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Sunday, September 29, 2013

The Nomad presents Donnie Darko @ Brompton Cemetery

I have slightly exhausted the outdoor cinema experience in recent years. But one night i've missed out is the Brompton Cemetery film hosted by The Nomad every September. Although on reflection, last years offering -  The Shining -  may have been a little too jumpy for me in this environment! Donnie Darko was just the right kind of eerie - i don't care what anybody says though, that is one scary ass rabbit!!
The Nomad are slick. They know how to organise a good gig, without it being too in your face. Even the fizzy rain couldn't dampen my spirits, thanks to a roll of recycling bags (thank you Wandsworth council) and a thermos of coffee, that actually had more liquor in it than the hot black stuff! I also experienced my first ever fish dog, from the Hix van, with fresh doughnuts and hot, salted caramel sauce as dessert - to die for (bad joke?!). Overall a very cool night, in a beautiful cemetery that warrants a visit all in itself.

Friday, June 03, 2011

the Big Easy

After working up an appetite at Chelsea Flower Show last week,  I was in need of some hearty sustenance. Floral photography can be very tiring and after 18gb's worth of hard core snapping, only something meaty was going to cut it! Cue, Big Easy. A wonderful establishment on the Kings Road that is all about big food and delicious cocktails! It's worth booking ahead as an hours wait at the bar can get very messy, once you get a taste for their margaritas!  But seriously, the vibe here is great so you won''t mind the wait too much, especially once the live music starts...Margaritas + acoustic rock = good times! 

Then there is the mouth watering food. We are talking lots of meat and great seafood, American stylie. My challenge was baby back ribs, slaw and shrimp. The waiter didn't think i was up to it...and annoyingly I proved him right! Man, I was still dreaming about those 3 remaining ribs the next day. I'm planning on redeeming myself with the 'Big Pig Gig' challenge....see below for details. Next time, I will not fail!
this place is full of character and i just loved all the little quips and sayings dotted around....

Thursday, June 02, 2011

Flower Power on the Kings Road

Walking down the Kings Road after Chelsea Flower Show, it quickly became apparent that the area had gone flower mad...and hey, why not! Here are some of my favourite windows...
Ted Baker
Jigsaw...obviously!
Anthropologie with The Real Flower Company