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Low, Slow & Juke
A juke joint within walking distance of St James’s Park? To be sure newly opened Low, Slow & Juke offers a mere simulation of a down and dirty Deep South eating and drinking experience, but a fun one nevetheless. Continue reading
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Posted in Bars, Beer, Drink, Food, London, Restaurants
Tagged Abbey Orchard Street, BARS, BBQ, beer, cocktails, Drink, Food, London, restaurants, reviews, st james's park, SW1, SW1P 2LU, VICTORIA, westminster, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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London Daily Photo: Guard
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Tagged horse guards, London, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, street photography, westminster, whitehall, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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London Daily Photo: Methodist Central Hall
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Play #LondonBingo with @CostaBingo and @tikichris and Win Dinner at The Shard
Ready to have some fun? I’ve teamed up with Costa Bingo to offer my readers the chance to get out of your seats, visit some of London’s most historic landmarks and play for a chance to win dinner for two at any of the restaurants located within one our newest icons – The Shard. Continue reading
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Posted in Competition, Drink, Food, London, Photography, Restaurants, Social Media, Travel
Tagged 10 downing street, big ben, Bingo, competition, Costa Bingo, Downing Street, Drink, fine dining, Food, London, London Bingo, nelson's column, no 10 downing street, Number 10 Downing Street, parliament, Photography, restaurants, river thames, st james's, st james's park, st stephens, thames, the churchill war rooms, the houses of parliament, the palace of westminster, the royal horseguards, the shard, the thames, trafalgar square, twitter, twitter competition, westminster, WESTMINSTER ABBEY, westminster bridge, win dinner for two, win dinner for two at the shard
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London Daily Photo: Dawn Breaks at Westminster Bridge by @anthonyepes
Photograph by Anthony Epes. To see more of Anthony’s work, visit citiesatdawn.com.
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Tagged anthony epes, cities at dawn, dawn, LDP, London, london at dawn, London blog, London Daily Photo, london eye, morning, Photography, street photography, streetlights, sunrise, westminster, westminster bridge, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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London Daily Photo: Westminster Bridge
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Blue Boar Smokehouse & Bar, at London’s Intercontinental Westminster (OneTravel)
At £45 (about $68) per adult and £15 ($22) per child, brunch at the Blue Boar is an indulgence. Still, if you come with a hearty appetite and plan to relax over a few drinks, you should find the experience to offer exceptionally good value for an especially great meal. You’ll also be treated to friendly and efficient service along with live music in a chilled out and comfortable setting. Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, Hotels, London, OneTravel, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged all you can drink, ALL YOU CAN EAT, AYCE, bar, BARBECUE, BBQ, BLOODY MARY, blue boar, Blue Boar Smokehouse & Bar, brunch, bucks fizz, chef, cocktails, Drink, five star hotel, Food, hotel, hotel restaurant, INTERCONTINENTAL, Intercontinental Westminster, jon ingram, London, lunch, Luxury Brunch, OneTravel, pork, PULLED PORK, restaurant, review, smokehouse, st james's, st james's park, unlimited bloody marys, W1, westminster
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Luxury Sunday Brunch at the Blue Boar (CDCLifestyle)
Service was efficient and friendly … there was live music a la an acoustic guitarist … and just about everything pertaining to my brunch was pleasant and relaxing. The Blue Boar’s main dining room is especially comfortable. Beyond the dining area, an expansive bar and maze of cosy Chesterfield nooks await. Continue reading
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Posted in CDCLifestyle, Drink, Food, Hotels, London, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged all you can drink, ALL YOU CAN EAT, AYCE, bar, BARBECUE, BBQ, BLOODY MARY, blue boar, Blue Boar Smokehouse & Bar, brunch, bucks fizz, chef, cocktails, Drink, five star hotel, Food, hotel, hotel restaurant, INTERCONTINENTAL, Intercontinental Westminster, jon ingram, London, lunch, Luxury Brunch, pork, PULLED PORK, restaurant, review, smokehouse, st james's, st james's park, unlimited bloody marys, W1, westminster
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Luxury Brunch at the Blue Boar Smokehouse & Bar, Intercontinental Westminster
