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| Prepare yourself, this weekend is a big-un! We’ve got some new French/Vietnamese food, Mediterranean ‘fast food’, an Italian Piazza (on Brick Lane) and an epic rooftop. Aside from that we’re looking to Cannes, Ibiza and…Osea island. |
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| This Weekend’s Picks |
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| • FRI Leicester House • SAT Ricardo Villalobos at Fabric • SUN The House of Peroni
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BE A PART OF FILM4 SUMMER SCREEN
AT SOMERSET HOUSE |
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| SPONSORED LISTING |
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Film4 Summer Screen at Somerset House is back this August for 14 nights of classic, cult and contemporary films, plus new premieres. Enjoy in the spectacular neoclassical setting of Somerset House on London’s largest outdoor screen with full surround sound.
Vote for your favourite musical. The winning film, chosen by the public, will be screened as part of this year’s season. Voters are invited to an exclusive pre-sale to see the winning film. VOTE NOW |
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Somerset House, Strand. WC2R 1LA
August 6 – 19. To book tickets and vote click here |
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FRIDAY |
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EAT:
Sesame
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EAT:
Leicester House
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| Having schooled us in Middle Eastern food, the director of Ottolenghi, Noam Bar, is moving onto his next venture: Mediterranean street food. Open all day, Sesame is based on the market stalls and smoking grills of the Med - think hearty salads, pittas and skewers. To kick off the opening, they’re giving 50% off big salads and filled pittas to all UJ readers from May 15-22 – all you have to do is show this newsletter. You’re welcome. |
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And for dinner, try some French-Vietnamese at Leicester House, the new restaurant at hotel One Leicester Street. The eclectic menu includes langoustines with ripped seaweed and rapeseed mayo, barbequed rump with dried shrimp, chilli and ginger and, of course, bánh mì with various fillings (our pick—the duck liver parfait). Refreshment wise, the mandarin mojito is a must. |
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7am until 11pm
Prices vary
23 Garrick Street,
WC2E 9RY
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12pm-12am
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1 Leicester Street,
WC2H 7BL |
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Cannes Film Festival |
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| HIGHLIGHTS |
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| Hitting La Croisette this weekend? Aside from the films (Natalie Portman’s directorial debut, A Tale of Love and Darkness and Amy, a documentary about Amy Winehouse are on our hit list) it’s all about les pop ups. Stretch out on a sun lounger at Ibiza’s Blue Marlin before heading out to the 10ak pop up in du Cap for some after-house Vegas fun. For a bit of Parisian love Le Baron and Club Silencio will be flying the flag. Oh, and transport wise, Uber are taking to the skies via Ubercopters. Oui oui. |
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GÜ OPENS THE FIRST UK RESTAURANT FOR ONE |
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| Sometimes you can’t beat solo dining for a bit of R&R and people watching. And now, thanks to pud purveyors Gü, it's about to get a little more interesting. On May 20 and 21, Gü are opening Dessert Island, the UK’s first restaurant for one, to mark the launch of its new range of elegant single glass ramekins. The pop up pudding bar will immerse you in the sights, sounds and smells of your chosen private paradise via your favourite Gü. Interested? Register for available bookings at dessertisland@gupuds.com. |
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| Dessert Island, 15 Bateman Street, W1D 3AQ. May 20-21. |
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International Music Summit Ibiza |
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| As of next Wednesday the White Isle is set for conferences by day (talks, panel discussions, keynote speakers…) and parties by night from the who’s who in electronic music (Sven Vath, Solomun, Damian Lazarus…the list go on). Then, of course, there’s the opening parties. So, for those looking for an island escape next week…tickets are still available. Can’t make it? Make sure to add UrbanJunkies on Snapchat for some behind-the-scenes action, interviews and exclusive content. |
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| For more information and to buy tickets click here |
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SATURDAY |
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EAT:
Petersham Nurseries’ X Ducksoup
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PARTY:
Ricardo Villalobos at Fabric
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| Snap up one of the few tickets left for Petersham Nurseries’ first supper club of the year. Collaborating with Ducksoup, the menu may still be hush hush at the moment, but we’re told to expect four courses showcasing the season’s best ingredients, all served in the glasshouse café amongst the jasmine, citrus trees and freshly cut stems. Lovely. |
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The big one this month, with Cocoon and Ibiza icon Ricardo Villalobos joined by Craig Richards for a party which is guaranteed to be rocking until lunchtime. If you've never seen Ricardo in action, come and experience the magic this Saturday.
