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Chefspective: Rajesh Parmar, Head Chef at Silk (Londonist)
Chefspective: Rajesh Parmar, Head Chef at Silk Londonist, June 25, 2010 2:00 PM Michelin-recommended restaurant, Silk, is located at the Courthouse Doubletree by Hilton in what was once the Great Marlborough Street Magistrates Court, which witnessed the trials of Oscar … Continue reading
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Tagged chef, chefspective, courthouse doubletree by hilton, great marlborough street, head chef, hilton, interview, London, Londonist, rajesh parmar, restaurant
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Chefspective: Simon Cottard, Executive Chef at Le Café Du Marché (Londonist)
Chefspective: Simon Cottard, Executive Chef at Le Café Du Marché Londonist, June 18, 2010 2:10 PM Executive Chef Simon Cottard has been working at Le Café Du Marché for 20 plus years. With three venues under one roof, his top … Continue reading
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Tagged chef, chefspective, executive chef, french cuisine, french food, interview, Le Café Du Marché, London, Londonist, simon cottard
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In Pictures: Giant Birthday Cake and Card at Covent Garden (Londonist)
In Pictures: Giant Birthday Cake and Card at Covent Garden Londonist, June 18, 2010 1:31 PM Giant birthday cake slicing is underway at the Covent Garden Piazza with a friendly all ages crowd queued up and keen to enjoy a … Continue reading
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Tagged cake, covent garden, free, London, Londonist
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Giant Birthday Cake and Card at Covent Garden This Morning (Londonist)
Giant Birthday Cake and Card at Covent Garden This Morning Londonist, June 18, 2010 8:00 AM How do you follow a birthday celebrated with a giant cupcake? Simple. A giant cake accompanied by a giant birthday card. To celebrate the 180th anniversary … Continue reading
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Review: The Newly Refurbished Lonsdale (Londonist)
Review: The Newly Refurbished Lonsdale Londonist, June 17, 2010 1:16 PM Regardless of any economic uncertainties, here in London the posh just seem to keep getting posher … and younger too by the looks of the crowd at The Lonsdale‘s … Continue reading
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Tagged bar, cocktails, London, Londonist, notting hill, review, the lonsdale, W11
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Competition Winners! Free Taste of London Tickets and Cocktails from Gin Mare (Londonist)
Competition Winners! Free Taste of London Tickets and Cocktails from Gin Mare Londonist, June 15, 2010 9:18 PM And the incredibly deserving and rather witty winners are … READ THE COMPLETE POST TO FIND OUT WHO WON: Competition Winners! Free … Continue reading
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Tagged competition, contest, free, free tickets, freebie, gin, gin mare, London, Londonist, taste of london
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Competition Reminder: Free Taste of London Tickets and Cocktails from Gin Mare (Londonist)
Competition Reminder: Free Taste of London Tickets and Cocktails from Gin Mare Londonist, June 14, 2010 10:00 AM Don’t forget! Gin Mare – a brand new super premium gin distilled with Mediterranean botanicals – is offering one lucky Londonist reader a free … Continue reading
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Exhibition Review: Press and Release at High Roller Society (Londonist)
Exhibition Review: Press and Release at High Roller Society Londonist, June 14, 2010 6:26 AM With works by more than fifty artists on show, the Press and Release hand made print exhibition at High Roller Society offers a brilliant chance … Continue reading
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Tagged E2, exhibition, hand-made prints, high roller society, London, Londonist, press and release, printmaking, prints, review
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New Restaurant Review: Banh Mi Bay (Londonist)
New Restaurant Review: Banh Mi Bay Londonist, June 13, 2010 3:11 PM Londonist is just back from having a delicious, filling and inexpensive late lunch (or was that an early dinner) at the newly opened (as in today’s the first … Continue reading
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Tagged baguette, banh mi bay, holborn, London, Londonist, new restaurant review, restaurant review, sandwich, theobalds road, vietnamese cuisine, vietnamese food, WC1, WC1X
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Nom Nom Nom – Masterchef for Bloggers – Call for Entries (Londonist)
Nom Nom Nom – Masterchef for Bloggers – Call for Entries Londonist, June 12, 2010 11:45 AM Now in its third year, Nom Nom Nom is a MasterChef style competition for bloggers. It’s a chance for online writers and photographers … Continue reading
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Tagged bloggers, competition, contest, cook off, cookery school, London, Londonist, masterchef, nom nom nom, W1, W1W
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Chefspective: Muir Picken, Executive Chef at Belgo (Londonist)
Chefspective: Muir Picken, Executive Chef at Belgo Londonist, June 11, 2010 11:28 AM With five Belgo restaurants to look after here in London, Executive Chef Muir Picken is a busy man, which made us just that much more impressed to … Continue reading
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Tagged beer, belgian food, belgo, chef, chefspective, interview, London, Londonist, muir picken, restaurants
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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. … Continue reading
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Tagged competition, contest, free, free tickets, freebie, gin, gin mare, London, Londonist, taste of london
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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 … Continue reading
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Tagged London, Londonist, preview, rioja, spanish, spanish wine, tapas, tapas fantasticas, wine
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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 … Continue reading
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Tagged ask a concierge, bloomsbury, concierge, hotels, London, Londonist, mustafa el'mari, the montague, the montague on the gardens
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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 … Continue reading
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Tagged afternoon tea, champagne, hotel, London, Londonist, review, soho, the soho hotel
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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, … Continue reading
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Tagged bacon street, brick lane, brick lane farmers' market, farmers market, London, Londonist, market, Photography
