Apr 01, 2010 - Oct 01, 2011
Opposite 60 Bloomfield Road, Little Venice
0207 286 6752
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This summer will see the arrival of an innovative pop-up concept to London in the form of The Summerhouse. Open for a six-month period between April and October, The Summerhouse will be idyllically situated along the banks of Little Venice’s canal and will consequently have a nautical theme, serving delicious seafood in a space reminiscent of a Hampton’s beach house.
Jul 21, 2010 - Sep 25, 2010
Haunch of Venison, 6 Burlington Gardens
020 7495 5050
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Currently the hottest name on the art scene, 'Psychopomps' is Polly Morgan's first solo exhibition with Haunch of Venison. It consists of four suspended taxidermy sculptures, each poised between metamorphosis and flight. Named Psychopomps after the mythical creatures that conduct souls into the after-life, their historical representation includes Hermes and Charon from Greek mythology, the Valkyries from Norse myth, Anubis the jackal-headed Egyptian God, and in various cultures, horses, bees, birds and shamans.
Jun 23, 2010 - Sep 05, 2010
Tate Modern, Bankside
020 7887 8888
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A man pushes a massive block of ice through the streets of Mexico City until it melts to nothing. Five hundred volunteers walk over a huge sand dune in Lima, Peru, digging with spades and shifting the dune a few centimetres as they go. These are the works of the celebrated artist Francis Alÿs (born Belgium, 1959), and the subject of a major exhibition at Tate Modern.
Oct 14-17, 2010
Regent's Park, Central London
20 3372 6111
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Amazing fair featuring over 150 contemporary art galleries from around the world, and over one thousand artists.
Oct 14-29, 2010
Various Cinemas, London
20 7928 3232
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New films from the full spectrum of world cinema and an extensive schedule of industry and public forums, education events, lectures and celebrity interviews.
St Martins Lane, 45 St. Martin’s Lane, Covent Garden
020 7300 5588
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Let there be light. It’s all about illumination at this cozy niche of colorful rays and luminary clients. Come weekends, DJs electrify the guests.
Sanderson, 50 Berners Street, West End
020 7300 1444
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Dramatic and, well, long (80 feet). A giant communal table. Sip drinks or order a snack from Suka. Feeling floral? Step into the private courtyard garden for relaxation, fountains and mosaics.
Sanderson, 50 Berners Street, West End
020 7300 1444
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People flock to this fantasyland of purple perfection. Dramatic. Whimsical. Sublime. Need to chill out? Head next door to Billiard Room for less violet and a clubbier vibe. Members and Residents only.
St Martins Lane, 45 St Martins Lane, Covent Garden
0872 261 0114
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Bungalow 8 is an exclusive members only lounge where you'll find elegant cocktails and top name DJs.
45 St Martins Lane, Covent Garden
02073005500
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Asia de Cuba are pleased to launch their up-beat weekend brunch, treating guests to performances by a popular Latin Jazz trio which will envelope them with Cuban vitality, and a carefully crafted Cuban fusion brunch menu. As with the restaurant's popular a la carte menu, the brunch menu has been created with a sharing ethos in mind enabling friends to try a little of everything; inspiring greater interaction, a heightened experience and more fun all round.
‘Huevos y Bacalao’, twin poached eggs on salt cod cakes with Habanero corn crema, and ‘Asia de Cuba pancakes’, two large pancakes served with caramelised bananas, warm maple syrup and crispy bacon, top the menu in ‘Eggs & Things’, priced from just £9. The a la carte menu also offers starters including ‘Spicy tuna pica roll’ priced from £8 and main courses such as ‘Cuban BBQ chicken served with Thai coconut sticky rice and avocado fruit salsa with tamarind sauce’ and ‘Sweet soy wild salmon with sautéed Asian mushrooms and cucumber
50 Berners Street, West End
02073001400
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The stunning Courtyard Garden at Sanderson is the ideal place to relax and unwind whilst enjoying weekend brunch. Chefs at Sanderson have created a traditional British brunch menu, which can be enjoyed alongside the weekend papers in one of London’s most beloved outdoor sanctuaries in the busy West End.
Patriot Square, Bethnal Green
020 7871 0461
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The backdrop for Nuno Mendes' expirimental cooking is the new Bethnal Green Town Hall Hotel in Bethnal Green. Designed by award-winning architects, Rare, and featuring installations from fashion and lighting designers as well as some of the East End’s most brilliant young artists, the restaurant forms the perfect setting for an exquisite series of courses.
77 Dean Street, Soho
0207 437 2115
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Re-opened after a fire, the restaurant looks better than ever. This is the best Indian cuisine in town. Contemporary in a supntious setting. Try Akbar down stairs for great cocktails.
27-29 Endell Street, Covent Garden
0207 420 9300
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Circus offers an innovative bar, restaurant and entertainment experience. Designed by iconic British designer Tom Dixon, Circus is a new concept for the UK; a venue hosting surprising and intriguing acts within a bar and restaurant setting. Serving Pan-American cuisine and an interesting list of cocktails, staff and diners can ultimately join in to become part of the entertainment
1 Green Court, Soho
0207 287 7663
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Nestled amongst the neon, bright shop fronts and bars of Green's Court – a small laneway off of Brewer Street in Soho – Yalla Yalla Beirut Street Food is a hip West End restaurant serving Lebanese and Middle Eastern cuisine.
The Floral Hall, Stonet Street, Borough
0845 034 7300
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New Britannia meets Britain’s oldest food market at Roast – a restaurant and bar dedicated to classical British cooking using the finest seasonal produce.
St Martins Lane, 45 St. Martin’s Lane, Covent Garden
020 7300 5588
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Who would have imagined that Asian-Cuban fusion could taste so good? Stylish setting. Trendy crowd. Includes Rum Bar, Starck’s modern take on the English pub.
Sanderson, 50 Berners Street, West End
020 7300 1414
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Suka London restaurant offers modern authentic Malaysian cuisine prepared with European sensibility. Created by acclaimed New York chef Zak Pelaccio, Suka's menu of fresh British and Malaysian produce marries French cooking techniques with the intensity and spectrum of Southeast Asian flavours.
17-18 Dover Street
0207 518 0680
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A concept store by Junya Watanabe & Comme des Garcons. The place to come and shop to get those one off trainers you have been itching to get. Stocks great lines such as: Lanvin, Christopher Kane & Gareth Pugh.