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PHOTO: [#FUNNY] “Wear our T-Shirts… look like a beach ball… #Fail

PHOTO: [#FUNNY] “Wear our T-Shirts… look like a beach ball… #Fail

July 31, 2012 at 07:34PM via Instagram http://instagr.am/p/NwWZJDic6f/ I simply don’t understand this window display. As I understand that horizontal stripes are not to be worn by those who are “calorifically challenged” as they are deemed fattening, should you really display them next to beach balls?

#CharSiuNoodleSoup packed full of MSG ;)

#CharSiuNoodleSoup packed full of MSG ;)

July 31, 2012 at 07:27PM via Instagram http://instagr.am/p/NwVjSaCc59/ Char Siew noodle soup is a staple of Chinese cuisine. It consists of marinated BBQ pork with Chinese cabbage and finely chopped spring onions in a soup This particular example is from Wong Kei in ChinaTown. Also known as the “McDonalds of Chinatown” it has been a […]

#LondonLife: Another #RollinFool glued to a wall in #Soho… must be a viral campaign…

#LondonLife: Another #RollinFool glued to a wall in #Soho… must be a viral campaign…

July 31, 2012 at 06:35PM via Instagram http://instagr.am/p/NwPtF1ic2I/ Last week I posted an image of a weird mini statue glued to an air vent in Soho. (here) This week I find another oddity glued to the wall in a Soho alley. Both have the rolling theme. I strongly suspect it’s a viral marketing campaign of […]

@AquaLondon: “AquaKyoto” (Tanq shaken w/Akinoto #Sake & dry sherry sweetened w/apple&elderflower balanced w/yuzu)

@AquaLondon: “AquaKyoto” (Tanq shaken w/Akinoto #Sake & dry sherry sweetened w/apple&elderflower balanced w/yuzu)

July 31, 2012 at 05:06PM via Instagram http://instagr.am/p/NwFedlCc_u/ This is one of the most unique gin cocktails I’ve had for a long time. The signature cocktail of Japanese Bar Restaurant Aqua Kyoto It is described as a “Tanqueray shaken with Akinoto Sake & dry sherry sweetened with apple & elderflower and balanced with yuzu”. Served […]

@AquaLondon: Seafood belongs on a plate, not in cling film!

@AquaLondon: Seafood belongs on a plate, not in cling film!

July 31, 2012 at 04:55PM via Instagram http://instagr.am/p/NwEOA3ic-4/ This is from an awesome long sushi counter at Aqua Kyoto. Plate after plate of sushi meats wrapped up in cling film, which is probably great for freshness, but I do wonder what they did to display ingredients in ancient Japan before the invention of plastic wrapping… […]

@AquaLondon: Prawns waiting to be turned into tasty tasty #sushi! #OmNomNom

@AquaLondon: Prawns waiting to be turned into tasty tasty #sushi! #OmNomNom

July 31, 2012 at 04:40PM via Instagram http://instagr.am/p/NwCdAric9y/ Lovely display of prawn from the sushi counter at Aqua Kyoto, bar restaurant in Soho. In the event of actually having some sunshine in London Town, it also has a great rooftop bar with a view over Regents Street.   Aqua Kyoto Ad: 30 Argyll Street, Soho, […]

ULTRA EXTREME Close up – Guess what this is… ;) #Photography

ULTRA EXTREME Close up – Guess what this is… ;) #Photography

July 31, 2012 at 04:12PM via Instagram http://instagr.am/p/Nv_PegCc7v/ There have been lots of interesting guesses… add your guess below… What the hell is this?

@AquaLondon w/ “Guatemalen Spirit” (Ron Zacapa 23, saffron bitters, crème de mure and Fernet Branca)

@AquaLondon w/ “Guatemalen Spirit” (Ron Zacapa 23, saffron bitters, crème de mure and Fernet Branca)

July 31, 2012 at 04:03PM via Instagram http://instagr.am/p/Nv-TJhic7I/ This is the “Guatemalen Spirit” cocktail from Aqua Kyoto, Soho. A Ron Zacapa 23, saffron bitters, crème de mure and Fernet Branca. At £16.50 this is the most expensive cocktail on their menu. However, it does use the £50 a bottle Ron Zacapa 23, an extremely nice […]

PHOTO ALBUM: *NEW* Polpo (Smithfields) OPENING DAY (35 Pictures)

PHOTO ALBUM: *NEW* Polpo (Smithfields) OPENING DAY (35 Pictures)

Polpo (Smithfield) 2-3 Cowcross Street, Smithfield, London Russell Norman’s Bàcaro Empire Expands East East Londoners rejoice! With two popular Polpo venues in the West End, Russell Norman has now opened a third, but this time next to Smithfield meat market. Speaking to him after the lunchtime rush on opening day he confirmed this wasn’t a […]

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