Category: LONDON

Cut Copy and London’s Somerset House Summer Series takes over the West End

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Posted: 18/07/2019

Across eleven nights of open-air gigs, Somerset House Summer Series with American Express will be pumping out music, food and drinks and good vibes, while the sun’s in the sky and everyone’s mood is high. The Series is all about bringing a vibrant festival atmosphere to the very heart of London with a programme of pioneering musicians across a range of genres For example, on Friday 19 July, Melbourne band Cut Copy will take to the stage right in the middle of Somerset House, serving up some of the band’s latest work, an entirely new flavour all their own. “Shaking off some of the Balearic and acid house leanings heard on older releases, their new tracks favour Afrobeat textures, dubby rhythm sections and sweeping disco synths with an upbeat, effervescent tone that reflects their Melbourne origins,” says Somerset House. Summer Series gives music fans a live experience unlike any other, with the rare chance to see critically acclaimed artists plus some of the best up and coming performers in a spectacular yet intimate setting. Before Cut Copy, London was looking at the likes of Nao, Sons of Kemet, Jacob Banks and Rosalia + Badgirl$. See the full line-up here. The series ends on 21 July, so get in quickly, or sign up to Somerset House’s newsletter for when they do it again.

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Chateau de Pommard in France’s Burgundy region does fine wine

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Updated: 15/07/2019

When you walk into a room, a converted cellar; there’s French language and accents hanging in the air; wine from Burgundy flowing generously and a tasting menu before you like you’ve never seen, you know Chateau de Pommard’s in town. Château de Pommard Wine Advisors Olivier Bouchard and Amicie de Saint Léger travel France and the UK, hosting tasting events and under-the-skin journeys of the Pommard label to educate and bring to life the beauty behind every bottle of wine from the mid-France region. An acclaimed UNESCO-protected World Heritage Climats of Burgundy – regions with very defined parameters that benefit from particular climactic conditions, the experience that’s formulated in France is one-of-a-kind. It’s been built to allow customers and wine drinkers the chance to compare the multiple expressions of wines from the Chateau, learn about their production and why it’s so. In the tastings, Olivier walks wine lovers, writers, students and aficionados through the world of Pommard. From an introduction to the Chateau, how it operates and the story behind the rich American who bought it a few years ago, it’s steeped in history, all of which comes through in each bottle. Working from light to dark, such Pommard wines like the Famille Carabello-Baum Meursault 2017 a light, aromatic, and stars super notes of fresh yellow flowers, chamomile, lemon, and pear, along with hints of wet stones. Olivier goes to describe the overall body of the wine in such detailed notes with flavours of butter, cream, vanilla and lemon zest. The body is full, with… Read More

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The Little Blue Door Fulham opens a gin summer terrace

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Posted: 09/07/2019

Fulham’s late night bar and restaurant, The Little Blue Door is doing gin for summer and it’s the kind of thing you want to get around. They’re putting on an indoor-outdoor garden for gatherings of all sizes for all people which will take on the conservatory, along with the terrace and pose as the botanical sanctuary you want in summer; draped in lights, foliage, adorned in hanging plants and taxidermy, for the game. It’ll be covered in astroturf – shielded from the unpredictable London weather – while the small outdoor terrace will be covered with garden furniture and parasols. It’s all centred around a new cocktail menu for The Little Blue Door. Think cocktails the likes of: Secret Garden (£9), a refreshing combination of Hendricks Midsummer Solstice, St Germain, elderflower and basil, served in a frosted julep with fresh herbs A Streetcar Named Desire (£9.50), a seasonal take on a Mint Julep featuring Monkey Shoulder, peach and mint, served long and fresh in a highball Lady Chatterley’s Lover (£12), a thirst-quenching concoction made with Rekya Vodka, Hendrick?s, Martini Ambrato and cucumber, served Martini-style in a coupette La Dolce Vita (£9.50), a strong, bittersweet drink featuring Solerno Delicato, and blood orange, served as a spritz with fresh orange.  They’ll even be doing happy hour from 6-9pm BST. For more, find The Little Blue Door at 871-873, Fulham Rd, Fulham, London SW6 5HP or go to their website.

