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Tag Archives: Judith Schrut
2020 Vision | Index
Here’s an index to all the posts in Judith Schrut’s 2020 Vision miniseries. Hope you had fun with our brief but spectacular preview of 2020 London’s top cultural treats. Here’s a list with links to all the posts in this miniseries:
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Posted in 2020 Vision, Art, Entertainment, London, Museums, Music
Tagged Art, dance, Judith Schrut, London, museums, music, theatre
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2020 Vision: Dance
In the final post of our miniseries, Judith Schrut takes a leap into London’s lively dance scene 2020. Sadler’s Wells brings the world’s best dancers to its three London stages in 2020, with another cracking year of ballet, hip hop, … Continue reading
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2020 Vision: Best in Show
You can count on London’s Theatreland to deliver plenty of drama. Judith Schrut samples what’s on offer this year in the West End and beyond. Count on London Theatreland to deliver plenty of drama in 2020. In the West End, … Continue reading
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2020 Vision: Sounds of Music | Folk & World
Judith Schrut previews some of the year’s best music gigs from around the world…right here in London. It won’t surprise you to learn that London, the world’s most diverse city, is home to more than 270 nationalities and 300 languages. … Continue reading
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2020 Vision: Sounds of Music | Rock & Pop
London’s 2020 rock and pop scene looks to be a fat, mixed bag of hot newbies and golden oldies. Judith Schrut tells us more. Following the hoopla of last weekend’s BRIT awards, London’s 2020 rock and pop scene is really … Continue reading
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Posted in 2020 Vision, Live Performance, London, Music
Tagged Billie Eilish, Judith Schrut, Justin Bieber, Lana Del Rey, live performance, London, Mick Jagger, Motown, music, Pop Music, rock music, rolling stones, royal albert hall, Sir Cliff Richard, Sir Tom Jones., Taylor Swift, van morrison
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2020 Vision: Sounds of Music | Classical & Jazz
Judith Schrut checks out what’s on tap this year for London’s jazz and classical music fans. It’s not every day you reach the grand old age of 250 and it’s not everyone who’s Sestercentennial birthday is marked with glorious musical … Continue reading
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2020 Vision: Sounds of Music | Country‘n Roots
Judith Schrut continues our new miniseries with a preview of London’s fantastic musical year ahead. For many music lovers, London is Music Heaven, with dozens of venues, concerts and gigs to match every taste of genre. Whether your fave is … Continue reading
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Posted in 2020 Vision, Live Performance, London, Music
Tagged americana, Bob Harris, C2C, COUNTRY MUSIC, Gretchen Peters, hackney, Hayseed Dixie, Judith Schrut, Judy Collins, Keith Urban, London, music, music festivals, roots music
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2020 Vision: Meandering Museums
Looking for a place to come in from the cold on a London winter’s day? Judith Schrut thinks you can’t beat a visit to one of London’s incredible range of small museums and galleries. Much as I love London and … Continue reading
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Posted in 2020 Vision, Art, London, Museums
Tagged Art, british museum, charles dickens museum, foundling museum, galleries, Judith Schrut, London, museums, wellcome collection
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2020 Vision: Art from the Heart
First up in our new miniseries, Judith Schrut drools over some upcoming treats for art lovers at London’s top museums and galleries. Did you know London is happy home to no less than four of the world’s Top Ten art … Continue reading
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Posted in 2020 Vision, Art, Bars, Entertainment, London, London Living, Museums
Tagged Art, gallery, Judith Schrut, London, museum, national gallery, TATE, tate britain, tate modern, V&A Museum
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Winter Lodge, St Ermins Hotel: ‘Tis the Season for Kings Ginger
Judith Schrut gets a taste of royalty. St Ermins Hotel near St James Park has unveiled its beautiful Winter Lodge on the Terrace, just in time for the festive season. I enjoyed the warmest of warm welcomes at its recent … Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, Hotels, London
Tagged Drink, DRINKS, Judith Schrut, Kings Ginger, liqueur, London, ST ERMIN'S HOTEL, Winter Lodge
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EFG London Jazz Festival
