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Tag Archives: Qype Does London
Photograph Fitzrovia and Win with Diemar/Noble Photography Gallery (Qype does London)
Generally hosting exhibitions with some sort of international slant, Diemar/Noble photography gallery is planning now to focus on its own photogenic home, Fitzrovia, and offering the public an opportunity to show their work on their gallery walls and win some fab prizes. Continue reading
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Posted in Art, London, Photography
Tagged Art, competition, diemar noble, Diemar/Noble, fitzrovia, gallery, john lewis, London, oxford street, Photography, Qype, Qype Does London, street photography, within a mile
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Dishoom Chowpatty Beach Opens at Southbank – FUN! (Qype does London)
Dishoom Chowpatty Beach Opens at Southbank – FUN! Qype does London, May 12th 2011 Bringing Bombay’s famed Chowpatty Beach to Queen Elizabeth Hall Terrace, celebrated Indian restaurant Dishoom will be mixing up summer cocktails with Indian spice along with some pretty tasty street food (had … Continue reading
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Tagged CHOWPATTY BEACH, dishoom, London, Qype, Qype Does London, southbank centre
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Hats off to Mexican Street Photography at Benito’s Hat New Oxford Circus Restaurant (Qype does London)
Hats off to Mexican Street Photography at Benito’s Hat New Oxford Circus Restaurant Qype does London, May 7th 2011 To celebrate the opening of [Benito’s Hat’s] Oxford Circus location, a “Hat’s Off to Mexican Street Photography” exhibition is on show now … Continue reading
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Nunhead Cemetery (Qype does London)
Nunhead Cemetery Qype does London, April 25th 2011 Just let me say that if you’re keen for a mortality pondering picnic, a fantastic shutter bug day out or an evocatively excellent place to jog or walk the dogs, think Nunhead … Continue reading
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Posted in London, Photography
Tagged London, nunhead, nunhead cemetery, Qype, Qype Does London
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April in Paris (Qype does London)
April in Paris Qype does London, April 18th 2011 So yes, Paris is still there; it’s still wonderful; and it’s still a snap zipping over to Gare du Nord a la St Pancras. Planning your own Parisian style spring fling? Here are a few … Continue reading
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Posted in Art, Food, Hotels, Paris, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged Hôtel du Chat Noir, institut du Monde Arabe, L'Escargot Montorgueil, le Parc des Buttes Chaumont, paris, Qype, Qype Does London, Travel
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Hand-Drawn London (Qype does London)
Hand-Drawn London Qype does London, April 13th 2011 What started as an inspired little series of reader contributions on Londonist is soon to be an exhibition at the Museum of London. The exhibition, dubbed Hand-Drawn London, looks at mapping London, “not as a factual or … Continue reading
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Tagged hand-drawn london, hand-drawn maps, London, Londonist, museum of london, Qype, Qype Does London
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Dining Out: LDN Versus NYC (Qype does London)
Dining Out: LDN Versus NYC Qype does London, April 10th 2011 I’m just back from a week of romping round New York. And as so many New Yorkers do, I went out to eat a lot while there. As delicious as taking … Continue reading
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Posted in London, New York, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged London, new york, new york city, NYC, Qype, Qype Does London, restaurants
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Foraging for Lunch Round Brick Lane (Qype does London)
Foraging for Lunch Round Brick Lane Qype does London, March 29th 2011 I’ve been doing a bit of work around Brick Lane for the past week or so and come midday my freelance feet start itching for a forage. Here are … Continue reading
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Tagged brick lane, E1, London, Qype, Qype Does London
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Cocktail Masterclasses at Plateau, Canary Wharf (Qype does London)
Cocktail Masterclasses at Plateau, Canary Wharf Qype does London, March 20th 2011 I’ve been a fan of Plateau – Canary Wharf’s fourth floor food with a view restaurant – for some while now: I think the chef knows his stuff, love the … Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, London
Tagged canary wharf, cocktails, E14, London, masterclass, mixologist, plateau, Qype, Qype Does London, Zoran Peric
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Sustainable and Yummy Fun at Feng Sushi’s Sushi School (Qype does London)
