Some Things to Eat and Do in New York

Eating out was pretty ‘meh’ in New York, but there’s plenty to do and see. If theatre’s your thing then read my latest New York Broadway reviews here. Junior’s near to Times Square had inedible French Toast – think deep fried cardboard with some wood chips on top with a side of sweet snot. Pointless […]

Review: Soul Mama Stratford London – Live Music and Dining

Soul Mama, the hot new, live music and dining spot in Stratford, East London. We have to thank MOBO Awards winner, saxophonist and broadcaster YolanDa Brown OBE who has created a “home for dreamers and believers” bathed in the warmth of African, Caribbean and South American cooking. Soul Mama is already a winner after crowdfunding […]

Music Review: Etienne Charles at New Jazz Club Soul Mama Stratford London

“Let’s get cooking” exclaims trumpeter and Professor of Jazz,  Etienne Charles as his Creole Orchestra launches into jazz standard ‘Night Train’. In fact, we are just a few platforms up from Stratford International station or a quick shunt through Westfield shopping centre from the underground and into new grassroots music venue and dining spot ‘Soul […]

Leo Green The Master of Sax at The Green Room QT at Middle Eight Hotel

Bang on time and bursting onto the stage with a boom, the party started within seconds with the force that is Leo Green with his saxophone and band. Forget tortured solos this is an ensemble that rocks and sways every weekend in Covent Garden, London and we are promised no two nights are ever the […]