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| This weekend we're trying out new things. There's posh kebabs, michelada's and caveman cuisine on the menu. Not feeling adventurous? We've got aperol spritzers and a traditional Christmas market. And because ‘tis the season, we've shared our top 5 sample sales for holiday steals. Happy December. |
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| • FRI HotBox • SAT Snack Bar • SUN The Monocle Christmas Market |
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| CALENDAR PICK |
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| Tio Pepe Christmas Popcorn |
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We've been predicting gourmet popcorn pairings for a while now… here we go!
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FORTNUM & MASON'S NEW POP-UP CHRISTMAS ARCADE
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If you are not already in the seasonal spirit, make sure you visit Fortnum & Mason's new pop-up, The Christmas Arcade, at Somerset House. Full of Fortnum's festive favourites and decorated by their award-winning team, expect to not only shop but eat, drink and relax in the Fortnum's Lodge, or skate at the Somerset House ice rink. For an extra festive kick head to Glad Tidings Tuesdays (9, 16 & 23 December), for some late-night shopping, tastings, meet-the-makers events, carol singing and general yuletide cheer.
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The Christmas Arcade with Fortnum & Mason at Somerset House, Strand,
WC2R 1LA
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| FRIDAY |
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DINNER:
HotBox |
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DRINK:
The Spritz Bar at POLPO Ape & Bird |
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December,and barbeques are now a go-go, thanks to street food smokers HotBox. After smoking their way around the capital (Street Feast's Dalston Yard, Hawker House and Battersea Power Station), they've finally found a Spitalfields roof-covered home. On the menu is a collection of dishes inspired from trips around the world: smoked chinese spiced duck, wagyu short rib tacos and slow smoked char siu pork buns. |
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Surprisingly, it's all about spritzers at the new Spritz Bar in POLPO at Ape & Bird. Nab a spot at the copper topped bar and have a pick from the usual suspects: Aperol, Campari Spritzers and Negronis. Plus, the less common but much loved Venice 50s classic, The Cynar Spritz. And, if you're around between 4-6pm, hit up Spritz O'Clock for £5 cocktails. Bargain! |
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From 7pm. For bookings email
hello@hotboxlondon.com
50% off food until 8 December
46 Commercial Street, E1 6LT
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Prices vary
12pm - 11:30pm
142 Shaftesbury Avenue,
WC2H 8HJ
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Dinner on Uncover
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Uncover secured your last minute table, and now they're getting your bill… The team at Uncover are holding a competition as a thank you to their early users. Along with a secret selection of their collaborating restaurants (think Yauatcha, Gymkhana, Lyles…), they are giving away a number of complimentary dinners. These offers will be posted at random times on the app. Determined to win? Helpful hints may (probably will) be posted on the Uncover Facebook and Twitter profiles.
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For your chance to win a free dinner for 2 diners, up to the cost of £100, get the Uncover app here |
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| SATURDAY |
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EAT:
Chifafa |
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PARTY:
Snack Bar at Night Elm |
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| Kebabs just got an upgrade. Head to Chifafa in Clerkenwell for souped-up versions of the midnight snack: slow cooked lamb shoulder with mango pickle, British veal marinated in lemon, oregano and dill tzatziki, and homemade falafel with parsley pickle salsa – all sans a rotisserie stick or deep fat frying. And being opposite The Zetter Townhouse means tonight is posh cocktails followed by posh kebabs. |
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For those who like bangin' tunes, an excess of snacks and michelada's done right – head straight to Night Elm. Teaming up with F.A.T and Rita's, the bar is kicking off their first of the monthly series ‘Snack Bar'. Inspired by Mexico (via Japan, Hawaii and New York), expect fast-flowing margaritas (frozen, blue and Tommy), beer cocktails, and fun bites: think turkey mole tamales, lamb tacos, hurricane popcorn with pretzels, and ham and cheese corn cookie sandwiches. See you there! |
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45-47 Clerkenwell Road,
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175 Mare Street, E8 3RH |
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| Can Lluc |
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That's right. We're advocating doing Ibiza in December. Yoga, fresh air and the Ibizan countryside means this is a whole different kettle of fish to its hectic summer. There's still plenty to do, including DC10 on New Year's Day. Stay at our fave villa, Can Lluc, and make the most of the tranquil five-star farmhouse.
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Can Lluc Agroturisme, 07816 Sant Rafel - Ibiza. To receive 25% off your room rate simply quote Urban Junkies (current room rates are €360 for 2 adults for 2 nights). Offer valid between 1 December 2014 - 31 March 2015.
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| SUNDAY |
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CHECK OUT:
The Monocle Christmas Market |
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EAT:
Pure Taste |
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| Live reindeer, Santa, mulled wine, and shopping - you know the drill. The Monocle Christmas Market is back. Brimming with international stalls (Another Country, CaBas, Rose and Rose…) and tons of festive cheer, this one is always at the top of our hit-list and perfect for a festive Sunday pick-me-up. |
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Here at UJ, we'll try anything once (posh kebabs, cereal cafes…) so now it's onto the UK's first Paleo resto, Pure Taste (in the venue that was previously El Pirata de Tapas). Think stone-age cuisine, but with a nutritional therapist, chef and chemistry graduate in charge of the hunting and gathering. And the result? Dishes such as monkfish masala and Loch Duart salmon. |
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11am-5pm
Free entry
Midori House, 1 Dorset Street,
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Prices vary
115 Westbourne Grove,
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| PRODUCT PICK I |
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| A LA MERE DE FAMILLE X DARCEL FOR COLETTE ADVENT CALENDAR |
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We know, we know, the advent countdown has begun. But we're not playing by the rules. Sweets by À la mère de famille and art work by Darcel. Win win!
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Available from Colette
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| Soho House Winter Offer |
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| Cosy room rates |
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Whether it's a sales shopping city break in Dean Street Townhouse, snow and sightseeing in Soho House Berlin or a few days in front of a log fire at Soho House Chicago, take advantage of the cosy room rates at Soho House this Winter.
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Soho House, Bedrooms start from £105 / €128 / $150. Offer ends March.
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| WEEKEND GUIDE BY CS & SO |
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