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| We’re back with a meaty theme for the weekend (literally), starting with KFC and pork-fat cocktails on Friday, followed by pig's head croquettes on Saturday and finishing at the latest barbeque joint on Sunday. Aside from all things meat, we also have a welcome party on the cards and a bit of whiplash. Have fun! |
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| • FRI JinJuu • SAT Portland • SUN The Joint |
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| The Art of the Brick at the Old Truman Brewery now extended until April 2015! |
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For lovers of art and LEGO® alike, head straight to the Old Truman Brewery for the one-of-a-kind Art of the Brick exhibition. Created from more than a million LEGO® bricks by artist Nathan Sawaya, expect to see everything from a T-Rex skeleton (over six metres in length) to interpretations of the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo. Already seen it? It’s time for a re-visit because Sawaya has added new works to the exhibition.
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Art of the Brick, 91 Brick Lane, E1 6QL. Until April 2015. Tickets from £14.50
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| FRIDAY |
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DINNER:
JinJuu |
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DRINK:
46 & Mercy |
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Start the weekend with some KFC - Korean Fried Chicken, that is. Jinjuu, the brainchild of Korean-American chef Judy Joo, has opened in Kingly Court, and we like the sound of it. Besides giving The Colonel some stiff competition, we’ll be going for the Ko-Mex (Korean carnitas fries topped with kimchee), Korean tacos, and pajeon (green onion) pancakes. And Soju cocktails & can’t forget the Soju. |
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Now for a bar with a barbeque twist, head to HotBox and then downstairs to 46 & Mercy. A former street art gallery ('tis East London, after all), the menu is filled with craft beers,
strong experimental drinks with, of course, some meaty cocktails (vodka and pork fat, anyone?). Snacks also come by way of a barbeque with a selection of bite sized smoked meats available. |
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5pm-11pm
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15 Kingly Street,
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5:30pm - 12am
46 Commercial Street,
E1 6LT
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Eat Drink Bowl at All Star Lanes
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For those who haven’t heard, All Star Lanes is knocking down the January blues with its latest Eat Drink Bowl offer. From just £29pp, expect two courses (think Hot Pepper Chicken Stew and Roasted Veg & Bean Texas Chilli) washed down with some boozy cocktails such as the bubble gum flavoured Roller Girl and orange and lemon infused Cable Car, and of course, a round of bowling. Plus, for an extra fiver, they’ll throw in a karaoke session, too.
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Offer available from December 28 2014 – January 28 2015. Package costs £29pp Sunday – Wednesday, or £33pp Thursday – Saturday. Available at Holborn, Bayswater, Brick Lane and Stratford City. Karaoke is only available at Brick Lane. |
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| SATURDAY |
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EAT:
Portland |
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PARTY:
Ministry of Sound |
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| There’s nothing like a dream team to get us excited. The Quality Chop House's Will Lander and Daniel Morgenthau, previously at 10 Greek Street, have teamed up for their first restaurant: Portland. Dine on mod-French dishes like charred brassicas with smoked egg emulsion, soy and truffle, pig's head croquettes with kimchee mayo, and the duo’s pièce de résistance, a wild game pithivier with black truffle and game sauce. |
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After a three-week break, Ministry Of Sound is back to kick start 2015. Hosting their first Label Showcase with French future house DJ Tchami (currently in the UK charts for track Promesses), X-Press 2 (Ministry of Sound Radio), and the new solo residents Copy Paste Soul, expect an all night electro blow out. Time to party like it’s 2015. |
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12pm-11pm
113 Great Portland Street,
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£15 Advance
103 Gaunt Street,
SE1 6DP |
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THE NETHER
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| By Jennifer Haley |
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“This is mind-bending, it’s ingenious”
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
The Times
An intricate crime drama and a haunting thriller set in the year 2050, The Nether follows an investigation into the complicated, disturbing morality of identity in the digital world, and explores the consequences of making dreams a reality.
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Directed by Headlong Artistic Director Jeremy Herrin (Wolf Hall, Bring Up The Bodies, This House) and brought to the West End by Sonia Friedman Productions, Headlong and the Royal Court. In recent years, these producers have presented some of the UK’s best new plays in the West End including hit productions Jerusalem, Chimerica, 1984, Posh, Constellations and ENRON. |
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The Nether at the Duke of York’s Theatre, Saint Martin's Lane, WC2N 4BG
Jul 17 - Aug 9, Tickets from £10 |
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| SUNDAY |
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BRUNCH:
The Joint |
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WATCH:
Whiplash |
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| The Joint has ventured to Marylebone and a larger, two story home. For those not up to speed, we’re talking about the Brixton Village Southern-inspired pop up: think barbeque meats, craft beer and cocktails. Oh, and of course their Short Rib Burger. Take that Maccy Ds. |
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Make your way through your Golden Globes hit list, starting with Whiplash. Set in a New York Jazz Conservatory, the story details the destructive mentor/protégé relationship between a whimpering jazz drummer (Miles Teller) and his destructive teacher (J.K. Simmons). The story may not be revolutionary but the acting is, and Simmons has the Golden Globe to prove it. |
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12pm-10:30pm
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19 New Cavendish Street,
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£11.60
Hackney Picturehouse,
270 Mare Street,
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In a Sentence
An Ashkenazi inspired restaurant from an ex-head whammy of Ottolenghi in Notting Hill
Décor
An orange 60s mod plastic fantastic bubble. #UJLoves.
Flavours
Although their tagline says ‘Ashkenazi influenced’ don’t expect any Bourekas or Hamustas à la The Palomar and Ottolenghi. Think simple and seasonal instead. The roasted cauliflower with pomegranate and the grilled manouri with cherry tomatoes and sweet herbs were a nice combination of fresh, savoury and sweet. The plates are best shared, but if you want more hearty/individual offerings, let the price guide you – our favourite was the braised duck leg (cooked to perfection) with spiced red cabbage and quince.
Top Tip
Have a drink at the bar first. It was buzzing the night we dined, no doubt thanks to the after-work footfall: the building (Second Home) doubles as a workspace hub for ‘entrepeneurs and creatives’.
Highlight
The interior. The space is 60s perfection by Spanish architects Selgas Cano, the same architects in charge of this year’s Serpentine Pavilion.
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| WEEKEND GUIDE BY CS |
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