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South of the Old Smoke’s river is becoming ain’t-no-thing-but-a-chicken-wing trendier by the week.  The Tate Modern’s new pyramid Switch House has opened its awe-inspiring 360ᵒ viewing terrace; Canadian apparel brand Kit and Ace’s new boutique resides in Borough Market; and Damien Hirst and Mark Hix’s new venture – Pharmacy 2 (P2) – situated above Newport … Read moreReview: Pharmacy 2

Shakespeare fans “roll up roll up” – thou art in for The Tempest of treats.  The young British theatre company, The Faction, have refashioned, revved up, edited, Selfridges-styled and speared Much Ado About Nothing into the 21st century – much like Alessandro Michele’s influence on Gucci. Popping a pop-up theatre in the basement of Selfridges … Read moreReview: Much Ado About Nothing at The reFASHIONed Theatre, Selfridges

In the affluent district of Marylebone lies the street made most famous by Sherlock Holmes – laid in the 18th century and named after William Baker – Baker Street. In amongst the commercial premises and behind a corporate and grey exterior sits a little piece of East Asia – Bright Courtyard Club (BCC). Once we’d … Read moreReview: Bright Courtyard Club

If a Londoner wants white, earthy, luxurious truffle oil, or by chance pungent époisses, or perhaps is in the mood for Pacific fresh rock oysters – where does an Old Smoke dweller go?  Borough Market’s a given.  But what if you’ve a hankering for seawater pizza?  Up until now you’d have had to cross the … Read moreReview: ‘O ver Italian Restaurant

Introducing a hexagon of narratives that will surge a memory, ignite a demon or pep your G spot. If you’ve never darkened the dimly lit doorway of a chillout, you’ll grasp that the etiquette for accepting others’ pharmaceuticals is to putout; sexual health workers hand out condoms in saunas to the beats of Kylie; Bermondsey … Read moreReview: The Chemsex Monologues

Bunny Boiler Janet’s always home.  Whether you’ve just woken up, popped back during your lunch hour or slipped in after work – Janet’s there.  Having met most of your chums, in Janet’s mind, if you’ve made plans with any of them you should always invite Janet.  You have to fabricate extra work load, make up … Read moreThe Old Smoke’s Five Worst Flatmates

Hosting a soirée is like hitting Selfridges on Christmas eve to accomplish all the festive shopping – a fun and stressful act – rewarding all the same.  Most of us have busy working weeks, so when it comes to organising a dinner party for eight, a luncheon buffet for double figures or a barbecue for … Read moreFour Don’ts When Attending a Friend’s Soirée

It’s that time of year when we bare our extremities, show off our pins and give the guns an airing.  It’s all well and good to embrace the warmer months and regurgitate last summer’s clobber, hit Selfridges for new Havies and stock-up on wife-beaters – but not if you’re recoiling alfresco diners, beer garden drinkers … Read moreFive Summer Fashion Faux Pas

Envisage that a so-called radical ‘cure’ had been found for paedophilia or serial killers, and that the medical profession took it upon themselves to forcefully inject animal hormones into sensitive body parts – anaesthesia-free, manhandle and publicly strip naked known offenders, extending them the same courtesy as cosmetic or toxicology test rodents, with the establishment … Read moreReview: Savage

Archer Street Bar Soho, oddly enough on Archer Street, when mentioned might send an immediate dentist-implement-touching-nerve to your heart.  This used to be the bricks and mortar that housed a guaranteed-tug-in-the-toilets bar and felt like throwing-shapes-on-three-week-old-pina-colada dance floor, once known as Barcode Soho.  The good old days: still missed by many, we are sure. What … Read moreReview: Myki Sand Bar Sails into Soho