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Plateau London launches their St Tropez Terrace for the summer with a French Riviera brunch and picnic

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Posted: 08/07/2019

Canary Wharf’s about to get a little more lively thanks to Wimbledon and Plateau, which is putting on a spread with Limited Edition M de Minuty Rosé to create a St Tropez garden terrace for the summer. A little bit of France in the financial district, it’s all about Plateau’s summertime rose brunch, a pink picnic package – pinknic, they’re calling it – and a delicious tennis-y rose dessert. Think of a Mediterranean floral-filled slice’a bliss, decorated in lights, and festooned with plants. It’s a plant filled Instagram-poppin’ feast for the eyes that you won’t want to leave. Oh, and you know that picnic package they’re doing? Well, it’s new for 2019, and in addition to summery tidbits, stars a bottle of limited edition Minuty Rosé to share. The Pink-nic, served all-day, features a mix of savoury and sweet quintessential British bites; Braised beef cheek slider in a brioche bun with horseradish cream; Lobster roll with fine herb mayonnaise and fennel pollen; Yellow fin tuna tartare with lime and sesame and quick snacks such as Padron peppers; Sourdough bruschetta with minted ricotta, peas with broad beans and cocktail sausages with honey & mustard. But if sitting a bit more rustic isn’t your jam, then Plateau is still going the classic option, offering either two (£20) or three (£25) courses, with the menu featuring brunch classics such as: Avocado on multi seed toast, with fried or poached egg; Eggs Benedict; and fried egg with chorizo, sweetcorn, spring onions, mushrooms and chilli. Larger plates from the Josper grill come in… Read More

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Queens presents Pride on Ice to end World Pride London

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Posted: 06/07/2019

On the weekend after Pride London, Saturday 13 July, Queens will put on a finale celebration of the joy that was, in its own unique way. Queens is an ice rink and bowling alley on Queensway, right in the middle of London and this month, they’ll turn out a partnership with Pride in London to host the official ultimate post-Pride cool down. Pride In London will dominate the 1200m2 ice rink and the Sin-Bin Bar by MEATliquor to celebrate and monumentalise the Pride Jubilee, as well as marking the conclusion of this year’s celebrations which have truly made us all proud to be Londoners.  It’ll be an all ice-skating, all performing, DJ-fuelled, psychedelically-lit, eating and drinking extravaganza all under one roof. Complete with entertainment throughout by hosts including Crayola the Queen and her Drag Team, live PAs from Pride’s Got Talent & Flawless Talent and even a special guest DJ, set to be spinning over rink till Midnight, there’s a lot happening. See more at the Queens website.

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Free gay exhibition for London Pride: Kiss My Genders

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Posted: 05/07/2019

Southbank Centre’s Hayward Gallery is offering free admission to all visitors for its latest exhibition, Kiss My Genders from 11am – 7pm on Saturday 6 July.  The new exhibition Kiss My Genders is all about celebrating more than 30 international artists whose work explores and engages with gender identity. Spanning the past 50 years, Kiss My Genders brings together over 100 artworks by different generations of artists from around the world. Employing a wide range of approaches, these artists share an interest in articulating and engaging with gender fluidity, as well as with non-binary, trans and intersex identities. If acceptance, joy and tolerance are your thing, then this exhibition is for you. Give it a shot at the Southbank Centre and see more at the website.

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There’s a new street carnival coming to London: The New Street Summer Carnival

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Posted: 04/07/2019

This Friday, just before the madness of World Pride descends onto London town, New Street Grill, Fish Market, Old Bengal Bar and New Street Wine will join forces to host a fiery fiesta of fun to launch their two new summer terraces, The Backyard BBQ Garden and Chippy in the City. They’ll be keeping the whole set up open until September, but keeping it fresh with a number of residences taking over so they can transform the spaces into summertime havens and a retreat from the hustle and bustle of nearby Liverpool Street. From 5 July, the space will take on a carnival vibe, complete with bottomless booze, delicious street food, live entertainment, gin and vodka masterclasses and wine tasting. Complete with DJs in the evening to other entertainment, food will be plentiful with food truck Chippy in The City serving up seafood plates with Moet & Chandon whilst the The Backyard BBQ Garden will feature STAKEhaus specials and classics alongside Peroni beer. If that’s not enough, Old Bengal Bar will be serving up The Backyard BBQ Garden Menu with Peroni beers, too. The BBQ menu will consist of Aberdeen Angus & Hereford beef burger; Suffolk Texel cross lamb shoulder with minted yoghurt and the Buttermilk marinated chicken. There’s a lot more going on, too, check out the full spread at the New Street website.

