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Mike Christensen

Mike Christensen has written 22 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.

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

Had it been a cold winter’s night, I would no doubt have relished this cosy establishment with its cellar-like set up

Sam’s Brasserie & Bar for Brunch in Chiswick

What about a breakfast date? A compelling argument aint necessary; you either buy into it straightaway or not at all. I figured, why not?

Soho’s Third Space

Spanning three levels separated by glass flooring you have everything you need from a health club; swimming pool, spinning area, pilates studio, there’s even a climbing wall

Chilango Islington for Burrito and Beer

Excuse my unruly use of the English language but Chilango is shit hot. Or hot shit. Whichever configuration of ‘hot’ and ‘shit’ you prefer it matters not

Happy Mondays (and Sundays) at The Forge

If this credit crunch goes on any longer we’re all going to end up like Gavin and Stacey’s James Cordon. And I don’t mean hilarious

Islington’s 2020 Archery

Were it not for the patience and competence of the coaching staff, my archery dream would have been dealt a blow that day

Lord Palmerston Tufnell Park

As menus go though, this one sparked a mini revolution in me. Fennel and herb risotto or broad bean, smoked duck and beetroot salad?

Canteen: British Food Back to Basics

Reaffirming its Britishness, Heinz tomato sauce and HP brown sauce had pride of place on the table. I liked that

Men’s Afternoon Tea at the Mandeville

Welcomed on entrance by the charm of Hugh Grant and the subtle scent of cinnamon, my palate was pending satiation

Journeys of a City Girl

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