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The Valentine’s Top 5: Nottingham

Nottingham’s Most Romantic Restaurants Having studied at the University of Nottingham for four years, it’s safe to say, I know my way around the city. My friend Liv could always tempt me away from the library with the simple sentence: “Shall we eat out tonight”. And off we would dash, shovelling our laptops that hadn’tContinueContinue reading “The Valentine’s Top 5: Nottingham”

The Borough Buzz

Exploring London’s Borough Market Established in 1756 Where? 8 Southwark St, London, SE1 1TLWhen? 10am-5pm (Monday-Thursday), 10am-6pm on Fridays, 8am-5pm on Saturdays and 10am-2pm on Sundays How Much? Free Home to British broadcasting legend and the culinary creator of blue soup, Bridget Jones – Borough Market may be less well known for its cinematic historyContinueContinue reading “The Borough Buzz”

Superblue

Silent Fall Installation by A.A. Murakami Where? 6 Burlington Gardens When? Until Summer 2022 How Much? Tues-Thurs: £11 online/£13 in person (£8.50 online concession) & Fri-Sunday: £13 online/£15 in person (no concession) Who? A.A. Murakami (audio & scents by Paul Schütze) Exhibition type: Temporary Whilst it might burst your bubble to hear that Superblue isContinueContinue reading “Superblue”

Don’t Cry Over Spilt Milk

An immersive, neon exhibition presented to you by Half a Roast Chicken & Creative Debuts Installation by Eve De Haan Where? Mall Level -1, Canada Place, Canary Wharf, London, E14 When? Until 31 January 2022 How Much? Free Entry Who? Eve De Haan, presented by Half a Roast Chicken & Creative Debuts Step into aContinueContinue reading “Don’t Cry Over Spilt Milk”

Good Grief, Would you Look at that Wreath!

Crowning London’s Wreath of the Year As we say goodbye to Christmas and our beloved household decorations, it’s time to find out who claimed the crown for the best London wreath. For those of you who are yet to take down your baubles, a reindeer and some tinsel, I’m sure you can reckon with theContinueContinue reading “Good Grief, Would you Look at that Wreath!”

Mrs Riot

★★★★ Where? 10 Henrietta St, London WC2E 8PS How Much? ££ Dining? Cocktail bar & Charcuterie / nibbles Events? Drag brunches, Musical Mondays, High Tea with the Queens & more Bring on the glam, glitz and good times at Covent Garden’s Mrs Riot. This bright and buzzing bar is one of my favourite drinking spotsContinueContinue reading “Mrs Riot”

Starfish Loves Coffee

★★★★ Where? Starfish & Coffee, 92 Aldermans Hill, London N13 4PP How Much? ££ Cuisine? Australian Dining? Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch & Cocktails Vegetarian & Vegan Options 🌱 – Yes Gluten Free Options 🌾 – Yes Starfish may love coffee, but I love it even more, especially when it’s served alongside a delicious brunch from aContinueContinue reading “Starfish Loves Coffee”

LUX: New Wave of Contemporary Art

Dive into the World of Virtual Reality Experience the elements, space, emotion and time in an immersive collaboration between technology and art. Image: Es Devlin, BLUESKYWHITE, 2020 Where? 180 The Strand (Temple tube station) When? 13 October – 18 December 2021 How Much? £18 Adult / £13 Concession (incl. 18-25, jobseekers & 65+) / £5 (12-17)ContinueContinue reading “LUX: New Wave of Contemporary Art”

Dim Sum & Duck

★★★★★ You’re in luck if you’ve had a chance to visit Dim Sum Duck Where? 124 King’s Cross Road, London WC1X 9DS How Much? £ Cuisine? Cantonese Vegetarian Options 🌱 – Yes Gluten Free Options 🌾 – Yes, but may contain allergens I’ve been wanting to write this review for quite some time now -ContinueContinue reading “Dim Sum & Duck”

Sweetness in Siena

The Southernmost City of Tuscany Travel back in time to this medieval city & marvel in its rich architecture, art and religious history. Genevieve Norris 17/11/2021 Where? Southern Tuscany, Italy When? September – October / April – June How? Car/ Train (2hr from Florence) Guarded by gothic walls with menacing archways, the city of SienaContinueContinue reading “Sweetness in Siena”