2011 July - The London Word

By Nick Purves ⋅ July 31, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

After sampling a Slovenian red, I tried a New Zealand Riesling, which had a distinct note of petrol coming to the fore

The production is partly driven by Toad’s desire to keep up with modern trends and by revenge on the part of the other animals

By Hannah Frost ⋅ July 30, 2011 ⋅ One comment

OK, so maybe London’s air is thick with dirt, but I still can’t help feeling a little joy when it comes to cleaning my face

Previously a 1960s print factory, the 15,000 square foot space is the latest addition to south London’s burgeoning art scene

By Katie Tillyer ⋅ July 28, 2011 ⋅ One comment

The colours and patterns might not be to everyone’s taste but Simple Be is certainly a breath of fresh air for plus size dressing

‘If I had a million pounds, I’d open my own theatre. It’d be a quirky arts venue with its own in-house company’

Portishead raided their eclectic record collections for their two-day takeover of Alexandra Palace at ‘I’ll Be Your Mirror’

The event involves a 1500m swim, a 40km bike ride and a 10km run; good luck with that, you crazy overachievers, you

The evening is aimed at showcasing fresh, alternative talent, although the evening’s dating side gels the whole thing together

By Nick Purves ⋅ July 22, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

The restaurant’s fusion style gives rise to such intriguing possibilities as duck meat combined with watermelon in a salad

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