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We’re feeling waves of positivity this week UJers, as our more mystically minded (and red-string wearing) friends claim that a dark bout of energy has been lifted – so presumably now is the time for action. And we have just the kind of action that’ll get you off the sofa, with the Desigual Kiss Party hitting London next Wednesday and free tickets available from stores now to join in the smooching fun. Once you’ve claimed your space, head down to interactive theatre, practice your moves at Disco Heaven, go a little retro, and snack on seafood and wine to get you in the mood. Pucker up!
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TODAY
Ping! London Launches
With our total wipe out in the summer sports stakes, the brains behind Britain’s Olympic bid have come up with a sure-fire plan to get us some long-awaited victory; via ping pong. Yes, 'Ping!’ will see 100 ping pong tables grace venues all over London in an attempt to get us revved up and in practice for the games. It kicks off with a launch party tonight where you can expect to see the ETTA GB team showing off some moves, as well as the Parkour team bouncing matrix-style off the walls to some live music. Venues hit by Ping! include Heathrow Airport, Tate Modern and the Geffrye Museum and there is even a special ’Ping Pong Parlour’ in Marshall Street for those who get really addicted. Bats at the ready, boys and girls, it’s all about 2012.
Kings Cross St Pancras Station, SW1H 0BD 6:30pm–8pm |
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 Six Shooters
Proud Camden’s largest exhibition spans the work of six leading musical photographers (and friends) covering the contemporary music scene. The most sought–after snappers in the business, having toured with the best and had work published in the biggest magazines, have produced top–notch portraits of Muse, Arctic Monkeys, Paul Weller, Pete Doherty, Lily Allen, U2, Kasabian, Razorlight, Jay Z, Oasis and more spread across two huge gallery spaces.
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Proud, Horse Hospital, Stables Market, Chalk Farm Road, NW1 8AH |
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COMPETITION
Secret Garden Party Tickets
Fancy a festival getaway this weekend? We have a pair of VIP passes to the Secret Garden Party to give away courtesy of The HENDRICK’S HORSELESS CARRIAGE of CURIOSITIES – a converted 19th century rail carriage stuffed full of machines that clink and whirr –which is on a summer tour introducing its delightful peculiarities and literary shenanigans to thousands of free–thinking festival–goers. Come by and see author, presenter and salonniere Damian Barr hosting Peek & Speak sessions, 40 Winks duo David Carter and Rachel Rose Reid’s pyjama–clad bedtime stories, and on–board ‘stewards’ inspiring visitors to contribute their own short stories, rhymes or riddles about any of the carriage artefacts in return for a Hendrick’s & Tonic. To be in with a chance of winning simply tell us: Where is the Secret Garden Party held?
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MUSIC
UJ’s Line-Up Picks
Back with a cracking pair of Ibiza-tastic playlists, AudioSushi are once again on hand to get you dancing and smiling wherever you are… Packed with hefty beats, classic loops and hypnotic vocals, the first playlist will whisk you right back to all those clubs you remember (or not) from the island that never stops. While the second has all the tunes you need to soundtrack your escape to the beach of eternal sunset – no matter what time of day it is. So crank 'em up. And enjoy…
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SHOP
Colette Swap Shop
Fancy a piece of Parisian tongue-in-cheek action? Colette’s swap–shop with our own KK Outlet means you can now get hold of these plexiglass brooches by Yazbukey on your very own doorstep – choose from Lady Gaga, Karl Lagerfeld, Freddy Mercury and other camp characters.
From £65.
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RESERVED
This week’s hottest foodie destination
Bistro Delicat
Contemporary Austrian bistro arrives in Northcote Village.
124 Northcote Road, SW11 6QU - 020 7924 3566
www.bistrodelicat.com
Location
Despite having something of a foodie reputation, for a long time (well, at least for the five years that I’ve lived nearby) the Northcote Road in Battersea has lacked a stylish brasserie that’s not overrun with under-fives or twenty-something drinkers on the lash. The initial signs for this Viennese-inspired newcomer filling that gap are good.
Vibe
Affable Austrian co–owner and frontman Erik Ammer – whose background is in Ritz-Carlton hotels and Formula One catering – and his team have done a splendid job creating this smart yet laidback kaffeehaus–style hangout that has a touch of McNally about it (bringing to mind Schiller’s on the Lower East Side in New York).
Flavours
Along with classic beef consomme and wiener schnitzel there are lighter, more lunch–friendly options of beetroot, French bean and pomegranate or grilled vegetable and goats cheese salad (done really well) plus croque monsieur and apple strudel if you only want a snack – they even serve proper Naber Kaffee coffee more commonly found in Vienna’s cafes. .
Décor
Simply but cleverly decked out by 10.2 architects in white brick tiles at the front and glossy black ones at the back, so you can plump for bright and airy or more cosy, depending on your mood, the time of day, weather etc. Pendulum lighting and newspapers on sticks complete the modern bistro look.
Upshot
Delicat (the name is an abbreviation of delicatessen) has certainly had the weather on its side since it opened two weeks ago, its outside tables currently particularly popular. The service is friendly and efficient and the feel thoroughly European – I’m looking forward to dining here on less balmy days too.
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Weekend guide by MaM Restaurant Review by SL. |
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