What To Do This Weekend 3rd-5th February
The first weekend of February means our wallets are full and we want our glasses to be too. Not to mention our stomachs, that pretty much goes without saying… Good job then that this weekend sees a couple of new brunches, a new Thai street food restaurant opening, and for all the night owls out there, the Super Bowl – aka the biggest sporting event in the USA. Celebrate accordingly with hot dogs, foam hands and the big game on a big screen. Friday: we’re ready for you.
Quaglino's
Quaglino's Q Nights
You’ve made it through the week, made it through the early starts and your Saturday morning lie-in is on the horizon. So, you don’t need to worry about going to bed on time, instead you should eek every hour of the weekend starting with Q Nights at Quaglino’s. Starting at 11pm with a complimentary cocktail reception, you’ll be able to party on through to 3am as DJ Jessica Skye takes to the deck. There’ll also be a late night snack menu in case you get peckish…
Friday 3rd February to get on the guest list email briam@danddlondon.com
Where: 16 Bury Street, London, SW1Y 6AJ, United Kingdom
Website: www.quaglinos-restaurant.co.uk
Kensington Place
The Return of Notting Gill Chippy
It’s time for our favourite seafood pop-up to return. Yup we’re talking about the Notting Gill Chippy and yep, the whole area changes its name for the event…* Popping up at Kensington Place, Head Chef Ian Waghorn will be serving up a concise menu of fresh seafood straight from The Fish Shop, the on-site fishmongers; there’ll be classics like the signature KP fish and chips as well as the likes of soft shell crab burger and crispy monkfish cheeks with aioli. For pudding you’ll find chocolate pots with salted caramel popcorn and lime and cocktails include the likes of Aperol Spritz and Campari Negroni.
*Obviously not.
Opens Saturday 4th February. Tuesday to Saturday until April 2017
Where: 201-209 Kensington Church Street, Notting Hill Gate, London, W8 7LX, United Kingdom
Website: www.kensingtonplace-restaurant.co.uk
Farang
Thai Street Food Residency
Thai street food restaurant Farang begins a 6-month residency in Highbury on Friday. If you haven’t heard of it don’t worry. Seb Holmes is the guy behind it – he’s cooked at Soho’s Smoking Goat and Peckham’s Begging Bowl and Farang has already popped up at Dinerama and Hawker House so he knows his stuff. Expect large and small plates of fragrant contemporary Thai dishes; flat iron steak with roasted chilli jaew and jungle curry of fresh Cornish daybook fish. Rumour has it that if the residency does well it will become a permanent spot so watch this space…
Opens Friday 3rd February
Where: San Daniele Highbury, 72 Highbury Park, Highbury East, N5 2XE
Website: www.faranglondon.co.uk
Aster
Nordic Inspired Brunch
Having only launched yesterday, Aster are getting right into the hearts of Londoners by launching their Saturday brunch – and of course it has the option of bottomless bubbles. You’ll find classic brunch dishes like smashed avocado on rye bread, twists on classics like the Egg Victoria with lobster, seeded rye and truffle hollandaise and Nordic dishes you’re unlikely to have come across at brunch before, like herrings, reindeer salami and a lingonberry, quinoa and kefir mousse pudding. There’ll be sets from DJs and the last Saturday of each month is given over to live bands. Yep Aster, you’ll fit in nicely.
Saturday 4th February and then every Saturday 11am-3pm
Where: 150 Victoria Street, London SW1E 5LB, United Kingdom
Website: www.aster-restaurant.com
Dinerama
Budweiser Super Bowl Party
Combining street food and sport this Sunday night is Dinerama and their Budweiser Super Bowl party. The street food venue will be transformed to a NFL-appropriate viewing spot complete with giant screens, DJs, ice-cold Bud (tickets include 2 bottles per person) and heaps of American-inspired street food. We’ll be queuing up for Dallas BBQ subs from Duck ‘N’ Roll and ending with peanut butter cheesecake doughnuts from You Doughnut. Bring an appetite and a whole lot of energy… the party goes on till 4am.
Sunday 5th February, 7pm – 4am
Where: 19 Great Eastern Street, Old Street, EC2A 3EJ
Website: www.eventbrite.co.uk
Bodo's Schloss
Apres Ski Brunch
Ski season is well underway and whether you’ve been yet or not, or hate skiing altogether, we all love a bit of après. Bodo’s Schloss is hosting an all-you-can-eat alpine-themed brunch on Saturday complete with pulled pork buns, suckling pig and chocolate fondue. Starting at midday, you’ll be greeted with an hour of bottomless Champagne cocktails before moving on to the buffet feast. A DJ, snow cannons, ski simulators and barmen dressed as snowmen complete the theme.
Saturday 4th February, 12pm-6pm
Where: 2a Kensington High Street, London, W8 4PT, United Kingdom
Website: www.designmynight.com
'Entwined'
All of the Lights
Ever seen a cool neon sign on the wall of a bar and gone through ways you could possibly sneak it home under your jacket? Yep, guilty. This weekend sees the launch of art exhibition ‘Entwined’, showcasing the work of British artist Lauren Baker and before you ask, yes, we want it all. Her neon signs scrawl sayings like ‘I love you to the moon and back’ and ‘Just kiss, we can talk later’ – Valentine’s present perhaps?
Launches Friday 3rd February, until 23rd February. Closed Mondays.
Where: Box Galleries, 402 Kings Road, Chelsea, SW10 0LJ
Website: www.boxgalleries.com
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