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| We’re officially into mid-summer territory (hello July!), so with that in mind we’ve got some summery happenings for you, starting with our Oakley London Cycling guide – it’s good, trust us! Otherwise, we have a party on a pontoon and an al fresco Spiedini and Spritz bar. And if you’re looking to stay indoors – we have a pub, a steakhouse and a dance tunnel!
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| This Weekend’s Picks |
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| • FRI Flamingo Pier • SAT Forza Dispensa • SUN ROOM |
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| The Oakley London Cycling Guide |
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| The race to the finish line is on, Le Tour de France is upon us. And for the first time since 2007, the athletes are pushing their pedals through London. So to celebrate we’ve teamed up with Oakley on a London Cycling Guide, UJ style. It's an insider’s go-to for the best places to cheer on the Oakley athletes, while also checking out the latest coffee shops, restaurants, shopping, art and design hotspots. So to look good, ride well, and explore the Capital, click here. |
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Oakley London Cycling Guide |
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| FRIDAY |
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EAt:
The Adam & Eve |
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DRINK:
Flamingo Pier |
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| The Adam & Eve pub on Homerton High Street has been restored and is now back in business, with some added credentials. The kitchen, headed up by Matt Chatfield (the Cornish Grill) guarantees fresh Cornish supplies, while the menu, overseen by Michelin-starred chef Alyn Williams (The Westbury) reinvents pub classics: think hot roast beef on potato bread, grilled lobster and burgers topped with Cornish Yarg cheese. Lastly, the bar snacks come courtesy of the Quality Chop House, meaning it’s pub grub no more. |
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Tonight, get your American fill (Happy 4th of July!) at Flamingo Pier. Taking over the Counter Cafe in Hackney once again, the monthly party has gone la la land on us. Celebrating Independence Day, expect food via LA’s Kome street food: think kimchi quesadillas, bulgogi fries, and Asian slaw, while drinks include pineapple juleps and slushy cocktails. And when the sun goes down, party under the stars on the floating pontoon - complete with palm trees and neon lights. |
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All day
Prices vary
155 Homerton High Street,
E9 6AS
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From 6pm
£5 Entry
7 Roach Road,
E3 2PA
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| The KoppaRberg Urban Forest |
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| Join Kopparberg this summer for a Swedish forest experience. Tucked away behind the streets of Dalston, the Kopparberg Urban Forest is set for a five-week summer series, with performances from New Young Pony Club, Lucy Rose, Gaz Coombes, and a DJ set by Little Dragon (to name a few). Plus, you can expect a host of the best street food vendors hidden amongst the trees, including FIKA, Buffalo Joe’s and Mama’s Jerk Station, and of course, Kopparberg’s premium fruit ciders, brewery beers, and cocktails. And the best bit? Entry is free! |
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Kopparberg Urban Forest, July 2 - 3rd August, free entry, Abbot Street Car Park, located off Kingsland High Street, Dalston, E8 3DP |
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| 7 Wallace presents Idris Elba and friends at Ibiza Rocks House At Pikes |
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| Our favourite DJ/actor Idris Elba is back for another 7 Wallace residency at our home away from home, Ibiza Rocks House at Pikes. And just like last year, it’ll be nine house parties over nine Saturdays in July and August. Playing in the Freddie Mercury suite, think house party vibes with big bill DJs dropping by. This is THE Saturday night party on the island, so make sure to get on the guest list. |
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7 Wallace presents Idris Elba and friends at Ibiza Rocks House At Pikes, July 5 - August 30
For guest list requests contact: events@ibizarockshouse.com
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| SATURDAY |
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DINNER:
Forza Dispensa |
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PARTY:
Nick HÖppner and the Francis Inferno Orchestra at Dalston Dance Tunnel |
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| Joining the expansion 3.0 club comes Forza Win with their latest (and permanent) al fresco haunt, The Dispensa. Transforming the cash and carry in Peckham into a Spiedini and Spritz bar, The Dispensa’s menu revolves around fresh pasta and wood-fired spiedini (read: Italian kebabs). Spritz wise, there’ll be an Italian cocktail bar, organic wine, and beer, which is served direct from a vending machine. And keeping to their Forza Win ethos, it’s all about banquet communal dining and family style meals. |
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If a Berghain-esque rave is your tonic, head down to the Dance Tunnel in Dalston tonight for a party hosted by Ostgut Ton, the label owned by the Berlin nightclub. The fourth in a series of events showcasing the best of Ostgut Ton, tonight’s gig will see the label’s manager Nick Höppner blasting beats, supported by the disco and house tracks of Griffin James aka Francis Inferno Orchestra. Word to the wise: this isn’t for the faint hearted. |
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Dinner only
£25 per person
Unit 4.1, 133 Copeland Road,
SE15 3SN |
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11pm-3am
£5 Before 23:00
95 Kingsland High Street, Dalsto,
E8 2PB |
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| Love Brunch Ibiza |
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For those travelling to the White Isle for the August long weekend, take note: Love Brunch is throwing a party. Think their usual London elements (brunch, cocktails and tunes) but with an Ibiza backdrop.
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| To book tickets for Love Brunch Ibiza, August 23, click here. |
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| SUNDAY |
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PICNIC:
Hawksmoor Knightsbridge |
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ROOM at The Beaumont Hotel |
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| Steakhouse connoisseurs Hawksmoor have brought their meaty brand to Knightsbridge. Although the decor follows its art deco theme, the menu here is different from the other branches and features a mix of Asian inspired seafood dishes: think Singapore-style devilled Brixham lobster, citrus scallops with chilli, and Vietnamese-style oysters. Meat-wise, expect the usual steaks, ribs and bone marrow – but the most interesting dish comes via the puddings, a giant Ferrero Rocher. |
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The highly anticipated hotel by Corbin & King may not be opened yet, but its piece de résistance has been unveiled: ROOM, the inhabitable Lego-like sculpture that is its signature suite. Designed by Turner Prize winner Antony Gormley, this isn't just a place to rest your head, but a sure-fire tourist attraction. Now, we’re just waiting for the restaurant to be unveiled… |
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All day
Prices vary
3 Yeoman’s Row,
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The Beaumont Hotel, Brown Hart Gardens, W1K 6TF |
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| Product Pick |
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| Death by Burrito: the Cookbook |
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Now for some DIY action. Recreate Death by Burrito’s signature Mexican dishes at home with their first cookbook. From the crispy crabcakes and not-so-traditional burritos (filled with pig cheek and crackling and smoked beef rib with sweet potato) to the Baja fish tacos, you can now bring the pop up to your kitchen. Adiós Old El Paso.
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| WEEKEND GUIDE BY CS |
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