Populist: 2-8 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:

A new kind of park set for Stratford

Boris Johnson's verbose strategy document prefaced swingeing transport cuts. Crossrail, however, is in rude financial health After the euphoria of his win, Barack Obama received an invitation to see West Ham play The search for a new Met commissioner got underway

What's hot:

Divine Chocolate photography exhibition at the Oxo Tower

Win tickets for Blade Runner: The Final Cut at the IMAX

Catch Hothouse at the Horniman

Take a bite out of London's finest salt beef sandwich

Check out the Arts and Events tag for more.

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