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Mr Fogg’s London and Penhaligon’s launch a new cocktail

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Updated: 16/11/2022

Mr Fogg’s is not just an establishment, it’s an experience. Much like Penhaligon’s don’t just do scents, they do olfactory adventures you never want to end. Join the two together and you’ve got one insane combination of two of Britain’s leading brands in lifestyle that are making some serious magic for everyone to enjoy. Mr Fogg’s Residence in Mayfair along with Penhaligon’s has a new limited edition, Liquid Gold cocktail inspired by the historic brand’s newest fragrance, Cairo.  From 26 June, the drink will be available in Mr Fogg’s Residence for one month only. Inspired by Cairo – part of Penhaligon’s new Trade Routes collection – it’s a vibrant perfume centred on the richness and sensuality of the fabled Egyptian city. Using iconic ingredients from the ancient spice trade route – saffron and woods – the scent takes inspiration from perfumer Christophe Raynaud’s recent travels to Egypt.  The Liquid Gold cocktail features a muddle of Henricks Gin, Fernet Branca, lemon juice, vanilla syrup and egg white. it all makes for a light, super smooth cocktail, the concoction is garnished with edible gold vanilla spray, patchouli incense which is set alight before being served, and hibiscus powder, mirroring the floral and earthy notes found in the fragrance.  To try it for yourself, make a booking at the Residence now.

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Morty & Bob’s London team up with Patty & Bun do toasties right

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Posted: 04/07/2019

For a while now, Morty & Bob’s have been doing their Melt Collaborations, partnerships of awesomeness that mean they pump out some seriously delicious food alongside other people who do the same. The latest in the line up? Patty & Bun who’ve joined forces to create a special, drool-worthy burger-inspired toastie for the month of July. It’s called the Jose Jose Grilled Cheese and will use flavours from Patty & Bun’s Jose Jose Burger, available at Morty & Bob’s in Coal Drops Yard from 1 July.  The new piece will combine sobrassada – a raw, cured sausage from the Balearic Islands – along with paprika, capsicum and pickled onions with the end result being similar, and as tasty as Patty & Bun’s Jose Jose Chilli Burger with the addition of Morty & Bob’s secret recipe of oozing melted cheese.  It’s the kind of thing you need in your mouth, in your life and on your mind; so go, while it lasts. Find Morty & Bob’s here.

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7 very London ways to get around Wimbledon this summer

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Updated: 16/11/2022

It’s always a good time for tennis, but there’s no time as perfect for it in London than summer – because, Wimbledon! The tournament of all tournaments sees the world’s top tennis player descend on London for all the good stuff until one of them outdoes them all. Wanna watch the carnage? Of course you do. Wanna eat tennis-themed desserts? Who doesn’t. Here’s where to go in London: The Colton Arms in West Kensington From 1-14 July, they’re doing a picnic hamper equipped with everything to make the day extra special, like salt beef Scotch eggs, fennel and apricot sausage rolls; artichoke, sun blushed tomato and goats cheese pasties; smoked chalk stream trout, cream cheese and cucumber sandwiches; topped off with a traditional mini Eton mess. Get it for £25 – to pre-order your hamper for collection please call 0203 757 8050 or email info@thecoltonarms.co.uk – you can even drop by in person The Hayden in Notting Hill The movie didn’t do this joint enough justice, so head to The Hayden in Notting Hill to try The Ace cocktail. It’s all about a combination of Eristoff vodka, Midori, sweet & sour mix, topped with egg white and a cucumber ribbon garnish. The pub will also be screening the tournament, so you never have to miss a match. get it for £10.50 from 1-14 July. The Waterway in Maida Vale They’re putting on ‘The Smash’ cocktail, a delicious blend of crushed fresh strawberries shaken with Beefeater Gin, velvet falernum, coconut water, lime juice, monin grenadine and cream. Yum! Get it for £9 from 1-14 July. Brasserie Blanc all over London They’ve made a Strawberry Smash dessert… Read More

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