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Gone Girl: from the page to the big screen
I know that you’re going to think I’m being contrary, but… I didn’t really like Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn. After all that hype, I honestly didn’t know what to…
Is this the best Burrito in London?
Well London Life UK regular blog Cordelia believe’s she’s found the most delicious burrito in the city and she promises us that she wasn’t bribed in anyway when making this…
Mongrel Thumb brings you Eldorado at the Arcola Theatre, Hackney
I was lucky enough to be invited to see Marius von Mayenburg’s Eldorado at Hackney’s Arcola Theatre last night. With a magical mixture of music, tension and humour, new theatre…
Beautiful Pizzas from Piccolo Olivo, Caledonian Road
I’d like to share a hidden gem that I recently discovered – Piccolo Olivo. We were looking around for a takeaway, and I remembered this new Italian place I walked past…
Coffee
Goodge St Espresso – Review
It’s lovely to start the day with a good coffee. In London we are crowded by the big four: Starbucks, Costa, Pret and Nero. However, every…
Is Netball the answer to keeping fit in London?
Londoners are in general keen on fitting as much into their day as possible, and therefore fitness isn’t always at the top of the list of priorities. What with juggling…
Zoe’s Ghana Kitchen – Review – A West African experience you’ll savour
In London we are spoiled for choice for Italian, French and Mexican food places, but one area that is rarely given focus is the food of West Africa. The menu…
The Summer Exhibition at the Royal Academy
If you don’t particularly like art, you’ll like the Summer Exhibition at the RA. If you don’t particularly like galleries, you’ll like the Summer Exhibition at the RA. If, like…
Books on the Underground
You may or may not have heard of Books on the Underground, but if you love books and travel on the underground this might be for you. It’s title explains itself –…
Cordelia
The Bling Ring Film Review
I went to the Everyman Screen on the Green last night to see The Bling Ring, a film about rich teenagers living in LA who get…