From getting our sustainability on and having a nosh in a toilet, to a bump in a cave, this weekend is all about OTT. Plus, we have a party in a forest, a bit of Gutterslut action and a visit to Gaultier in Hackney. Food wise, Jerusalem and Spain are satisfying our appetites. Have fun! This Weekend’s Picks • FRI Barrafina • SAT Bump Caves • SUN Rams Gate Fashion Market Reminder: You're invited: The Guest by Paul Smith Sponsored listing Don't forget! The highly anticipated unveiling of Lladró's playful new character, The Guest by Paul Smith is taking place tomorrow night in their flagship store on Piccadilly. And to celebrate they're throwing a party – and you're invited! Expect canapés and cava as you welcome Paul Smith to the Lladró family. Simply email london-pi@uk.lladro.com to reserve a spot for you and a +1. Lladró Boutique, 194 Piccadilly, W1J 9EX, Friday July 11, 6–8pm. To RSVP for you and a +1 please email: london-pi@uk.lladro.com or call +44 (0) 20 7494 0407. FRIDAY EAT: Barrafina, Covent Garden Party: Felix Da Housecat at XOYO Soho's favourite tapas bar, Barrafina, has opened its second branch in Covent Garden (down the road from Polpo and El Nivel). As with the original, expect traditional and contemporary tapas, served from a long marble bar, plus some new Adelaide Street additions. From the frituras and chargrilled dishes (oyster ceviche and Iberican pork ribs), a private dining space downstairs, and its very own plancha, there are some differences, but just as with Frith Street there are no reservations so expect the same queues. In March we saw Felix Da Housecat on the decks at Pacha London, and now we're ready for round two. This time he is hitting up XOYO with UJ fave Nic Fisher (of Gutterslut). Expect late-night disco and electro vibes, combined with some signature Gutterslut 'raving, slaving and misbehaving'! 12:00–11:00pm Prices vary 10 Adelaide Street, WC2N 4HZ 9pm–3am Tickets start from £12.50 32-37 Cowper Street, EC2A 4AP The Kopparberg Urban Forest Sponsored listing Photo by Getty Images The Kopparberg experience continues. Last week we partied in the Forest to Kelis, and this weekend we're starting with live gigs courtesy of Sean McGowan and Misty Miller. Saturday is all about an old-school hip-hop takeover by So Fresh So Clean: think R'n'B jams and a house party vibe. And Sunday? It's time to chill out to the live Scandi sounds of Sailor & I and Dagny. And those are just some of the highlights. For a full line up of DJs and live performances set to shake the forest this weekend click here. Kopparberg Urban Forest, July 2 - 3rd August, free entry, Abbot Street Car Park, located off Kingsland High Street, Dalston, E8 3DP Bowl strikes... win free lobster at All Star Lanes! Sponsored listing For those wanting to escape the summer(ish)weather, head to All Star Lanes. Not only are their buckets of beer and ice cold cocktails the perfect antidote to the heat wave, but there's also a prize in it for the most competitive of bowlers. Make a spare every frame and you'll join the exclusive 200 club, and be presented with the meal of champions, a plate of their five star grilled lobster and fries. So grab your friends or workmates and make a party out of it - first one to 200 wins! All Star Lanes Holborn, Bayswater, Brick Lane and Westfield Stratford City FOLLOW US! Facebook | Twitter | Instagram See what we've been snapping this week on Instagram! SATURDAY EAT: T.E.D (Think Eat Drink) DRINK: Bump Caves Welcome new kid on the N1 block, T.E.D (Think Eat Drink), a restaurant that has sustainability as its USP. This means simple, ethically sourced British produce: think seasonal vegetables, homemade salads, cured meats, fish and a biodynamic, carbon-neutral wine list. Plus, its ethical angle doesn't stop at the menu. The two-floored restaurant has been decked out with sustainably sourced fixtures and fittings, salvaged furniture, reclaimed tiles, and up-cycled tables, all from the design team behind Jamie Oliver's Fifteen. Head to Tower Bridge for the opening weekend of the underground 'dive-bar and distillery', Bump Caves. Inspired by the late-60s psychedelic movement, we're not exactly sure what to expect, except that there will be Kool-Aid tests, light shows, and 'ear-melting music'. Here, bartenders are chemists, distillers and rectifiers, and drinks come in the form of beer and bumps: artisan beer matched with 'bumps' such as Sauvignon Blanc and Lavender Honey Mezcal, or Cut Grass and Mahaleb Cherry Distillate. And if all sounds a bit OTT, well, could be fun? 10am–10:30pm Prices vary 47 Caledonian Road, N1 9BU 5pm–late Prices vary 208 Tower Bridge Road, SE1 2UP Longitude Punk'd Sponsored listing Immerse yourself in the weird and wonderful world of Longitude Punk'd, where sci-fi collides with 18th-century innovation - an immersive experience never tried before, in the last place you would expect to see it… Discover specially created pieces, large and small, by steampunk luminaries including Robert