Category Archives: London

London Daily Photo: Okay

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Chu-chuhk-a-chuhk chu-chuhk-a-chuhk chu-chuhk-a-chuhk. All through the night. I love sleeping overnight on long train journeys. That is, if I’m in a sleeper car, anyway. The rhythm of the train barrelling down the tracks lulls me into dreamland, and then when … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Great Wall

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Hackney Homemade Food Market Kicks Off This Saturday (Londonist)

Hackney Homemade Food Market Kicks Off This Saturday Londonist, February  17, 2012 at 13:15 pm There’s a new food and drink market coming to Hackney tomorrow and from then on every Saturday from 11am to 4pm. Held on the grounds of … Continue reading

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Exploring London’s Leadenhall Market (OneTravel)

Exploring London’s Leadenhall Market OneTravel, Feb 16, 2012 You can find everything from fashion outlets to stationary shops at Leadenhall Market. But food is the main retail ingredient here. And that makes a lot of sense. Back in the 14th century, a … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Closer

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Great British Chefs’ Food Photography Workshop #smwldn #smwfoodphotography

Last night’s Food Photography Workshop hosted by Great British Chefs at Tom’s Kitchen was great. The food provided was tasty and photogenic, and chef Tom Aikens was kind enough to do a bit of a meet and greet and give … Continue reading

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London Food & Drink News: 16 February 2012 (Londonist)

London Food & Drink News: 16 February 2012  Londonist, February 16, 2012 at 15:00pm Cichetti, Chakra, chips, chefs and more in this week’s foodie news round up … READ MY COMPLETE POST: London Food & Drink News: 16 February 2012 

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Eat-Japan in London (CheapOair)

Eat-Japan in London CheapOair, February 16, 2012 Hyper Japan is an event dedicated to the love of all things contemporary and Japanese. From food to fashion to film, Hyper Japan offers a glimpse at Japan’s top trend-setters. First held in 2010, Hyper … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Views

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London Daily Photo: Wall

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Time Flies/To-Do List Looms

Summer. Seems so long ago. I moved flat back at the end of August. Months down the road, I’m feeling settled in and cosy – really loving the new home and confident I made the right decision. I know where … Continue reading

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London to Host Biggest Celebration of Russian Culture Outside of Russia (OneTravel)

London to Host Biggest Celebration of Russian Culture Outside of Russia OneTravel, Feb 14, 2012 The Maslenitsa celebration is a centuries-old Russian tradition that bids farewell to the bitter winter months and welcomes the beginning of the spring. READ MY … Continue reading

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What’s for Lunch? Comptoir Libanais, South Kensington (Londonist)

What’s for Lunch? Comptoir Libanais, South Kensington Londonist, February 14, 2012 at 11:30 pm A vivid feast for the eyes as much as (or maybe even just a little bit more than) for the taste buds, this Middle Eastern restaurant … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Love is Learning How to …

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London Daily Photo: HEART

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London Daily Photo: Writing

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Morgan M? Mmm! – Meunier’s New Bistro Reviewed (Great British Chefs)

Morgan M? Mmm! – Meunier’s New Bistro Reviewed Great British Chefs, February 11, 2012 If you want to splash out for Valentine’s Day but your budget doesn’t stretch to full Michelin star dining, why not try the next best thing … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: TOiLET

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London Daily Photo: Lisle Street

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Dining Around London’s South Kensington Station (OneTravel)

Dining Around London’s South Kensington Station OneTravel, Feb 09, 2012 No matter your budget, there’s bound to be a variety of quality options to suit your taste. However, there’s a lot of competition for you taste buds around here. Looking … Continue reading

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Olympic Record Breaking Summer for Heathrow Airport Expected (CheapOair)

It looks like this summer’s going to be a busy one at London’s Heathrow Airport. An estimated 80% of all visitors with flights to London for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games are expected to pass through the airport. That’s almost 60,000 passengers including 12,850 athletes and 14,700 accredited media as well as marketing partners, officials and – of course – the spectators. To ensure that these visitors’ first experience of London and the UK before the Olympics will be a positive one, the British Airports Authority (BAA) is upping its game to deal with the high volume of flyers. Continue reading

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London Food & Drink News: 9 February 2012 (Londonist)

London Food & Drink News: 9 February 2012 Londonist, February 9, 2012 at 16:00 pm Berry boasts big wine sales, Housebites does brunch, Budvar hosts a tasting event + more London food and drink news … READ MY COMPLETE POST: … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Play Here

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New Covent Garden Espresso Bar Offering Free Breakfast This Week (Londonist)

New Covent Garden Espresso Bar Offering Free Breakfast This Week Londonist, February 8, 2012 at 16:00 pm New independent coffee shop, Salt, is offering a “free Greek yoghurt with exotic fruit and home made granola or a rum-laced almond croissant with … Continue reading

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Lancaster London Hotel Drives Forward Another Eco-Friendly Initiative (OneTravel)

Lancaster London Hotel Drives Forward Another Eco-Friendly Initiative OneTravel, Feb 07, 2012 Following through with a commitment to be the most environmentally conscious hotel in all of the United Kingdom, Lancaster London has become one of the first UK hotels to … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Love Notes

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London’s Best Fine Chocolate Shops (CheapOair)

London’s Best Fine Chocolate Shops CheapOair, February 7, 2012 There’s a lot of chocolate in London. A lot of fine chocolate even. Some people may even argue the best fine chocolate shops in the whole world are located in London. Theirs is a … Continue reading

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What’s for Lunch? Peppers & Spice, Dalston Junction (Londonist)

What’s for Lunch? Peppers & Spice, Dalston Junction Londonist, February 7, 2012 at 11:30 am No matter the time of day, there seems always to be a queue at this takeaway – something that can’t really be said about the … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Sparkling

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In Pictures: Hotel Chocolat’s New Roast + Conch Chocolate Shop (Londonist)

In Pictures: Hotel Chocolat’s New Roast + Conch Chocolate Shop Londonist, February 5, 2012 at 15:00 pm With its new Roast + Conch shop at Seven Dials, British luxury chocolate brand Hotel Chocolat brings small batch chocolate making to London. READ MY … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Keep Fresh

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London Daily Photo: 99p

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Good Stuff

Quiet evening in … and a chance to publish another post in my  Good Stuff series – essentially just quick lists of things I’ve come across lately and have really enjoyed but for whatever reason they didn’t make it into their own … Continue reading

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Roast, Conch and Enjoy at Hotel Chocolat’s New Shop (Great British Chefs)

Roast, Conch and Enjoy at Hotel Chocolat’s New Shop Great British Chefs, February 04, 2012 Hotel Chocolat‘s Roast + Conch shop brings small batch chocolate making to the heart of London (4 Monmouth Street in Seven Dials, Covent Garden to be … Continue reading

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