Populist brings you a bite sized round up of the best of Londonist this week. Catch up on the coolest, quirkiest, most recommended and talked about stories and find out what’s hot and what’s happening for the week ahead.

In the news:
- The Olympics finally began! We told you where to watch it and when
What’s hot:
- Connie pulled if off at the Menier Chocolate Factory whilst the Camden Fringe rolled on – we reviewed Cracked, The Turner Plays, Twisted Sketches and Chambers and Nettleton
Check out Music Choice, The Book Grocer and Arts Ahead for more.
Images L-R clockwise: Carnaval del Pueblo, Smithfield Market reprieve, Tobacco Dock blogged, the Underage Festival. You can keep track of our most popular posts by checking out Favourites or using the Populist tag.