Rankin, Doctor Geof, Emilly Ladybird and Major Thaddeus Tinker, as they take over the grand historic rooms of Flamsteed House and spill out into the Meridian Courtyard, exuberantly blurring the boundaries between art and science, fact and fiction. Longitude Punk'd at the Royal Observatory Greenwich, £8.50 Blackheath Avenue, Greenwich, SE10 8XJ 10 April 2014 – 4 January 2015 SUNDAY SEE: Rams Gate Fashion Market Drink: WC: Wine & Charcuterie Our top pick from our July Culturist has opened this weekend. The Barbican's Rams Gate Fashion Market has transformed Ram Place in Hackney into a nine-day café, event and design space. Inspired by Jean Paul Gaultier, expect rails of local and emerging designers plus workshops, activities and performances. There is a talk by menswear designer James Long, a serious panel discussion on fashion, image and race, plus a not-so-serious recreation of Jean Paul Gaultier's haute couture dress made from living plants. Food wise, local cafe Railroad will be barbecuing while Rita's is in charge of the cocktails. End your weekend in a Clapham Common toilet. The former public convenience has been gutted, renovated and, cleaned. The aptly named WC is now a trendy wine and charcuterie bar, serving small plates of charcuterie boards, breads and cheese all paired with a small but regularly updated wine list. Spend your evening downstairs in the intimate 40-seater bar, or, if the weather permits, nab a seat in the larger outdoor area. Next week, we think a visit to a no-frills pub is in order. 10am–10pm Free Ram Place, off Morning Lane, E9 6ND 12pm-Late Prices vary The Pavement, SW4 7AA Check out Camden Lock Live After the success of last year's inaugural event, Camden Lock Live is back, once again bringing a plethora of performers, entertainment, street food, and shopping to Regent's canal. Expect live acts from upcoming artists such as Whinnie Williams, Jake Isaac, Tigger Da Author, and Sam Garrett with sustenance in between from street food stalwarts Pop Dogs, Mama's Jerk and Honest Burgers, to name a few. Also on the agenda? Hip Hop lessons from the Big Dance Company, and comedy from Stephen Frost, as well as drinks served from BrewDog's bespoke festival bar. Camden Lock Live Friday July 11, 10am-10pm, Free, Camden Lock, NW1 8AF POSH PICNIC VEUVE CLICQUOT PICNIC Polo enthusiasts take note: for the first time ever Veuve Clicquot are selling tickets to their 2014 Gold Cup Final. Think country-lush, a chauffeured ride, and, of course, bubbles aplenty. Veuve Clicquot Picnic, Cowdray Park, Tickets from £70. For more information click here. Reserved: The Palomar A taste of New Jerusalem Location On Rupert Street just off Shaftsbury Avenue, meaning, its smack bang in the middle of theatreland. Vibe It's loud, bustling, and fun. The recipe of good food and good times, thanks to the three chef proprietors, from Jerusalem's 'It' restaurant, Machneyuda, and the two owners (siblings DJ Layo Paskin, of club The End and its offshoot bar AKA, and his sister Zoe). Tunes blast, the 'first-come, first-served' kitchen counter remains constantly packed, and the staff like to party. Flavours The menu is a fusion of non-kosher Jewish, Arabic and Mediterranean flavours: think 'New Jerusalem' –creative, multicultural and modern. Here, it's all about sharing. For those who don't regularly 'Ottolenghi', the menu may seem difficult - Bourekas here and a Hamusta there - but the waiters will guide you. The Daily 6, an assorted mezze is a good starting point (Josper Aubergine, Beetroot and Goats Cheese, and Puy lentils with tzatziki were standouts). Next, the Raw Bar, for fans of steak tartare, the Kubenia mixed with bulgar, tahini, herbs and pinenuts is a must, so too the salmon tartare (mixed with lemon, pomegranate and ginger). For bigger plates, hit up the 'Stove.Josper.Plancha' menu. We went for the Shakshukit, a deconstructed kebab, swimming in lemon, tapenade, pesto, harissa and tahini. For those who want a richer experience try the Polenta "Jerusalem style", a Machneyuda signature, and served in Kilner jars filled with asparagus, mushroom, parmesan and truffle oil. Finally, to drink: it's summer, so try the fresh Hibis Kiss – gin, lime, hibiscus sherbet topped with tonic water, or namesake cocktail – tequila, grapefruit, lime juice, with soda water. Décor The décor is as fresh as the menu – not a brick wall or industrial light to be seen – it's simple, chic and inviting. Washed pinks and turquoise hues dominate the restaurant, a nod to the art deco era but the zinc counter top, raw bar, and neon Palomar sign give it its modern touch – and it works. Upshot Finally, a restaurant that doubles as a destination in itself AND a pre-and post-theatre option. Info Monday-Saturday: Lunch 12pm-2.30pm, Dinner 5.30pm-12am Prices vary 34 Rupert Street, W1D 6DN thepalomar.co.uk WEEKEND GUIDE BY CS LIKE SHARE FORWARD PREVIOUS EDITION (c) 2014 Urban Junkies. All rights reserved. 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