London Daily Photo: Juicer
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Londonist Competition: Free Taste of London Tickets and Cocktails from Gin Mare
Competition: Free Taste of London Tickets and Cocktails from Gin Mare
Londonist, June 10, 2010 3:00 PM
Gin Mare – a brand new super premium gin distilled with Mediterranean botanicals – will soon be available for purchase in the UK. But before the official launch, they will be previewing at this year’s Taste of London … Want to be among the first Londoners to sample this new spirit?
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Competition: Free Taste of London Tickets and Cocktails from Gin Mare
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Preview: Tapas Fantasticas 2010 (Londonist)
Preview: Tapas Fantasticas 2010
Londonist, June 10, 2010 2:40 PM
Tapas Fantasticas returns to London Friday June 25th to Sunday the 27th, this year at Potters Fields Park (Tooley Street/The Queens Walk SE1 2AA). Entry is free with lots of music, children’s activities and more. And, of course, for a few quid there’ll be plenty of …
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London Daily Photo: Up in the Air
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Ask a Concierge: Mustafa El’mari, Head Concierge of The Montague on the Gardens (Londonist)
Ask a Concierge: Mustafa El’mari, Head Concierge of The Montague on the Gardens
Londonist, June 9, 2010 3:25 PM
Having worked in the hotel industry for almost 40 years, Mustafa El’mari has been Head Concierge at the Montague on the Gardens in Bloomsbury for a decade. Our interview with Mr El’omair (the second in our Ask a Concierge series) reveals a seasoned professional who takes great pride in his work.
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Review: New Champagne Sensory Afternoon Tea Available at Four West End Hotels (Londonist)
Review: New Champagne Sensory Afternoon Tea Available at Four West End Hotels
Londonist, June 9, 2010 2:14 PM
The world’s oldest Champagne house, Ruinart, has joined with luxury fragrance house Miller Harris to offer the Ruinart and Miller Harris Sensory Tea at a handful of West End hotels: The Soho Hotel, Haymarket Hotel, Charlotte Street Hotel and Covent Garden Hotel (all part of the Firmdale Hotel group).
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London Daily Photo: With the Flow
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London Daily Photo: Current Affairs
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In Pictures: Brick Lane Farmers’ Market (Londonist)
In Pictures: Brick Lane Farmers’ Market
Londonist, June 7, 2010 11:00 AM
Londonist strolled down to the Brick Lane Farmers’ Market yesterday to check out its launch (see our preview here). Small and manageable but with plenty of fresh produce, baked goods, lots of meat and more, the Brick Lane Farmers’ Market – actually located on Bacon Street – appears to be a worthwhile addition to the area.
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London Daily Photo: Showdown
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London Daily Photo: The Space Between
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Preview: Press and Release at High Roller Society (Londonist)
Here’s a preview of an upcoming hand-made print exhibition at High Roller Society in East London. I’m stoked about this show for a couple of reasons. Some of my favourite British artists will have works in it. Also, I’m probably gonna have a small piece in it too! I’m much more comfortable with my photography than my block printing, and I’m sure my print will look very rinky dink alongside the likes of Martin Lea Brown, Cept and Paul Insect. Still I’m very appreciative of the opportunity to be part of this event.
Preview: Press and Release at High Roller Society
Londonist, June 5, 2010 9:05 PM
Press and Release is an exhibition of hand-made prints by 50 artists, including London street art notables Dscreet, Paul Insect, Kid Acne, She One and Sweet Toof …
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London Daily Photo: Nero
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Brick Lane Farmers’ Market to Open Sunday (Londonist)
Brick Lane Farmers’ Market to Open Sunday
Londonist, June 4, 2010 11:51 AM
As if a summer Sunday stroll around Brick Lane wasn’t already chock-a-block with elbow rubbing opportunities and reasons to blow your cash, a new farmers’ market is to open this Sunday, the 6th of June, at St Matthais school on Bacon Street …
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London Daily Photo: Directions
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Pop Video Night with My Kind of Phone at Lucky Voice (Qype does London)
Pop Video Night with My Kind of Phone at Lucky Voice
Qype does London, June 3rd 2010
Qypers and karaoke. The two go together like Pimms and lemonade: an ideal pairing for a summer’s eve. Throw in some fresh fun from the folks behind ‘my kind of phone‘, a Windows Phone initiative, and you’ve got the ingredients for a most delightful cocktail of an evening.
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London Daily Photo: Be a Man
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In Pictures: Brick Lane Curry Festival (Londonist)
In Pictures: Brick Lane Curry Festival
Londonist, June 2, 2010 2:25 PM
Beer, curry and queuing. Yep it’s London. Throw in some Bangra beats and some heat lamps (ah summer in England) and you’ve got the Brick Lane Curry Festival.
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Preview: Who’s The Man @ The Future Gallery (Londonist)
Preview: Who’s The Man @ The Future Gallery
Londonist, June 2, 2010 2:04 PM
Faggot, lady killer, head honcho, diamond geezer, nerd: these are but a smattering of the 1000 words used to describe and define “man” on vivid display as hand-painted panels by artist Rudy de Belgeonne.
