LOW Festival 2008
February 14, 2008
The LOW Festival of Dutch and Flemish Art Festival to be held in Budapest from 15th February to 12th March. It’s all about contemporary arts from the Netherlands and the Flanders, including music – classic, jazz and pop, design, architecture, theatre and films.
The festival is organized by the Dutch Embassy and the Flemish Representation in Budapest to promote the Dutch/Flemish culture in Hungary.
Festival events will take place at over 20 locations in the Hungarian capital. Among the performances are “Kamp”, a play about the horrors of Auschwitz, classical music concert by Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra, Dutch-Flemish art exhibitions, VJ tournament, a three-day program called “My City Amsterdam”. All in all, there will be approximately 500 performers and 100 performances.
Simian Mobile Disco
February 14, 2008
Obviously upset at all the world’s best two-man DJ/musician/general cool cats being French (Daft Punk, Justice etc) the Brits are having a crack at producing one of their own. And whatdja know? They’ve made a pretty good job of it. Sure the template is pure Parisian - crunchy electro, cool visuals, dance records you can listen to in the car, and shiny jackets, but London adds a sheen of dirt to SMD that’s irresistible. Add the rather wonderful The Whip to the mix and you have the ingredients for an ace night out.
Matt Irwin
February 14, 2008
As the city prepares for the hyperactive squealing mess that is London Fashion Week once more, it’s good to search out those events on the fringes that might make a little less noise but have a whole lot more substance. Like Matt Irwin’s exhibition perhaps. Long-time Dazed and Confused contributor Irwin is showing a whole host of his (beautiful) fashion photographs, including a load from that bastion of taste and refinement, Russian Vogue, at the always-interesting Print Space Gallery. Lots of cutting edge stuff here from one of Britain’s brightest young snappers – it’s worth checking out his myspace first – there’s an ever-changing array of good stuff there.
74 Kingsland Rd, E2 8DL
Princess Louise
February 14, 2008
The Princess Louise
A six-month restoration has turned this central London pub into one of the capital’s finest. Etched glass screens make snug booths for small parties and every surface glitters with mirrors and ornate glasswork. All the classic London trimmings are here too – dark panelled wood walls, little candlelit tables and an open fire.
208 High Holborn, WC1V 7BW, 020 7494 9125, Mon-Sat 11am-11pm
Zarabanda
February 14, 2008
A rambling shack of a bar, with a low-fi vibe, friendly service and healthy-sized salads seasoned with honey and sprinkled with walnuts; crepes stuffed with vegetables, pesto and goat cheese, or mushrooms and Spanish ham, (plus a dozen other tasty options), an extensive choice of drinkies at the bar and a bill that comes to 15 euros max. Zarabanda is the reliable weekday option for those who just want to hang out somewhere comfy and let hunger dawn (or dusk) on them.
Open 7.30pm-midnight daily
Zarabanda
C/Ferlandina 55
08001 Barcelona
Metro Catalunya or Sant Antoni
Something Raw
February 5, 2008
The International festival Something Raw shows the work of the youngest generation of choreographers. The seventh edition of this Flemish/Dutch festival is a collection of short choreographies, performances, installations, film, debate and workshops. Several premieres are to be seen during the festival. For more information on the program, please visit the website of theatre Frascati.
Something Raw
February 5 -9 2008
Theatre Frascati
Nes 63
1012 KD Amsterdam
info@theaterfrascati.nl
Wild Honey
February 5, 2008
The sister restaurant of much-praised Arbutus, Wild Honey has brought a twist of glamour and sophistication to modern British cooking. Set in an elegantly old-fashioned Mayfair dining room, it serves up hearty dishes like warm smoked eel and belly of pork with borlotti beans. Don’t miss the exceptional cheeseboard.
12 St George Street
W1S 2FB, 020 7758 9160, Mon-Sat; 12pm-10.30pm Sun 12.30pm-9.30pm
Frascati
February 5, 2008
We are definitely the exception in Rome. We’re car-less. We rely on: a) public transport or b) other people with cars. Amazingly, our dependence on the former does not rule out regular fresh air seeking jaunts to the beautiful historical Roman town of Frascati, just 20km outside of the city and easily accessible by bus or train.
Obviously, synonymous with the white wine but a better-kept secret here is the Romanella, a locally produced red wine.
Also in close proximity is Ariccia, birthplace of the famous hog-roast speciality ‘la porchetta’.
There is a stunning choice of imposingly proud architecture to visit, such as the Villa Torlonia and it’s tranquil gardens, and a multitude of Fraschette: typical simple Roman diners, there for the purpose of consuming all the local delicacies. Remember, as we always like to remind you, the attention is paid to the cuisine not the decor!
NuYorica
February 5, 2008
Unfortunately for my wallet, my Roman missus’ first love is shoes. Handbags come a close second. I think I come in about third. So when I see her vanish at lightning speed into this ultra-chic boutique, the world’s financial markets draw a deep breath….
OK, maybe that’s slightly over-dramatic and when you walk in to this petite but brilliantly designed store, located close to Campo dei Fiori, you can accept that they need to finance such impressive style from somewhere. Designer clothes in a designer setting.
Also, when you’re glumly walking off the plane on your return home from Rome, you’ll be expected to be looking pretty sophisticated sartorially. NuYorica can defintely help you arrange that.
Pivovar U Bulovky
January 28, 2008
When beer connoisseurs rave about this small brewpub in the Liben hills overlooking Prague, they do so in the quiet, feverish tones of conspirators. The uninitiated might suggest that 20 minutes on a tram is a bit far to go for a drink in a town overflowing with very good beer. They will respond with a shrug and the slightest lifting of an eyebrow, which suggests that their secret is safe from one more philistine.
The subject of the cultish devotion is the selection of small-batch beers on offer, including several excellent, German-style brews like the cloudy, top-fermented Richter Alt and a Bavarian-style Weissbier. What’s more, U Bulovky has an outstanding kitchen which turns out succulent steaks and chops as well as more traditional pub fare. Reservations recommended.
Pivovar U Bulovky
Bulovka 17, Prague 8-Liben
Tel. 284 840 650, 602 431 077
Open Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.-midnight, Saturday noon-midnight
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