Welcome to #ThursdayFriday! Many of you are having a dry January as part of your new year, new you regime. If so, I hope it's going well! It may also be cold but you can't hide indoors all winter. Instead, hide out at some of these secret & experiential London venues & events. Bar Night Jar "Hidden between … Continue reading London Hideouts
Tag: London
Après without the Ski
Welcome to #ThursdayFriday! Tonight's #5aday is Après (without the Ski) in London... Enjoy the following winter-themed bars this winter. Bodo's Schloss, High Street Ken - Newly opened Austrian Ski Lodge bar, restaurant & disco with DJ in ski gondola! Forzawin(ter), E2 - Summer rooftop supperclub has turned all wintery with rugs, mulled wine & cheese Fonduta. Montague Ski Lodge, Bloomsbury - Pine trees, … Continue reading Après without the Ski
Crackers about Christmas!
Welcome to #SundayHome & in one month's time it'll be #Christmas! So tonight's #5aday theme is beautiful festive ideas for the home. Graham and Green Jewel Christmas Decorations - A range of stunning sparkling tree decorations from £3 to £9 each. Whippet Grey Card Wreath - Recycled cardboard, cut into oak, pine & maple leaf shapes, ready to decorate @ £34. Not On The … Continue reading Crackers about Christmas!
The Art of Photography II
Hello & welcome to #MysteryMonday. 6 months ago I interviewed Michael Wallner before his exhibition at Wimbledon Art Studios... Tonight I'm pleased to welcome Michael back ahead of his next exhibition at the Winter Open Studios Art Show from 22 to 25 November. You can read Part 1 (The Art of Photography) of the interview here. Part 2 Questions & Answers to follow: Tell … Continue reading The Art of Photography II
Mixing up a storm…
Happy #ThursdayFriday! Not only is it National Cake Week this week but it's also London Cocktail Week (and National Curry Week too!)... So in honour of London Cocktail Week, today's #5aday features 5 new cocktail bars to 'experiment' this weekend. Evans & Peel Detective Agency - Prohibition-style cocktail bar behind secret entrance on Earl's Court Road. Bounce - Sip one of … Continue reading Mixing up a storm…
Gastropub Grub
Hello & welcome to #ThursdayFriday. Tonight's #5aday theme features some of my favourite gastropubs around South London... The Abbeville Pub, Abbeville Road, Clapham - Charming pub restaurant. Great for Sunday lunch in the winter. The Anchor and Hope, The Cut, Waterloo (no website) - Popular spot. No bookings taken. Prepare to wait & then share a table with other … Continue reading Gastropub Grub
Wheels of Gold…
Welcome to the #MondayMonthlyInterview when on the 1st Monday of each month, I interview someone doing interesting stuff with their life. Like me I'm sure you're glued to the Paralympics & glad to fill the post-Olympics void with more sporting excellence & incredible stories. Today I'm honoured to welcome 2 times Gold Olympian Ed Clancy MBE, fresh from winning Gold & Bronze for Team GB in the Olympics... … Continue reading Wheels of Gold…
Culture Vulture
Hello! It's #ThursdayFriday with ideas on where to go & what to do. Today's #5aday features some alternative things to do this Sept/Oct. Whether it's shopping, eating, drinking, theatre or film you're after, there are lots of wonderful experiences to be had this autumn. Gingerline HQ - Described as "a clandestine dining experience for London’s food adventurers." Fast selling out! … Continue reading Culture Vulture
Posh Asian Nosh
Evening & welcome to #ThursdayFriday! I love all kinds of different foods but my favourite is Asian food - be it Wagamamas or Yo Sushi. But if you're looking for something more upmarket, tonight's #5aday is posh Asian nosh served up within stylish surrounds across London. Eight Over Eight, King's Road, Chelsea - Fabulous Pan-Asian menu & lively atmosphere … Continue reading Posh Asian Nosh
Join the Club
Welcome to #WellbeingWednesday. It's impossible not to feel inspired by the wonder of Team GB & our successes in the Olympics so far. It really has been the most incredible games... so why not take advantage of the moment & the momentum by making a commitment to get fit? Whatever your motivation, joining a club is great for those … Continue reading Join the Club