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Preview: Thailand @ Trafalgar Square (Londonist)
Preview: Thailand @ Trafalgar Square
Londonist, June 2, 2010 1:45 PM
Organised by the Royal Thai Embassy in collaboration with a handful of other sponsors, Thailand @ Trafalgar Square takes places this Saturday (June 5th) from noon to 8pm and will feature …
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Chefspective: Andrew Barber, Head Chef at The Forge (Londonist)
Chefspective: Andrew Barber, Head Chef at The Forge
Londonist, June 2, 2010 11:30 AM
Continuing our series of interviews with London chefs, our latest instalment hits up the mastermind behind the scenes at The Forge. Set in the heart of Theatreland and close to Covent Garden Market, The Forge offers fine dining in a relaxed atmosphere. Inspired by and still rather stuffed from an exquisite feast of sauté of frogs legs with butter, garlic and parsley followed by veal escalope Holstein with fried hen’s egg (there might have been a slice of baked key lime cheesecake with bitter chocolate shavings devoured as well), we fired off some questions to the restaurant’s acclaimed head chef, Andrew Barber. In return, Londonist received thoughtful responses as straightforward and tasty as his cooking.
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London Daily Photo: Tricks of the Trade
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Preview: A Taste of Spain 2010 (Londonist)
Preview: A Taste of Spain 2010
Londonist, June 1, 2010 7:20 PM
Expect Spanish cuisine, flamenco dancers, live music and more at this free showcase of the different regions of Spain.
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London Daily Photo: 51 Years as a Barber
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Picnic & Play at The Deck, National Theatre (Londonist)
Picnic & Play at The Deck, National Theatre
Londonist, May 31, 2010 11:59 AM
We liked the idea last year and were pleased to see the National Theatre is bringing it back again this summer. Picnic & Play at The Deck gives theatregoers a chance to spread out on the albeit artificial lawn and lounge above the Thames with drinks and a meal on the third floor terrace of the theatre. And if the weather’s halfway decent, such a riparian pre-show cannot be beat.
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London Daily Photo: Stars & Bullets
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Art from the New World @ The City Museum & Art Gallery (Whitehot Magazine of Contemporary Art)
Art from the New World @ The City Museum & Art Gallery
Whitehot Magazine of Contemporary Art, May 2010
LA came to the UK with the opening of Art from the New World, a ground-breaking group show at The City Museum & Art Gallery in Bristol, England. Expertly assembled by the acclaimed Los Angeles art space, Corey Helford Gallery, the exhibition featured works by 49 of America’s edgiest contemporary artists. And if that wasn’t enough to draw folks to Bristol for the Friday May 14th opening, an appearance by the one and only Dita Von Teese launched the exhibition with a short but oh so sultry burlesque performance.
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London Daily Photo: Pearls
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Wine of the Month: 2009 Chateau Plantey Canteloup Rosé Bordeaux
Ah yes. Another bank holiday weekend … with lousy weather of course. No worries though. I’m quite content to have a Saturday night in and let the pizza delivery dude brave the rain for me. I’m especially pleased to be taking it easy as this proved to be an exhaustingly busy week with me running all over town. Besides, there’s a rather tasty bottle of rosé to review.
May’s Wine of the Month is Chateau Plantey Canteloup’s 2009 Rosé Bordeaux. Fruity and refreshing, it would have been perfect for the picnic I’m going to on Monday (weather permitting), but I just couldn’t wait. It probably wasn’t the best pairing for the pizza that showed up at my door, but it’s doing wonders now on its own. Light-medium bodied, dry and ready to drink (but it will keep), this rosé is an excellent choice for summer sipping. It’s got a pretty pink hue and is likely to make the girlie girls particularly happy. The £6.55 per bottle price certainly pleases me – very good value for this bright berry flavoured Cabernet Sauvignon blend.
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Lobsterfest Through June at Belgo (Londonist)
Lobsterfest Through June at Belgo
Londonist, May 29, 2010 3:49 PM
All dishes were made with “neutral tasting” Canadian lobster and were indeed satisfying. From £4.95 for a bisque to £24.95 for a “Whole Surf & Turf”, there’s a range of items sure to please seafood lovers. And as you might expect from a Belgian eatery, beer’s held in highest regard at Belgo.
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London Daily Photo: Anticipating
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Windhoek – probably the best (Namibian) lager in the world (Locally Sourced)
Windhoek – probably the best (Namibian) lager in the world
Locally Sourced, 28 May 2010
A vast and arid southern African country might not be the first place to spring to mind when thinking of a quality German style lager. But, with their recent UK launch, the folks behind Namibia’s Windhoek lager are hoping you’ll think again.
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Mount Street Deli Opens in Mayfair (Londonist)
Mount Street Deli Opens in Mayfair
Londonist, May 28, 2010 11:27 AM
Serving us a cup of what she reckoned to be the “holy grail of coffee” during the launch of her new Mayfair eatery, Mount Street Deli manager Hannah Gutteridge explained to Londonist that through years working in Italy she had come to know the country “like the back of her hand”. From what we could surmise during our visit, her choice of Italian tasties certainly seem to demonstrate an understanding of the Italian palate. Spreading a bit of Cornish Meadow marmalade onto a piece of crusty bread, we concluded that she’s got a handle on what’s delectably British too.
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London Daily Photo: Harmony
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Whistler-Style Lounge, Moose, Opens in Marylebone (Londonist)
Whistler-Style Lounge, Moose, Opens in Marylebone
Londonist, May 27, 2010 11:53 PM
If you like the idea of Canadian kitsch mixed with a lethal dose of glamour set to a loud and thump-thump-thumping soundtrack, ski over for drinks at Duke Street newbie, Moose.
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