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Dylan Jones - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://halpern.co.uk/hotlist/edeline-lee monthly 0.5 2024-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/6b2485de-921b-4a4a-8f80-2bdc0f71a6ad/Restaurant+all%E2%80%99onda.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Edeline lee Morchella is a Highly prized and easily recognised type of edible mushroom. It has a strong, nutty flavour and a pleasant, earthy smell and grows in a variety of habitats, including well-drained woodland. But beware, it is poisonous when raw. Morchella is also the name of a brand new restaurant from the team behind Perilla on Newington Green that is NOT poisonous when eaten. Thankfully. Morchella opens this month in Exmouth Market and is centred around Mediterranean cuisine, with a focus on sharing dishes like octopus luciana, salt-baked poussin and hake with sobrasada sauce. In the kitchen will be Head Chef Daniel Fletcher, previously at The Square and Sky Garden. Attached to and part of the restaurant will be its own wine bar serving up an extensive old world wine list so if you just fancy a post work drink instead, then you’re all set. Decor wise, they have lovingly restored the curved wood doors and are aiming for a "tranquil yet informal space" in the 68-seat banking hall, with a minimalist design featuring greenery, raw plaster, and stripped original wooden panelling, creating "a warm, inviting atmosphere". One of the founders said of the venture ““We wanted to keep some of what is so special about Perilla, and for us that meant maintaining a friendly neighbourhood approach. Therefore it was integral we opened Morchella in a busy area with a real sense of community.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/0cc31861-313e-4853-ac6b-b6eba0866278/Drinks+Alfie%E2%80%99s+Soho.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Edeline lee It’s 2024 and we are seemingly bored of smashed avo and in the mood for Champers if the closure of Avobar on Henrietta Street in Covent Garden is anything to go by. The owners have closed up the smooth green shop and are replacing it with Bar du Champagne which does exactly what it sounds like. This new bistro and bar is taking up two floors of the building on Henrietta Street and devoting them to all things sparkling. There'll be difficult-to-source cult Champagnes, classic cuvées and top-tier Spanish Recaredo cava on offer. If bubbles aren't your thing the wine list also holds some interesting options such as Georgian Saperavi and Armenian Areni Noir. Because we are all sensible drinkers, we won't be drinking on an empty stomach but instead tucking into treats such as Truffled Croque-Monsieur, Steak tartare with lardo toast, or Duck rillettes with sour cherry on toast. For those who like al fresco even in the winter months, there's a heated outdoor terrace too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/17cd2c7b-6933-40e5-bdf5-ea93f0fc444b/Tim+Hetherington.png Halpern Hotlist - Edeline lee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/96f38959-b1dc-4c8f-ab19-12be6b2631c8/Sarnie+Party.png Halpern Hotlist - Edeline lee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/2c96187c-41f6-42da-8ac3-ab36476490cd/People%2C+Places+and+Things.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Edeline lee - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/a259e44b-0dd6-44a6-896e-805c51e4c489/thebrushfood.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Edeline lee - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/2156b41f-c762-4ff5-ad75-b64f892b971f/SOHO-MUSIC-MONTH-JULY-2021-1.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Edeline lee - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/bdcbbf41-c481-48d4-9566-5e8bbc8aebbf/Photographs+from+the+Sir+Elton+John+and+David+Furnish+Collection.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Edeline lee - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/2af38ea3-1829-43f9-bbbe-1731f3fc4cbf/MHAW+2024+logo+with+padding.png Halpern Hotlist - Edeline lee - Make it stand out Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 will take place from the 13th to 19th May, on the theme of “Movement: Moving more for our mental health”. Movement is important for our mental health. But so many of us struggle to move enough. We know there are many different reasons for this, so the Mental Health Foundation want to help people to find moments for movement in their daily routines. Going for a walk in your neighbourhood, putting on your favourite music and dancing around the living room, chair exercises when you’re watching television – it all counts! Moving more can increase your energy, reduce stress and anxiety, and boost your self-esteem amongst other benefits. To implement more movement for Mental Health Awareness Week in your office or school then you can download resources from the website including challenges and ways to donate. https://halpern.co.uk/hotlist/rahul-jandial monthly 0.5 2024-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/164f8406-e5b8-4873-8a53-5ce6e3f3cb56/outside.jpg Halpern Hotlist - RAHUL JANDIAL Morchella is a Highly prized and easily recognised type of edible mushroom. It has a strong, nutty flavour and a pleasant, earthy smell and grows in a variety of habitats, including well-drained woodland. But beware, it is poisonous when raw. Morchella is also the name of a brand new restaurant from the team behind Perilla on Newington Green that is NOT poisonous when eaten. Thankfully. Morchella opens this month in Exmouth Market and is centred around Mediterranean cuisine, with a focus on sharing dishes like octopus luciana, salt-baked poussin and hake with sobrasada sauce. In the kitchen will be Head Chef Daniel Fletcher, previously at The Square and Sky Garden. Attached to and part of the restaurant will be its own wine bar serving up an extensive old world wine list so if you just fancy a post work drink instead, then you’re all set. Decor wise, they have lovingly restored the curved wood doors and are aiming for a "tranquil yet informal space" in the 68-seat banking hall, with a minimalist design featuring greenery, raw plaster, and stripped original wooden panelling, creating "a warm, inviting atmosphere". One of the founders said of the venture ““We wanted to keep some of what is so special about Perilla, and for us that meant maintaining a friendly neighbourhood approach. Therefore it was integral we opened Morchella in a busy area with a real sense of community.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/b6c79ad6-b896-4002-b8e8-97efec8042cf/ThreeSheets-London-UK-02.jpg Halpern Hotlist - RAHUL JANDIAL It’s 2024 and we are seemingly bored of smashed avo and in the mood for Champers if the closure of Avobar on Henrietta Street in Covent Garden is anything to go by. The owners have closed up the smooth green shop and are replacing it with Bar du Champagne which does exactly what it sounds like. This new bistro and bar is taking up two floors of the building on Henrietta Street and devoting them to all things sparkling. There'll be difficult-to-source cult Champagnes, classic cuvées and top-tier Spanish Recaredo cava on offer. If bubbles aren't your thing the wine list also holds some interesting options such as Georgian Saperavi and Armenian Areni Noir. Because we are all sensible drinkers, we won't be drinking on an empty stomach but instead tucking into treats such as Truffled Croque-Monsieur, Steak tartare with lardo toast, or Duck rillettes with sour cherry on toast. For those who like al fresco even in the winter months, there's a heated outdoor terrace too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/5d5a8b0a-8b38-43ab-af46-383396d67969/The-Cherry-Orchard-at-the-Donmar-Warehouse.jpg Halpern Hotlist - RAHUL JANDIAL https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/c53fb974-321c-45cd-a672-6b4254727ad5/unlock-pizza-2-1025x641.jpg Halpern Hotlist - RAHUL JANDIAL https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/000bf813-212d-42bb-9cfa-62c310467e37/66.JPG Halpern