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The Blitz Party – Party like it’s 1941
The youth of today (which I think I am still part of!) don’t party like they used to. The 90s had raves, 70s D.I.S.C.O and the 40s had wartime dances where courting was sweet and people actually talked face to face. So of couple of friends and I jumped at the opportunity to give The Village Underground (@villunderlondon) a visit last Saturday for an evening of Blitz partying. You couldn’t miss the entrance, which was lined with sandbags and voted a leading trail of red lipstick wearing ladies. As soon as we entered the wartime vibe surrounded us, with a…
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Backdoorkitchen meets Edible Experiences with Stupendous Supperclub ‘The Flavor Expats’
On February 26th Feb ONIN were delighted to be invited to @backdoorkitchen’s and #Edibleexperiences (@Edible_exp) launch of their new venture The Flavour Expats. This collaboration of pop chefs from over 10 nations kicked off with five of their finest chaps creating the most eclectically brilliant taster menu I have ever encountered. However before I divulge our gourmet evening I have to inform you this menu is only a snippet of what’s to come. The real aim of the game is for each week 2 chefs to fight it out in a gastronomic battle, vying for the pop up chef champion’s…
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A Week Away from London
I love to travel. That’s really how I got into writing. Rapidly I realised that I don’t like to write while I travel. I travel to disconnect. Being in London is therefore perfect for writing; I’m sort of travelling, in a static way and am constantly finding new things to write about and to do. Despite what Mr. Johnson (Samuel, not Boris) may have said about London, there does come a point when it is necessary to leave. If only for a short period and for a specific purpose, but still it is necessary. Even if it is only to…
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Honky Tonk: Review
Honky Tonk? Badonkadonk! So for early on a Tuesday night; Honky Tonk at Clapham (on the Common just by the South Entrance to the Tube) there was quite a buzz to the place. A great atmosphere created by enough but not too many people. The roomitself helps the atmosphere and is decorated with wit and style. It’s got room for groups too if you are looking for a party or work night out. The drinks menu was well judged and wide ranging without being too long. The bar stocked an impressive array of whisk(e)ys, bourbon and many other curious spirits. …
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Fat Sams at Goat Chelsea
Since the end of 2013 Goat on Fulham Road has been running their very own electro-swing, tail-feather shaking, nod to the 1920’s night. It’s a perfect pre-weekend treat to have a themed evening for what Londoners have lovingly donned ‘thirsty Thursdays’. ‘Fat Sam’s’ is set above the restaurant in a dimly lit bar. Once your eyes adjust, accents of vintage decor, a large chandelier, photo booth and screenings of 1920’s film make for an incredibly cosy setting. Having experienced the Bloomsbury Ballrooms decade evenings, Fat Sams marry that perfect sense of era with customer focus that cannot be beaten. Service…
