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[2 Mar 2010 | No Comment | 65 views]
London Dry Gin: What’s In A Name

Gin is truly a London drink and the term London Dry Gin is well known around the world as a mark of quality, but given that most of what we know of as London Dry Gin has never even seen the capital, what, if anything, does it actually mean?

Dining Out Reviews »

[28 Feb 2010 | No Comment | 38 views]
Review: Cilantro Cafe Brings Refreshing New Concept

Cilantro is not just any American-style coffee shop in London’s tourist district; for starters, it is actually from Egypt, and manages to trump the big chains such as Starbucks or Nero at their own game. While the service needs some improvement, Cilantro has reinvented the coffee shop to be what it should really be: a relaxing, comfortable place for people to hang out together while having good quality drinks and food.

Events »

[26 Feb 2010 | No Comment | 44 views]
Review: Yeasayer Gig at Heaven Club

Yeasayer is an indie band from Brooklyn, New York, that burst onto the rock scene in 2007 and since then have gained respect for their breath of fresh music into the rock genre. As part of the Shockwaves NME Awards series in 2010, they were invited to cross the Atlantic to show music fans in London what the fuss about them is all about. We went and reviewed the concert, and here is our take.

Dining Out Reviews »

[26 Feb 2010 | No Comment | 106 views]
New Entrants to the 2010 Michelin Guide

The bible for food lovers, Michelin Guide for 2010, is out! Six restaurants in London have been baptized with their first star this year. With the current renaissance of fine dining in London, it is not surprising that several of the capital’s up-and-coming restaurants have managed to join the elite Michelin Star club. Here is the list of the new entrants to tantalize your taste-buds.

Events »

[24 Feb 2010 | No Comment | 106 views]
The Sights & Sounds of London Fashion Week 2010

It would be irresponsible to write about catwalk trends, fashion week exhibitions and the fashion team’s favs until at least Monday, but the sights and sounds of London Fashion Week are crying out for attention. From Aldwych to Bloomsbury to Covent Garden, catwalks have been set up at several historic venues.