Hotlist - RAHUL JANDIAL - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/b8eb26fd-6633-40fa-88e4-bf08631afbae/78.JPG Halpern Hotlist - RAHUL JANDIAL - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/ac7f0252-ec53-4648-8eee-3ab859ee0824/99.JPG Halpern Hotlist - RAHUL JANDIAL - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1235bbc5-d7f4-4024-b531-db2fc040d42a/27.JPG Halpern Hotlist - RAHUL JANDIAL - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/2dd2cac8-0329-4eec-bc81-18c050553693/7.JPG Halpern Hotlist - RAHUL JANDIAL - Make it stand out Memrise is a British language platform and app that uses spaced repetition of flashcards to increase the rate of learning, combined with a GPT3-powered "AI Language partner" that allows learners to practice human-like conversations, which Memrise believes can help learners to overcome the "confidence gap" in language acquisition. The Memrise app has courses in 20 languages and its combinations, while the website for "community courses" has a great many more languages available, including minority and ancient languages. You can choose from hundreds of real-life scenarios related to your goals, build vocab by learning relevant words & phrases the locals actually use, practice listening to native speaker videos using what you’ve just learned and then build confidence speaking in private with your AI language tutor. Make 2024 the year you expand your horizons and learn a new language! https://halpern.co.uk/hotlist/mariella-frostrup monthly 0.5 2024-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1c1d6087-9b57-44ca-af0c-74b6c7dd7464/Fra.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Mariella Frostrup Morchella is a Highly prized and easily recognised type of edible mushroom. It has a strong, nutty flavour and a pleasant, earthy smell and grows in a variety of habitats, including well-drained woodland. But beware, it is poisonous when raw. Morchella is also the name of a brand new restaurant from the team behind Perilla on Newington Green that is NOT poisonous when eaten. Thankfully. Morchella opens this month in Exmouth Market and is centred around Mediterranean cuisine, with a focus on sharing dishes like octopus luciana, salt-baked poussin and hake with sobrasada sauce. In the kitchen will be Head Chef Daniel Fletcher, previously at The Square and Sky Garden. Attached to and part of the restaurant will be its own wine bar serving up an extensive old world wine list so if you just fancy a post work drink instead, then you’re all set. Decor wise, they have lovingly restored the curved wood doors and are aiming for a "tranquil yet informal space" in the 68-seat banking hall, with a minimalist design featuring greenery, raw plaster, and stripped original wooden panelling, creating "a warm, inviting atmosphere". One of the founders said of the venture ““We wanted to keep some of what is so special about Perilla, and for us that meant maintaining a friendly neighbourhood approach. Therefore it was integral we opened Morchella in a busy area with a real sense of community.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/4c18838f-369e-4686-88d2-ed05c4369eee/1270-BAM-Victoria-GF-Bar-CGI-copy-e1712143419553.jpg-ezgif.com-webp-to-jpg-converter.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Mariella Frostrup It’s 2024 and we are seemingly bored of smashed avo and in the mood for Champers if the closure of Avobar on Henrietta Street in Covent Garden is anything to go by. The owners have closed up the smooth green shop and are replacing it with Bar du Champagne which does exactly what it sounds like. This new bistro and bar is taking up two floors of the building on Henrietta Street and devoting them to all things sparkling. There'll be difficult-to-source cult Champagnes, classic cuvées and top-tier Spanish Recaredo cava on offer. If bubbles aren't your thing the wine list also holds some interesting options such as Georgian Saperavi and Armenian Areni Noir. Because we are all sensible drinkers, we won't be drinking on an empty stomach but instead tucking into treats such as Truffled Croque-Monsieur, Steak tartare with lardo toast, or Duck rillettes with sour cherry on toast. For those who like al fresco even in the winter months, there's a heated outdoor terrace too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/f6cb6346-c134-40de-b1d5-e5294ccb382a/zheng-bo.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Mariella Frostrup https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/2a6cb9de-31c7-4f59-9619-08a92a9366f5/player-kings-tour-tickets-ian-mckellen.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Mariella Frostrup https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/e9c4e704-83b4-4d88-95c2-917c77f188e2/1.+Explore+the+museum+galleries+after+hours+%C2%A9+Science+Museum+Group+and+Eleanor+Bentall.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Mariella Frostrup - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/7acc1472-9086-418b-892c-6a7babaaf421/csm_DP3_2917-tiger_b96971c488-600x338.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Mariella Frostrup - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/ef5ee70d-a475-4c17-9388-61976ee761ca/AccessAble-app2.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Mariella Frostrup - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://halpern.co.uk/hotlist/reverendrichardcoles monthly 0.5 2024-04-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/d9c82bbb-fdc8-490f-9e01-67689ed9b720/Perilla-pair-Ben-Marks-and-Matt-Emmerson-to-launch-Morchella-in-Clerkenwell.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Reverend Richard Coles Morchella is a Highly prized and easily recognised type of edible mushroom. It has a strong, nutty flavour and a pleasant, earthy smell and grows in a variety of habitats, including well-drained woodland. But beware, it is poisonous when raw. Morchella is also the name of a brand new restaurant from the team behind Perilla on Newington Green that is NOT poisonous when eaten. Thankfully. Morchella opens this month in Exmouth Market and is centred around Mediterranean cuisine, with a focus on sharing dishes like octopus luciana, salt-baked poussin and hake with sobrasada sauce. In the kitchen will be Head Chef Daniel Fletcher, previously at The Square and Sky Garden. Attached to and part of the restaurant will be its own wine bar serving up an extensive old world wine list so if you just fancy a post work drink instead, then you’re all set. Decor wise, they have lovingly restored the curved wood doors and are aiming for a "tranquil yet informal space" in the 68-seat banking hall, with a minimalist design featuring greenery, raw plaster, and stripped original wooden panelling, creating "a warm, inviting atmosphere". One of the founders said of the venture ““We wanted to keep some of what is so special about Perilla, and for us that meant maintaining a friendly neighbourhood approach. Therefore it was integral we opened Morchella in a busy area with a real sense of community.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/9fa15242-c935-4caf-a2ad-bb904e2f987f/Bar+Lina.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Reverend Richard Coles It’s 2024 and we are seemingly bored of smashed avo and in the mood for Champers if the closure of Avobar on Henrietta Street in Covent Garden is anything to go by. The owners have closed up the smooth green shop and are replacing it with Bar du Champagne which does exactly what it sounds like. This new bistro and bar is taking up two floors of the building on Henrietta Street and devoting them to all things sparkling. There'll be difficult-to-source cult Champagnes, classic cuvées and top-tier Spanish Recaredo cava on offer. If bubbles aren't your thing the wine list also holds some interesting options such as Georgian Saperavi and Armenian Areni Noir. Because we are all sensible drinkers, we won't be drinking on an empty stomach but instead tucking into treats such as Truffled Croque-Monsieur, Steak tartare with lardo toast, or Duck rillettes with sour cherry on toast. For those who like al fresco even in the winter months, there's a heated outdoor terrace too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1594f1f1-79b4-4e6e-a9f8-0f550d49e69a/image.