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Wittenberg @ The Gate Theatre – 4*

An edited version of this review has appeared on MyVillage.com David Davalos’ Wittenberg centres around whether “to believe or not to believe” with undecided scholar Prince Hamlet in the crossfire of wits as Theology lecturer Martin Luther and Philosopher Dr … Continue reading

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This Week’s London Nibbles

Apologies for the slow-down. Call it summer holidays – normal service to resume shortly Better Burlesque at Proud Camden where tassel twirling accompanies dinning in the legendary Chalk Farm Stables… while News of the World (NotW) story has more twists than an oversized … Continue reading

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News of the World: Hot Air and Desk-Smacking Rupert Style

Apologies (whoops Freudian slip there Mz. Mensch) for this train of thought rant which is rather disjointed and incomplete. The arrogance of the uber rich though not worse than that of the financially challenged is abhorant for its disregard toward … Continue reading

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Golborne Street Festival

It is touch and go as to whether the rain will hold off but this Sunday sees the return of the Golborne Street Festival. Still a young contender this day-long party doesn’t have the history or identity of similar events … Continue reading

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Nicole Farhi – 202 Westbourne Grove: A Place in the Sun

202: Nicole Farhi is the quintessential Westbourne Grove lunch spot. An impeccably dressed and coiffed clientele lounge at the pavement tables where it is never surprising to come across a London celebrity thought they hardly stand out from the regulars. … Continue reading

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Bastille Day… London Style

No need to cross the channel for Bastille Day!  London goes Gallic spoiling residents and tourist alike with fantastique ways to celebrate the Blue-Blanc-Rouge. Parties: The French Institute’s screening of Jean Renoir’s classic “French CanCan” at the Cine Lumiere is … Continue reading

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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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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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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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