Category Archives: London

London Food & Drink News: 5 April 2012 (Londonist)

Lots of hands-on foodie fun featured in this week’s food and drink news round up. London Food & Drink News: 5 April 2012 Londonist, 5 April 2012

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A Hands-On Twofer with Cabana and Union Jacks

I attended a blogger event a couple of nights ago hosted by two of Central St Giles eateries, Cabana Brasilian Barbeque and Union Jacks. It was cool to see two restaurants literally only steps away from each other coming together … Continue reading

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Review: The King’s Speech at Wyndham’s Theatre

The original play that inspired the Oscar winning film is now on stage in London. And if you liked the screen adaptation of The King’s Speech, there’s a very good chance you’ll love the play. The two are very different … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Wind of the River

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London Daily Photo: County Hall

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1000 Free Burritos @ New Tortilla Wimbledon Tomorrow From Noon (Londonist)

The first come, first served freebie bean-bash starts at noon. 1000 Free Burritos @ New Tortilla Wimbledon Tomorrow From Noon Londonist, 3 April 2012

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What’s for Lunch? Cabana Brasilian Barbecue, Central St Giles (Londonist)

Cabana does up meat on parade in deliciously Brazilian style … What’s for Lunch? Cabana Brasilian Barbecue, Central St Giles Londonist, 3 April 2012

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London Daily Photo: Mare Street

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London Daily Photo: Dean Street

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New Restaurant Review: Ceviche, Frith Street (Londonist)

Guess what features prominently on the menu of this couple of months old Peruvian restaurant in Soho? Yep, Peru’s national dish, ceviche. Flip the menu over and it’s an equally Peruvian proud read of cocktails and shots centred around Peru’s … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Here Thank U

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Lazy Loaf Sunday Brunch @ Bread Street Kitchen (Londonist)

A few functional hiccups aside, Bread Street Kitchen slices a Lazy Loaf brunch that’s worth recommending. Lazy Loaf Sunday Brunch @ Bread Street Kitchen Londonist, 31 March 2012

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Taste of London Foodie Fest Returns for a 9th Summer of Yum (OneTravel)

Already a red letter date on foodie calendars, the Taste of London 2012 promises to be bigger and yummier than in years past. Taste of London Foodie Fest Returns for a 9th Summer of Yum OneTravel, 30 March 2012

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London Daily Photo: Industry

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Hunt for Giant Fabergé Easter Eggs Across London (CheapOair)

The Big Egg Hunt is a plan hatched by two charities, Elephant Family and Action for Children. The goal is to get people involved in a record breaking egg hunt across Central London and to help raise money for and … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Mr Chicken & Meat

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Lonely Planet Street Food Festival

I popped round to the Lonely Planet Street Food Festival last night at Village Underground in Shoreditch. The event was to celebrate the launch of Lonely Planet’s latest title, The World’s Best Street Food. There were London based street vendors … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Dickhead Hard Hat

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Harrod’s for Beginners: Your Guide to London’s Most Famous Store (OneTravel)

The five acre Harrods has more than 350 departments and over a million square feet of retail space. Harrod’s for Beginners: Your Guide to London’s Most Famous Store OneTravel, 28 March 2012

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New Afternoon Teas Coming to the Intercontinental London Park Lane (Londonist)

… for those who want to have their dainty delicacies and eat them too, you’ll be happy to know this tasteful yet playful tea is as artfully prepared as it is presented. New Afternoon Teas Coming to the Intercontinental London … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Currents

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Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth at London’s M&M’s World (CheapOair)

… 35,000 square feet of retail space, Europe’s first and only M&M’s World is actually the largest candy store on the planet. Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth at London’s M&M’s World CheapOair, 27 March 2012

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What’s for Lunch? Searcys, The Gherkin (Londonist)

Members only fine dining “delivered in elegant, minimalistic surroundings” with a fantastic 360° panorama from 180 metres above London in one of its most iconic buildings: Yeah, lunch (or any excuse to visit) at the top of the Gherkin makes … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Neighbours

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London Daily Photo: The Mothership

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London Daily Photo: On Your Marks

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London Daily Photo: Coming Soon

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Puma Relaunch, Carnaby Street

I was invited to the re-opening of Puma‘s flagship shop on Carnaby Street. For the event, they threw “The PUMA Tea Party” and transformed corners of the sleek, Euro-vibrant shoe store into a dainty, vintage tea shop. It’s was a … Continue reading

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London Gallery Hop: 23 March 2012 (Londonist)

Louise Bourgeois does psychoanalysis, late works by the master of low art, constructed environments in Hoxton and gambling with words in a live unrehearsed performance. London Gallery Hop: 23 March 2012 Londonist, March 23, 2012 

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London Daily Photo: Loom

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London Food & Drink News: 22 March 2012 (Londonist)

London Food & Drink News: 22 March 2012 Londonist, March 22, 2012 The Social teams up with The London Particular, West Norwood gets a Slow Food Festival and more food and drink news for London.  READ MY COMPLETE POST: London … Continue reading

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London to Amsterdam by Train (CheapOair)

London to Amsterdam by Train CheapOair, March 22, 2012 A journey by train from London and Amsterdam starts at London’s St Pancras International Station where you hop on the London to Brussels route of the Eurostar. The Eurostar gets you … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Blue Morning

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London Daily Photo: Contour

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Lonely Planet Turns to Street Food (CheapOair)

Street food is such a trendy topic at the moment and has been developing into such a burgeoning scene at such a rapid pace in London that travel guide extraordinaries, Lonely Planet, reckon it’s time to host their very own Street … Continue reading

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