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Reverend Richard Coles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/3929269c-00a6-457f-8b03-beeafde03f19/27.JPG Halpern Hotlist - Reverend Richard Coles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/e03192c6-be81-44d5-b6e8-a9a9b55498cb/moonwalkers-1.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Reverend Richard Coles - Make it stand out The Moonwalkers is an epic new experience that's opened in the Lightroom in King’s Cross. Narrated by Tom Hanks, The Moonwalkers offers a unique perspective on humankind’s past and future voyages to the moon. Lightroom’s powerful projection and audio technology will transform the immense space into a vehicle for a spectacular immersive voyage to our closest celestial neighbour. The exhibition opened on the 6th December and runs until 21st April. Co-written by Hanks and Christopher Riley, the double BAFTA-nominated writer-director. Original NASA footage and breath-taking images from Andy Saunders’ Apollo Remastered will transform Lightroom’s vast space into an immersive journey to the lunar surface, brought to life by co-directors Nick Corrigan and Lysander Ashton of 59 Productions. The show tells the stories of the Apollo missions, reflecting their gripping journeys at spectacular scale. Newly filmed interviews between Hanks and astronauts of the current Artemis programme will grant an insight into the return of crewed surface missions to the moon. Hanks does the voiceover, accompanied by a spectacular original orchestral score by Anne Nikitin. It’s an absolutely beautiful, enthralling, and genuinely quite moving experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/0a8e2797-ebd5-4cdd-b4c8-a01a27ee2634/e935d3aaca9e0d0134f346cd11eebef69491d10a-1870x1047.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Reverend Richard Coles - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1ec9b4e4-3c35-4bf2-b752-3918ac669183/Plaza+Suite.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Reverend Richard Coles - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/bd464a81-193f-4663-bb63-e0647f6d5026/social-image.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Reverend Richard Coles - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://halpern.co.uk/hotlist/tania-bryer monthly 0.5 2024-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/997361ad-21f3-4848-bd51-7c9fb61925ea/Josephine.PNG Halpern Hotlist - Tania Bryer - Make it stand out Opening this month on the Fulham road is the latest venture from restauranteur magician Claude Bosi and his wife Lucy. Josephine is being billed as a Lyonnaise bouchon and is a joint project between the couple. It's taken over the spot on the corner of Fulham Road and Callow Street (which used to be Colette). Bosi was born and trained in Lyon and his parents ran a bistro there so it’s a safe assumption that he knows what he is doing with this cuisine. Named after his grandmother, he promises a combination of French bistro classics and regional Lyonnaise specialities. including the typical Bouchon-style metre wine, so you pay only for what you drink. The menu will feature a plat du jour and a set 'menu des canut', named after traditional Lyonnais silk and lace weavers. Claude Bosi said: "We're incredibly excited to bring a little piece of Lyon to Fulham with the opening of Josephine. This restaurant is a very personal project for us, an ode to my grandmother and the traditional bouchons of Lyon that have always held a special place in our hearts. We hope to create a welcoming space that we hope locals, Londoners and friends from afar will want to keep coming back to. We can't wait to open our doors and share this special restaurant with the community.". Stay tuned to the website or socials for the exact opening date. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/43ed50fa-e702-4248-8063-1694984ebc74/barduchampagne.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Tania Bryer - Make it stand out It’s 2024 and we are seemingly bored of smashed avo and in the mood for Champers if the closure of Avobar on Henrietta Street in Covent Garden is anything to go by. The owners have closed up the smooth green shop and are replacing it with Bar du Champagne which does exactly what it sounds like. This new bistro and bar is taking up two floors of the building on Henrietta Street and devoting them to all things sparkling. There'll be difficult-to-source cult Champagnes, classic cuvées and top-tier Spanish Recaredo cava on offer. If bubbles aren't your thing the wine list also holds some interesting options such as Georgian Saperavi and Armenian Areni Noir. Because we are all sensible drinkers, we won't be drinking on an empty stomach but instead tucking into treats such as Truffled Croque-Monsieur, Steak tartare with lardo toast, or Duck rillettes with sour cherry on toast. For those who like al fresco even in the winter months, there's a heated outdoor terrace too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/ce49b0b1-1975-44a8-9f5f-7a58d19bb16e/Daniel-Goode-Basil-Jonathan-Wrather-Henry-Gavin-Fowler-Dorian1_Main.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Tania Bryer - Make it stand out Ok so this production actually starts early Feb but we don't want you to miss out on tickets as it’s billed to be an absolute hit so it's in the January Hotlist. The Picture of Dorian Gray at the Theatre Haymarket Royal stars Golden Globe winner Sarah Snook who is best known for Succession. In the production Snook takes on all 26 roles in this gripping, witty and vibrantly contemporary production that breathes new life into Oscar Wilde’s classic tale. A deal with the devil; eternal youth, for the ultimate price. The story revolves around a portrait of Dorian Gray painted by Basil Hallward, a friend of Dorian's and an artist infatuated with Dorian's beauty. Through Basil, Dorian meets Lord Henry Wotton and is soon enthralled by the aristocrat's hedonistic worldview: that beauty and sensual fulfillment are the only things worth pursuing in life. Newly understanding that his beauty will fade, Dorian expresses the desire to sell his soul, to ensure that the picture, rather than he, will age and fade. The wish is granted, and Dorian pursues a libertine life while staying young and beautiful; all the while, his portrait ages and visually records every one of Dorian's sins. Adapted and directed by multi-award-winning Kip Williams, Artistic Director of the acclaimed Sydney Theatre Company – The Picture of Dorian Gray delivers an explosive interplay of live performance and video in an astonishing collision of form. Hailed as a “dizzyingly beautiful tour de force” (The Guardian), this performance runs for only 14 weeks hence the need to make sure you get your tickets ASAP. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/8ca76a00-b8d0-4a57-8622-dd9adefe5287/CUTE-HEADER-Press-Release.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Tania Bryer - Make it stand out CUTE is a major new exhibition at the iconic Somerset House, exploring the irresistible force of cuteness in contemporary culture. From emojis to internet memes, video games to plushie toys, food to loveable robotic design, cuteness has taken over our world. But how has something so charming and seemingly harmless – adorable, doe-eyed animals, chubby-cheeked babies, flowers, hearts, stars, sweets and other such romantic motifs – gained such traction? CUTE brings together contemporary artworks, including new artist commissions, and cultural phenomena such as music, fashion, toys, video games and social media, in this brand-new show examining the world’s embrace of cute culture and how it has become such an influential measure of our times. It will seek to unravel cuteness’ emotive charge, revealing its extraordinary and complex power and potential. The exhibition will feature a games arcade for all ages and will spotlight and celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of cute’s most iconic and ubiquitous figures, Hello Kitty. CUTE opens on the 25th and tickets are priced from £18.50. