| TUESDAY
MAY 12, 2009 |
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When
Soho's Fernandez
& Wells launched their third sandwichery-cum-charcuterie
within the same 500 metres, it set us
to wondering: at what point has a successful
independent enterprise finally crossed
over to the corporate darkside?
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Leon
yielded a while back - their cutely nostalgia-laden
wraps feeling just a little less authentic
after the launch of their eighth London
falafelicious restaurant. The
Breakfast Club, on the other hand,
have just opened their third brunchie
outpost, this one bang on Hoxton Square,
and we love it.
It's certainly not the only mini-chain
on the streets. With the opening of The
Diner's fifth space, this in Islington,
everyone's favourite burger 'n' shake
restaurant is now a concretely recognisable
brand.
And Hurwundeki
launched a new café in Hackney last
Thursday. With two clothing boutiques
and one hairdressing salon already under
their belt, this might mark the next step
on their (certainly left-of-centre) road
to global domination. |
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TODAY'S EVENT PICKS |
Advert's dark sounds live at Brave Exhibitions. 8pm, The Old Blue Last, 38 Great Eastern Street, EC2A, Free. |
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The battle between man and beast goes extreme. 7:45pm, Royal Court Theatre,
Sloane Square, SW1W. £10-£1 |
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Dan Fontanelli's solo exhibition gathers time. 10am - 6pm, Menier Gallery,
51 Southwark Street, SE1, Free. |
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Physical theatre telling of concubines buried alive. 7pm, Arcola Theatre, 27
Arcola St, E8. £13.
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