Chef Jon Ingram of the Blue Boar Smokehouse & Bar at the Intercontinental Westminster has done a bang up job taking a (barbe)cue from foodie trends around town and refining them to a five star standard while making sure keep his menu fun and yummy. Indulging in the Blue Boar’s Sunday only luxury brunch is an excellent way to taste what I’m talking about. Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, Hotels, London, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged all you can drink, ALL YOU CAN EAT, AYCE, bar, BARBECUE, BBQ, BLOODY MARY, blue boar, Blue Boar Smokehouse & Bar, brunch, bucks fizz, chef, cocktails, Drink, five star hotel, Food, hotel, hotel restaurant, INTERCONTINENTAL, Intercontinental Westminster, jon ingram, London, London blog, lunch, Luxury Brunch, pork, PULLED PORK, restaurant, review, smokehouse, st james's, st james's park, unlimited bloody marys, W1, westminster, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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London Daily Photo: Westminster
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Tagged candle, lamp, LDP, London, London Daily Photo, Photography, street photography, westminster
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London Daily Photo: Toyland
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Tagged big ben, LDP, London, London Daily Photo, parliament, Photography, westminster, westminster bridge
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London Daily Photo: Laws
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Tagged big ben, houses of parliament, LDP, London, London Daily Photo, parliament, Photography, river, river thames, thames, westminster
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Yoobi, London’s First Temakeria, Now Open in Soho (OneTravel)
… London‘s first temakeria has recently opened offering a hands-on opportunity to try sushi with a bit of Brazilian beat. Yoobi, London’s First Temakeria, Now Open in Soho OneTravel, 29 May 2012
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Posted in Food, London, OneTravel, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged brazilian food, japanese food, London, lunch, OneTravel, soho, street food, sushi, TEMAKERIA, TEMAKI, westminster, YOOBI
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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
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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
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Tagged London, Londonist, lunch, soho, street food, sushi, TEMAKERIA, TEMAKI, W4L, westminster, WHAT'S FOR LUNCH?, YOOBI
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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
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Tagged HAYMARKET, HAYMARKET THEATRE, indian cuisine, London, Londonist, lunch, MINT LEAF, SW1, SW1Y 4HT, W4L, westminster, WHAT'S FOR LUNCH?
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London Daily Photo: The Sacred and Profane
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Tagged cathedral, catholic church, LDP, London, London Daily Photo, mass, pews, Photography, prayer, SW1, VICTORIA, westminster, westminster cathedral
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Afternoon Tea at the Intercontinental London Park Lane Hotel (OneTravel)
As chic and contemporary as the setting in which they are served … Afternoon Tea at the Intercontinental London Park Lane Hotel OneTravel, 24 April 2012
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Posted in Drink, Food, Hotels, London, OneTravel, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged afternoon tea, AFTERNOON TEA REVIEW, hotel, INTERCONTINENTAL, INTERCONTINENTAL LONDON PARK LANE HOTEL, London, mayfair, ONE HAMILTON PLACE, OneTravel, park lane, tea, W1, W1J 7QY, westminster
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What’s for Lunch? Opera Tavern, Covent Garden (Londonist)
… encore dining sessions here are definitely a worthwhile consideration. What’s for Lunch? Opera Tavern, Covent Garden Londonist, 24 April 2012
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Tagged bar, covent garden, London, Londonist, lunch, OPERA TAVERN, tapas, theatreland, W4L, WC2, WC2B 5JS, westminster, WHAT'S FOR LUNCH?, wine
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London Daily Photo: Yaaarrr
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Tagged king richard, LDP, London, London Daily Photo, parliament, Photography, public art, statue, street photography, SW1, westminster
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Win An Overnight Stay With Dinner At The Cavendish London (Londonist)
… the hotel is giving one Londonist reader a chance to win an overnight stay for two with breakfast and dinner at the restaurant. Win An Overnight Stay With Dinner At The Cavendish London Londonist, 18 April 2012 Photo/fourteenten
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Posted in Food, Hotels, London, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged hotel, jermyn street, London, Londonist, PETRICHOR, st james's, SW1, THE CAVENDISH LONDON, westminster
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What’s for Lunch? The Rib Room, Jumeirah Carlton Tower, Knightsbridge (Londonist)
… proper upscale British dining minus the stodge and without any hype. What’s for Lunch? The Rib Room, Jumeirah Carlton Tower, Knightsbridge Londonist, 17 April 2012
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Tagged CADOGAN PLACE, hotel, JUMEIRAH CARLTON TOWER, knightsbridge, London, Londonist, lunch, restaurant, review, RIBS, SW1X 9PY, THE RIB ROOM, W4L, westminster, WHAT'S FOR LUNCH?