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/e03192c6-be81-44d5-b6e8-a9a9b55498cb/moonwalkers-1.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Tania Bryer - Make it stand out The Moonwalkers is an epic new experience that's opened in the Lightroom in King’s Cross. Narrated by Tom Hanks, The Moonwalkers offers a unique perspective on humankind’s past and future voyages to the moon. Lightroom’s powerful projection and audio technology will transform the immense space into a vehicle for a spectacular immersive voyage to our closest celestial neighbour. The exhibition opened on the 6th December and runs until 21st April. Co-written by Hanks and Christopher Riley, the double BAFTA-nominated writer-director. Original NASA footage and breath-taking images from Andy Saunders’ Apollo Remastered will transform Lightroom’s vast space into an immersive journey to the lunar surface, brought to life by co-directors Nick Corrigan and Lysander Ashton of 59 Productions. The show tells the stories of the Apollo missions, reflecting their gripping journeys at spectacular scale. Newly filmed interviews between Hanks and astronauts of the current Artemis programme will grant an insight into the return of crewed surface missions to the moon. Hanks does the voiceover, accompanied by a spectacular original orchestral score by Anne Nikitin. It’s an absolutely beautiful, enthralling, and genuinely quite moving experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/0a8e2797-ebd5-4cdd-b4c8-a01a27ee2634/e935d3aaca9e0d0134f346cd11eebef69491d10a-1870x1047.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Tania Bryer - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1ec9b4e4-3c35-4bf2-b752-3918ac669183/Plaza+Suite.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Tania Bryer - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/bd464a81-193f-4663-bb63-e0647f6d5026/social-image.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Tania Bryer - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://halpern.co.uk/hotlist/davinamcall monthly 0.5 2024-02-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/3f022652-b7f8-461e-a091-9ccd71823aa0/Cafe%2BKitty%2BHR.jpg Halpern Hotlist - DAVINA MCALL mbe - Make it stand out Underbelly Boulevard is a brand new home in Soho for the hottest cabaret, variety and music from the big purple cow who used to take up residence on the Southbank. Well, to add to this excitement, a new restaurant by Kitty Fisher's is opening - and it's all part of the new makeover of the Boulevard Theatre in Soho which has become Underbelly Boulevard. The old theatre restaurant is getting a full makeover to become Cafe Kitty. Open for lunch and dinner whether you're going to a show or not (although special deals will be available if you have tickets) and on the opening menu will be dishes including Mushroom Thermidor, Very Welsh Rarebit, Courgette Bahji & Curried Yoghurt, Leek & Chestnut Pithivier, Curried Monkfish, Samphire, Crispy Shallots & Beurre Blanc. Alongside those are snacks like a Portland crab croquette or a smoked beef cigarillo. The enticing menu is just more brilliance from the Kitty team that we can’t wait to sample. “Whether you’re after a theatre set menu, a long lingering lunch or a romantic Soho dinner, Cafe Kitty has it covered. Let yourself be transported into culinary heaven: we’ll delight your senses with food and drink of the highest quality. Big flavours, Theatreland classics and firm favourites from all the best corners of the world, Cafe Kitty is yours to explore…” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/24d209bd-5d91-4245-b532-1dc0dfa3ea41/London-Food-and-Drink-Photography-Bar-Levan-Peckham-2023-Nic-Crilly-Hargrave-4.jpg Halpern Hotlist - DAVINA MCALL mbe - Make it stand out Peckham has welcomed a brand new wine bar: Bar Levan- the latest venture from the team behind South London mainstay and Hotlist fave, Levan. The exciting new 34-seater bar will offer a range of natural wines from across Europe, along with a focused aperitif list, specialist mezcal selection, and snacks. The neighbourhood bar draws inspiration from Parisian classics like Aux Deux Amis and Septime La Cave and is the first dedicated wine bar offering from the duo, sharing a name with its sister restaurant next door. For the wine, expect a similar ethos to Levan, with a more dynamic and playful menu, focusing on organic and biodynamic wines, alongside a selection of older vintages and unique “one offs” by the glass. There is also a bottle shop operating during opening hours. The menu will play host to plenty of snacks including rillettes, charcuterie, cheese, mussels on crisps and a very naughty Croque Monsieur. Like Levan, music is at the heart of the bar, inspired by the founders background as a record label owner and DJ. You can expect a killer selection of vinyl to soundtrack the evenings, all played on its vintage sound system - and if you’re lucky you’ll catch a takeover from Strictly Bangers, the music and wine night, that began at the much loved Salon Wine Store in Brixton five years ago. In the coming months Bar Levan will host guest chef takeovers, so keep your eyes peeled on their website and socials for more news. Expect no reservations, plenty of delicious wines and snacks for the incurably peckish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/de8e84f8-1836-4e5f-bb6b-fd739587d0ae/circus.jpg Halpern Hotlist - DAVINA MCALL mbe - Make it stand out A theatrical phenomenon, La Clique has toured the globe from Edinburgh to Adelaide and everywhere in between. It’s now in London’s Leicester Square for a limited 8 week run over Chrisitmas…. Bringing its unique and inspirational night of live entertainment to London, this trailblazing Spiegeltent cabaret show has been the torchbearer for nearly 20 years. This series of shows effortlessly blends comedy, cabaret and circus for one of the most genuinely original and entertaining nights out you could ask for. For 2023, the cast includes the stunning vocals of cabaret artiste Chastity Belt, tension strap aerial artist LJ Marles, Australia’s favourite powerhouse clown Tara Boom and the uniquely talented acrobat and contortionist David Pereira. Joining them is Ukrainian hula hoop artist and founding member of La Clique, Yuliia Pykhtina, acclaimed handbalancer, Aaron Marshall and the extraordinary puppets of Montreal's Cabaret Décadanse. Sadly for 16 and over this isn't one for the littlest kids but tickets are priced at £25 for the 90 minute spectacle. Once the show ends and you find yourself in the heart of the capital then use it as a good excuse to enjoy the Chrotmas lights and atmosphere of the festive season. It’s unbeatable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/cd12b8b3-0be8-4fc0-946a-c052d0377604/alladin.jpg Halpern Hotlist - DAVINA MCALL mbe - Make it stand out If you don’t see panto at Christmas then are you really doing it right? The Hackney Empire production is always a sell out each year and for good reason. This year Aladdin is flying into Hackney on his magic carpet to entertain the masses. You know the tale- Poor downtrodden Aladdin dreams of finding love and making his fortune. When he discovers an enchanted lamp and meets a mysterious genie, it looks like all of his wishes are going to come true. But are they, or will forces of evil stand in the way…? Directed by and starring legendary dame Clive Rowe as Widow Twankey, alongside Natasha Lewis as Abby-na-zaaar!, Ruth Lynch as Spirit of the Ring, Fred Double as Aladdin, Isabella Mason as Jazz, George Heyworth as Mildew Funk, Rishi Manuel as Wishy, and Kat B as the Genie, you can expect an unbelievable cast, incredible costumes, uncontrollable laughter and song and dance numbers that are nothing short of genie-us! Clive Rowe is touted as the best in the biz so you’re in safe and experienced jazz hands. Tickets start at £15 and the show is on until the end of the month. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/d0155619-1851-4d27-b9d1-bbe0b344e79f/key2050.jpg Halpern Hotlist - DAVINA MCALL mbe - Make it stand out Impressionism, as an art movement, developed in France in the nineteenth century and is based on the practice of painting out of doors and spontaneously 'on the spot' rather than in a studio from sketches. Main impressionist subjects were landscapes and scenes of everyday life. The most famous Impressionists out there include Degas, Cézanne, Morisot and Van Gogh. Names we all know all too well. In fact you will recognise their paintings, but it’s their radical works on paper that is being put under the spotlight in this ground-breaking new exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts. In the whirl of modernity that was late 19th-century France, Impressionist and Post-Impressionist artists radically transformed the future direction of art. But it wasn’t just through their paintings. In a subtle but seismic shift, they lifted the status of works on paper – drawings, pastels, watercolours, temperas, gouaches – from something preparatory that you left in a studio, to artworks in their own right. In this rich exhibition, The Royal Academy of Arts bring together 77 works on paper by leading Impressionist and Post-Impressionist artists whose innovation would challenge traditional attitudes and ultimately pave the way for later Movements like Abstract Expressionism. 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Amanda Wakeley OBE - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/d54ebf4d-23c3-41ce-b5b4-1827e1dedbf2/giving+tues+charity.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Amanda Wakeley OBE - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/bf8c03a4-9ff9-445b-8740-1ea1be83c5e7/aplo+app.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Amanda Wakeley OBE - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://halpern.co.uk/hotlist/susan-jonusas monthly 0.5 2023-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/e734cb80-25d8-4e34-8b51-12e6bba8b90b/Experience+2.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Susan Jonusas - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/d0547f53-0524-496b-a749-42ff2b5e6044/Restaurant.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Susan Jonusas - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/bf11b103-8ad0-4aaf-bb29-c841c6403052/Bar.png Halpern Hotlist - Susan Jonusas - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/0e239abc-50f5-4704-81c6-ea711b713aa9/Science+Fiction.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Susan Jonusas - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/0835ea63-c019-4585-9691-478a20a38c8e/gaia.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Susan Jonusas - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/e06b1156-cb82-4cf4-a4af-335fbe597aba/book.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Susan Jonusas - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/17d69cd4-0734-48f9-98c3-f056801078b5/boat.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Susan Jonusas - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/b3f78437-1cc3-4b2f-984f-767f162cb06a/charity+image.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Susan Jonusas - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/c29ab25b-7e35-4fd9-bfa3-23267aace07e/life+app.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Susan Jonusas - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://halpern.co.uk/hotlist/june-angelides monthly 0.5 2023-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/bf9e8ddd-fc1b-42df-9ffa-ed7659c5b5ec/Peggy+richmond.jfif Halpern Hotlist - June Angelides - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/692814ee-e3f2-42e0-8aa8-6d3caed9325a/secret+cinema.jpg Halpern Hotlist - June Angelides - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/630ab87b-d2e5-469c-90d6-f5f2b8879273/opera.jpg Halpern Hotlist - June Angelides - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/2e9ec18c-11a7-4360-9431-ff2b465567b5/Elizabeth+line.jpg Halpern Hotlist - June Angelides - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/ce8e3cff-c3fc-44c5-b6ac-c39601d9376f/milk+beach+soho.jpg Halpern Hotlist - June Angelides - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/9709ded1-e885-4bf1-a3a6-24376eab545c/festival+weekend.jpg Halpern Hotlist - June Angelides - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/57f133c1-ec96-45a2-a39b-097479d59df6/Planted-at-Kings-Cross-scaled.jpg Halpern Hotlist - June Angelides - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/68e17123-b4b0-480f-8090-1f6cf1d655ff/lady+garden.png Halpern Hotlist - June Angelides - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/c131c191-579f-4ac0-8370-ccc50d14cacc/parcel+app.jpg Halpern Hotlist - June Angelides - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://halpern.co.uk/hotlist/bruce-daisley monthly 0.5 2023-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/455bce46-72f5-465d-85db-6ccf1dc8ceb2/cloud+9+2.png Halpern Hotlist - Bruice Daisley - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/0c314708-2cc1-44e7-8b6e-0520f37c3345/common-decency-cover-740x500.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Bruice Daisley - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/34033026-0800-4b1e-a7ed-7563f47ce89a/greenwich.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Bruice Daisley - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/bfe0ae2c-f579-4d9e-bf08-6acd78a0b28f/africa+fashion.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Bruice Daisley - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/cef25215-41b3-492c-9208-e991ceba4321/summer+sounds.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Bruice Daisley - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/999d9118-262d-439d-9a61-761b345ce4fe/the+baring.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Bruice Daisley - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/91d8a10c-be94-4a82-80bd-39e32cd9b633/101+dalmation.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Bruice Daisley - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/cb2054cd-914a-45ac-afd7-52820e07ba02/bright+land.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Bruice Daisley - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/bc166d37-d4c2-43a6-8b4a-c7f8487a1ce5/app+2.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Bruice Daisley - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/dd5c17c9-29a5-4527-b433-36df7ae0a89a/charity.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Bruice Daisley - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://halpern.co.uk/hotlist/natasha-law monthly 0.5 2023-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/f4a444b9-60f5-40f9-a38a-3bb47a166b1e/Restaurant+Hotlister+July.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Natasha Law - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/adf72a63-30a6-4411-bbde-78badd5e0e2e/Threatre+Hotlister+July.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Natasha Law - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/973cfdd7-319b-4929-8473-cd22b116095f/July+art+hotlister.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Natasha Law - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1203bed3-285b-4ba0-8617-96134ed5d0c7/film+pic+2.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Natasha Law - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/3f1043bc-d75f-4082-ae41-89c2809ddfe4/feast+2.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Natasha Law - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/032824f6-6efd-446c-9c0f-95afb57f3e2d/harry+potter.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Natasha Law - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/8fb66153-076e-4869-aaa5-3494b8615fbe/event+hotlister.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Natasha Law - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/e0787f3d-d85c-4e82-822c-048e90465465/flash+on+you+image.JPG Halpern Hotlist - Natasha Law - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/b8f980bd-63e8-4d31-812f-470436774f4a/female+curve+app.