Every year at this time, jazz of every imaginable kind takes over London’s music hubs, clubs, pubs and air waves for the two weeks of the EFG London Jazz Festival. Judith Schrut looks back at this year’s Festival. Whether you’re … Continue reading
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Posted in Live Performance, London, Music
Tagged BBC, Chrissie Hynde, EFG London Jazz Festival, jazz, Judith Schrut, London, performance, performing arts festival, soul music, southbank
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Diwali and Dumplings at Soho Wala
Judith Schrut makes friends with the mighty momo. Raise your hand if you thought only Chinese cooks made fabulous steamed dumplings. Yeah, me too. Until a few days ago that is, when I was introduced to momos, fresh and fragrant … Continue reading
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Posted in Food, India, London, Restaurants, Uncategorized
Tagged DIWALI, Food, indian restaurant, indian restaurants in london, Judith Schrut, kebab, London, Soho Wala, soho's best indian restaurants
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London Literature Festival at the Southbank
Spread the word: Southbank Centre’s London Literature Festival is in full swing. Judith Schrut thinks it’s a real page turner. The 13th London Literature Festival, on this week at the Southbank Centre, is packed with live readings, book launches, debates, … Continue reading
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Posted in Art, Live Performance, London
Tagged Armistead Maupin, arts, Bernardine Evaristo, Judith Schrut, literature, live performance, London, southbank
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Delights of the Dordogne | Index
Here’s an index to all the posts in Judith Schrut’s Delights of the Dordogne miniseries. Hope you’ve had a tasty time on my Dordognaise food, drink road trip. Here’s a list with links to all the posts in this miniseries:
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Posted in Delights of the Dordogne, Food, France, Restaurants, road trip, Uncategorized
Tagged Dordogne, Food, france, Judith Schrut, road trip
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Unmissable Final Month for Underbelly Festival Southbank
September is the final month for this year’s Underbelly Festival Southbank, but oh what a month! Judith Schrut tells us more. Summer’s nearly over (cue loud wet sobs) but London’s Underbelly Festival still has a jampacked, ubercool month of comedy, … Continue reading
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Posted in Art, Live Performance, London, Theatre
Tagged cabaret, comedy, Drag, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Judith Schrut, live entertainment, southbank, theater, underbelly festival
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Delights of the Dordogne | The Most Beautiful Village in France?
Continuing her Dordognaise adventure, Judith Schrut toasts some of France’s most beautiful villages and enjoys a four hour lunch with amazing cake. The Dordogne region isn’t just rich in natural beauty, wildlife, history and cuisine, it’s home to no less … Continue reading
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Posted in Delights of the Dordogne, Drink, Food, France
Tagged cabecou, Collonges-La-Rouge, Dordogne, Drink, Food, france, gabarres, Judith Schrut, Le Cantou, Monbazillac
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Delights of the Dordogne | Food with a View
Judith Schrut follows gaggles of geese and the scent of just picked strawberries to Sarlat, gastronomic capital of the Dordogne. If you’re on a Foodie trip to the Dordogne, or just an ordinary mortal who likes a good lunch, you … Continue reading
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Posted in Delights of the Dordogne, Drink, Food, France, road trip
Tagged Dordogne, foie gras, Food, france, gastronomy, HISTORIC PLACES, Judith Schrut, organic market, potatoes, Sarlat, walnuts
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Delights of the Dordogne | Saints and Sustenance
Continuing her Dordognaise road trip, Judith Schrut hikes the stations of the cross in holy Rocamadour and discovers a riverside paradise in Lacave. It turns out that the best way to work off stratospheric calories from a four course gourmet … Continue reading
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Posted in Delights of the Dordogne, Food, France, road trip
Tagged asparagus, Dordogne, FOOD AND DRINK, france, gastronomy, Hotel Pont del'Ouysse, Judith Schrut, Lacave, road trip, Rocamadour, truffles
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Delights of the Dordogne | Gastronomy at its Best
Judith Schrut reports on her delicious adventure exploring the food, drink and many pleasures of Dordogne, France. The gracious folk at Dordogne Valley Tourist Office have called our press trip Gastronomy at its Best, so can there be any better … Continue reading
