Milk
January 28, 2008
Chic and unpretentious, Irish-owned bar/bistro Milk has the best Sunday brunch in town and a nightly happy hour from 7pm until 9pm, when you can get an elegant cosmopolitan double the size of anywhere else in town for half the price. Ideal for that first date. Soulful music and toilet walls lined with comic strips complete the experience.
Open 6.30pm-3am Mon-Sat; noon-3am Sun.
C/Gignàs 21
08002 Barcelona
Tel: 93 268 09 22
Bottega Di Gelato
January 28, 2008
While we’re steppin’ out on Via del Governo Vecchio, adjacent is Via di
Tor Millina and it would be unforgivable if we didn’t share with you
this nugget tucked away at number 15. Since 1915, so they’re doing
something right.
Serving the largest, most generous helping of gelato we’ve yet
(happily) been on the receiving end of and despite this astonishing,
though unseasonal, claim that is not what keeps us coming back.
No, sir. We come for the luxuriously fresh smoothies. Blended while you
wait, from a vast and juicy selection of local fruit. A refreshing
respite in Rome’s summer heat, but equally a healthy pick-me-up when
you have a tiring schedule and need a boost.
There’s a great friendly personal service and a rogues’ gallery of
photos to keep you entertained while you await your selection.
Heavy Trash
January 28, 2008
First time I saw John Spencer live was a revelation. In an era of sludgy post-grunge dullards this scruffy three-piece seemed to have broken rock ‘n’ roll down into its three most primal parts; huge slabs of grimy guitar riff, occasionally howling “Blues Explosion” at top volume, and great hair. When the JSBE went the way of all flesh I figured he’d come back all spruced up, calmed down and ready to take his place at the serious kids’ table with long-time admirers like Beck and Jack White. Nope – he did the opposite – stripped back to a two-piece, delved deeper into the roots of Americana and came up with an album of raw-hearted rockabilly and soul that’s as dumb and joyful as anything you’ll hear all year. A true original – don’t miss.
Musicdrome
Via Pier Alessandro Paravia, 59
20148 Milan
Italy
Bat For Lashes
January 28, 2008
“He is singing in her bat’s mouth / He is shaking and dancing…” – so sings Natasha Khan on Fur & Gold. What better way to see in Samhain than losing yourself in the tenebrous, atmospheric world of a Bat For Lashes show. According to Thom Yorke “her songs come from the world of Grimm’s fairytales.” The all-female outfit have come a long way since their first big London gig supporting CocoRosie in 2005 at the Scala – the album was nominated for the 2007 Mercury Prize. Having returned from a successful US tour, their gigs won’t be the best kept secrets of old so best head down to Flèche d’Or before it’s too late. They’re likely to be a different kind of show involving guest musicians and visuals so prepare for “a special, theatrical evening” says Natasha. Like a bat out of hell, she’ll be gone before the morning comes.
Flèche d’Or
102 bis rue de Bagnolet
75020 Paris
Aromi La bottega
January 23, 2008
The owners of Aromi, the hottest Italian ticket in town, have opened a shop offering fresh pastas and fish, imported meats and cheeses, Italian wine and grappa, and a wicked tiramisu. Perfect for when you need to impress guests at the last minute.
Aromi La bottega
Manesova 83, Prague 2
Open Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
De Balie Restaurant
January 23, 2008
De Balie, Amsterdam’s centre for culture and politics has more up its sleeve than politics, films and theatre. Hidden in this former tribunal, is a restaurant that serves some fine tasting food. Whether you’re in for a quick meal before you head of to see a movie or play, or want to wine and dine until the buttons of your trousers pop, the De Balie restaurant will serve you well.
De Balie Restaurant
Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen 10
1017 RR Amsterdam
For information about the restaurant & reservations: 020-5535131
Fashion Week
January 23, 2008
If you love fashion, than there is nothing else this week that will interest you more than Amsterdam International Fashion Week. Which, of course, hosts the world’s only and unique program that is open to the public: DOWN TOWN. Visit exhibitions, shows, launches and parties from the 19th until the 27th of January. See you on the other side!
AIFW
DOWN TOWN
19 – 27 January, 2008
For more information on the program and locations, please visit www.aifwdowntown.nl/schedule.php
Cavalia
January 23, 2008
Book ahead for this elaborate equestrian-based acrobatic extravaganza,
this musical, multimedia explosion that takes place in a mammoth 50m-wide,
30m-high tent on the beachfront and has played to sell out audiences all
over the US. French-Canadian creator of Cavalia is Normand Latourelle, one
of the founders of Cirque du Soleil. The 60-horse show features powerful
steeds plus 37 agile human beings, who perform daredevil bareback feats
and swing and somersault at breakneck speed, while multicoloured images
swirl on a gigantic screen. All this, plus a plethora of purchasable
paraphernalia to boot.
January 29 to February 10 (9pm/5pm Sundays)
Tickets: 30-65euros adults/20-45euros under 12s
Tickets online: http://www.cavalia.net/pages
Under the big white top on the beachfront
Plataforma Marina-Forum
08019 Barcelona
Metro: El Maresme/Forum
National Museum
January 23, 2008
Founded in 1802, Hungarian National Museum today has seven permanent collections on display covering the period from the foundation of the state to 1990. The main exhibit of the museum is the entire history of Hungary, and the exhibits attract even those who are not the big fans of museums, as they are composed thoughtfully and intriguingly.
Most visitors agree that the gems of the collection are the artifacts from 20th century covering the World War I and World War II, and including war-time and communist propaganda posters.
The neo-classical building was built specially for the museum premises between 1837 and 1847, and it is also a symbol of the national freedom, as during the revolution of 1848 the first representative parliament held its sessions here, and renowned poet Sándor Petőfi recited the National Song on its steps.
Permanent exhibitions are free of charge, and admissions to special events usually are around 4 Euro.
VIII. district, Múzeum krt.,14-16
Opening hours:
10:00 to 18:00 daily except Mondays
Burn’s night
January 23, 2008
For one night all us Londoners are Scottish. January 25, the day of celebration of famed Scottish poet, Robbie Burns, is an excuse for everyone to drink whisky and eat haggis (well maybe just to drink whisky). The Scots like to drag the whole thing out with dancing and poetry readings but like St Patrick’s night for the rest of us it’s just an excuse for a big, big night out. This year we’re heading down to the Big Chill House, for a traditional night, with the House’s chilled-out vibe. Nice.
The Big Chill House
257-259 Pentonville Road
King’s Cross
London
N1 9NL
Tel: 020 7427 2540
Bookings: 020 7427 2541
Email: housemanagers@bigchill.net
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