Lady Pub Diaries Reports: June 2013

Oh Yes... Summer Is Here!

For me it can never come too soon. I dread the cold, long, dark days of the winter months and I pine and pine for some sun and warmer weather. I do truly believe that London does come to life in the summer and with more and more pop up bars, gardens, outdoor entertainment, festivals and fairs you will always find something for all flavours and tastes. So if you're making plans for the next few weeks then check out my top hang outs;

North

Saturday 29th June AMooseBush's Dinner of Champions at Pip's Dish in Islington

AMooseBush are back at Pip's Dish in Islington for another dinner, this time called Dinner of Champions. AMooseBush are also at Kitchen Party in Clerkenwell on Saturday 6th July. "AMooseBush are a foursome of family members consisting of Robert, Fred, Cara and Rob who are on a singular mission to champion the regional Italian dishes that have been handed down the family through Nonna Bianca and Nonno Giuseppe. The north and south of Italy famously can't agree on how anything should be cooked and having a grandparent from each side certainly caused some fireworks in the kitchen. Now that the kids are all grown up, it’s their turn to make the same sparks fly as they argue about the best way to cook the artichokes. Join them on Saturday 29th June when they'll be returning to Pipsdish in Islington to cook up the dishes that they love to eat... their Dinner of Champions. On offer will be: Homemade bread *** Panzanella (v) *** Chicken Milanese with peperonata, peas with pancetta and mashed potato (Vegetarian option available) *** Orange cake with caramel ice cream"
When - Saturday 29th June Where - 113B Upper Street, N1 1QP Tickets - £30 + fees

Central

When Mac Met Cheese's 3 Week Pop-up at The Endurance in Soho

Who doesn't like Mac & Cheese..? When Mac Met Cheese bring their very popular variants on this classic to The Endurance in Soho for one month, with a special dessert of Deep Fried Oreos. No booking - just turn up. When - 22nd May - 30th June, Mon - Thurs, 12pm - 3.30pm & 6pm - 11pm, Fri & Sat 12pm - 3.30pm.
(Lunch only on Fri & Sat)
Where - The Endurance, 90, Berwick Street, W1F 0QB

The South

Thursday, 20 June 2013 Frank's Cafe Rooftop Pop-up in Peckham 2013

It must be summer - Frank's Cafe & Campari Bar is re-opening in Peckham! Now part of a tradition, the structure built on top of the multi storey car park provides both excellent food, drink and views.
It's open until September, and it's a definite 'must do'!

"Frank's Cafe is part of the BOLD TENDENCIES SCULPTURE PROJECT in Peckham. Founded in 2007, Bold Tendencies has welcomed over 500,000 visitors to the project since it’s inception in 2007 (60,000 visitors in 2012 alone).Bold Tendencies is free to visit and has welcomed audiences from local residents to international tourists. Press feedback has been universally positive, and leading figures from the art world have offered their praise. The popular Frank’s Cafe designed by Practice Architecture (Paloma Gormley & Lettice Drake) occupies a temporary building alongside the sculptures on the roof.
" When - 30th June - 30th September Thursday - Sunday 11am–10pm Food served 12-2.30pm 6-10pm
Where - 10th Floor, Peckham Multi-Storey Carpark 95A Rye Lane, London SE15 4ST

Brixton

The Backdoor Kitchen's Sunday Brunch & Aperitivo Pop-ups in Brixton  Italian Supper Club The Backdoor Kitchen are moving out of their home to host three Sundays in Market Row, Brixton, in the space above Cannon & Cannon. It's divided into two parts - a brunch from noon until 2.30pm, and then a real Italian Aperitivo experience with two sittings, at 3pm and 4.30pm. "Friends of the Backdoor here we are for our first pop-up series which will hit the vibrant atmosphere of Brixton, just one level up Cannon and Cannon in Market Row. For 3 Sundays Salon@Brixton will be the extended version - and the larger home - of the BackDoor Kitchen. Starting from the 21st of July we will be having a luscious brunch followed by a real Italian Aperitivo experience.
So leave your beliefs on Italian cuisine behind and get ready for twists, swings, special effects and hearty authentic cuisine. 3 main courses followed by dessert and a cocktail to compliment you at arrival.  Brunch will be Always changing featuring signature dishes and showcasing our concept which is working around traditional and forgotten recipes and giving them back to guests with a twist. People will seat along each other eating from communal plates sometimes. The atmosphere wants to be the one of friends gathering up together and catching up around good food, wine and cocktails. The Italian Aperitivo experience looks at "The Sweet Life" era, bringing back to life the rituals and pleasures of an Italian cocktail bar with random dishes served along iconic drinks and wines. Wines and more cocktails will be available at our - cash only - Backdoor Bar and there will be a hell of a list!”
When - Sundays - 21st July, 28th July, 4th August Where - Salon@Cannon & Cannon, 18 Market Row, SW9 8LD Tickets - £27 for the brunch, and 15 for the Aperitivo, from here, or by emailing BackdoorKitchen47@gmail.com

My New Favorite Hangout!

Brixton Market and Village

http://brixtonmarket.net/info/brixton-village/

In my first year of being a Londoner I moved to Josephine Avenue in Brixton, oh back in 2007.I remember feeling rather excited, my first flat in London.I then went on to move to Tooting and now Balham, apart from a short stint in North Finchley I have always been south!I Love it!So back to Brixton... what a crazy place... always full of surprises and interesting people throughout. The mix of culture, vibes and energies really creates a dynamic experience for those who reside or for those who visit. With so many new pubs, bars and eateries opening up each week, you will not get bored wondering the streets of Brixton. Check out my current favorite hangouts

Seven Brixton Market

This amazing little tapas bar located close to the entrance of the first stretch of Brixton market and Village is now a very popular place.Serving amazing cocktails such as Mother’s Ruin and my favorite, the Ginger Beer and Basil Mojito.I just love their sharing platter of Chorizo, peppers, Parma ham, breads, cheeses and oils, this costs £20 but worth every penny as it’s fully loaded, a great sharer for two-three people.Downstairs is always packed but you can often find somewhere to sit in their secret upstairs rooms.It’s decorated with modern art, girls in raincoats, coats painted in different colours hanging on the walls.With all it’s hidden rooms and tables it’s a really great place for a mate date or a secret first date.Come and share this great place with me soon.

Find Out more here

http://sevenatbrixton.wordpress.com/

Lady Pub Diaries Reports

Thursday 20 June 2013

Summer Is Here At Last!