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"š³š²šæāļøššš±The Sky Garden at 20 Fenchurch Street is a unique public space that spans three storeys and offers 360 degree uninterrupted views across the City of London. Visitors can wander around the exquisitely landscaped gardens, observation decks and an open air terrace of what is London's highest public gardenš²š³š“š±šāļøšæ #skygarden #london #beautiful #views #restaurant #stunning #londonbridge #bigben #toweroflondon #theshard #mustsee. A post shared by Life FR (@life_fr_) on Jan 2, 2018 at 10:22am PST"
"Located on floor 36 of the iconic Walkie Talkie, the views from the Darwin Brasserie are pretty striking. Although Fenchurch Restaurant ā one of Sky Gardenās other offerings ā is higher, the Darwin Brasserie has better views thanks to its position further back from the Sky Gardenās atrium roof. A good option if you want to enjoy the sights without the flocks of camera totting tourists."
"If you guys have been following this blog for a while you may have realised that I am borderline obsessed with Sky Garden. I think itās not only one of the best views and best rooftop bars in London, but itās also very Instagrammable. The combination of stunning views over the rooftops of London, with modern architecture and green plants is a winner for me."
"What started as an ice cream store dedicated to liquid nitrogen creations, Chin Chin Labs has come a long way in delivering some of the best bites in town. Burnt butter caramel ice cream pies and loaded tiramisu sundaes join this mouthwatering brownie cookie ice cream sando (from Ā£5.45) that can be customised with the likes of black sesame ice cream, molten chocolate, bee pollen honeycomb and whatever else takes your fancy. Now that's our kinda sandwich."
"The original Camden parlour is now back open for fans of Chin Chinās famous ice creams (churned with the aid of liquid nitrogen for a rich, dense, almost chewy texture.) They are available by the scoop with toppings, but there are also a dozen or so full-on dishes making use of them, from a tiramisu sundae to nachos with chargrilled pineapple, salted-caramel sauce, dark-chocolate ice cream and blue-corn waffle tacos. Open Friday ā Sunday, 12 p.m."
"For something a little different, head to Chin Chin Labs, the go-to parlour for liquid nitrogen ice cream in London. Watch as your dessert is frozen to order using a dash of liquid nitrogen, andĀ select fromĀ an exciting array of weekly-changing flavours at this cool cafe in Camden."
"The menu at this Soho dessert stop features a lot of the delicious treats mentioned on this blog, but most famous are their biskiesĀ ā a biscuit/cookie/cake hybrid filled with tastyĀ buttercream, jams and caramels. Flavours include passion fruit and salted caramel, apple crumble, chocolate lava and miso caramel. If youāre feeling extra naughty, order one of their indulgent freakshakes to go with it."
"Nestled in the heart of Soho lives Cutter & Squidge, artisan cake makers who specialise in extravagance and wonder. Serving up slices of uniquely flavoured and decorated cakes along with their signature Biskie - a mix of cake, biscuit and cookie topped with marshmallow, buttercream and other goodies - itās a one-of-a-kind shop in London. And itās not just for the dairy eaters and gluten-friendly."
"Each one features two biscuit pieces closing in on a layer of cream to create a beautiful dessert sandwich. Theyāre the perfect sugary pick-me-up and come in a selection of creative flavours. Try the rich billionaire dreambar, which is served with an extra layer of chocolate in the middle."
"Everyone loves a good reinvention story, and Peckham Levels has a great one, having been transformed from a multi-storey car park into a bustling market and entrepreneurs hub. Itās run by the same folk behind Pop Brixton, so itās no surprise that you find the same emphasis on some of Londonās best up and coming foodie ventures. Donāt miss Nandine which serves up amazing contemporary Kurdish food or Lords of PokĆ© for amazing pokĆ© bowls (pictured above)."
"A relaxed yet sophisticated European Grand Cafe in the heart of Londonās Victoria. Offering an all day dining menu, pre- and post- theatre and weekend brunches with live music."
"Few restaurants come with a magical greenhouse setting where you can dine amidst trailing bougainvillea and jasmine but itās pretty par for the course at Petersham Nurseries. This is one of Richmondās most gorgeous (and spenny) restaurants, with a delightful seasonal menu that always puts you in the wonderful dilemma of wanting everything on it at once. Go with a lot of time (and money) to spare and you wonāt be disappointed."
"Enjoy Italian-inspired fresh, seasonal lunches and homemade cakes among plants and flowers inside a magical glasshouse at this delightful family-run cafe and tea house."
"Art fans were a very happy bunch when the Hayward Gallery reopened its doors in early 2018 after two years off, and were even happier when things kicked off with an exhibition by large scale photographer Andreas Gursky. The Brutalist building focuses largely on contemporary art with the occasional nod to its modernist roots, and its exhibition programme is diverse as group shows on gender identity and retrospectives on major artists like Bridget Riley. Southbank Centre, 337-338 Belvedere Road, SE1 8XX, southbankcentre.co.uk"
"18.2_Installation view of Lee Bul, Willing To Be Vulnerable ā Metalized Balloon, 2015-2016 at Hayward Gallery_Lee Bul 2018_Photo by Linda Nylind. The Hayward Gallery is located in the Southbank Centre in central London and belongs to the group of arts venues on the South Bank of the River Thames. The building is another example of brutalist architecture."
"Established in 1971 at the site of the eponymous legendary pub, the Orange Tree is known for discovering (and re-discovering) writers and promoting their work. Such artists include Martin Crimp, James Saunders, Vaclav Havel, Fay Weldon and Torben Betts. Voted Londonās Most Welcoming Theatre in 2016."
"Rich Mix allows creativity in all its magnificent forms ā live music, theatre, poetry, film, art, design and drawing, so itās a little distinct from the other places on the list, but the charity behind the cross-media arts centre, The Rich Mix Cultural Foundation, has a pretty inspiring goal. And thatās to offer the public space to discover more about the creative offerings of people from various migrant populations. Since taking over the former clothing factory on Bethnal Green Road, Rich Mix has put on many free exhibitions, screenings and concerts."
"This fantastic creative space in the East End, on the site of what used to be in a leather factory, has regular exhibitions featuring emerging and established artists. 39-47 Bethnal Green Road, E1 6LA Free entryrichmix.org.uk"
"Occupying disused bare-brick railway arches in Waterloo underground station, The Vaults is a striking space for alternative arts and immersive theatre. As well as jazz sets, indie plays, and alien-themed musicals, you can discover a continual rotation of art in its tunnels. This unique contemporary art gallery is said to feature artists who āhave a natural affinity for the unusual, the daring, and the unknownā, and that is easy to see."
"What: Locals flock to this friendly neighbourhood Indian restaurant throughout the week, but particularly on Sundays thanks to its family-friendly buffet, which offers both excellent food and great value in comfortable surrounds. Each week the chefs at Babur choose a well-balanced mix of Indian favourites, such as tandoori chicken, Keralian slow cooked mutton stew, and pumpkin curry, which guests can help themselves to as often as they like, along with rice and naan bread. Itās a perfect end to the week for any curry enthusiast and almost guarantees you a good afternoon nap."