Why should you go to a basement venue condemned for redevelopment to hear a tall slender American woman you probably haven’t heard of sing the works of a long-dead composer and lyricist? Because, trust us, you should. For three good reasons. One : Karen Akers …
It seems the London Palladium just can’t get out of the habit. Currently occupied by the singing nuns and lively hills of The Sound of Music, today we hear Maria and co’s residency at the Palladium will be followed by Sister Act The Musical next …
Londonist brings it on home. Karaam 71 New Broadway W5 5AL Delivery Area: Free delivery W5 and W13 0208 566 4433 12pm – 11.30pm Expect to Pay: £19 for 2 people – that’s 3 small/ med starters and one main each. Minimum Delivery Spend: £15 …
Bless our cotton socks! It’s British Pie Week. Honestly, we’re not sure if this is a real ‘mark your calendars sort of thing’ or just a marketing ploy by the folks at Jus-Rol. Either way, Londonist can think of all sorts of foods not to …
Where’s Gil Grissom when you need him? Before London gets their own version of the hot shot crime scene investigator TV series, the police will have to do. They’ve got a real nut to crack with the murder of 94-year-old Thea Zaudy. CCTV footage of …
The book grocer’s coffers are chockfull of goodies this week, so let’s jump right in and get shopping… Monday: Crikey. Take a look at author and critic George Steiner’s publishing credits and you have to wonder whether the man has actually slept in the past …
Londonist asks that most pressing of daily concerns: where to go on your lunch break. Here’s our look back at the good, the bad and the hungry of 2007. Since starting What’s for Lunch? in May, we have reviewed forty lunch venues throughout London. We …
The cold weather – and holiday festivities – descended upon Gothamist. The Rockefeller Christmas tree was lit, Broadway stagehand finally ended their strike, and NASCAR decided to run their victory lap through Times Square. There were disturbing photographs revealing the working conditions in which many …
Londonist loves Horse Meat Disco at South Central in Vauxhall. But it’s on a Sunday night. So what do you do if you need a bit of disco on a Saturday, well Disco Bloodbath has arrived and it’s Hackney based antics are making us pretty …
Londonist asks that most pressing of daily concerns: where to go on your lunch break. Jollof Pot Exmouth Market at the corner near Farringdon Road Nearest Tube: Farringdon, Angel 0207 254 5333 12pm-2.30pm (Monday-Friday) Map Expect to Pay: around £5 Rating: 8 out of 10 …
If you missed out on Halloween fancy dress or just want an excuse to get decked out in Victorian garb, then White Mischief offers the perfect opportunity. White Mischief is a night of cabaret, vaudeville, and live music that encourages audience participation and dressing up. …
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