Tue 25 August, 2015 HIGH SUMMER ROUND UP: ISSUE TWO It’s the last hit of summer – with a bank holiday in sight – so get set to be busy. We’ve got a new izakaya on the scene, a pre-party Carnival warm up and party on the Carnival route. Looking to get away? The British seaside is calling. And this year, we’re combating the post-holiday blues early, by pencilling must-do dates for September, including a festival. Enjoy! EAT Head to Brixton for London’s latest izakaya, Nanban. Expect Japanese ‘soul’ food from Masterchef winner Tim Anderson. Stay safe and order hot steaming bowls of ramen and Japanese curries, take the more adventurous route and order sharing plates of deep fried eels, twice-cooked pig intestines, or go experimental with his mentaiko pasta (spaghetti with mentaiko carbonara sauce). Whippy sans (Japanese soft serve) for dessert. Nanban izakaya and ramen bar, 426 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, SW9 8LF BOOK NOW Soak up the last wave of festival season at Portmeirion Festival No. 6. The line up? Grace Jones, Mark Jones, Metronomy, and Years & Years are just a few names on the bill. On top of that there’ll be arts, culture, banquets and street food. As for activities, think paddle boarding, foraging, and swimming… and with only a couple of weeks, there are only a handful of bell tents left – book now. Festival No. 6, Portmeirion Gwynedd Wales, LL48 6ER September 3-6. GUIDE TO THE BACARDI LEGACY GLOBAL COCKTAIL COMPETITION Sponsored listing The competition reaches its climax in the final episode of this three-part series to find the world’s best Bacardi rum cocktail - and mixologist. Showcasing the Bacardi Legacy Global Cocktail Competition, we meet the key mixers and shakers including Nick St Jean, the world’s foremost expert in the skill of flair bartending. What’s involved in creating the world’s best rum cocktail – ingredients, imagination or personality? Or, all three? Who will the winner be? Don't miss the third and final episode to find out. To watch the final episode click here PARTY I The Gin + Juice Allstars   The bank holiday weekend: Notting Hill Carnival, day raves, after party, gigs… decisions need to be made. Our hit list includes The Gin and Juice Allstars party for pre-Carnival beats of dancehall, bashment, soca, reggae. Down the Red Stripe on the rooftop to live sets by the Gin and Juice Allstars or head to the terrace for the cocktail bar before getting down in the disco boudoir. The Gin + Juice Allstars, Friday, August 28, The Horse Hospital Stables Market, Chalk Farm Road, NW1 8AH. 9pm-2.30am. PARTY II The Date’s Outdoor Carnival Special Looking for an alternative to the Carnival route on Sunday? The Date’s Outdoor Carnival Special looks like a good bet, if only for its location five minutes from Ladbroke Grove. Tunes will blast from its huge Funktion 1 soundsystem with The Crazy P on decks (and a host of others) for some underground disco with deep electronic throbs and pop synths – and, of course, carnival beats. Tickets are already on fourth release, be quick! The Date’s Outdoor Carnival Special, secret location. Sunday, 30 August, 12pm -7pm. £15. LONG WEEKEND GETAWAY: MARGATE Or, swap London for a dose of the British seaside at Margate. First stop, the newly renovated but still retro Dreamland: think helter skelters, rickety roller coasters, ferris wheels… you know the vibe. As for food, stick to nostalgic favourites of candy floss, sea salt ice cream and, of course, fish and chips. After-dark revelry comes in the form of PG roller discos and drive-in movies. On Sunday, Vauxhall Art Car Boot Sale will be parked in the Turner Contemporary Galleries car park. Tracey Emin, Gavin Turk, Rachel Howard, Vic Reeves and Sir Pete Black are just some of the artists who will be selling their one-off pieces at car boot prices. Get there early and stock up! Dreamland, Marine Terrace, Margate, CT9 1XJ Art Car Boot Fair, Rendezvous, Margate, Kent CT9 1HG, Sunday August 30, 12pm-4pm. £3. ON OUR RADAR From Pop Brixton to the upcoming Blues Kitchen and a few smaller openings in between (Naughty Piglets, Nanban), Brixton has come up trumps this year. And next on our radar: Phonox, the new Brixton-side bar/nightclub led by the directors of XOYO and The Nest. Expect one dance floor, one sound system and one or two DJs all night. Simples. Pencil its launch weekend, Friday September 4, in the diary. Phonox 418 Brixton Road, London, SW9 7AY. 6pm-4am. Free before 10pm. UJ Ibiza Magazine Issue 2 Launch Party! In partnership with ME by Meliá Hotels An amazing evening was had by all at ME Ibiza to celebrate the second issue of the UJ Ibiza magazine. A metallic disco theme matched the new magazine cover, while guests dined on a Japanese-inspired menu with sake pairings throughout. Fiona Leahy Design truly transformed the space into a magical metallic-land and it was great having the legend that is Jon Sa Trinxa there to accept his gift; a small thanks for being in the magazine. Thank you to everyone who helped make the night such a success. We look forward to next year! Click here for photos by CS For August assistance on any editorial or advertising queries, please contact taryn@urbanjunkies.com or info@urbanjunkies.com. Thanks! LIKE SHARE FORWARD PREVIOUS EDITION (c) 2015 Urban Junkies. All rights reserved. Reproductions of any portion of this website only with our express permission. Urban Junkies is a free mailer. All listings and features are editorial: We do not receive any payment from venues, artists or promoters. 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