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| After last week's bank holiday blow out, we're starting things off slowly with some rooftop action… deckchairs included. Then onto food: this weekend southern fried chicken, a boozy brunch, and Portuguese are on the menu. Plus, there's a secret hair salon to check out. And if you're after an all nighter on the dance floor, the Bussey Building is calling your name. The weekend starts now, kids. |
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| This Weekend’s Picks |
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| • FRI COPPA • SAT MOTHER CLUCKER • SUN FLESH & BUNS |
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| Berlin Summer Explorer Package |
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| Soho House Berlin |
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| Now that the big chill is over, we're feeling the pull of Berlin. One of the most bike-friendly cities in Europe is made even better by the fact that UJ fave Soho House Berlin is getting on the two-wheel action. Book a Small or Medium room and receive complimentary use of their bicycles and a daily picnic lunch bag. Love it! |
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Rooms start at €145. Visit https://www.sohohouseberlin.com/special-offers for more details.
Offer applicable to Small and Medium rooms only. Offer is non-transferable and no cash alternative will be given . No more than two bikes per booking . Offer valid 26th May until 6th July 2014 and 13th July until 31st August 2014. Sundays to Thursdays only. |
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| FRIDAY |
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ROOFTOP:
COPPA BAR & ROSTICCERIA |
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PARTY:
DEGO + ANDREW ASHONG AT THE BUSSEY BUILDING |
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| Take a trip to the Italian Riviera… via reopened London Fields rooftop COPPA. Brought to you from the guys behind Lardo, COPPA serves up Italian-style BBQ (think 'nduja marinated free range chicken), plus antipasti and charcuterie. To keep you hydrated, the open-air bar will be mixing up granitas topped with homemade cordials, negronis, and boozy chinottos. So bag yourself a beach capanna or pull up a deckchair… summer's here. |
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And now to the Bussey Building, where Dego will be on decks tonight, kicking things off with his usual mash up of jungle, jazz and broken beats. Next up? South London native Andrew Ashong, who'll be bringing an eclectic mix of Latin, soul and funk. Fun. |
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12pm-11pm
Prices vary
Hothouse Rooftop,
E8 3QW
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10pm-5am
Tickets from £5
133 Rye Lane,
SE15 4ST
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| SATURDAY |
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GROOMING:
TAILORED BY NO. 5 |
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EAT:
MOTHER CLUCKER POP UP |
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| Forget speakeasies… now it's all about secret hair salons. Yep, it's happening - say hello to the newly opened Tailored by No. 5, a unisex hair salon in an secret location. Book in for a bespoke hair cutting experience, with cuts tailored to your face shape, hair type and lifestyle. Scissors at the ready… |
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From Rita's to Psychic Burgers, Birthdays has played host to some of London's hottest new things. Now it's over to Mother Clucker, who are in the kitchen for a one-week residency. Expect their signature southern fried chicken, marinated in a sweet tea brine, buttermilk and secret spices, with sides like Cajun fries and jalapeno mac n' cheese. Sip on classic margaritas and old fashioneds before heading downstairs to dance it all off. |
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By appointment
Men's cuts from £40, Women's cuts £55
Secret location
tailoredbyno5.com |
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6pm-10pm
Mains from £7
33-35 Stoke Newington Road,
N16 8BJ |
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| CALENDAR PICK |
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| PICCADILLY GRIND |
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| The Grind is going underground. Say hi to the Piccadilly Grind - serving up the signature coffee and bites you know and love from the Shoreditch and Soho Grinds - smack bang in the middle of Piccadilly Circus station. |
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The Piccadilly Grind, Unit 4, Piccadilly Circus Underground Station, open now
Click here for more calendar picks.
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| SUNDAY |
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DRINK:
FLESH & BUNS' BOOZY BRUNCH |
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EAT:
CANELA |
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| Time for an NY-style boozy brunch. Turn up hungry and thirsty for Flesh & Buns' new brunch menu, which serves up endless small plates like kimchi cheddar aranchini, crispy piglet belly with mustard miso, and black sesame crème brûlée. Pair that with bottomless prosecco, red and white wine…plus a Bloody Mary on arrival. Cheers! |
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A few doors down, Covent Garden stalwart Canela has had a makeover. The Portuguese deli by day and restaurant by night is all about small and large plates, so expect dishes like alheira mini burgers with quail eggs or Bacalhau à Bras (a traditional dish of salt cod, potatoes and eggs). Wash it down with a glass or two from the Portuguese-focused wine list. |
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12pm-5pm
From £29 per head
41 Earlham Street,
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11am-9pm
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33 Earlham Street,
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| MARBELLA CORFU |
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In a sentence
Serious R&R on the beach
Vibe
Perched on a hill above the Ionian Sea, MarBella Corfu is where you go to get away from it all. Forget the chaos of the Pink Palace and the boozy clubs at Kavos-this seaside oasis is on the other end of the island. With 371 rooms and two beaches to call its own, you may need a map to find your way around the hotel-and as it's just undergone a facelift, plush interiors, vast suites and, yep… infinity pools are the order of the day.
Eat & drink
Get ready for a food coma: try the wild mushroom and white truffle risotto at Comodo MarBella - it was a standout. Otherwise, venture out of the hotel and take a boat to the Corfu Sailing Club, which serves up seasonal Mediterranean cuisine, and is packed with locals-always a good sign. And for the freshest seafood around, head to The Fisherman in north Corfu, where you'll literally be served the catch of the day, caught and cooked in front of you.
Top tip
Come to the MarBella Corfu for some serious R&R - think bespoke spa treatments and private jacuzzis - before hitting the party season in Mykonos or Santorini, less than three hours away. It's well worth hiring a private boat and heading to one of the many secluded islands off Corfu, too: private beaches and crazy clear water guaranteed.
Info
Classic Collection Holidays (0800 294 9318; www.classic-collection.co.uk) offers 7 nights at MarBella Corfu from £785/£988 per person this September. Prices based on 2 adults sharing a deluxe room on half board/all inclusive basis. Prices include return flights from London Gatwick (other UK departure airports are available) to Corfu and private transfers.
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