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Posted in Delights of the Dordogne, Drink, Food, France, road trip
Tagged chef Adrien Castagne, Dordogne, foie gras, france, Judith Schrut, Martel, Petit Moulin, restaurant, road trip, walnut oil, walnuts, wine
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Delights of the Dordogne
Judith Schrut sets off on an adults-only adventure exploring the food, drink and other pleasures of Dordogne, France. Writer Henry Miller famously said, “it must have been a paradise for thousands of years …the Dordogne will live on just as … Continue reading
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Posted in Delights of the Dordogne, Drink, Food, France, road trip, Travel
Tagged Brive, castles, Dordogne, FOOD AND DRINK, france, gastronomy, Judith Schrut, road trip, Travel, wine
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Applebee’s Fish Pop-Up: Seaside at the Southbank
Applebee’s loves fresh fish, that’s for sure. And if (like me) you’re already a fan of the light, crispy fish and chips and succulent rock oysters served in Applebee’s popular Borough Market restaurant, then their newly opened summer Pop-Up at London’s Southbank will be excellent news. Continue reading
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Posted in London, Restaurants
Tagged bar, borough market, CRAFT BEER, fish, fish and chips, Judith Schrut, London, oyster bar, pop-up, restaurant, seafood, summer eating
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London Art Openings | Leonardo da Vinci at the Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace
A spectacular new exhibition salutes the 500th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci, the original Renaissance Man. Judith Schrut pays a visit. This year marks 500 years since the death of Leonardo da Vinci, the extraordinary Italian artist, architect and anatomist, … Continue reading
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Posted in Art, London
Tagged art exhibition, buckingham palace, history, Judith Schrut, leonardo da vinci, London, The Queen's Gallery
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Bill’s Restaurant, Kingston-on-Thames
The Kingston branch of Bill’s Restaurant is sporting a fresh new look. Judith Schrut went to check it out. Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, London, Restaurants
Tagged Bills Restaurants, brunch, cocktails, eating out, Food, Judith Schrut, KINGSTON-UPON-THAMES, London, restaurant
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Two Keys: Mixing it Up for Summer
After much flavourful experimenting, gin enthusiasts James Simpson and Jack Herlihy discovered that tea paired brilliantly with certain spirits. So, Two Keys’ first two mixers were born. Black Tea Mixer is a dark, smoky blend of premium Indian and Sri Lankan teas while Gree Continue reading
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Good Stuff #90
Here’s the low down on some fine things to see, sip, savour and more which contributor Judith Schrut discovered at this year’s Natural and Organic Products Europe show and thought were worth sharing with you. Enjoy. Continue reading
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Posted in Chocolate, Drink, Food, Good Stuff, London, Shopping, Travel
Tagged bakery, bees, chewing gum, chocolate, EXCEL, Food, gelato, good cause, good stuff, honey, ice cream, Italy, Judith Schrut, London, muffins, natural products, organic, Shopping, Slow Food, Travel
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Unmissable Stage Premiere | Small Island at the NT
Leah Harvey & Shiloh Coke in Small Island, photo credit Brinkhoff Moegenburg, courtesy NT Press Office Andrea Levy’s novel about the postwar Caribbean-to-Britain migrant experience has been adapted for the stage. Judith Schrut reviews this powerful, unmissable show, which opened … Continue reading
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Posted in Art, Entertainment, Live Performance, London, Theatre, Travel
Tagged Andrea Levy, Art, Entertainment, immigration, Judith Schrut, London, national theatre, Small Island, The Windrush, theatre
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Dancing Dogs, Flying Plates, Giant Pillows: Sadler’s Wells Family Weekend
Aracaladanza Dance Company, ©Pedro Arnay, photo courtesy Sadlers Wells Media Library Dancing dogs, flying plates and giant pillows took centre stage this Easter at Sadler’s Wells Family Weekend. Judith Schrut and her young companion went to see what it was … Continue reading
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Posted in Art, Easter, London, Theatre
Tagged ballet, Children, dance, easter, Families, Judith Schrut, London, sadler's wells
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Mary Quant at the V&A