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Natasha Law - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/a3fc7ef7-56c9-4390-b000-7ca0bdfbb2cf/plastic+free+july.png Halpern Hotlist - Natasha Law - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://halpern.co.uk/hotlist/santa-montefiore monthly 0.5 2023-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/133ecf8a-a864-4279-a562-1fb6998006f2/superbloom.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Santa Montefiore - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/fdb57389-3849-42c0-a494-cfc581848846/peaky+blinders.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Santa Montefiore - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/01fd4f71-e4d1-44ab-af1d-daea2b151ddd/restaurants.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Santa Montefiore - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/9358a8ef-a64f-4939-8c7c-721e9117a90f/photography.png Halpern Hotlist - Santa Montefiore - Make it stand out Rainbow Gatherings are unique and free healing events held in the middle of wild nature, miles from the nearest road where everyone is welcome and everyone who comes is family. Rainbow by Joth Shakerley is a stunning coffee table book that celebrates 36 years of his photography at these gatherings all over the world. The launch of this beautiful fine art coffee table book coincides with the 50th anniversary of Rainbow Gatherings on the 4th July and its message is to promote mindfulness, freedom, healing and love in the beauty of nature. There is currently an active kickstarter campaign to produce a first print run of 1000 books and 5% of all sales will go to Survival International. The images are intended to inspire a positive healthy way of being, a deeper connection to our hearts and a reminder of the huge importance of our relationship to nature and how it can heal us. It all began in the summer of 1986 when Joth received an invitation at a Hare Krishna temple in L.A. to go to a Rainbow Gathering in the foothills of Big Sur, California. This invitation completely changed his life. He found a magical utopia in nature, an open healing space, where everyone is welcome, where there are no leaders or rules, where we all have a part to play, where we are all free and where we are all striving to be the most beautiful version of ourselves. High up in that forest, welcomed with love and long hugs, he sang and danced pure happiness under the stars. What followed has been an epic thirty six year journey of love and learning with the Rainbow Family, which has taken him to Gatherings all over the world - Hawaii, Thailand, Morocco, Russia, Guatemala, The Canary Islands, Australia, The Arctic Circle, Israel, Mexico and almost every country in Europe. His daughters have grown up at Gatherings and still sing the Rainbow songs. "Rainbow” will be a large hard-bound book filled with 180 photographs all in black and white, accompanied by some text, Rainbow songs and poetry to complement some of the photographs. Click here to be a part of the kickstarter campaign. 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Drawing on Nigerian parables and verbal traditions, Ilori touches on a multitude of themes that resonate with a global audience. His work is underpinned by the belief that art and design should be accessible to all. Humorous, provocative and playful, his projects demonstrate how design can bring together communities and have a positive impact on society, evoking a sense of joy and optimism. Often using the city as his canvas, he reimagines spaces to encourage a sense of community and invites audiences to engage and participate in his work and its surroundings. So it’s great news for us that he’s going to be putting his works on display at the Design Museum…soon! His display will bring to the museum his distinctive aesthetic, inspired by the African fabrics of his childhood and capturing the colourful geometric patterns that feature in Nigerian design, with a nod to British postmodernism. Honestly, it’s a colour explosion and we can’t get enough. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/7600d8ea-8b87-441f-8fcb-11bb502e9643/JUBILEE+2.png Halpern Hotlist - Santa Montefiore - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/d7b1c7e4-138b-45ee-94d4-727b167d641a/charity.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Santa Montefiore - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/e9ef24f1-8c33-4692-86a0-f671d99fbee0/app.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Santa Montefiore - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://halpern.co.uk/hotlist/minnie-driver monthly 0.5 2023-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/f0fef9ad-ca03-4b08-8b93-a8c67543b692/pip+and+pop+2.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Minnie Driver - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/00751762-975b-4f38-991d-768ce7a04152/at+home+farm.png Halpern Hotlist - Minnie Driver - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/bcb08b11-3cc3-4a8f-9897-4aae40abb5cf/arcade+food.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Minnie Driver - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/71097168-2346-4523-baff-484b41575992/lucky+bar+2.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Minnie Driver - Make it stand out The Lucky Club Camden is a brand new destination roof terrace opening in Camden Market this month. The flagship site in The Lucky Club’s cocktail bar portfolio, the 5,600 sq foot roof terrace will specialise in Margaritas and Mezcal cocktails, served alongside contemporary tacos, offering an exciting new addition to North London’s skyline. Taking inspiration from Mexico City, a true melting pot of all the regions in the country, menu heroes will include The Cheeseburger Taco, a Pulled Lamb BirriaTaco and the Lobster Taco (poached in butter and served with a Truffle mayo and Bacon pieces.) Vegan options will also be available and boast a banging Oyster Mushroom Taco and the Coconut Ceviche Tostada.With no less than 7 Margarita serves, cocktail highlights include the Frozen Naranjarita (tequila, mandarin, lime & agave) and the spicy Pica Pica (Mezcal, mango juice, lime, agave, chilli). Keen to promote positive vibes and random acts of kindness, the new opening will continue the brand’s popular Lucky Hours. Every Monday - Thursday between 5-6pm, guests will be invited to roll the die before each round. Roll a lucky number 7 and your cocktail is on the house. The brand new roof terrace has been installed with a state of the art Function One Sound System which will placate your ears with the perfect summer playlist as you soak up the evening sun. You can;t beat summer in the city! 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The title character Yinka is battling with all the above and has the added pressure of a family who want nothing more than for her to find a partner and put an end to her long-term singledom. With a high spirited but mildly overbearing Nigerian mother who leads the family in prayer to help her “fix” Yinka, she takes matters into her own hands and determines to find herself a partner before her cousin’s wedding in six months time. However, as we all know too well, its difficult to focus solely on one area of your life without others falling flat or failing. So Yinka may be on a loe mission but what will have to suffer while she does so? With so many insanely relatable moments this romantic comedy novel is an amusing, enlightening and eye opening journey of self-discovery and the importance of staying true to yourself. Instagram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/4e5c5a24-71f3-45fc-a824-7b64e0937a97/festival.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Minnie Driver - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/b57b5ccc-e50a-47ae-b18e-1c2497c64549/charity.