Tag Archives: London
London Daily Photo: On the March
British Designers Secret Garden Installation at Harvey Nichols Fifth Floor Terrace
Tonight was a perfect evening to be outside with a view of Hyde Park (well a sliver of it anyway) having cocktails and canapes. And that’s how I spent it, taking in a bit of al fresco glamour in Knightsbridge … Continue reading
“The World in London” Outdoor Photography Exhibition (OneTravel)
The project brings together 204 specially commissioned photographic portraits of 204 Londoners, each originating from one of the nations competing at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. “The World in London” Outdoor Photography Exhibition OneTravel, 23 May 2012 Photography © … Continue reading
ROA: Hypnagogia (Whitehot Magazine of Contemporary Art)
Currently one of the world’s most prolific graffiti artists, Belgian street artist ROA scales down his work but stays on theme with a solo show in London, and the release of a new book. ROA: Hypnagogia Whitehot Magazine of Contemporary … Continue reading
London Daily Photo: Graf
Highlights from the RAW Artisan Wine Fair
I had a splendid time exploring a fascinating range of artisan wines at the Raw Fair. My only problem was my confounded and ever shifting schedule preventing me from sampling more wine. It almost feels unfair to write about the … Continue reading
London Daily Photo: SKEZ
London Daily Photo: Canal Side
London Daily Photo: On Every Best List
Team GB Gets the Gold Medal Stamp of Approval
Historic “Next Day” Gold Here’s an Olympic first: next-day stamps to be issued by the Royal Mail for each Gold Medal won by the Team GB during the London 2012 Olympic Games. The main image of each Gold Medal stamp will, wherever … Continue reading
London Hosts First Ever British Biscuit Festival (OneTravel)
From custard creams to wafers, biscuits are about as British as it gets, and now there’s an all-things-biscuit festival coming to London that’ll send folks on a sugar rush. London Hosts First Ever British Biscuit Festival OneTravel, 17 May 2012
Just Got Off the Phone with a Psychic/Spiritual Medium/Trance Healer …
… She analysed my dreams and explained to me how dream analysis works. She’ll do it for you too – for free – this Saturday at Selfridges. This weekend Selfridges will host the Big Open House with lots of special … Continue reading
The Photographers’ Gallery Reopens This Saturday, 19 May 2012
I got a press preview sneak peek at the new Photographers’ Gallery this morning. A much needed overhaul has resulted in it being a more architecturally interesting space with two extra storeys added and fairly stunning views of Soho and … Continue reading
In Pictures: Londonist And Zagat Street Food Crawl in Soho (Londonist)
The winners of [the Londonist] competition were treated to Soho’s finest street food and free drinks on Tuesday night, courtesy of Zagat. We tagged along for the fun (and the food!) taking notes and pics along the way. Here are the highlights. In … Continue reading
Noma Comes to London … Sort of (CheapOair)
René Redzepi, head chef of Noma in Copenhagen, has announced plans to unveil “A Taste of Noma at Claridge’s” as he joins forces with London’s landmark Claridge’s hotel this summer to mark the celebrations of the London Olympics 2012. Noma … Continue reading
London Daily Photo: Good Times
What’s for Lunch? Yoobi, Soho (Londonist)
Flavourful, efficient and fairly new, London’s first tamakeria offers a hands-on opportunity to try sushi with a bit of a Brazilian beat. What’s for Lunch? Yoobi, Soho Londonist, 15 May 2012
London Daily Photo: Welcome
London Daily Photo: White Arches
London Daily Photo: Sausage
London Festival of Photography (OneTravel)
This June some of London’s most celebrated venues – such as the Museum of London, the British Library, the British Museum, Tate Modern and the V&A – will play host to a world class, citywide celebration of photography as the London Festival of … Continue reading
London Daily Photo: Pork Pie
London’s Best Travel Bookshops (CheapOair)
Take one of the literary world’s most famed destinations and throw in the fact that it’s also one of the best connected international transportation hubs in the world and what do you get? London’s Best Travel Bookshops CheapOair, 8 May … Continue reading
Curiocity Map-azine Offers Fun Ways to Discover London (OneTravel)
… a new map/magazine “for London” offering “unexpected ideas for journeys and encounters around the capital.” Curiocity Map-azine Offers Fun Ways to Discover London OneTravel, 8 May 2012
London Daily Photo: Rapture
Behind the Scenes at E5 Bakehouse (Great British Chefs)
Postcode purists might take exception to the E5 Bakehouse moniker (the bakery’s postcode is actually E8 3PH), but any real bread enthusiasts who’ve actually had this young Hackney enterprise’s sourdough creations would probably care less about what’s in the name as long … Continue reading
What’s for Lunch? Mint Leaf, Haymarket (Londonist)
A smart setting for pre and post theatre drinks and dining, it’s not such a bad place to sneak down into for lunch. What’s for Lunch? Mint Leaf, Haymarket Londonist, 8 May 2012










