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Mike Christensen

Mike Christensen has written 18 posts for The London Word
Mike read English literature at Exeter University and got a 2;1. He has co-written a children’s book called Wondonium and was a finalist in the Vogue talent contest in 2007. Mike has also had articles published in the Telegraph, GQ and the Evening Standard.

Secret Cinema 2011

Every bit of detail – the French film posters, the road signs, the choice of liquor, the prison lights – all served to manipulate us further

Gong in 60 Minutes

I plead; go for a Gong Bath, people. The thought of someone not gaining from this practice is simply inconceivable to me

An OktoberFEAST at Belgo

The Oktoberfest themed communal affair served out on Belgo’s typically long tables is fun, different and well worth £33

London Twestival 2010

I was impressed to see how an online idea became an online movement, mobilising people to make a difference

Psychic Sundays at Profile

I was told I wouldn’t get divorced and very soon I’d be prosperously working abroad. Oh, and did I have any questions?

Marmite Pop Up Shop

Saturday. Regent Street. What you’d expect. But no. What’s this? A Marmite pop up shop?

The Wine Show: 22-25 October

The outcome of an evening spent tasting the finest wines the world has to offer could only be pleasurable

Brouge Bistro and Belgian Beer Cellar

My visit to Brouge was littered with ifs, buts and maybes; had it been a cold winter’s night, I would no doubt have relished this cosy establishment with its cellar-like set up. Unfortunately though, I just felt a bit sweaty in the May heat.

Sam’s Brasserie & Bar for Brunch in Chiswick

So I’d got myself a date. Well done me. She was free either Friday night or Saturday morning. 10 times out of 10 you’d go for the alcohol induced end of the week soiree with the prospect of bedroom tomfoolery for afters, right?

Soho’s Third Space

Trendy. Hip. Buzzing. Fit women. Everything you want when you find a new bar to frequent in the capital. Yes, everything. But a gym? Or premier health and fitness club I should say. A tad unnecessary, no?

Journeys of a City Girl

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