Sustainable and Yummy Fun at Feng Sushi’s Sushi School Qype does London, March 12th 2011 Silla takes her sourcing of fish and seafood seriously (did you know all of Feng Sushi’s fish and seafood is sustainably sourced?). She’s a good instructor too. Honestly, … Continue reading
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Posted in Food, London, Restaurants
Tagged chalk farm, FENG SUSHI, JAPANESE CUISINE, japanese food, London, Qype, Qype Does London, silla bjerru, sushi
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Guru Event: Tequila and Mexican Street Food (and Lots of it!) at Wahaca Soho (Qype does London)
Guru Event: Tequila and Mexican Street Food (and Lots of it!) at Wahaca Soho Qype does London, March 2nd 2011 Is 100% blue agave tequila the greatest spirit ever? Maaaaaybe! Gets ya drunk, makes ya happy and (here’s the best part) won’t … Continue reading
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Tagged free, freebie, London, mexican food, Qype, Qype Does London, soho, tequila, W2, wahaca, wahaca soho, wardour street
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Guru Event: Tequila Tasting at Wahaca Soho (Qype does London)
Guru Event: Tequila Tasting at Wahaca Soho Qype does London, February 17th 2011 The tasting starts at 7pm and lasts for about an hour and a half during which time Qypers taste around a dozen tequilas, with the aim of choosing … Continue reading
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Tagged free, freebie, London, mexican food, Qype, Qype Does London, tequila, tequila tasting, W1, wahaca, wahaca soho, wardour street
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Reviving the Country House Party with “Tainted Love” (Qype does London)
Reviving the Country House Party with “Tainted Love” Qype does London, February 14th 2011 Cheeky burlesque dancers giving private shows in swank hotel rooms, a private nude portraiture salon, an edible floral feast of 24 dishes, an Apothecary Bar serving herbal, … Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, England, Food, London, Travel
Tagged buckinghampshire, country house party, england, London, Qype, Qype Does London, stoke place, tainted love, white blackbird
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London Street Photography Festival (Qype does London)
London Street Photography Festival Qype does London, February 11th 2011 Defining this newly appreciated craft with deep, arty roots (Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Doisneau, Diane Arbus, Martin Parr) as “un-posed, un-staged photography which captures, explores or questions contemporary society and the … Continue reading
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Posted in Art, London, Photography, Travel
Tagged London, london street photography festival, Photography, Qype, Qype Does London, street photography
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Guru Event: Delicious Dumpling Masterclass at Mushu (Qype does London)
Guru Event: Delicious Dumpling Masterclass at Mushu Qype does London, February 10th 2011 Kung hei fat choi! The Year of the Rabbit is off to a yummy start for the few of us Qypers who came along to the Beijing Dumplings Workshop … Continue reading
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Posted in Food, London, Restaurants
Tagged beijing dumplings, IZAKAYA, japanese restaurant, japanese tapas, London, MUSHU, new restaurant review, Qype, Qype Does London, W1T 5NL, WARREN STREET
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Guru Event: Wine, Cheese and Elegance at Cafe du Marche (Qype does London)
Guru Event: Wine, Cheese and Elegance at Cafe du Marche Qype does London, January 28th 2011 … the best cheeses are those “stroked by French troglodytes” for several months and that “violence and hatred toward your neighbours” is “alive and well … Continue reading
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Tagged cafe du marche, cheese, Clerkenwell, EC1, french cuisine, London, Qype, Qype Does London, wine
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Guru Event: Beijing Dumplings Workshop and More at Mushu (Qype does London)
Guru Event: Beijing Dumplings Workshop and More at Mushu Qype does London, January 26th 2011 In honour of Chinese New Year (February 3rd will see the Year of the Rabbit commence), Warren Street’s newly opened oriental izakaya (“tapas”) restaurant, Mushu, will offer … Continue reading
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Tagged beijing dumplings, IZAKAYA, japanese restaurant, japanese tapas, London, MUSHU, new restaurant review, Qype, Qype Does London, W1T 5NL, WARREN STREET
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Guru Event: Delicious Dinner, Great Wine and Plenty of Good Cheer at The Commonwealth Kitchen (Qype does London)
