★★★★ Butter than expected Where? Westbourne Park, 91 Golborne Rd, London W10 5NL How much? ££-£££ What? Seasonal ingredients, mixed cuisine Welcome back to episode 90 of all things The Amateur Archive: this is a review of Strakers, by Thomas Straker. Between the vibrant streets of Westbourne Park and Ladbroke Grove lies the culinary debutContinueContinue reading “Strakers”
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London’s most talked about Strawberries
★★★★★ Borough Market’s Worst Kept Secret Where? Borough Market, Turnips, London SE1 9AH How much? £7.50 If you dare to venture into Borough Market any time soon, brace yourself for a hilarious sight: a horde of chocolate chinned foodies! Prepare yourself for an abundance of juicy strawberries and indulgent chocolate at every corner. If you’reContinueContinue reading “London’s most talked about Strawberries”
Troubadour
★★★★ London’s oldest independent live music venue Where? West Brompton, 265-267 Old Brompton Rd, London SW5 9JA How much? ££ What? Modern British restaurants and live music venue The Troubadour is renowned as one of London’s longest running live music venues, opening its doors in the 1950s, and hosting the likes of Elton John andContinueContinue reading “Troubadour”
BBC Earth Experience
Experience the world like never before Where? West Brompton, BBC Earth Experience, The Daikin Centre, Empress Pl, London SW6 1TT When? Open indefinitely How much? Adult – £22 – £30 / Student – £15 Accessibility? Fully accessible – Wheelchair access, audio enhancement / description, guide dog access & digital transcript Seven continents at the tipContinueContinue reading “BBC Earth Experience”
Zephyr
★★★ Chic Greek on a Famous London Street Where? Nottinghill Gate, 100 Portobello Rd, London W11 2QD How much? ££ Cuisine? Greek Menu? Lunch & dinner a la carte, tasting menu options Vegetarian options? Yes Vegan options? Yes, limited Gluten free options? Yes I’d often wandered past Zephyr on my way down Portobello Road, admiringContinueContinue reading “Zephyr”
Beyond the Streets
The best street art exhibition in London Where? Sloane Square, Duke of York’s HQ, King’s Rd, London SW3 4RY When? 17 February – 9 May 2023 How Much? £15 – £25 Accessibility? Wheelchair access, guide dogs Bringing the outside inside, Saatchi has invited an explosion of colour and style to overtake, in partnership with Adidas.ContinueContinue reading “Beyond the Streets”
Blink and you’ll miss them: Blushing Blossoms return to Kew
The Powder Pink Paradise Where? The Royal Botanical gardens, Kew, Richmond, London, TW9 3AE When? Mid April – May Entry? £8.50 – £19 gardens admission Accessibility? Wheelchair & guide dog access Over the past couple of weeks, the Royal Botanical Gardens of Kew have transformed into a blossoming oasis. A rose tinted wave has engulfedContinueContinue reading “Blink and you’ll miss them: Blushing Blossoms return to Kew”
David Hockney: Bigger & Closer
Dive into swimming pools, take a road trip across the San Gabriel Mountains and overlook the Grand Canyon in less than an hour Where? The Lightroom, Kings Cross, 12 Lewis Cubitt Square, London, N1C 4DY How Much? £32.50 – £37.50 When? Until October 2023 What? Immersive exhibition Access? Step free and wheelchair access available BeholdContinueContinue reading “David Hockney: Bigger & Closer”
Sunday Lunch at the Coal Office
★★★★ In search of London’s best roast dinner Where? Coal Drops Yard, 2 Bagley Walk, London N1C 4PQ How much? £££ Cuisine? Middle Eastern restaurant Vegetarian options? Yes Vegan options? Yes, limited Gluten free options? Yes This industrial cove is well disguised amidst the setting of Coal Drops Yard. Blending seamlessly into its Victorian surroundings,ContinueContinue reading “Sunday Lunch at the Coal Office”
Paris
How to triomphe Paris in just three days Paris is reputed as a city of love, art and innovation. Countless films, books and television shows have romanticised this diverse city, inspired by its vibrancy and decadence. It’s no wonder, that with all its publicity and cinematic awe, that so many experience sheer disappointment, otherwise knownContinueContinue reading “Paris”
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