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London Daily Photo: SW1
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Tagged LDP, London, London Daily Photo, parliament, Photography, signage, SW1, the sanctuary, westminster, WESTMINSTER ABBEY, westminster palace
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London Daily Photo: Saint Anthony
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Tagged cathedral, catholic church, LDP, London, London Daily Photo, mosaic, Photography, saint anthony, SW1, VICTORIA, westminster, westminster cathedral
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London Daily Photo: Candy Cane to Heaven
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Tagged cathedral, catholic church, LDP, London, London Daily Photo, Photography, SW1, VICTORIA, westminster, westminster cathedral
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London Daily Photo: Westminster
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Tagged LDP, London, London Daily Photo, Photography, SW1, westminster, WESTMINSTER ABBEY
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New Restaurant Review: Ceviche, Frith Street (Londonist)
Guess what features prominently on the menu of this couple of months old Peruvian restaurant in Soho? Yep, Peru’s national dish, ceviche. Flip the menu over and it’s an equally Peruvian proud read of cocktails and shots centred around Peru’s … Continue reading
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Tagged CEVICHE, cocktails, frith street, London, Londonist, new restaurant review, PERUVIAN, PERUVIAN CUISINE, PISCO, PISCO SOUR, review, soho, W1, W1D 4RG, westminster
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New Afternoon Teas Coming to the Intercontinental London Park Lane (Londonist)
… for those who want to have their dainty delicacies and eat them too, you’ll be happy to know this tasteful yet playful tea is as artfully prepared as it is presented. New Afternoon Teas Coming to the Intercontinental London … Continue reading
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Tagged afternoon tea, AFTERNOON TEA REVIEW, hotel, INTERCONTINENTAL, INTERCONTINENTAL LONDON PARK LANE HOTEL, London, Londonist, mayfair, ONE HAMILTON PLACE, park lane, tea, W1, W1J 7QY, westminster
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Josper Grilling @ Caxton Grill, St Ermin’s Hotel, St James’s (Londonist)
Josper Grilling @ Caxton Grill, St Ermin’s Hotel, St James’s Londonist, March 18, 2012 Caxton Grill is one of very few restaurants in London to feature a Josper Grill (the second ever in town according to the folks there), thus … Continue reading
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Tagged CAXTON GRILL, FOUR STAR HOTEL, JOSPER GRILL, London, Londonist, restaurant review, st ermin's, ST ERMIN'S HOTEL, st james's, steak, SW1, SW1H 0QW, westminster
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What’s for Lunch? Pitt Cue Co, Newburgh Street, Soho (Londonist)
What’s for Lunch? Pitt Cue Co, Newburgh Street, Soho Londonist, March 13, 2012 at 11:40 am The sauce stains on the curtains suggest you might wanna roll up your sleeves if you’re planning to chow down at Pitt Cue Co as … Continue reading
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Tagged BARBECUE, BARBEQUE, BBQ, bourbon, London, Londonist, lunch, newburgh street, PICKLEBACK, PITT CUE CO, PULLED PORK, soho, W1, W1F 7RB, W4L, westminster, WHAT'S FOR LUNCH?
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Brunch With A Gospel Choir And A Stunning View @ Millbank Tower (Londonist)
Brunch With A Gospel Choir And A Stunning View @ Millbank Tower Londonist, March 10, 2012 at 11:00 am Mother’s Day will soon be upon us, and Gospel Brunch offers a particularly mum-appreciative way to spend some time relaxing over a … Continue reading
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Tagged ALTITUDE 360, ALTITUDE LONDON, brunch, GOSPEL BRUNCH, London, LONDON COMMUNITY GOSPEL CHOIR, millbank, Millbank Tower, mother's day, review, SW1, SW1P 4QP, WEEKEND, westminster
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Milling About London’s Millbank (OneTravel)
Milling About London’s Millbank Londonist, Mar 08, 2012 Starting from Parliament and Westminster Abbey and heading toward Pimlico Station, here are a few of Millbank’s many highlights … READ MY COMPLETE POST: Milling About London’s Millbank
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Tagged Art, henry moore, London, millbank, Millbank Tower, OneTravel, parliament, PIMLICO, river, river thames, Riverside Walk Garden, RODIN, sculpture, tate britain, thames, Victoria Tower Gardens, westminster, WESTMINSTER ABBEY
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Britain’s Best Steak And Kidney Pie? Here’s The Recipe. (Londonist)
In case you didn’t get enough Great British stodge celebrating National Chip Week a couple of weeks back, it’s now British Pie Week. We’re not sure who comes up with all this week-of-the-whatever stuff or decides when conditions are just right for getting … Continue reading
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Tagged british pie week, CARL SMITH, London, Londonist, mayfair, pie, pie and mash, pub, recipe, STEAK AND KIDNEY PIE, STEAK PIE, THE GUINEA, THE WINDMILL, W1, W1S 2AZ, westminster, YOUNG'S PUBS
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London Daily Photo: We Need Moore
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Tagged Art, henry moore, LDP, London, London Daily Photo, monumental sculpture, Photography, public art, sculpture, westminster
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