How To Brighten Up This Autumn Weekend

Head to a new brunch with a dose of jazz

The Wolseley City has freshly launched a new weekend brunch which features delicious dishes like buttermilk pancakes served with a choice of
toppings from seasonal berries and crème fraiche to cured streaky bacon, as well as renowned Wolseley classics like eggs benedict. Also enjoy sharing pitchers of mimosas, Wolseley Bloody Mary and French rosé alongside some tunes from a three-piece jazz band performing on Sundays.

When: every weekend
Where: 68 King William Street, EC4N 7HR
Website: www.thewolseleycity.com

Get lost in an immersive art exhibition

LA-based artist Lauren Halsey has transformed the Serpentine Gallery into an “immersive, funk garden” where you can move through technicoloured sand dunes before entering a life-size diorama. Titled “emajendat”, this is Halsey’s first solo UK exhibition and you can expect the walls and floors to be covered with the mirrored side of discarded CDs that give the gallery a prism-like effect.

LA-based artist Lauren Halsey has transformed the Serpentine gallery into an immersive, funk garden.

when: 11th October to 2nd march 2025
where: Serpentine, Kensington Gardens, London W2 3XA 
website: www.serpentinegalleries.org

Try a South Asian culinary takeover

Quaglino’s is inviting chef Nisha Parmar this Friday, who will bring her Asian-inspired expertise to the table with a repertoire of small plates designed for sharing with family and friends. Nisha gained recognition in BBC’s MasterChef UK in 2018 as a runner-up and will serve up a pan-Indian menu including grilled hand-dived scallop and enoki mushroom tempura, Nisha’s famed chilli paneer dumplings and pistachio fondant and dark chocolate gelato.

when: Friday, 11th october
where: Quaglino’s, 16 Bury St St. James’s, London, SW1Y 6AJ
website: www.quaglinos-restaurant.co.uk

Book skincare treatments at this pop-up

This month, The Savoy has launched a weekly residency with Dr David Jack, which offers cutting-edge treatments utilising a simplified, science-driven approach to skincare.

The highlight is an exclusive Dr. David Jack x Savoy Facial, designed for city-weary skin to target signs of ageing and environmental stress, that awakens the eye area using advanced tri-polar radiofrequency. If you’re looking for a dose of pampering this weekend – you know where to go!

When: every weekend in october
Where: the savoy, Strand, London WC2R 0EZ
Website: www.drdavidjack.com

Explore a Japanese food exhibition

The UK’s first exhibition exploring Japan’s hyper-realistic food replica culture has launched at Japan House London. The exhibition showcases the highly skilled craft of Japan’s unique food replica culture – these are hyper-realistic 3D sculptures of dishes, often indistinguishable from the real thing, that go on display outside of restaurants to show what’s on the menu. The exhibition features 47 food replicas from across Japan, from Okinawa’s goya chanpuru (bitter melon stir-fry) to Hokkaido’s succulent seafood.

The UK’s first exhibition exploring Japan’s hyper-realistic food replica culture has launched at Japan House London.

When: till 16th February 2025
Where: 101-111 Kensington High Street,
London, W8 5SA
Website: www.japanhouselondon.uk

Visit a contemporary art fair

One of the world’s most influential contemporary art fairs, Frieze London displays work from established masters to avant-garde newcomers, with curated pieces that capture the essence of modern-day life. Connecting collectors, critics, and connoisseurs, Frieze promises a dialogue between past and present, making this edition a must-see for anyone invested in the future of art.

when: 9th to 13th october
where: The Regent’s Park
website: www.frieze.com

Enjoy Curry Week at Cinnamon Collection

To celebrate National Curry Week [7th to 13th October], Chef Vivek Singh, Executive Chef of the Cinnamon Collection, and his team are marking the occasion with a range of new curries and bottomless Kingfisher beer for a limited time only. Dishes served vary at each restaurant but you can expect Singh’s iconic ox cheek vindaloo with masala mash or the delicious melt-in-the-mouth Kashmiri rogan josh. New must-tries include Awadhi chicken malai khurchan curry with chilli garlic naan and Rajasthani kadhai ka shikar – a stir-fried game curry with chickpea missi rotis, whilst vegetarians and pescatarians can opt for Lucknow style morel.

When: 7th to 13th October
where: across London
website: www.thecinnamoncollection.com

Head to Mayfair’s neighbourhood festival

The Mount Street Neighbourhood Arts Festival is the perfect way to dive into London’s art scene this weekend. Think of it as a blend of cutting-edge art, fashion, and conversation—featuring pop-ups from Sarabande and morning discussions hosted by the innovative minds at A Vibe Called Tech. From live music at The Audley Public House to exclusive gallery openings, it’s a celebration that invites you to explore Mayfair’s artistic pulse.

The Mount Street Neighbourhood Arts Festival is the perfect way to dive into London’s art scene this weekend.

when: 7th to 12th octobeR
where: Mount Street, London, United Kingdom, mayfaiR
website: www.mayfairldn.com

Celebrate the 14th edition of Africa Fashion Week London

The 14th edition of Africa Fashion Week London, Europe’s largest annual African fashion event, takes place this weekend at the Kensington and Chelsea Conference Event Centre, as part of Black History Month. Over two days, expect exhibitions featuring over 50 designers from across Africa, catwalks showcasing the latest Afro-centric designs, a vibrant marketplace offering exclusive African fashion pieces and cultural performances and panel discussions.

when: 12th october
where: Kensington Conference and Event Centre
website: www.eventbrite.co.uk

Enjoy afternoon tea with a twist

If you’re tired of the regular afternoon teas with sandwiches and cake – this one looks like the perfect place to head to this weekend. Expect traditional Chinese dishes, teas and of course, champagne at MiMi Mei Fair’s new Tea of Treasures offering that includes a glass of Louis Roederer Carte Blanche Demi-Sec champagne, and the finest teas. From wagyu puffs with garlic and pepper and duck bao with hoisin sauce to pineapple upside-down cake, and crystal jars filled with homemade sesame mantou for dipping in condensed milk – look forward to some beautiful things at this exquisite experience.

If you’re tired of the regular afternoon teas with sandwiches and cake – this one looks like the perfect spot to head to.

when: daily from 12 to 4pm
where: MiMi Mei Fair, 55 Curzon Street, Mayfair, London
website: www.mimimeifair.com