If you’ve read our May Culturist and still have some gaps in your weekend, here are some more options – and they’re not just leftovers. The Wind Rises on Friday (and we’re not talking about the weather), followed by two airborne spots (a gritty Shoreditch rooftop versus the ritzy Shangri-La), a party favourite in Camden, a Michelin-starred dinner in Mayfair and a doughnut hatch on Kingsland Road. On the international front, move over LA, eyes are now on NY. This Weekend’s Picks • FRI Ting • SAT Fera • SUN Emporio Eivissa Fresh Out The Box A day of events celebrating street culture Sponsored listing For those wanting a 101 in street culture, mark Saturday May 17 in your diary, as iconic British street wear brand Boxfresh gets set to celebrate its big 2-5 with its ’Fresh Out The Box’ series. Kicking off in east London at Lyst Studios (formerly White Cube) and Hoxton Arches, expect a curated day of events. From lectures, workshops, live music and DJ sets to master-classes, lectures, fashion shows, t-shirt printing and intimate music gigs. And helping with the b'day celebrations will be Goldie talking graffiti, Devlin on music, Ewen Spencer on photography and Doc Brown on comedy (to name a few). And the icing on the cake – it’s all free! Register here to secure a spot! Plus there's an after party… Fresh out The Box, Lyst Studios and Hoxton Arches, Saturday May 17, Sign up to the facebook event here. For the list of the full line up click here. CALENDAR PICK Bird Fried chicken, craft beer and a late-night doughnut hatch, yep, it’s a new restaurant in Shoreditch. Bird, 42-44 Kingsland Road, E2 8DA, 7am-12am FRIDAY WATCH: THE WIND RISES EAT: TING at the Shangri-La Today we say goodbye to the granddaddy of Japan's iconic Studio Ghibli, Hayao Miyazaki via his final film The Wind Rises. Based on the fictionalised biography of Jiro Horikoshi, the real-life designer of the notorious Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighter aircraft, the tale follows the protagonist’s career, with the usual Ghibli ingredients of romance, vivid imaginings and lost dreams. The cartoon may not have as many accolades as previous Ghibli films (yet) but having topped the Japanese film charts last year, we’re expecting good things. Last Friday, we got a taste of sky-high digs via Jason Atherton, so tonight we’re back on the rise. Ting, London’s latest restaurant on level 32 of the newly opened Shangri-La Hotel in The Shard is as you would expect: glossy, swanky and sleek. Expect a modern European menu with some Asian twists: think hand-dived scallops with a light yuzu and grape seed oil dressing and Welsh lamb with mirin, sake and soy sauce. Our tip- book a table after May 19 (the opening date of their level 52 bar GŎNG) for an after dinner cocktail. Plus, we hear the bar includes an infinity pool – meaning – expect some serious wow factor. At selected cinemas Prices vary 31 St.Thomas Street SE1 9QU INTERNATIONAL PICK NYC We've got the Big Apple on the brain this month…from Frieze, to the inaugural Red Bull Music Academy Festival and PULSE, it's all happening across the pond. Click here for more. SATURDAY EAT: Fera PARTY: Housekeeping at Koko Continuing with the high-octane openings this weekend comes Fera at Claridges. From chef du jour Simon Rogan (the Michelin-starred man behind L’Enclume), Fera is all about seasonal ingredients. On the à la carte and tasting menus are dishes like dry-aged Herdwick hogget, clay baked asparagus, and beetroot cake. There’s a private room and a chef’s table to complement the main dining area, all with opulent Art Deco interiors…when in Claridges). Now for a knees-up: Housekeeping is back at Koko for their Seven Deadly Sins series. This time around the name of the game is Gluttony, so expect Koko to be transformed into a hedonistic, overindulgent den for a 2000-strong crowd, courtesy of Made Up Productions. Hit the dance floor to back-to-back sets of deep, funky tech house, with a side of original remixes and bootlegs from the Housekeeping boys. The last two nights in the series sold out, so grab tickets quick! And have a listen of what's to come here. 12pm-10pm Prices vary 49 Brook Street, W1K 4HR 11pm-5am Tickets from £25 1A Camden High Street, NW1 7JE FOLLOW US! Facebook | Twitter | Instagram See what we've been snapping this week on Instagram! SUNDAY SHOP: The Duke STREET EMPORIUM DRINK: Emporio Eivissa Duke Street is hotting up. Alongside The Beaumont’s imminent opening comes the launch of Jigsaw’s concept store, Duke Street Emporium. The retail space combines the high-end labels of The Shop at Bluebird with pieces from Jigsaw’s main line, a Fernandez & Wells coffee and pastry shop, a bookshop, and art installations. One stop shop, indeed. Another summer, another rooftop. The latest pop up to rise up in Shoreditch comes via Emporio Eivissa, an Ibiza meets East London style experience, so they say. Expect a cocktail bar by rum brand Brugal (mojitos all around!), street food by Platterform and market stalls. Plus being White Isle-inspired, you can also expect some DJs on decks and day beds. Although entrance is free, ’tickets’ must be purchased here. 12pm-5pm Prices vary 55 Duke Street, W1K 5NR 5pm-11pm Entry is free Rockwell House, 10-14 Hewett Street, EC2A 3NN Reserved LARDO'S SPRING MENU 205 Richmond Rd, E8 3NJ | Website In a Sentence La dolce vita in London Fields Location On Richmond Road, Lardo is part of the landscape, surrounded by a host of good (Franco Manca) and not so good (erm…Dominos) Italian joints. Vibe Lardo has all the fixings of a neighbourhood gem: communal tables, a buzzing Hackney crowd, and charming service. Flavours Fresh, hearty and adventurous. The ever-changing menu at Lardo is dictated by the seasonal, locally sourced produce that is delivered to the kitchen daily, so don’t bet on getting the same dish twice. They’re serious about charcuterie for good reason: the fennel pollen salami was fragrant, unusual and instantly addictive. Next, we tried focaccia seasoned with rosemary and topped with the restaurant’s eponymous, melt in your mouth lardo - let’s just say we understand why they named the entire restaurant after it. As for the all important pizza? Fresh from the wood fired oven, the spicy ’nduje, pepper and provolone pizza was perfectly crisp and moreish. Then onto the pastas. Just like mama used to make, these are cooked from scratch - classicists should choose the indulgent nettle tagliatelle with a cream and mushroom sauce, while the daring have options like dandelion ravioli (things never get boring here). Finally, to drink, try the zingy StellaSpritz, an aperitif combining homemade pompelmocello and prosecco, or go for a bottle from the small but discerning Italian wine list. Décor The London Fields look: low lights, high ceilings and reclaimed wood. Bar stools surround an open kitchen, which hosts the piece de resistance, a disco ball wood fired oven (yes, really). Upshot Lardo’s partner in crime, Coppa, is re-opening its rooftop this month, complete with deckchairs, drinks, an Italian-style BBQ, and sunshine galore (well, we can’t promise that last bit, but fingers crossed). WEEKEND GUIDE BY CS & NN RESERVED BY NN LIKE SHARE FORWARD PREVIOUS EDITION (c) 2014 Urban Junkies. All rights reserved. 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