Guru Event: Delicious Dinner, Great Wine and Plenty of Good Cheer at The Commonwealth Kitchen Qype does London, January 20th 2011 Last night’s exclusive preview dinner at The Commonwealth Kitchen was a wonderful 2011 kick off for what promises to be another … Continue reading
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Tagged COMMONWEALTH CLUB, commonwealth kitchen, free, freebie, London, Qype, Qype Does London, wine
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Guru Event: French Cheese and Wine Pairing at Cafe du Marche (Qype does London)
Guru Event: French Cheese and Wine Pairing at Cafe du Marche Qype does London, January 7th 2011 As if there were a magical portal leading from a tiny alleyway wedged between Smithfield Market and Charterhouse Square straight to the French countryside, Cafe … Continue reading
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Tagged cafe du marche, Clerkenwell, EC1, free, freebie, french restaurant, London, Qype, Qype Does London, wine and cheese
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Guru Event: Exclusive Preview Dinner at The Commonwealth Club (Qype does London)
Guru Event: Exclusive Preview Dinner at The Commonwealth Club Qype does London, December 29th 2010 With drinks and canapés on arrival, a three course dinner showcasing some fantastic Australian wines and more, the club’s Australia Day celebration promises to be … Continue reading
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Tagged australia day, australian wines, free, freebie, London, Qype, Qype Does London, the commonwealth club
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Christmas Cheer Versus Airport Stress (Qype does London)
Christmas Cheer Versus Airport Stress Qype does London, December 15th 2010 Here we go. Inclement weather looming with thousands of idiots cramming into airports in search of Christmas cheer, to honour Yuletide obligations or maybe just escape the winter gloom: tis … Continue reading
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Posted in London, Travel
Tagged air travel, airports, christmas, London, Qype, Qype Does London, Travel
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Intoxicating Paris (Qype does London)
Intoxicating Paris Qype does London, December 14th 2010 Just back from a relaxing weekend visiting an old friend in Paris where the cocktails were perfect, the shopping visually deranged and the Eurostar shuffle was as easy peasy as it gets. … Continue reading
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Tis the Season for Mingling – Make the Most of it! (Qype does London)
Tis the Season for Mingling – Make the Most of it! Qype does London, December 6th 2010 Londoners, it’s that time of year again: parties, Christmas dinners, obligatory end of year outings with co-workers and bosses. For all the fun, … Continue reading
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Tagged christmas parties, mingling, networking, Qype, Qype Does London
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Guru Event: A Warming Wednesday Fiesta at Camino Canary Wharf (Qype does London)
Guru Event: A Warming Wednesday Fiesta at Camino Canary Wharf Qype does London, December 2nd 2010 Our gracious hosts at Camino went well out of their way to ensure conditions were perfect for a wonderful evening of socializing. Owner Richard Bigg took … Continue reading
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Tagged camino, camino puerto del canario, canary wharf, E14, E14 8RR, free, freebie, London, Qype, Qype Does London, spanish restaurant, tapas
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Guru Event: 1st of December Winter Fiesta at Camino Canary Wharf (Qype does London)
Guru Event: 1st of December Winter Fiesta at Camino Canary Wharf Qype does London, November 15th 2010 Wrap your foodie tentacles around this yummy event! A free tapas tasting with three complimentary drinks followed by a 25% discount on any drinks … Continue reading
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Tagged camino, canary whart, DRINKS, E14, fiesta, free, freebie, London, party, Qype, Qype Does London, spanish cuisine, spanish restaurant, tapas
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Guru Event: Monsieur M Rolled Out the Mai Tais (Qype does London)
Guru Event: Monsieur M Rolled Out the Mai Tais Qype does London, October 26th 2010 Last week’s Autumn Rolls and Mai Tais at Old Street’s Indochinese resto – Monsieur M – was a fun, laid back and yummy affair. READ MY COMPLETE … Continue reading
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Tagged indochinese, London, monsieur m., old street, Qype, Qype Does London, restaurant, shoreditch, thai, vietnamese
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Review of Starbucks Aroma Lab and a Few Brew at Home Tips (Qype does London)
Review of Starbucks Aroma Lab and a Few Brew at Home Tips Qype does London, October 25th 2010 Hosted by Alan Hartney (the UK Coffee Ambassador for Starbucks) at Starbucks’ flagship Conduit Street shop in Mayfair, an “Aroma Labs” session of blending, tasting, making and … Continue reading
