Populist: 26 October - 1 November

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:

Gearing up for the US elections on Tuesday, the Sarah Palin pinata proved popular and we checked out where to watch the results roll in.

Europe's biggest inner city shopping centre opened whilst some of our most famous landmarks hit the danger list.

Speculation about the post 2012 fate of the yet to be constructed Olympic Stadium rumbled on, as did speculation about resurgent Spurs while the NFL came and went.

A supermarket proposal went singingly and Londonomics looked on the bright side.

Browse the news archive for more.

What's hot:

It was Halloween. There was lots going on.

Geeky ladies mobilised in a Soho bar

We liked cheap eats, cupcakes, man-pampering and elegant tapas.

Taking Liberties opened at the British Library.

Check out the Arts and Events tag for more.

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