1. The best hot chocolate in the world, ever? If you’re stuck at home with not much to do this long weekend and fancy a bit of NW1 glamour, we strongly urge a stroll in the no-doubt biting winds to the oasis that’s the Gilbert Scott. Your reward? Why, hot cross buns, served with a …
Pinboard: Things to do Easter 2013 – & a new festival for Camden Town Read More »
With the Olympics in town we weren’t short of a few big events in London this year. A variety of Cultural Olympiad happenings caught your attention, from ‘the massive bouncy Stonehenge on the Heath’ to ‘watching the Opening Ceremony in big screens at The Oxford’. The ‘50% off’ soft opening of the three Soho House …
Kentishtowner Awards: Best Happening or Gig 2012 Read More »
Welcome to the 2012 Reader Awards celebrating the best our area has to offer. And what a year it’s been! Firstly, we’re chuffed that so many of you voted – and thanks too to Kabbee for sponsoring them. Now, with so many exciting new ventures starting up in the manor over the last 12 months, …
It was probably the worst kept secret in town. And yet we were thrilled that so many of our writers, readers, friends and advertisers found time to pop by last night to wish us a happy 2nd birthday. We are officially a toddler. Or something. To soak up the ever-flowing pints of Hell’s lager and …
In Pictures: Our 2nd Birthday at Camden Brewery Bar – plus Sign Up for the Next Bash Read More »
It’s no secret that Camden Lock Night Market aims to attract the local foodie and design crowds down to the canalside with their special weekly events. But the pre-loved old Citroën that houses Mark Hix’s Fish Dog was both a surprise presence and big hit at the Night Market’s first seasonal bash yesterday and one …
1. The Grafton Finally Opens (Softly) Tomorrow. Says co-owner Susie: ‘Folks can come down for a sneaky peek ahead of official launch on 28th (although please bear with us while we’re getting settled in!) We have 6 real ale pumps, a quirky spirit range and lots of craft beers. James will be cooking up simple …
Cobbled Wilkin Street Mews has had a bit of a PR boost recently. Until fairly recently it seemed a decaying remnant of its Victorian past, but that’s all changed with the dominating presence of Camden Town Brewery, and its riotous bar and Friday food market. The smells were somewhat less hoppy 150 years ago. In …
Wednesday Picture: Wilkin Street Mews Slaughterhouse and the Mystery Of the Albert Hall Read More »
Real ale, art, fashion – and a genuinely diverse community. On the eve of Soho House opening three restaurants on Highgate Road, we ponder why Kentish Town has suddenly “got it”
1. Take To The Beach We’re super-excited about this. The Roundhouse, your favourite arts venue, are giving their vast terrace a makeover for whatever we have left of this dismal summer. And they’re calling it Camden Beach: think 150 tonnes of sand, deckchairs, margarita shack, boules, boozy ice lollies and a BBQ. If it rains? …
Community Pinboard: Hit Camden Beach – and Lots More Free Festivals Read More »
The jungle drums beat loud and fast in the Twitter era, so here are the best titbits of gossip to be spread liberally about this week. Football still dominates the weekend agenda, of course, but we’ve already covered that, of course (and yes, there will be a screen at Streetfeast). 1. Your photography judged by …
Community Pinboard: Rankin Photo Comp, Free Bike Fix, Luxury Flats Read More »
