Category Archives: London
@LondONtheInside: Dalston Nites 2 at Tipsy Bar
Just passing the word on about the monthly club nights hosted by the cool kids from London on the inside. Next one is this Friday with free entry from 9pm It’s sounds like a great night out with a proper soundtrack backing it up: Velvet Underground, Bowie, Joy Division, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Bloc Party, The Cure … Continue reading
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Review: Journey’s End at Greenwich Theatre
Following sell out performances of Spring Awakening, Lord of the Flies and The History Boys, multi award winning Sell A Door Theatre Company have brought RC Sherriff’s anti-war classic, Journey’s End, back to the stage for a nine day run at Greenwich Theatre. First produced in 1928 with Laurence Olivier as the lead, the play tells a story of bravery and brotherhood among a group of officers on the front line during the First World War. Continue reading
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Tagged Adam Fletcher, anti-war, David Alywyn, david hutchinson, first world war, greenwich, greenwich theatre, journey's end, kemey lafond, Liam Smith, London, play, play review, R. C. Sherriff, RC Sherriff, review, SE10, SE10 8ES, sell a door, Sell A Door Theatre Company, Steven George, theatre, theatre review, world war one, WW1
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London Daily Photo: Gallery
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London Daily Photo: Monday Morning, Mildenhall Road
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Meet the Amazings: Stewart, Chess Master and Polymath
The Amazings are people over 50 who are passionate about passing on their knowledge, skills and wisdom to younger generations. The range of courses and classes they offer is impressive. From a loom knitter, to a philosopher, to the guy who taught Phil Collins how to drum, to a film mogul, to a clay artist … they’re all amazings and all have something valuable to share.
One such amazing individual is polymath Stewart, a pianist, artist, tennis champion, calligrapher, sign writer and expert chess player.
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London Daily Photo: Little Newport Street
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Wine of the Month: 2011 Monte delle Vigne Lambrusco 2011
It’s crimson and velvety. It sparkles. It even comes from the ancestral lands of St Valentine. So why Lambrusco isn’t the official wine for couples celebrating Valentine’s Day is a bit beyond me. Having recently tried Monte delle Vigne Lambrusco 2011 during a low key and rather romantic evening out, I thought this lightly frizzante vino rosso would make a fine choice for February’s Wine of the Month. Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: Hackney Road
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London Daily Photo: Getting to the Point
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Hemingway on the Stage: Fiesta (The Sun Also Rises) at Trafalfar Studio 2
Fiesta (The Sun Also Rises) is a distilled and spare adaptation of the Ernest Hemingway novel, The Sun Also Rises. Adapted and directed by Alex Helfrect, the play is set in 1920s Paris and Pamplona and follows stoic – and often drunk – American journalist and bullfighting aficionado Jake Barnes as he examines the wounds and memories from his time served during WW1. Continue reading
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Tagged bullfighting, ernest hemingway, fiesta, fiesta (the sun also rises), Gideon Turner, hemingway, jack holden, jake barnes, jazz, josie taylor, jye frasca, lady brett ashley, London, novel, play, rachel noel, review, the sun also rises, theatre, theatre review, trafalgar studio 2, trafalgar studios, trio farouche, west end
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Bruce Nauman + Eva Hesse at Hauser & Wirth London (OneTravel)
Two exhibitions of equal provocation and weight have opened recently at the Hauser & Wirth gallery in London. Featuring works by a couple of contemporary art’s biggest names, Bruce Nauman and Eva Hesse, the shows offers an excellent way to experience art that allows viewers to question assumptions of connection and relationship with the outside world and how the slightest tweaks in perception can gloriously mess with the mind for the meaningful and enriching outcomes. Continue reading
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Tagged Art, bruce nauman, contemporary art, eva hesse, eva hesse 1965, exhibition, gallery, hauser & wirth london, hauser and wirth, istallations, London, mindfuck, neon, OneTravel, paitings, review, savile row, Travel
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London Daily Photo: Radiate
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London Daily Photo: A Face in a Crowd
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Rock ‘n’ Roll Photos at Quaglino’s Restaurant in London (CheapOair)
Adding to the rock ‘n’ roll glamour of the show, a special range of cocktails has been created by Quaglino’s bar manager, Michal Zawerbny. Priced at £15 (about $23) for two, you can choose a Rock ‘n’ Roll or a Jimi’s Choice to enjoy while viewing the photography. Continue reading
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Tagged bar, cheapoair, cocktails, Food, Gered Mankowitz, jimi hendrix, London, mayfair, Michal Zawerbny, music, Photography, photography exhibition, QUAGLINO'S, restaurant, Rock 'n' Roll, st james's, swinging sixties, Travel
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Limited Edition Hand-Coloured Woodcut Print: “Lovers” by Sweet Toof
The Lovers, a new hand-coloured woodcut print by East London street artist, Sweet Toof Continue reading
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Tagged Art, east london, Graffiti, high roller society, limited edition, London, print, street art, STREET ARTIST, sweet toof, the lovers, Valentine's Day, woodcut print
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London Daily Photo: Paramount
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Chipotle Mexican Grill Opens in SW9 + Win FREE Burritos
To celebrate the opening of Chipotle Mexican Grill in Wimbledon I’m offering a two vouchers for one free burrito, burrito bowl, salad or order of tacos each. Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: Janus Jr
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Dan Witz: Prisoners 2012 – 2013 at Lazarides Gallery in London (OneTravel)
New York based street artist, Dan Witz, has an amazing show on at the moment at Central London’s Lazarides Rathbone gallery. I’ve been following Dan’s work for awhile and was stoked to see he was coming back to the UK for a solo show after a London hiatus of a few years. Continue reading
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Tagged Art, dan witz, Dan Witz: Prisoners 2012 – 2013, Graffiti, lazarides, lazarides rathbone, London, OneTravel, preview, RATHBONE PLACE, street art, Travel, W1, W1T 1HR
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London Daily Photo: Doink
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London Daily Photo: Stand
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Journey’s End at Greenwich Theatre
RC Sherriff’s Journey’s End has been a considered a seminal piece of anti-war theatre since its first production in 1928 with Laurence Olivier as the lead. Today, the play’s significance still resonates, perhaps more than ever.
