After last week's Easter blowout, the fun continues. This time around we're going on a gastro-extravaganza with some moonshine to take the edge off, followed by some izakaya action. Then there's a trip to the seaside (almost), a beloved Hackney restaurant reincarnated, and (we couldn't resist) an all nighter. It is the weekend, after all. This Weekend’s Picks • FRI Kurobuta • SAT Rawduck • SUN Bonnie Gull BOOK NOW MATILDA THE MUSICAL Sponsored listing Photo Manuel Harlan 'Unique and unforgettable' Rolling Stone If you haven't seen Matilda The Musical yet, hop to it. The mutli-award winning musical, inspired by the beloved, weird and wonderful novel by the incomparable Roald Dahl, features original (and hilarious) songs by Tim Minchin and book by Dennis Kelly. Matilda The Musical tells the tale of an extraordinary girl who is determined to change her own story, even if it means being a little bit naughty. With a truly terrifying Miss Trunchbull, an epic child vs. chocolate cake battle, and even some magic thrown into the mix, the musical is a must-see for adults and children alike. So whether you take the kiddies along or simply go for yourself, book now! Matilda The Musical, Cambridge Theatre, Seven Dials, 32-34 Earlham Street, WC2H 9HU, book here FRIDAY DRINK: LIQUOR STORE EAT: KUROBUTA MARBLE ARCH Ah, Friday. It's been a long time coming. Kick off the weekend with a drink (or two) at Gillett Street's latest addition, Liquor Store. A seven-week pop up, the Liquor Store focuses on moonshine and craft beer, with rotating food residencies. This weekend sees Mexican masters Santana Grill in the house, serving up tacos and burritos… keep an eye out for signature specials like chicken and chorizo tinga and slow cooked pork carnitas, too. It's another pop up gone permanent. After wowing everyone – us included – with Kurobuta King's Road, Scott Hallsworth is throwing open the doors to Kurobuta Marble Arch. Expect the same izakaya ethos as the original, done on a larger scale. There's an all day menu serving up east meets west breakfast options (think croissants with green matcha tea butter) and sharing plates for lunch and dinner, like soft shell crab tempura maki and robata grilled BBQ pork belly steamed buns. Plus, there's a stand-alone bar stocked with sake, frozen head beers and Japanese fruit-infused cocktails, and an al fresco area. Somebody book us a table already. 5pm-12pm Free entry 3 Gillett Street, N16 8JH 9.30am-10pm Dishes from £6.50 17-20 Kendal Street, W2 2AW Playing at the National Theatre Yellow Face by David Henry Hwang Presented by Special Relationship Productions Sponsored listing ★★★★ Daily Telegraph ★★★★ 'Fantastic. A theatrical coup.' The Independent It may sound serious, but Tony award-winner and Pulitzer Prize finalist David Henry Hwang's play Yellow Face explores the topic of race with wit, satire, and plenty of aplomb. A semi- autobiographical production, Yellow Face straddles the line between reality and fiction, questioning what race really means and, ultimately, asking us to reflect on who we really are. It's a play that is literally skin deep. Book now! Tickets £12 & £20. May 5 - 24, National Theatre, South Bank SE1 9PX For more information and to book tickets visit theshedtheatre.co.uk or call 020 7452 3244 SATURDAY DRINK: RAWDUCK PARTY: DARK ROOM WITH MR TIES Rawduck (Ducksoup's Hackney sibling) has relaunched, following the emergency demolition of its Amhurst Road home last year. The new digs on Richmond Road boast a boutique natural and biodynamic wine list, so those looking for a new London Fields vino bar are sorted. Plus, a bigger space means a bigger kitchen – expect hearty meal options like grilled mackerel with Tropea onion and blood orange alongside Rawduck's original panini menu (don't miss the cult Reuben sandwiches). Now for some partying. Head to Dalston for a subterranean set, courtesy of Mr Ties. As part of Dance Tunnel's Dark Room series (it's all about extended sets from DJs that rarely appear in London), the Berlin-based DJ will be hitting the decks for an all nighter. As the creative force behind Berlin's infamous Homopatik party (an all day and all night blow out), Mr Ties is known for his eclectic mixes: expect a mash up of house, techno, disco and pop from his massive record collection. 10am-10.00pm Prices vary 197 Richmond Road, E8 3NJ 10pm-3am Tickets from £7 95 Kingsland High Street, E8 2PB Pick Me Up: Graphic Arts Festival at Somerset House 2-for- 1 ticket offer Sponsored listing One for the Graphic Junkies. Somerset House is offering a special 2-for- 1 deal to the UK's original Pick Me Up: Graphic Arts Festival. Expect affordable artwork, and a daily, lively line-up of events including special guests Judith Kerr (The Tiger Who Came To Tea), graphic artist and printmaker Anthony Burrill and pug lover Gemma Correll. To redeem 2-for-1 tickets: enter promo code PMU241 at somersethouse.org.uk/pickmeup when booking full price day tickets. Offer valid until 5 May 2014. Festival open daily 10.00-18.00 (until 22.00 on Thursdays and Fridays) at Somerset House, Strand, WC2R 1LA FOLLOW US! Facebook | Twitter | Instagram See what we've been snapping this week on Instagram! SUNDAY EAT: BONNIE GULL ONE STOP SHOP: FORGE & CO More food? You know you want to. Continue your gastro-extravaganza this weekend by paying a visit to Exmouth Market, where Bonnie Gull Seafood Café has opened up shop. The seafood shack is all grown up, with a 1960s seaside café vibe (vintage jukebox included), a menu all about the catch of the day (of course), and takeaway too. Choose from smoked mussels served up on newspaper, Cockney po' boys, or beer battered North Sea haddock, washed down with Bonnie Marys (vodka with clamato juice and an oyster garnish). Finish things up with a homemade Mr Whippy ice cream…and breathe. Adding to the recent culinary boom of Shoreditch High Street (Hoi Polloi, Andina, Lyles) comes The Canteen at Forge & Co, featuring an all day British Isle menu of fresh, simple dishes such as crayfish salads, ox cheek and Cornish lobsters. On Sunday, come here for the roast menu – roast chicken and aged beef plus the less traditional vegetarian options of tofu or sea bream (okay, pescetarian). Although we like the menu, the most interesting aspect of this newbie is that the space itself doubles as a social working environment, with the second floor dedicated to hot desks. So for the freelancers out there… 12pm-5pm Prices vary 55-57 Exmouth Market EC1R 4QL 10am-11pm Prices vary 154 Shoreditch High Street, E1 6HU OFFER LOVE BRUNCH SUMMER SERIES LAUNCH AT THE ROOF GARDENS Hot off their epic party at MODE, Love Brunch are launching their Summer Series at The Roof Gardens this Saturday, April 26. It'll be a daytime bash to remember, with a rooftop oasis and a brunch BBQ…need we say more? Plus, we've got an offer for you: tickets are half price for UJ readers. To book, enter the code UJLOVEBRUNCHERS at check out here. Easy! Love Brunch Summer Series Launch at The Roof Gardens, Saturday April 26, 12pm-6pm, 99 Kensington High Street, W8 5SA, tickets £10.73 each with the half price offer PRODUCT PICK HOUSE OF HACKNEY If you're not reading this while lounging on a deck chair under some palm trees, we've got the next best thing: House of Hackney's Palmeral collection. It's almost as good as a summer getaway. 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