TODAY
Christopher Kane Sample Sale

We loved the acid brights and Planet of the Apes-esque gear of his ‘09 summer collection, and had a mild crush on the geisha-ness of his A/W10 - so now’s the time to top-up on Christopher Kane goodness at a sliver of the price. Alongside statement t-shirts, the sample sale features pieces from the young designer's catwalk shows from the last few years. But be prepared to fight for the good stuff!

Londonewcastle Depot, 1-3 Wenlock Road, N1 7S1.
Thurs 5-9pm, Fri 11am-6pm

PARTY PHOTOS
UJ Pool Party at Cowley Manor

We came, we saw, we pool partied! Last weekend, UJ joined forces with the stunning Cowley Manor for our inaugural luxury house-party. From chilled Campo Viejo cava and Bombay Sapphire cocktails (Elderflower Collins and Gin Breeze) to bright blue skies and all-night sets from our resident DJs, it was an amazing way to celebrate a hot summer evening. Rounding off with a picnic out on the Cowley's endless fields and lakes, needless to say coming back home was tough.

If you weren't able to make it down: keep your eyes peeled for our next house-party. But for now, thanks to everyone who joined us and got involved, and we’ll see you all at the next one!

Check out the photos…

COMPETITION
Resident Advisor

Our friends at Resident Advisor are celebrating a decade at the cutting edge of the club scene, and to celebrate they’re throwing an epic series of ten parties in ten cities around the world. Each "RA X" event will feature a top-secret headliner and curator - the rest of this weekend’s line-up (this Saturday at Cable) includes Trevor Jackson, Ben UFO and Horizontal Ground's 19.454.18.5.25.5.18. We’ve got five double passes to give away to UJ subscribers - but if you can’t make it you can make do with picking up a limited-edition silk-screen poster for the event on the RA site.

To be in with a chance of winning a pair of tickets, just email us your details.

MUSIC
Rory Gallagher

When Jimi Hendrix was asked how it felt to be the greatest guitarist in the world, he famously answered "I don’t know, go ask Rory Gallagher." Now, Sony have released a double-CD set of the musician’s lost 1978 studio album Notes from San Francisco, along with an unreleased live show from the following year - and rock buffs are already drooling. Recorded by the guy behind Neil Young’s Harvest and The Band’s The Last Waltz, the album was abandoned due to studio tensions. But Gallagher, who died in 1995, said he hoped it would surface and get remixed. Celeb fans, like Slash and Johnny Marr, should be happy.

THEATRE OFFER
Legally Blonde
Sponsored Listing

College sweetheart and homecoming queen Elle Woods doesn’t take no for an answer. So when her boyfriend dumps her for someone ‘serious’, Elle puts down the credit card, hits the books and heads for Harvard Law School. Yep, this is Legally Blonde the Musical!
And UJ subscribers can get exclusive 2 for 1 top price tickets to the West End success, now in its second year.

To book, call the box office on 0844 871 7687 and quote ‘Urban Junkies’. Note: tickets are valid for Mon-Fri eve performances until July 22, subject to availability.

COMPETITION
Win Karl Lagerfeld Diet Coke’s new Limited Edition Collection

To celebrate their second collaboration with the amazing Karl Lagerfeld, Diet Coke’s new Limited Edition Collection of three hot new Lagerfield-designed bottles is being presented in an eye-catching Collector’s Box available exclusively from Harvey Nichols (£9.95). And what’s more, Urban Junkies has got 5 up for grabs - with one lucky winner also receiving £350 worth of Harvey Nics shopping vouchers!

To be in with a chance of winning, simply tell us:
Which fashion house does Karl Lagerfeld design for: Chanel, Alexander McQueen or YSL?

Click here to view The Ts & Cs.

SHOP
Summer Essentials
Sponsored Listing

With its sharp yet laid-back collection and good-looking staff, the new Burberry Brit store puts a fresh, unstructured twist on the classic British label: think well-cut denims paired with simple shirts and t-shirts. Retaining that timeless elegance we know so well, the Burberry Brit line adds a cool, fun feel, and with the weather over here proving unpredictable to say the least, we're ready to grab one of the store's iconic trench coats and take to the streets in style.

Burberry Brit, 41-42 King Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 8JS.

BOOK AHEAD
The Infernal Comedy

Empire of the Sun and Dangerous Liaisons are a couple of our favourite John Malkovich films - although it’s hard to top the moment he climbed into his own head in Being John Malkovich. So we can't believe there are still tickets available to catch the actor treading the boards at the Barbican next week, where he'll play a real-life Austrian serial killer, flanked only by two sopranos and an orchestra. It's not an easy move for a film star who could be spending his days by the pool in Hollywood, but Malkovich has said he wants to show a murderer's human face… We can’t wait!

June 17-18, 7.30pm, Barbican Centre, Silk Street, EC2Y 8DS, £11-£35

COMPETITION
Taste of London

Taste is about to roll into town again, with tonnes of haute cuisine on offer amongst the leafy surrounds of Regent’s Park. Five pairs of tickets are up for grabs, courtesy of Italian Alps mineral water purveyors S. Pellegrino. And with restaurants like Opera Tavern, Benares and Le Gavroche in the mix, let the dreaming commence about all the food you’ll get to feast on.

To be in with a chance, just tell us where S. Pellegrino is sourced: Germany, Italy or France?

RESERVED
This week’s hottest foodie destination

José
The man behind Brindisa branches out

104 Bermondsey Street, SE1 3UB.
020 7403 4902 (no reservations)

www.josepizarro.com

Location
A prime corner spot on Bermondsey Street where, on a sunny lunchtime, the scene is so salubrious you suspect Richard Curtis to be somehow involved (or Woody Allen, at least). Floor-to-ceiling windows give you a ringside seat onto the lives of the lucky locals, with their warehouse flats, cool independent shops and cute dogs. Opposite is the excellent Garrison, useful if José is packed - which is not unlikely, it being both muy pequeno and sin reservas.

Vibe
José Pizarro’s aim is to create an authentically Spanish tapas and sherry bar - but this place is way more stylish than anywhere we’ve ever found on holiday. It's chic, efficient and buzzy, with an unobtrusive house soundtrack and great looking staff. It’s a tough call between sitting at the counter as the chefs cook up a storm, or facing out onto the street to people-watch. In the evenings, you’re unlikely to get the luxury of such choice: the place is a mob scene.

Flavours
The menu, which changes every three to four weeks, follows classic lines: think impeccably sourced single-ingredient dishes, such as boquerones doused in Cava vinegar, and well-executed standards like patatas bravas and chorizo in red wine. Daily specials depend on what’s good at the market. We tried loin of pork, cooked very rare - Pizarro came out from the kitchen to explain that the pig’s diet had consisted solely of acorns ‘and the odd mouse’.

Décor
Somehow, in such a small space, they’ve managed to include every design element desired by the urban(e) set: exposed brickwork, aged wooden beams, industrial girders and light fittings, rustic tiles, plus white marble counters to reflect the light and make everyone’s skin look gorgeous. Legs of jamon hang from the ceiling, and piles of fresh, glossy prawns and asparagus sit behind glass on the counter, waiting to be cooked to order.

Upshot
Small but beautifully formed, José is a welcome addition to the current spate of stylish, lively tapas joints in the city. Warning: a visit may induce serious SE1 lifestyle envy.