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London’s Chinatown Around the Edges (OneTravel)
London’s annual Chinese New Year parade will slither its way through Chinatown on Sunday the 10th of February. Obviously, going out for Chinese cuisine on that day would make a lot of sense … if you’re patient or have the luxury of planning ahead and making a reservation. However, if you find yourself burnt out on Chinese food or still wishing to enjoy the Chinatown festivities without having to endure the crowds, it’s worth noting there’s a lot more on offer in this area than dumplings and Peking duck. Continue reading
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Tagged beer, C & R Cafe Restaurant, chinatown, chinese new year, chinese new year parade, De Hems Dutch Cafe Bar, Drink, dutch bar, dutch beer, Food, irish pub, laksa, London, malaysian food, prince charles cinema, pubs, W1, Waxy O'Connor's, WC2, year of the snake
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London Daily Photo: Top
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Tagged 30 ST MARY AXE, city of london, EC3, EC3A 8EP, GHERKIN, LDP, London, London Daily Photo, Londonist, lunch, MEMBERS CLUB, Photography, review, SEARCY'S, THE CITY, the gherkin, the shard
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London Daily Photo: Enjoying the View
Photograph taken at the View from The Shard. Read about my visit to the View from The Shard here. The View opens to the public on the 1st of February. To find out more and to book tickets visit theviewfromtheshard.com.
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Bo London by Alvin Leung (Great British Chefs)
Yes of course, sex sells. We all know that. But what about the after effects of a completed romp? Surely, all that leftover stuff is best left unmentioned … and certainly not exalted as the inspiration of haute cuisine in some fancy schmancy Mayfair restaurant? Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: Chatsworth Road
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Fantastic Tapas at a Nice Price: Brixton’s Boqueria
During our visit, portion size for most dishes was more than ample; service was brisk and attentive; and the vibe was delightfully low key with a bit of a buzz in the air. The mostly local guests seemed to come in all ages and varieties – couples, families with small children, groups of friends catching up – and all appeared equally excited to be spending a lovley evening out at La Boqueria. Continue reading
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Four Great Restaurants for Celebrating Chinese New Year in London (CheapOair)
Whether you’re on a tight budget or have one that you’re hankering to blow in grand style, London is home to a range of Chinese restaurants for every wallet and taste. Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: In Between
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Meet the Amazings: Mohini, Yoga Teacher
The Amazings are people over 50 who are passionate about passing on their knowledge, skills and wisdom to younger generations. The range of courses and classes they offer is impressive. From a loom knitter, to a philosopher, to the guy who taught Phil Collins how to drum, to a film mogul, to a clay artist … they’re all amazing and all have something valueable to share. Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: Staff/40p Each
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Fingers and Thumbs Seafood Shack Returns to Bethnal Green
I loved getting messy with a big ole bucket of lobster (and so much more) last time Fingers and Thumbs popped-up in Bethnal Green. So pleased to report they’re back this Thursday for three days of shellfish feasting. See you there? Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: Chatsworth Road
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Wine of the Month: Sophie’s Reserve Rouge 2011 – House Red at Sophie’s Steakhouse
One aspect to my lunch at Sophie’s still stands out as exceptional: the house red. Sophie’s Reserve Rouge 2011, IGP d’Oc is a great wine. At £4.75 for a 175ml glass and £16.95 for a bottle it’s great value too. A blend of Syrah and Grenache created by the restaurant’s “own team”, I liked it from the first sip and thought is was an especially smart and easy drinker to go with red meat. Good ‘n’ juicy with a medium body, it’d be a nice one to drink on its own if slipping into Sophie’s for an evening at the comfortable (and I hearing ridiculously popular) bar. Continue reading
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