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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 … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, E2, exhibition, Graffiti, hand-made prints, high roller society, London, Londonist, press and release, preview, printing, street art
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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 … Continue reading
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Tagged bacon street, brick lane, brick lane farmers' market, farmers market, London, Londonist, market
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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. … Continue reading
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Tagged brick lane, brick lane curry festival, curry, London, Londonist, photographs, restaurants, review
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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 … Continue reading
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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 … Continue reading
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Tagged free, freebie, London, Londonist, thai, Thailand, thailand @ Trafalgar Square, trafalgar square
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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 … Continue reading
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Tagged andrew barber, chef, chefspective, covent garden, forge, head chef, interview, London, Londonist, modern british restaurant, the forge
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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. READ MY COMPLETE POST: Preview: A Taste of Spain … Continue reading
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Tagged a taste of spain, free, freebie, London, Londonist, preview, regent street, spain, spanish
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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 … Continue reading
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Tagged London, Londonist, national theatre, picnic, picnic & play, river thames, thames, the deck, theatre
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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 … Continue reading
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Tagged belgo, belgo centraal, lobster, lobsterfest, London, Londonist, review
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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 … Continue reading
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Tagged caprice holdings, deli, London, Londonist, mayfair, mount street, mount street deli, restaurant review, review
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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 … Continue reading
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Tagged bar, bond street, duke street, London, Londonist, lounge, marylebone, moose, review
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Review: Oscar Wilde Menu at the Cadogan Hotel (Londonist)
Review: Oscar Wilde Menu at the Cadogan Hotel Londonist, May 26, 2010 12:24 PM Putting the cad in Cadogan, a new Oscar Wilde menu has been introduced by the Cadogan Hotel to celebrate the 115th anniversary of Mr Wilde’s arrest … Continue reading
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Tagged absinthe, cadogan hotel, cocktails, London, Londonist, oscar wilde
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Chefspective: Matt Edmonds, Executive Chef of The Mandeville Hotel (Londonist)
Chefspective: Matt Edmonds, Executive Chef of The Mandeville Hotel Londonist, May 26, 2010 11:00 AM Impressed with the meal we had at The Mandeville Hotel’s deVille restaurant back in April, we were curious to find out more about what goes into … Continue reading
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Tagged chef, chefspective, deville, executive chef, interview, London, Londonist, mandeville hotel, marylebone, matt edmonds, recipe, scallops
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Review: Daily Lobster Festival at Big Easy (Londonist)
Review: Daily Lobster Festival at Big Easy Londonist, May 25, 2010 2:05 PM Big Easy is the sort of place you’ll either love or hate. Based on the full house of our Monday night visit, lots of folks seem to … Continue reading
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Tagged big easy, lobster, London, Londonist, maine lobster, restaurant, review
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Review: Spring Lunch Menu at Tamarind (Londonist)
Review: Spring Lunch Menu at Tamarind Londonist, May 25, 2010 11:54 AM As you might expect from a Michelin starred resto, service at Tamarind is impeccable. The Mayfair location is to die for and the space itself is comfortable and … Continue reading
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Tagged chris oburn, indian food, indian restaurant, London, Londonist, lunch, mayfair, michelin star, review, tamarind, wine
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Preview: Taste of London 2010 (Londonist)
Preview: Taste of London 2010 Londonist, May 22, 2010 5:21 PM Summer’s in the air. People are filling the parks. The tourists are coming. And London is hankering for some al fresco nibbles. Yep, it’s time for Taste of London. … Continue reading
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Tagged festival, London, Londonist, regent's park, restaurants, summer, taste of london
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Free Cocktails at the Appleton Estate Bartender’s Challenge at Floridita (Londonist)
Free Cocktails at the Appleton Estate Bartender’s Challenge at Floridita Londonist, May 21, 2010 4:14 PM The Appleton Estate Bartender’s Challenge will be held at Floridita in Soho this coming Monday the 24th. It’s free to attend and offers a chance for … Continue reading
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New Wood Deck at The Montague on the Gardens Hotel in Bloomsbury (Londonist)
New Wood Deck at The Montague on the Gardens Hotel in Bloomsbury Londonist, May 20, 2010 8:47 PM The Montague on the Gardens is a terribly English luxury four-star boutique hotel right round the corner from the British Museum with … Continue reading
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Tagged al fresco dining, BBQ, bloomsbury, hotel, London, Londonist, review, the montague on the gardens
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Review: Pop Up Pirates Bar/Art Installation (Londonist)
Review: Pop Up Pirates Bar/Art Installation Londonist, May 20, 2010 4:52 PM If you prefer your drinking done in a graphic rich environment, then this temporary bar on Clerkenwell Road near the corner with St John Street is just the … Continue reading
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Tagged art installation, bar, Clerkenwell, drinking, London, Londonist, pop up pirates, pop-up
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