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We’re not getting too morose about waving our pals off to Glasto today: the forecast says drizzly for tomorrow at least, and frankly, we’d rather be watching the action at the W Hotel, where Absinthe Martinis will be served in a plush (and dry) screening room. It’s all happening here in London anyway, from world-class opera to foraged suppers and über-camp Mexican luchadors. The only thing that would make us leave is a ticket to Ibiza, where it’s wall-to-wall sun all week…
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RELAUNCH
Nike 1948
If you’re wandering through Shoreditch this weekend, stop in at this re-launched space and have a look at Nike’s newest designs – we love their American Football-inspired NSW autumn/winter collection, especially the Sixties-style jacket with gold sleeves. There’s more going on than clothes too, with art installations inspired by sports and tables to hang out or work at, all wrapped up in sleek, minimalist design. It’s enough to make jogging seem sexy…
Arches 477/478, Batemans Row, EC2A 3HH. Free.
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SHOP
Kensal Flea
It’s not hard to get us anywhere that’s serving gourmet burgers and mac’n’cheese, so if we’re not to be found at Space NK’s amazing summer sale this weekend, we’ll be rummaging through vintage shawls at this (indoor) summer fair in W10’s yummy mummy neighbourhood. It’s not just any old tat they’ll be flogging: think goat skin bags from nineteen57, lovely vintage furniture, accessories sourced from India, live music and La Dinette macaroons to keep you going.
Sat 12-5.30pm, Paradise by The Way Of Kensal Green and St Johns Church car park, Kilburn Lane, W10 4AA. £1
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BOOK AHEAD
INTERNATIONAL TAKE ONE
Jodie Harsh’s Room Service goes to Ibiza June 27
Brace yourself Ibiza, the fabulous Jodie Harsh is bringing Soho club night Room Service to our fave UJ nightspot Aura from this Monday ‘til the end of the summer. OTT hosts and sexy go-go boys will be landing in Ibiza in a couple of days, with a stable of London DJs and some very special guests. Book a table for dinner (last orders 1am) or just turn up and party. This kinky vid should give you a flavour.
Every Monday from Mon June 27th, Aura, Ibiza.
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BOOK AHEAD
INTERNATIONAL TAKE TWO
I Want My MTV Ibiza - JULY 1
Amnesia in Ibiza has always been a mecca for clubkids, but Snoop Dogg’s ushering in a new era of live music (which is oh so now for Ibiza 2011) next week, when he’ll be playing out on the terrace at the launch of this huge MTV festival. Expect some Snoop style español as we hear The Doggfather’s been brushing up on his Spanish for the occasion, and book quickly for the rest of the fest: Kelis, 2ManyDJs, Duran Duran, Robyn and Primal Scream ain’t the half of it.
Jul 1-Sept 2, Amnesia. 50€
To Book tickets visit www.mtvibiza.com or www.ticketmaster.com.
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COMPETITION
Win hampers of Yardley London’s beauty products
It’s nice to find men’s beauty products that smell of real things – spices, herbs, trees – instead of chemicals, so we’re big fans of Yardley’s new fragrance Citrus & Wood, its first for men for six years. We’d love to get our hands on one of their luxury hampers stuffed with fragrance, bath and body products for men and women (worth £100 each), but we’ve got to give all five away to you people. Email us with the subject line “Yardley London Competition” to be in with a chance of winning.
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| SUNDAY |
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RESERVED
This week’s hottest foodie destination
Da Polpo
The new bacaro on the block
6 Maiden Lane, London, WC2E 7NA.
020 7836 8448 (no reservations at dinner)
www.dapolpo.co.uk
Location
Having blessed Soho with a buzzy trio of small-plate, high-style restaurants, Polpo founder Russell Norman has decided to give Theatreland a piece of the action. With its classy green frontage and discreetly customized linen curtains, new venture da Polpo sits confidently understated beside its try-hard neighbours.
Vibe
Of the three Polpo offspring, if Spuntino is the cool one, and Polpetto the sexy one, then da Polpo is the approachable one. The one you might bring your mother to – not least because she wouldn’t have to wait two hours for her chicheti. With seventy seats over two floors it’s far roomier than the others, and airy, too, thanks to a large skylight. The soundtrack is crowd-pleasing – the Stones, Johnny Cash, The Smiths – and both customers and staff are less raffish than in Soho.
Flavours
Meatballs, pizzete, asparagus, heritage tomatoes: the brown paper menu sticks to the winning formula of its predecessors and, indeed, why wouldn’t it? Nothing we tried was less than delicious and booze, as always, is spot on. We wanted another aperol spritz even whilst consuming the first, while the bellini sgroppino, which blends prosecco and lemon sorbet was the slushie of our dreams.
Décor
Like its siblings, da Polpo looks terrific: bruised cream paintwork, wooden pews, rusted tin panels on the ceiling, reclaimed fittings and bare light bulbs aglow with fashionable filaments. Old pictures of Venice on the wall remind you that the place was inspired by the city’s traditional bacaros, but the style borrows as much from über-cool joints in the Meatpacking district.
Upshot
The Norman conquest continues with another fine addition to the Polpo family – and, apparently, the last in the line of bacaros before he moves onto his next bright idea. You’re less likely to spot someone famous than in Soho, but have more chance of a seat.
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| Weekend guide by JH |
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