Monthly Archive: May 2012

May 31

Let’s Talk About Dalston, And The Word “Trendy”

I think it’s time we sat down and discussed whether Dalston is actually trendy, because this word is following me around like a bad smell at the moment.

May 22

Meanwhile, On The Banks Of The River Thames…

After weeks of rain, this man was spotted drawing the general consensus of London into the sand on Southbank.

May 17

A Beginner’s Guide to Boris Bikes

Move over. Professional cyclist coming through.

Cycling in London is like shopping in Oxford Street on a Saturday, a good idea right up until you walk out of the station and find yourself joining a never-ending storm of people whizzing past you; their arms, umbrellas and shopping bags flailing around as they bump into each other like drunk hens at a Zumba class.

May 14

Eight Courses Down: Friday Night at Leluu’s Super Vietnamese Supper Club

Image by Heather Gregory

It was Friday night, and we were about to embark on an indulgent eight course meal at the home of Leluu – the writer, photographer, blogger and (extremely) “good cook” behind London’s only Vietnamese supper club.

May 10

She Loves…Two Ways to Appreciate London Without Leaving Your Desk

London Underground sign and pigeons

No matter what your stance on the Olympics (or, to use their full name, The Bloody Olympics), you’ve got to admit: the widening spotlight on our fair city has made a lot of people come over all appreciative of lovely old London.

So if you’ve got half an hour – here are two things you should read and watch from the comfort of your desk.

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