This festive season, Ayllu Restaurant invites guests to immerse themselves in an exceptional dining experience blending Japanese and Peruvian flavours with holiday classics. From a special Christmas tasting menu to a luxurious six-course feast on Christmas Day and a New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball, Ayllu promises to make this festive period unforgettable. Festive Tasting Menu From the 25th November – 24th December, Ayllu’s festive tasting menu offers a unique fusion of Japanese and Peruvian cuisines, expertly crafted to bring warmth and celebration to the holiday season. Starting at just £45, guests can enjoy an array of courses that highlight both…
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From fairy tale performances and unforgettable cinema screenings to mince pies, festive cocktails, and specially curated Christmas gift-shopping, the Royal Ballet and Opera has Christmas covered. Christmas at Covent Garden For the first time in the theatre’s history, the Royal Ballet and Opera (RBO) will reveal a magnificent tutu Christmas tree in the Linbury Theatre Foyer from Friday 22 November. Crafted from recycled tulle and borrowed Royal Ballet tutus, the tree – designed by Hugo Dalton – reflects the heritage and artistry of the Royal Ballet and Opera. Adorned with decorations of singers, musicians, artists and more, the tree is…
Mark Wells, CEO, Invisible Homes: “The decision to increase Stamp Duty Land Tax for buy-to-let landlords is a short-sighted policy that will have unintended consequences. While it may seem like a good idea to reduce competition for first-time buyers and thus lower prices, the long-term effects are far more complex. Firstly, it is a betrayal of those who have worked hard to get onto the property ladder, only to see their asset depreciate. What’s the point of struggling to buy a home if it’s just going to lose value? Secondly, this policy will drive up rental prices, leaving tenants with less…
EthelAnn Shaffer has lived on this planet for a long time – and she is a RED HOT interview! The author of the steamy new memoir, The Last of the Red Hot Lovers – an exciting and unique memoir about falling in love at eighty. EthelAnn grew up in the Ohio Valley area where she lived until the mid sixties, before relocating to Ventura County California where she has lived, worked and volunteered for a lifetime. Today she lives in Valencia with her husband Theodore, who is the other half of the duo depicted in this memoir (in the book…
GINO VANNELLI – NEW SINGLE “KEEP ON WALKING” OUT NOW AVAILABLE ON ALL DOWNLOAD AND STREAMING PLATFORMS FIRST NEW STUDIO ALBUM SINCE 2019″THE LIFE I GOT (TO MY MOST BELOVED)” IS DEDICATED TO HIS LATE WIFE ALBUM WILL BE AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE FROM 7TH FEBRUARY 2025 Since his debut album release of “Crazy Life” in 1973, Gino Vannelli has remained one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary music. His voice is as memorable as his hair, as he has been dubbed, “The Canadian singer songwriter with a lion’s mane.” But glorious locks aside, Vannelli’s ever-evolving music has kept his fan base growing for over 40 years. From…
Nestled in a leafy corner of North London, award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group and leading housing association Peabody are soon to launch North Gate Park, a new and exciting neighbourhood for the capital. Located in Harringay, this vibrant and sustainable community will comprise up to 995 new homes with an array of amenities on the doorstep. North Gate Park is a historic site and within this regeneration and placemaking project, each element of the original site will be well-preserved. A selection of the original Victorian buildings are being restored, and the new community will have access to an impressive range of proposed amenities which…
The UK’s first official tortilla slap championship will be hosted by Market Place and Streat Latin Winner takes home a year’s supply of tacos and margaritas in London’s most bizarre new food fight Spectators can enjoy free tacos and margaritas alongside live performances of mariachi music and Lucha Libre wrestling From viral TikTok trend to high-stakes championship, witness history in the making as the UK’s first-ever official Tortilla Slap Championship launches at Market Place Vauxhall. Taking place on 9th November, 32 brave competitors will battle it out for the coveted title of the UK’s first tortilla-slapping champion, with the ultimate winner securing a mouth-watering grand prize: a…
R3Location, a trusted leader in property relocation and real estate services, is excited to announce the launch of its new residential Search & Acquisition Service. As interest in the Prime Central London property market remains strong, with Savills predicting a 6% growth in prices by 2026, R3Location is now expanding its corporate services to include a dedicated private buying service. Building on their 12 years of experience in the sector, this new extension promises to deliver exclusive support and insight to individuals seeking to acquire property Prime Central London, whether for personal residence, portfolio growth, or strategic investment. Founded in…
Londoners, get ready to indulge in the snacking sensation that has taken the world by storm! Franui, the original creators of the viral chocolate-covered raspberry bites, have finally made their much-anticipated debut this month in the UK—delivering their award-winning treats straight to your door via the Zapp app. Fresh from going viral in Paris, these hyper-chilled delights are ready to captivate the capital’s taste buds! Perfect for parties, a cosy night in, or just a sweet escape from the everyday. What’s the hype all about? Imagine juicy, farm-fresh raspberries sourced from Patagonia, dipped in not one but two layers of premium chocolate. Whether you’re…
Andy Jordan Productions in association with Neil McPherson for the Finborough Theatre Lies Where It Falls After the murder of his uncle by the IRA in 1974, a man’s repressed trauma is compounded by playing the Brighton Bomber on stage, and then materialises catastrophically years later Written and performed by Ruairi Conaghan | Directed by Patrick O’Kane Finborough Theatre 26 November – 21 December When offered the role of Player King in the Barbican’s Hamlet starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Downton Abbey actor Ruairi Conaghan was unaware that Shakespeare’s evocative speeches would stir up repressed trauma, compounded by playing Brighton Bomber Patrick Magee a few years previously, and…