“I don’t have time to wait for Women’s Lib,” declared Mary Quant. Judith Schrut’s been to the V&A to see why Quant became a role model for a generation of women. Continue reading
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Posted in Art, Fashion, London, Museums
Tagged Art, fashion, Feminism, Judith Schrut, kensington, London, Mary Quant, museum, Shopping, Sixties, SW7, V&A Museum
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Full Steam Ahead with the Royal Windsor Steam Express
The Royal Windsor Steam Express will provide excursions to the historic city of Windsor by steam train three times daily on Tuesdays, while the Sunset Steam Express offers fabulous evening trips from London to the scenic hills, villages and downs of rural Surrey. Continue reading
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Posted in England, Food, London, Luxury, Travel
Tagged Judith Schrut, London, luxury, luxury travel, Pullman carriage, restaurant, steam train, surrey, train, Travel, WATERLOO STATION, windsor
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Shimmer, Dazzle, Sparkle | Christian Dior at the V&A
Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams is the Victoria and Albert Museum’s latest blockbuster show. Judith Schrut has been to view. Continue reading
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Posted in Art, Fashion, London, Luxury, Museums, Travel
Tagged Art, Christian Dior, design, Dior, fashion, House of Dior, Judith Schrut, London, luxury, Margot Fonteyn, museum, museums, Princess Margaret, reviews, south kensington, Travel, V&A, victoria and albert museum
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Let’s Hear It for AmericanaFest UK 2019
Americana fans will be flocking to Hackney this week for AmericanaFest UK 2019, three days of glorious Americana music in all shapes, sounds and styles. Reliable sources say there are still some tickets left for tonight’s and tomorrow’s live music Showcase and Thursday’s Gala International Awards Show, but if you’re keen get in quick! Continue reading
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Posted in Bars, Entertainment, Live Performance, London, Music
Tagged alt country, americana, BARS, bluegrass, blues, Carolina Chocolate Drops, E8, E8 1EJ, east london, Entertainment, folk music, Graham Nash, hackney, Hackney Empire, Judith Schrut, live performance, London, MARE STREET, music, music festival, Rhiannon Giddens, roots, Seth Lakeman
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London Art Openings | Pierre Bonnard and the Colour of Memory at Tate Modern
To help us cope with the speed and stress of modern life, we’re encouraged to try slow cooking, slow tourism and slow living. Now, with its first show of the new year, Pierre Bonnard: the Colour of Memory, Tate Modern introduces us to the delightful concept of slow looking. I viewed the show, slowly, earlier this week and was completely smitten. Continue reading
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Posted in Art, London, Museums
Tagged Art, gallery, Judith Schrut, just opened london, London, museums, painting, Pierre Bonnard, Pierre Bonnard: The Colour of Memory, reviews, SE1 9TG, southbank, TATE, tate modern, The Colour of Memory
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Head for the Heel | Index
Here’s an index to all the posts in Judith Schrut’s Head for the Heel miniseries. Ciao ragazzi! Hope you had fun trippin’ down the heel of Italy’s beauteous boot with me. Here’s a list with links to all the posts … Continue reading
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Posted in Food, Head for the Heel, Italy
Tagged Alberobello, Appian Way, Food, Italy, Itrian Way, Judith Schrut, Lecce, Matera, Monopoli, Noci, Polignano a Mare, puglia, Salento
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Head for the Heel | Antonella’s Pasticciotto Leccese
Hey, it’s a tikichris exclusive! Judith Schrut tips you off on a scrumptious treat, just for our readers. If our Head for the Heel mini-series has whet your appetite for travel, food and drink of southern Italy, you’ll want to … Continue reading
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Posted in Food, Head for the Heel, Italy, Recipes
Tagged aperitivo, Borgagne, cakes, dessert, Italy, Judith Schrut, Lecce, pasticciotto, recipe, Salento
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Head for the Heel | Andiamo All’Adriatico! (to the Adriatic)
Every great holiday must come to an end, and so too must Judith Schrut’s glorious gambol down the heel of Italy’s boot. We literally jumped with joy (see above) to hear that our last few days in Italy would be … Continue reading
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Posted in Head for the Heel, Italy, Travel
Tagged cycling, Italy, Judith Schrut, Lecce, Monopoli, Polignano a Mare, puglia, Puglia Cycle Tours, Salento, seafood
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