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Reservations from 6.30pm - 8.45pm
£75.00
Church Lane, Petersham Road,
TW10 7A
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11pm-11am
£22
77a Charterhouse Street,
EC1M 6HJ
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TRIPL STITCHED X OTHER/man |
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| Listen up boys: Tripl Stitched, the menswear shirt label cut, made, and trimmed in London, has teamed up with OTHER/man for a six-piece shirt collection – and, no surprises, it looks good. Have a shop here. |
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Private Members’ Dating Club Social Concierge presents… |
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| Speakeasies and Scotch at GOAT Chelsea |
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| SPONSORED LISTING |
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Social Concierge is taking over the whole of GOAT Chelsea including its little hidden gem, the Chelsea Prayer Room, for a private dating party, Speakeasies and Scotch. The theme is Film Noir. Prohibition party this is not. Think cocktail dresses and white shirts, and a professional 20/30-something crowd handpicked for the club.
Single and want to join? Social Concierge is giving special access to a mere handful of tickets for our single, eligible readers. Apply here |
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| Speakeasies and Scotch at GOAT Chelsea, 333 Fulham Road, SW10 9QL, May 22. 8pm-11pm. Tickets are £20 and includes a welcome cocktail. |
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SUNDAY |
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BRUNCH:
House of Peroni at the Boiler House in Brick Lane
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DRINK:
Netil360
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| The folks at House of Peroni are at it again. This time they’re taking over the Boiler House in Brick Lane for a heady dose of la dolce vita. Michelin starred chef, Accursio Craparo (flown in from Sicily) is in charge of the food and molecular mixologist, Simone Caporale (head bartender of the Langham) is mixing the drinks. In charge of the pretty, Italian light artists Luminarie De Cagna will be lighting the garden. An Italian piazza on Brick Lane, this we have to see. |
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And finally, some rooftop action. For those not up to speed: Netil360 has had a refurb. Think astro turf, hammocks, comfy cushions and giant jenga. Plus, it’s free entry and fully licensed. Hammocks, rosé and panoramic views of London, sold! Now about the weather… |
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12pm-10pm
152 Brick Lane,
E1 6RU
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10am-10pm
Free entry
1 Westgate Street,
E8 3RL
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Drifters Festivals Tickets |
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Plans still pending for the bank holiday weekend? Head for Drifters festival (curated by the guys behind Love Brunch), held on the private Osea Island. The trip starts when you have to check tide times for crossing- this is an adventure! Once you’re there, listen to electro big hitters and revel in midnight fun with games and barefoot dancing. There'll also be secret gigs and parties throughout.
Want in? We’re giving away 10 pairs of tickets, which includes camping. Simply email: Dan@driftersfestival.com. And if you win, we say, pay a bit of cash and upgrade your accomodation (the manor house boast four poster beds and private butlers). For more information click here. |
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The Richmond |
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In a Sentence
By now you would have heard the hype, so finally, we try out east London’s first raw bar.
Vibe and Decor
Relaxed and unpretentious but with considered touches, from the antiques to the warm lighting and reclaimed wooden floor – we love it here. Laidback locals (i.e new gen Hackney-ites) are the clientele, and although it may feel like the kind of place for casual drop ins – judging from the buzzing atmosphere – a table booking is recommended. Or, do as UJ did and perch at the bar.
Flavours
Confession: on both our visits we stuck exclusively to the raw menu and starters – but we tried them all, and we’re already planning our next visit. The raw prawns drizzled in olive oil and lemon were light and fresh; tuna tartare packed a punch with its layers of aubergine and harissa and mint; and the wood-roasted beetroot salad with apple, caraway and goat's curd was the perfect accompaniment to the seafood. Don’t leave without trying the crab English muffins: warm, buttery and moreish. The cocktail list is boozy and refreshing. The White Negroni is classy, Damn Sons is fresh and the Sage Against The Machine has kick.
Top Tip
Get there early for oyster happy hour – we especially loved the Maldon Kumamoto variety, originally Japanese, but bred in Essex. Small, sweet and meaty.
Highlight
The crab English muffins will keep us coming back.
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| WEEKEND GUIDE BY CS
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