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It’s Easter, and that means one thing: an extra long weekend! Luckily we’ve put together a bumper for you, so there’s no excuse to be stuck for plans. Once you’re sick of chocolate, try our top 5 spots for Easter eggs, sample a new tequila pop-up, watch a film in a Tarantino-inspired chapel, and make the most of having Monday off with an amazing party at Tobacco Dock. Plus, we’ve got ideas for last minute breaks, in the city and further abroad.
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| This Weekend’s Picks |
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• FRI Toddla T’s Spring Carnival • SAT From Selfie To Self-Expression
• SUN SIDEXSIDE |
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| | Top 5: | | | Spots For Easter Eggs | |  | | 1. Head to the newly reopened brunch mecca Bad Egg for huevos rancheros and chilaquiles
2. Try something different with Raw Duck’s sunny fried eggs, coconut rice and chilli sambal
3. The Wolseley is your spot for eggs royale in a suitably decadent setting
4. Feeling fancy? Opt for Nuno Mendes’ crab and lobster omelette at Chiltern Firehouse
5. It’s eggs Indian style with Talli Joe’s new regional small plates
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| | Thursday | | | Easter at the London EDITION | |  | | | If you can’t get away for the bank holiday, then a serious staycation is in order. The Easter package at UJ fave the London EDITION includes breakfast (and cocktails) at Berners Tavern, a special Easter treat, use of EDITION x tokyobikes with bespoke London bike maps, plus early check in and late check out.
| | | | Available from 9-23rd April, minimum three night stay. Book at the EDITION website
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| | Friday | |  |  |  | | | DRINK: | | DANCE: | | El Bandito | | Toddla T’s Spring Carnival | | | Is there a better way to start your Friday than with tequila? No, we thought not. Mexican spirit aficionados El Bandito have just launched their London pop-up, nestled underneath The Drunken Monkey in Shoreditch. Fresh from their travels in Mexico, the team have bought over a selection of rare tequilas and mezcals; try them in a flight or in cocktails like the TLC No Shrubs – Calle 23 reposado tequila, peach shrub, lime, agave and cactus.
| | After a few tequilas, it’s likely you’ll need a dance. Head to Village Underground for Toddla T’s Spring Carnival: an upbeat explosion of dancehall, grime and bashment. He’s joined by the Heatwave and Rampage, with secret special guests – last time it turned out to be Sean Paul, so expect big things.
|  | | | Downstairs,
222 Shoreditch High Street,
E1 6PJ
| | 9pm-4am
54 Holywell Lane,
EC2A 3PQ
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| | BOOK: | | | Le Mas Candille’s Wellness Packages | | | Easter Getaway | |  | | | If you’re feeling swish, treat yourself to a getaway over the bank holiday weekend. Le Mas Candille is nestled in the medieval village of Mougins (between Cannes and Grasse) and has three pools, two jacuzzis, a spa and a Michelin-starred restaurant to keep you entertained. Their 360º Wellbeing package balances fitness with R&R – think pilates in the morning and a private dinner with the chef at night. If you’re after a heavier dose of you time, go for the Ultimate Pamper and Relax, which includes a stay in the hotel’s top suite, a personalised facial, aromatherapy massage and reflexology.
| | | | More information is available on the Le Mas Candille website
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| | Saturday | |  | |  | | | WATCH: | | SEE: | | Swingers at Backyard Cinema | | From Selfie to Self-Expression | | | Backyard Cinema returns with its Spring season. Their permanent home at Mercato Metropolitano has been transformed into an immersive Tarantino-inspired chapel, showcasing (you guessed it) the work of the famed director, as well as films that borrow from his legacy. This Saturday catch cult 90s drama Swingers, featuring a young Vince Vaughn and Heather Graham.
| | Barack Obama’s selfies, Tracey Emin’s portraits and Van Gogh’s paintings all in one exhibition? We’re there. We’re not quite sure if selfies have been elevated to an art form just yet, but the Saatchi Gallery’s latest exhibition showcases how the concept of self-portrait has evolved from the Renaissance to the digital age.
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£16.50,
42 Newington Causeway,
SE1 6DR
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Duke of York’s HQ
King’s Road,
SW3 4RY
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| | SHOP: | | | Tropical Spring | | | UJ Picks | |  | | | Forget the muted tones of the winter months, Spring dressing is all about fun – and this season it’s all about the tropics. For the girls, Charlotte Olympia’s banana bag, Aquazurra’s pineapple loafers and Dolce & Gabbana’s palm tree clutch are all on our hit list, plus these neon Stan Smiths. For the guys, we’re coveting Prada’s tropical tie, Valentino’s Hawaiian shirt and Burberry’s floral wallet.
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| | Sunday | |  | |  | | | DANCE: | | DRINK: | | SIDEXSIDE at Tobacco Dock | | Rotorino’s #NegroniNights | | | This is the only dance party we care about this Easter Sunday. Jamie Jones, Guy Gerber and Leon Vynehall join forces for a night at SIDEXSIDE, playing simultaneously at different locations in the incredible venue. There’s only a few tickets left so book fast! Plus, the guys behind the event have put together an exclusive playlist for us to warm you up.
| | Make the most of having Monday off with Rotorino’s #NegroniNights – normally reserved for Fridays only, they’re bringing it back for a Bank Holiday special at the end of the month on the 30th. Deep fried pizza and negronis are (naturally) the focus here, with six varieties to choose from (and a seventh on the house if you try them all). Sounds like a challenge.
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12-10.30pm
Tobacco Quay,
Wapping Ln,
E1W 2SF
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434 Kingsland Rd,
E8 4AA
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| | UJ LOVES: | | | adidas Originals Stan Smith ‘Solar Yellow’ | |  | | | Looking for your spring sneaker update? Look no further. Everyone’s favourite style, the adidas Originals Stan Smith, gets a fresh makeover in lightweight Primeknit fabric (basically, it means your feet won’t get hot), with a flash of neon yellow to the back. Move over pastels, it’s time to make way for a new palette.
| | | | The adidas Stan Smith Solar Yellow is available from Titolo
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| | Monday | | | Bubbledogs’ Easter Hunt | |  | | | Forget hunting for Easter eggs – hot dog connoisseurs Bubbledogs are inviting you to hunt for Champagne all over Soho and Fitzrovia. Well, Champagne-shaped keepsakes, at least, which you can exchange for a free hot dog at their Charlotte Street venue. Keep those eyes peeled!
| | | | The Easter Hunt runs Friday 14th, 15th and 17th, with hot dogs redeemable on those days only at 70 Charlotte St, W1T 4QG
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