Author Archives: Jennifer Cavanagh

Huffington Post’s London Launch

It is a fantastic time for online journalism a point brought home by the arrival of The Huffington Post on this side of the pond. July saw the launch of the collaborative blog that encourages independent and lively debate at … Continue reading

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Café Luc: One Year On…

Marylebone’s Café Luc celebrated its first birthday in style this June.  The Belgian brasserie put on a lovely reception where guest enjoyed mouth-watering canapés prepared by Head Chef David Collard while the champagne and cocktails flowed generously. The luscious steak … Continue reading

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Dream Story @ The Gate Theatre 2.5*

An edited version of this review appeared in MyVillage.com… Director Anna Ledwich brings Arthur Schnitzler’s 1926 novella, made famous by the movie “Eyes Wide Shut”, to the Gate Theatre this month. Under her direction Schnitzler’s tale of jealousy and hidden … Continue reading

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Top 10 Notting Hill Drinking Dens

Hardly overrun with late night venues Notting Hill maintains some top-notch venues for quality drinks.  In support of these fine establishments this list is split between bars and resto-bars and we’ve found the best of both for a fine night … Continue reading

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Best Cafés in Notting Hill

Serious coffee lovers make a point of visiting these 5 Notting Hill establishments.  The cafés here have baristas as skilled as they are knowledgeable about the world’s most popular, most vital, brewed beverage.  Kick start your day or recharge your … Continue reading

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Fine Food Market Launches on Portobello Road

Portobello Premier Farmers and Fine Foods Market launched a new speciality food market this weekend.  This addition will be open Fridays-Sunday (10:30-17:30)with produce reflecting the ethnic diversity of the capital.  Alongside top UK produce (rare meats, fresh fish and organic farming) you’ll … Continue reading

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Roar of the Greasepaint – The Smell of the Crowd : 50 Years lead for a London Première – 3.5 *

The Finborough, a sure bet for fringe theatre, currently delivers top drawer musical enjoyment with a revival of “Roar of the Greasepaint – The Smell of the Crowd”. Set in the smallest Big Top I’ve ever seen the story is … Continue reading

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In Quest of Conscience: A worthy topic lost in translation – 3*

Quest of Conscience brings the interviews of extermination camp Nazi Commandant Franz Stangl to the stage.   An intriguing, devastating subject matter yet Gitta Sereny’s interviews, so real on paper, translate poorly to the “boards”. The four-piece production, made up of … Continue reading

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Stirring Satellites @ Atom Rooms

Young Satellites are currently on show at the Bluebird in Chelsea.  The original “Young Satellite” show, reviewed below, was held in December 2010. In a departure from inaugural exhibit “The Architects” which introduced resurgent work by established artists Atom Rooms … Continue reading

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Golborne Deli – ciousness – 3*

The Golborne Deli doesn’t exactly push itself in the culinary sense yet serves tasty Italian comfort food in charmingly “functional” surroundings. This reliable deli had a modest refresh last year –the wooden floors gleam, the mismatched furniture is sturdy and … Continue reading

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