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 This week we’ve got Halloween on the mind. After walking into the Soho House Greek Street party unaware (and sans costume) last Friday night, it’s official: people are really going for it this year, so get those costumes out. In other news, after reading Tim Hayward’s Coal Office recap, we’re reminded of just how subjective reviews are. We loved the food, and think Assaf Granit (The Palomar) did himself proud. We say go and make your own mind up this weekend, and whilst you’re there, check out the rest of the Coal Drops Yard launch events too. Last Friday we also tried out Zela, the Ibiza restaurant transfer that’s recently arrived at ME London. On paper, we weren’t sure: jungle interiors, ‘live’ DJs, ‘Meppon’ cuisine, West End crowd – but we were pleasantly surprised. The food (a fusion of Med produce and Japanese techniques) was amazing, and it really was fun inside. That’ll teach us to get out there and try things before we judge. Happy Halloween!  
 
 
 
 
Albert Adrià
 
The Fun Factor
 
A raison d'être we can get behind
 
High stakes and high pressure? Take the fun road instead. Albert Adrià, Ed Schoenfeld and Eben Freeman show us the way.
 
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Bar Spy
 
 
 
 
When it comes to drinking venues, it looks like we’re going to be spoilt for choice this autumn. There’s Sager + Wilde’s new spot Fare for nitro vodka espressos, Breddos Tacos’ Cocteleria for margs and mezcal, and Diogenes the Dog for wine when we’re south of the river. Drink up!
 
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Anna Hansen
 
After training under Fergus Henderson and heading things up at The Providores, Anna Hansen is now celebrating 10 years of her restaurant The Modern Pantry – so we think it’s about time we got to know her a little better.
 
What's your favourite London restaurant?
Jikoni by Ravinder Bhogal – it’s eclectic, delicious, adventurous and totally flavourful. What more do you want?!

Which female chef should we have our eye on?
Ixta Belfrage – Ottolenghi’s development chef.

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Photo by Henry Bourne
 
Luca Guadagnino in Lake Como
 
Interior heaven
 
If you’ve seen I Am Love and Call Me By Your Name, you’ll know that director Luca Guadagnino is quite the aesthete; now, he’s turned his hand to interior design with this house in Lake Como (owned by YOOX-NET-A-PORTER entrepreneur Frederico Marchetti). We want it all!
 
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UJ Playlist
 
 
 
Halloween Vibes
 
From MJ to M83
 
Whether you’re doing dinner party or party party, a good playlist is a Halloween essential. We’ve got you covered: we’re bringing the spooky vibes with Talking Heads, TLC and Fleetwood Mac.
 
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Isaac Carew
 
Dates for your Diary
 
Clear your schedule
 
The next few weeks are looking BUSY! From Thursday-Sunday, head to Coal Drops Yard for their Spiritland-curated launch party with Benji B, an archive of The Face covers, and an NTS radio street party – more on all of that here. Next week, it’s all about Italian: book in now for Isaac Carew and Francesco Mazzei’s supper club at Radici on 6th November, and try out new opening Artisan if you’re west – opening 8th November.
 
 
 
 
X Ray Sneakers
 
The bare bones
 
Ever wondered what’s inside your favourite kicks? Brit photographer Hugh Turvey gives the season’s most sought-after sneakers the x-ray treatment: see the Balenciaga Triple-S, Louis Vuitton Archlight and Gucci SEGA stripped bare.
 
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Coal Office
 
 
 
 
The Weekend
 
Dance, eat, drink, repeat! That’s our mantra this weekend. On Friday it’s the CALM fundraiser with garage legend Scott Garcia, Martelo and more, on Saturday check out Gridiron (this isn’t your usual Mayfair opening) and on Sunday it’s natural wines at Shawarma Bar for the first of their DIRT events.
 
Friday Saturday Sunday
 
Scott Garcia at Oval Space New Opening: Gridiron DIRT. at Shawarma Bar
 
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30 October 2018
 
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