Tue 16 July, 2013 Routemaster A culinary crawl according to UJ London's foodie tide is still high, and we've been suffering a case of "too many restaurants too little time". So, we've replaced the traditional pub crawl and instead been eating our way through the capital from SE1 to W1 (with a few drink stops along the way). Restaurant routes – get set, go! Bermondsey, London's cult foodie hub, is all about le quality. Kick start the neighborhood crawl at 40 Maltby Street, where you can share plates of quail with grapes and gravy, washed down with Gergovie organic wines under railway arches. Chase this with some mid-route sherry refreshments at José before visiting Noma alumnus Tom Sellers at his new home Restaurant Story. End the night on whimsical creations such as bread and dripping, burnt onions coated in apple, gin and thyme, and pigeon with summer truffle and pine. For some on-trend snacking, join the trailblazer route in Shoreditch. We say salami and buttermilk bar snacks at The Clove Club, with fresh cocktails expertly shaken by the Young Turks, followed by some homemade tequila con verdita (tequila, followed by a shot of pineapple, mint, coriander, and chilli) at Casita. And for mains? Keep on the Southern American trail at Casa Negra, the Mexican fun house: bite sized tacos, ceviche, and a flight of margaritas. Now stand up. For those on the I Heart N1C bandwagon, pull up a stool at the impressive Carriage Bar at Grain Store. Sip on concoctions such as pumpkin and caramelised maple bellinis and butter and hay champagne, and snack on Loubet-style veggie merguez sausages or jalapeño hot dogs. Then onto some prosecco, frozen margaritas and slushies on tap at Shrimpy's outside grill. When the sun goes down, head to The Great Northern Hotel for an affair with Mark Sargeant at the Plum + Spilt Milk as he gets set to takeover the menu on July 18. Lastly, stalwart Soho has been given a lick of new paint with its latest additions. Sip on freshly made mojitos, cosmos, and negronis on tap at the new Soho Diner before getting seated at Social Eating House for a fill of 2013's buzz ingredients – salt cod, monks beard, and "jars to share". Top off the evening with a nightcap upstairs at the Blind Pig for some cocktails that include Coco Pops milk, popcorn-infused bourbon, and Skittles. And breathe.   Info Restaurant Story, 201 Tooley Street, SE1 2UE Casa Negra, 54-56 Great Eastern Street, EC2A 3QR Plum + Spilt Milk, Great Northern Hotel, Pancras Road, N1C 4TB LINK TO THIS FEATURE: Eat & Drink by CS SPOTLIGHT COMPETITION The Hush at The Shed Sponsored Listing Part-gig, part-play, part-installation: welcome, The Hush. Matthew Herbert – composer, DJ and electronic music pioneer – brings together actors, sound designers and theatre-makers to create an entirely unique experience. Taking place in The Shed, the National Theatre's pop-up venue, The Hush will explore emotions and politics of sound. An electronic alchemist, Matthew Herbert has recorded under his own name as well as produced for the likes of Björk, Moloko and REM. We have a pair of tickets to give away for The Hush. To enter, simply email competition@urbanjunkies.com. The winner will be notified by the end of the week. The Hush, created by Matthew Herbert with Ben Power, 17 July - 3 August, The Shed, South Bank, SE1 9PX, book tickets here. Tickets valid for performances from 17 July – 3 August. Subject to availability. Additional expenses are the responsibility of the prize winner. Non-transferable. No cash alternative. SPOTLIGHT NIKEFUEL DJ LAB PHOTOS Sponsored Listing Last week we earned our NikeFuel points at Shoreditch Grind by way of espresso martinis, tropical fruitinis, decks, tambourines and maracas (with a bit of help from resident Ibiza DJ Kaz James). We belted out (and recorded) summer anthems, learned to spin vinyls, and threw our hands in the air as the Nike+ FuelBand winner freestyled against Kaz… Next stop Taco Wars - stay tuned. Click here to see photos from the night. Calendar Picks This Week’s Picks SNAP FESTIVAL EXHIBITION EAT Get snap happy after dark with the Nokia Lumia 925, the latest smartphone which takes great photos at night. Don't believe us? Check out the gallery here. If you're heading for Latitude this weekend, be sure to book into the Rotary Bar & Diner pop up for wood-grilled meats and pint-sized cocktails. July 18 – 21. Henham Park, Suffolk, NR34 8AQ See a trainer exhibition like no other at adidas Spezial that includes 650 pairs of the brand's sneakers. July 19 – 27. Hoxton Gallery, 9 Kingsland Road, E2 8AA One of the original purveyors of London's burger craze, Elliot's, opens up a Burger Bar today until August 10. 12 Stoney Street, SE1 9AD CLICK HERE FOR MORE LISTINGS LIKE SHARE FORWARD PREVIOUS EDITION (c) 2013 Urban Junkies. All rights reserved. Reproductions of any portion of this website only with our express permission. Urban Junkies is a free daily mailer. All listings and features are editorial: We do not receive any payment from venues, artists or promoters. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of information listed but we cannot accept responsibility for errors or omissions.