If you like off-the-beaten-track kinda places, you’ll love Chai Thali in Camden. It’s tucked away on the ground floor of warehouse a couple of blocks back from Camden Street and you’re very unlikely to stumble upon it, but it’s well worth the diversion. It’s Indian street food but in huge portions, described as small plates […]
Relaunch: Borderline Soho
March 7, 2017 by Leave a Comment
A long-standing centre point in Soho, Borderline will be relaunching in March 2017, with a sleek design and live music and nightlife programming. New owners DHP Family are the people behind Hackney’s Oslo, Nottingham’s Rock City and The Garage in Islington. Since launching in the late 80s, the likes of R.E.M, Rage Against The Machine, […]
New Opening: Nobu Hotel Shoreditch
March 2, 2017 by Leave a Comment
It’s the first European hotel from the Nobu Hotels brand and will open in June 2017. The hotel will have 143 guest rooms and 7 suites, as well as an iconic dining experience at the brand new Nobu Shoreditch restaurant. Set back from the lively cultural hub of ,Great Eastern Street, Nobu Hotel’s expressive design […]
Video Killed The Radio Star
February 25, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Video Killed The Radio Star is internationally one of the most instantly recognisable songs of all time. Written by Bruce Woolley, Trevor Horn and Geoff Downes, the original Buggles music video is famous for being the first ever shown on MTV when it launched in 1981. The words “Video” and “Radio” are similar in multiple languages, […]
KOKS awarded Faroe Islands’ first star from the Michelin Guide
February 25, 2017 by Leave a Comment
KOKS in the Faroe Islands has been awarded a star, by the Michelin Guide Nordic Countries 2017 – the first ever to be given to a Faroese restaurant. René Redzepi has made the New Nordic Kitchen known throughout the world, and now KOKS Chef Poul Andrias Ziska represents the next generation. The Faroe Islands, a […]
Honeymoon in Vegas
February 22, 2017 by Leave a Comment
London Musical Theatre Orchestra have announced the full casting for the first show of their 2017 season, Honeymoon in Vegas. Joining previously announced principal cast members Samantha Barks (Betsy) and Arthur Darvill (Jack) will be Maxwell Caulfield (Tommy), Rosemary Ashe (Bea), Nicolas Colicos (Johnny) and Simon Lipkin (Buddy), with supporting roles played by Daniel Amity, […]
Tiger Prawn with Sweetcorn and Chilli By Ching He Huang
January 17, 2017 by Leave a Comment
A quick and tasty stir-fry that is symbolic for Chinese New Year. Prawns symbolise happiness as they are homonym for ‘laughter’ and their reddish colour is synonymous with ‘luck’. The yellow colour of the corn resembles small nuggets of gold symbolizing ‘wealth’.gold symbolizing ‘wealth’. Tiger Prawn with Sweetcorn and Chilli Serves two as a main […]
The Big Mac Index
January 13, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The euro and the pound are undervalued against the dollar by 24% and 18.7% respectively according to the latest Big Mac index, the patty-powered currency guide from The Economist. A Big Mac currently costs $5.06 in America but €4.06 in the Eurozone and £3.73 in Britain, showcasing the euro’s drop to just $1.05, its lowest level […]
Pineapple Shortcakes: Reinventing a South East Asian Classic
January 11, 2017 by Leave a Comment
With an original Malaysian recipe at its heart, these pineapple shortcakes hold the foundation of a time-honoured favourite. These handcrafted gourmet treats from Hong Kong without artificial flavours or preservatives, use ingredients to create the ultimate ‘moreish’ experience – geddit? They are crumbly, buttery and full of flavour – perfect with a cup of tea! Founders […]
Droneball launches Crowdfunding Campaign
January 11, 2017 by Leave a Comment
There’s never been a better time to own a drone now that iMaze Toys has released its new crash-resistant Droneball. The radio control gadget company’s newest product makes flying a drone safer and easier than ever. And, as it launches its crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo, Droneball is also more affordable than ever, with a fantastic […]
