Archive for October, 2008
Kumo Launches in Knightsbridge
Kumo means both ‘spider’, and ‘cloud’ in Japanese. This has something to do with an old Japanese story about a spider, a snake, the sun and some clouds. It’s rather a good yarn actually, but somewhat complicated if you’ve had more than one of Kumo’s heady cocktails.
The Mysterious Beast of Brentford
What you are about to read may sound like pure fantasy, and you are entitled to your opinion. All I can do is present the facts for you to judge for yourself.
Viva Verdi: Halloween the Italian Way
If you fancy an evening of opera and opulence this Halloween then head to Viva Verdi. The elegant Italian eaterie in Southwark invites you to dress up as your favourite opera star for a night of festivities that includes a performance by Demelza Stafford. And all guests who arrive both ghoulish and glamourous will be offered a complimentary glass [...]
Maison Bertaux: Soho’s French Hideaway
The blue and white striped awning; the window filled with cakes, pastries and tarts; the champagne bottles; the elegant pink organza…this could easily be a scene in Paris. But Maison Bertaux has been supplying London with its elegant fare since 1871, making it the oldest patisserie in the capital.
Last Shadow Puppets at Hammersmith Apollo
Hammersmith Apollo was the perfect venue for the 16-piece orchestra and dramatic lighting of last night’s vintage performance. The Last Shadow Puppets, brainchild of Alex Turner (Arctic Monkeys) and Miles Kane (The Rascals) is clearly so much more than a side project.
Ralfe Band at Kilburn’s Luminaire
It was cheering and foot stomping a plenty as Ralfe Band brought their distinctive eclectic take on folk music to this intimate London venue on Thursday. This was the last date in their UK tour promoting new album Attic Thieves, supported by fellow record label mates Mr David Viner and Peter Bruntnell.
Ethical Dining at The Duke of Cambridge
With its quirky interior and affluent clientele, The Duke of Cambridge is just one of many laid-back London haunts to boost the gastropub phenomenon. The food’s a little on the bland side, but what sets this pub apart is its sound ethical stance.
Laurence Olivier Awards Seek Aficionados!
Consider yourself a bit of a theatre buff? Can you judge the best acting, most spectacular dancing or pitch perfect opera of the year? If so then the Society of London Theatre (SOLT) needs you.
More Mystery Snatchers, Leapers & Slashers
An obscure case which resides in London’s most silted areas of folklore, concerns a bounding prowler, a strange being, said to have been adorned in a cloak and active around the Beavor Lane vicinity, particularly St Andrew’s Guild Church around 1815.
Valmont Club: All That Glitters…
Unfortunately in life, having money often means having access to the finest things around; designer clothes, the best restaurants and that most strange and beautiful creature – the members club. So when an invite to the first birthday party of Fulham’s luxurious Valmont Club arrived on my desk, I grabbed the chance to put my [...]
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