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Posted in Coffee, London
Tagged alan hartney, aroma labs, cafe, coffee, coffee tasting, conduit street, London, mayfair, Qype, Qype Does London, starbucks, W1
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Polo, Steak and Wine, Wine, Wine! (Qype does London)
Polo, Steak and Wine, Wine, Wine! Qype does London, October 18th 2010 Held at Ham Polo Club in leafy Richmond (before the day, I had no idea there was a place to play polo in London, but Ham has been around since … Continue reading
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Tagged argentine wine, argentinean wine, gaucho, ham polo club, London, polo, Qype, Qype Does London, richmond, steak, wine
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We Need a Few Coffee Extremists to Take on Starbucks “Aroma Labs” (Qype does London)
We Need a Few Coffee Extremists to Take on Starbucks “Aroma Labs” Qype does London, October 7th 2010 If you reckon yourself to be a coffee snob or cafe extremist, here’s your chance to put this global coffee powerhouse to … Continue reading
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Tagged aroma labs, coffee, conduit street, free, freebie, London, mayfair, Qype, Qype Does London, regent street, starbucks, W1
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Guru Event: Autumn Rolls and Mai Tais at Monsieur M (Qype does London)
Guru Event: Autumn Rolls and Mai Tais at Monsieur M Qype does London, September 29th 2010 Want to learn how to make ‘autumn rolls’ (which I suspect are like summer rolls, just more seasonal) along with how to mix a … Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, London, Restaurants
Tagged autumn rolls, cocktails, EC1, free freebie, hoxton, London, Mai Tai, old street, Qype, Qype Does London, shoreditch, summer rolls, vietnamese food
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Qypers Learn to Pull at Stella Artois Masterclass (Qype does London)
Qypers Learn to Pull at Stella Artois Masterclass Qype does London, September 24th 2010 Giving top notch and on-tap pointers throughout the evening was Master Beer Sommelier, Marc Stroobandt, whose nine-step pouring process seems a guaranteed excellent way to serve … Continue reading
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Tagged beer, belgian beer, cuckoo club, lager, London, masterclass, mayfair, Qype, Qype Does London, stella artois, W1
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Competition: Learn How to Pull a Perfect Pint with Stella Artois (Qype does London)
Competition: Learn How to Pull a Perfect Pint with Stella Artois Qype does London, September 20th 2010 Stella Artois will be holding its fourteenth annual World Draught Masters Global Finals to find the world’s best ‘Créateur de Beaute’ at the … Continue reading
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Tagged beer, competition, cuckoo club, free, freebie, lager, London, mayfair, pint, pull a perfect pint, Qype, Qype Does London, stella artois, W1
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Armagnac and Curry: Hey, Why Not? (Qype does London)
Armagnac and Curry: Hey, Why Not? Qype does London, September 9th 2010 Of course, pairing food with liquor is a bit bizarre – and for the most part doesn’t seem to work – but there were a few highlights to … Continue reading
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Tagged armagnac, indian cuisine, indian food, London, mayfair, Qype, Qype Does London, tamarind, W1
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Like Breakfast for Pudding at Lennie’s Snack Bar in Shoreditch (Qype does London)
Like Breakfast for Pudding at Lennie’s Snack Bar in Shoreditch Qype does London, September 4th 2010 As the steamroller of gentrification and hipster insistence burns its way through Shoreditch, the presence of Lennie’s Snack Bar becomes ever more relevant and … Continue reading
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Posted in Food, London, Restaurants
Tagged dessert, E2, east london, lennie's, lennie's snack bar, London, pudding, Qype, Qype Does London, restaurant, review, shoreditch, southeast asian, thai food
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Capture Hackney before the Olympics do! (Qype does London)
Capture Hackney before the Olympics do! Qype does London, August 20th 2010 … No matter your opinion about the Games coming to town, don’t you think it would be a good idea for folks familiar with the area to document … Continue reading
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Posted in London, London 2012, Photography
Tagged 2012, capture hackney, E8, east london, hackney, hackney museum, London, london 2012, olympics, Photography, Qype, Qype Does London, shoot experience
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