eastern Mediterranean-style taverns has recently upped its game. Whatever the case … Continue reading
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Tagged berwick street, greek food, Greek Wine, Kanenas, Kanenas Red, London, mastika, MEZZE, Real Greek, restaurants, reviews, soho, The Real Greek, The Real Greek Soho, W1, W1F 8SJ, wine
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London Daily Photo: Embankment
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Tagged embankment, London, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, street photography, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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How to Pick the Right Hotel in London (OneTravel)
Someone who works in the hotel industry here in London recently explained to me that there are more than 80 luxury hotels within a 15 minute walk of each other in Central London. Expand the range a little, throw in … Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: Marylebone
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London Daily Photo: Bell Street
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Tagged Bell Street, London, London Daily Photo, london photographer, marylebone, Photography, street photography, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Supreme Tweeter: A New Web Series That Has Us All Atwitter
In a satirically self-effacing look at the strange (and sometimes unsavoury) connectivity of Twitterverse, Harry Lloyd and Jayne Hong‘s new production, Supreme Tweeter, has hit the world wide web at a sprint. Boiling the internet down to its bones in twenty minutes of brisk and effortless humour, they’ve created an inside look at what celebrity means in the 21st century, crafting a tale both caustic and charming. I sat down with Jayne and Harry the night of Supreme Tweeter’s April 1st release to hear about their creative process, and the film’s eccentric milieu of London daily life, North Korean diplomacy, and Photoshop. Continue reading
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Posted in Celebrities, interview, London, Television
Tagged celebritites, Harry Lloyd, interview, Jayne Hong, London, Maddie Salters, social media, Supreme Tweeter, television, twitter, Web Series, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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London Daily Photo: Welcome to London
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Tagged London, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, street photography, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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4 Artistic Reasons to Visit London Right Now (OneTravel)
At any given moment, there’s great art on view in London – and for whatever reason there are some especially amazing shows on right now. Here’s a look at four ace exhibitions I’ve come across recently that are currently running … Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: Floor, Cat
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London Daily Photo: Glow Bunny
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Tagged bunny, easter, London, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, rabbit, street photography, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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That Hungry Chef Supper Club
I don’t attend all that many supper clubs and can recall more mediocre or actually disastrous experiences at them than list any exemplary clubs doing anything all that interesting. However, I still love the concept and when it works it’s a wonderful way to dine. So, it is with pleasure that I recommend the delicious and convivial dining on offer by That Hungry Chef. Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Shopping
Tagged Drink, Food, indian food, islington, London, Mojo Risin', Nikhat Chahal, north london, Pratap Chahal, restaurants, reviews, supper club, That Hungry Chef, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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London Daily Photo: Bush Man Kitchen
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Tagged brixton, Brixton Market, London, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, south london, street photography, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Catalina by Untold Theatre at Ovalhouse
Unflinching and extremely hilarious, a new interactive ensemble piece by Untold Theatre explores the relationship between Katherine of Aragon and her Moorish servant Catalina. Continue reading
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Tagged Catalina, fringe theatre, kennington, Kennington Oval, London, Oval, Ovalhouse, review, SE11 5SW, south london, theatre, Untold Theatre, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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London Daily Photo: Shutter Menu
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Tagged brixton, Brixton Market, London, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, south london, street photography, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Preview: Bompas & Parr Dine with the Dead and Toast with a Human Skull
Over my years writing about the London dining scene one thing’s proved a certain constant: any email landing in my inbox from the jellymongering of Bompas & Parr is a must-read missive. The latest announcement of foodie frivolity (this time with a slightly darkened tinge) is no exception with an invitation to “a magnificent feasting occasion offering guests the ultimate tribute to departed Londoners in a spectacular environment.” Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: Blue and Green Polka Dots
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Tagged brixton, Brixton Market, London, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, south london, street photography, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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London Daily Photo: RIP SOHO
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Alexander McQueen: Inferno
Stepping off the elevator into The Gallery on the fifth floor of Foyles booksellers at Charing Cross, a curiosity awaits. The usually timid space that shepherds people off to the uptempo cafe and wine bar beside it has grown into something remarkable. A landscape of gargantuan black and white photographs with irrepressible imagery that commands attention. Enter the Inferno. Continue reading
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Posted in Art, Books, Fashion, London, Photography
Tagged ALEXANDER MCQUEEN, books, charing cross road, fashion, Foyles, Kent Baker, London, Maddie Salters, Ollie Walker, Photography, soho, WC2, WC2H 0EB, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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London Daily Photo: Waterproof London AZ
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London Daily Photo: Smoking Penguin
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Tagged brixton, Graffiti, London, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, south london, street art, street photography, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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London Daily Photo: White on White
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Tagged London, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, street photography, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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New Fangled Old Fashioneds with Woodford Reserve
The Old Fashioned is pretty much my go-to cocktail these days. And if it’s made with Woodford Reserve, well then all the better. So an invitation to attend an Old Fashioned masterclass hosted by Woodford Reserve brand ambassador Tom Vernon at South Place Hotel’s SPIES Society bar and to enter a Classic American Cocktail competition based on my takeaway from the event was greatly appreciated. Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Hotels, London, Luxury, Recipes, Shopping
Tagged BARS, bourbon, Classic American Cocktail, cocktails, Drink, London, London Daily Photo, london photographer, luxury, Old Fashioned, Photography, recipes, Shopping, south place hotel, SPIES Society, street photography, Tom Vernon, whiskey, Woodford Reserve, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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London Daily Photo: Dean Street Windows
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Tagged DEAN STREET, London, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, soho, street photography, W1, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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London Daily Photo: Red and Green
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Tagged brixton, Graffiti, London, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, south london, street art, street photography, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Great British Chefs’ Cook School with Graham Hornigold of Hakkasan
Check out this delicious team up: Great British Chefs + Cookery School! The occasion? The first in a new series of cookery masterclasses hosted by GBC at the school which sees chefs sharing hands-on tuition to small groups of writerly gourmands and other enthusiastic foodie folk. I wedged my way in for the inaugural event, where Graham Hornigold, Executive Pastry Chef of the Hakkasan Group with Daniel Pearse, Head Pastry Chef of Hakkasan London, and Juan Pablo Colubri, Pastry Sous Chef at Hakkasan Group created four desserts while sharing recipes and a wealth of kitchen tips with the small group assembled. Continue reading
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Posted in Food, Great British Chefs, London, Recipes, Restaurants, Video
Tagged chefs, cookery school, Daniel Pearse, dessert, fitzrovia, Graham Hornigold, GREAT BRITISH CHEFS, Juan Pablo Colubri, LITTLE PORTLAND STREET, London, pastry chefs, recipes, restaurants, Video, W1, W1W 8BW, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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London Daily Photo: great
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