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Minnie Driver - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/362ac55b-52dd-4a6b-9308-3e6608eb4c4c/app+2.png Halpern Hotlist - Minnie Driver - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://halpern.co.uk/hotlist/greg-hoffman monthly 0.5 2023-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/561efddb-7aef-4500-b129-0ca574831fc6/restaurant.png Halpern Hotlist - Greg hoffman - Make it stand out The George is an 18th century, grade II listed pub in the heart of Great Portland Street that is split into two different but charming propositions. Downstairs is a partnership between Dominic Jacobs of Chelsea’s Cadogan Arms and restaurant group JKS (think Hoppers, Lyle’s, Sabor et al) offering up cask ales, craft beers, seasonal cocktails and pub fare celebrating the best of British produce. As a central hub for the political, cultural and social movements of the late 18th century, a home to writers and poets in the 20th century, and in recent years, a favourite haunt of locals and travellers alike, The George has seen it all. With its deep mahogany bar and rich patterned red carpets, it feels like the true definition of an old British pub. If you venture to ‘Upstairs at The George’ you’ll find the new restaurant serving up some rather epic Sunday roasts and a whole host of dribble inducing dishes. Comprising three rooms which draw inspiration from their former use as the living quarters of The George’s bygone landlords. Large regency windows overlook the hustle and bustle of Great Portland Street, with original Victorian features throughout. The Dining Room menu features timeless pub classics with a focus on provenance and exceptional seasonal ingredients, led by James Knappett of two Michelin star Kitchen Table. In contrast the English Sparkling Wine Bar offers more than 150 treats from around the UK, including some literally not available anywhere else. Oh how we do like exclusives. Following its wonderful revamp they are now taking bookings so don’t dilly dally. Instagram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/9f0bc078-4d7b-4085-befd-e1803d9469a3/concert.png Halpern Hotlist - Greg hoffman - Make it stand out Koko Camden is an iconic London music venue that has hosted artists such as Kanye West, Madonna, Prince and The Rolling Stones. In 2019 it closed its doors for refurbishment then in January 2020 a fire badly damaged the Camden venue's famous copper dome and delayed renovation works. However, this month Koko is set to fling open its doors once more for a whole host of new reopening parties across the Spring and Summer. Artists like Jorja Smith, Lianne La Havas, Honey Dijon and Pete Doherty are all confirmed for the coming months and April 30th marks the official grand opening party with Luciano and other special guests. Within the £70m venue redevelopments is another ‘‘venue within a venue’ called Fly Tower, a 200-cap room housed in a 50ft tall shaft which will see the performance experience shifted, with artists on the floor and fans on the stage. In addition a new Cafe KOKO will open alongside a shop and DJ space as well as a new club night called KOKO Electronic. They have installed livestream capabilities meaning any artist playing has the option to livestream their show globally. Koko is all set to continue on in a new era as one of the most special music venues in the world! Check out the website for full listings of all the music artists, DJs and specials booked into the calendar already. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/168ef098-2023-43e1-beaf-eb3bb0d86a45/Camping.png Halpern Hotlist - Greg hoffman - Make it stand out Campfire Club is a musical event put on to help us rediscover one of life’s simplest joys – the sharing of live music in the glow of a campfire. They are back this year gathering in beautiful green spaces within cities to hear extraordinary music by artists from all over the world. ‘In the simple way that people have done for thousands of years, we come together around the fire to enjoy music, food, drink and the company of others.’ These special evenings are run by the Nest Collective which was founded in 2005 by Mercury-nominated artist Sam Lee. It began as a small gathering of music and folk lovers and their programme now includes a diverse range of music events in locations across the UK, featuring outstanding emerging and established folk, world and roots artists from all over the world! The 2022 Campfire Club kicks off on the 9th April in Coventry and launches in London on the 13th May at the Culpeper Community Garden in Angel. Future events take place at venues such as the Kids Hackney Adventure Playground, Glengall Wharf Garden and Cody Dock. Such a magical and tranquil way to enjoy live music in the heart of the city. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1e8eeb3a-d89e-46de-b655-774cbfa6d50f/bar.png Halpern Hotlist - Greg hoffman - Make it stand out Do you like Vodka? Do you like Tapas? Do you like colourful vibrant drinking dens? We’d say you’ll like Pinch then. Found in Fitzrovia right by Goodge Street tube, is this new Ukrainian vodka haven, set up by two veterans of the biz who toasted their 2020 wedding with their own traditional family-made nalivka (AKA vodka infused with herbs, berries or roots) and who decided to bring this way of drinking to London. Well thanks guys! Pinch showcases a multitude of infused Ukrainian vodka alongside delicious Mediterranean tapas-style dishes. The vodka is infused on site in a two-month long process so you really do get the authentic drinking experience with cocktails including the W1 Martini, a Kyiv Sour, Rattle Snake Margarita and a Lviv Bling. The tapas dishes are everything you would hope for with Padron Peppers, Garlic Prawns, truffle Mac n Cheese and Halloumi fries to name just a few, all of which will take the edge off the vodka and hopefully save your head a little the morning after. Terrazzo bars, lush velvet seating and industrial metal work all make for an engaging space to relax in. A private foliage clad party space for 20 people makes for the most inviting birthday venue too. Facebook | Instagram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/704001f6-30f7-4088-a827-00d6af83739f/Picture15.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Greg hoffman - Make it stand out Dopamine is a type of neurotransmitter made by our bodies and used by our nervous system to send messages between nerve cells. It’s a chemical messenger in essence and it plays a huge role in how we feel pleasure. It’s the happiness hormone! And now there’s a whole experience and place dedicated to it in London. Dopamine Land is a brand-new multisensory immersive experience that uses state-of-the-art technology to indulge all your senses! Bringing together traditional media and innovative technology, this is an interactive museum where you will experience happiness and relaxation. Different rooms are designed to trigger your dopamine. With different immersive settings designed to stimulate touch, sight, smell and even memory, this is like London’s own mini version of Disneyland, spreading joy amongst us all! There are various rooms and zones to travel through that include One where you get armed with a bubble gun to surround yourself with bubbles, a popcorn room where you’ll be flanked by huge projections of popcorn and the delicious salty, buttery smell, a high-octane pillow fight room where you can duel with a fluffy weapon in hand, and a soothing room that projects images of natural beauty onto the walls and huge mirrors. Located on the Old Brompton Road in South Ken, the experience lasts 50 minutes and all ages are welcome. Enjoy the joy! 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The cast includes mezzo-sopranos Kate Lindsey as Offred, with Susan Bickley as her mother, soprano Emma Bell as Aunt Lydia, and Harewood Artist John Findon as Luke. Tickets are priced from £30 and bookable via the ENO website here. It is however recommended for those age 15+ due to its scenes of sexual violence, suicide, death, coercive and controlling behaviour as well as the strong language throughout. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/530709ed-54b4-43e2-872f-b1f989cfed75/art.png Halpern Hotlist - Greg hoffman - Make it stand out Due to launch imminently on a date as yet to be confirmed, Mexican Geniuses: A Frida & Diego Immersive Experience, is a 360º digital art exhibition that invites the viewer to step into the world of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, two of the most inspiring and revolutionary artists of the 20th century as well as two of the most iconic personalities of Mexican art. Featuring innovative technology and projections of over 300 paintings and portraits, this unique and mesmerising digital exhibition transmits all the beauty, emotion and transcendence of Frida and Diego’s works, which continue to make an impact even today. We will be able to walk through their art: see their world, their life, their dreams, and everything that influenced them, surrounding ourselves in a flurry of sound and colour. Tickets start at £19.90 and this is an art experience that all ages can enjoy. Even those in a pram will be hypnotised by the colours and brushstrokes. Stay tuned to the website for the venue as this last piece of the puzzle is yet to be announced but we do know its Central London and a space big enough to display all the magic. 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The NLT supports schools by sharing analysis, promoting best practice and offering programmes and resources for schools and early years settings. They also campaign to make literacy a priority for politicians and parents. There are many ways we can support the work they do and there is an ongoing Covid impact appeal seeking donations to help ensure more children don’t get further behind with their reading levels. In July 200,000 children left primary school unable to read at the expected level. A simple £10 donation could pay for a disadvantaged child to have books in the home, develop a reading habit and gain the skills and confidence to thrive in the classroom. £25 could fund a teenager to attend skills workshops specially designed for young people with low literacy and £250 could help families; supporting their literacy through our reading programmes proven to accelerate literacy development. Visit the website for more info but let’s spread the joy of reading and help those who haven’t yet discovered the magic hidden between the pages of a good book. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/36598b70-627d-4729-a838-1df730423ab3/juno.jpg Halpern Hotlist - Greg hoffman - Make it stand out Did you know that you develop your relationship with money by the time you are seven? But what if you don’t have the right foundations for a financially secure future or never get taught the fundamental basics of money management? Your Juno was created for women and non-binary people to help close the gap in financial literacy. Co-founders Margot and Alexia noticed that when everything was crashing during the pandemic, their male friends were talking about making investments and crypto currency’s whereas female friends didn’t have this same confidence or understanding of their options. Thus Your Juno was born in order to provide financial education and empowerment in a fun way. No longer happy with the ‘one size fits all’ approach, Your Juno celebrates the difference and aims to cater for all. Similar to Duolingo for languages, the app gamifies the content along with polls, quizzes and actionable lists to help you take on your financial freedom. https://halpern.co.uk/hotlist/matt-costain monthly 0.5 2023-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1646937265466-LZEE02B7GO6294CREUPC/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Matt Costain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1646937267700-168PB85TI0M71QXGLQJ2/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Matt Costain - Make it stand out Instagram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1646937269587-ISWIKAS0NZ63H16OUPKW/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Matt Costain - Make it stand out If you haven’t heard of it before then the Francis Crick Institute is a biomedical research centre near St Pancras which opened in 2016. The institute is a partnership between Cancer Research UK, Imperial College London, King's College London, the Medical Research Council, University College London and the Wellcome Trust. Their work and research is all to understand more about how living things work to help improve treatment, diagnosis and prevention of human disease, and generate economic opportunities for the UK. Well, they want to get more people interested in the work they do and part of this is their Crick Nights that are taking place on the 2nd March and also the 6th April. Have you ever wondered if cancer can be cured? How DNA works and perhaps in the last two years more than ever you have wondered what viruses really are? These two FREE upcoming event nights are where curiosity takes centre stage and gets us behind the science. Chat to world class scientists, get crafty with hands-on activities, and explore their immersive exhibition. You even get a complimentary drink! 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These War Rooms were built under the treasury building in 1938 as a command bunker for the British fightback against the German conquest of Europe and have been open to the public as a tourist attraction under the auspices of the Imperial War Museum since the ’80s. Like any good immersive experience, fancy dress and looking the part is key to your success. Participants are encouraged to dress in the finest 1940s costumes to fully immerse in a time where every second counts and every decision could change the course of the war. I mean, that’s a lot of pressure on some shoulder pads right there. At £35 a ticket, it’s a pretty good deal for a night out with a difference. Book via the website link above. Facebook | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1646937272924-5VGOLIABPAP0TF363TSK/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Matt Costain - Make it stand out Opening on the 19th of the month, the V&A opens its first ever exhibition dedicated solely to menswear. Fashioning Masculinities: The Art of Menswear will follow how men's fashion has changed over the centuries and how designers, tailors and style icons and fashion followers alike have crafted the male fashion look over the years. From renaissance styles to Harry Styles, there will be 100 looks and 100 artworks on display showcasing paintings, sculptures, films and more that highlight both contemporary and historical fashion. Famous faces appear that include names such as Sam Smith, Billy Porter and David Bowie as well, of course, as designers such as Raf Simons, Grace Wales Bonner and Harris Reed. The V&A says of the exhibition “At a moment of unprecedented creativity in men's fashion and reflection on gender, we will explore how designers, tailors and artists – and their clients and sitters – have constructed and performed masculinity and unpicked it at the seams.” Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1646937277922-J5564AL231YRQNGQEXUV/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Matt Costain - Make it stand out Vintage lovers rejoice because on the 12th March the Hackney Flea Market is back with all the best fashion, furniture, interior decor, accessories, records, kitchen wares and more. It’s a bit of a cult event in London these days for the antique loving, sustainably living, circular economy conscious and you can be sure to pick up so many incredible discoveries when there. You just have to find them before everyone else does! This is the largest flea market in north London, and you can peruse the stalls of over 50 handpicked traders for the bargain price of a £1 entry. This event began as a pop-up event in the summer of 2013 in the busy heart of Stoke Newington's Church St and has gone on to expand across several locations across the capital and also now includes the D.I.Y. Art Market & Independent Ceramics Market. These are art fairs that champion a diverse community of emerging independent publishers, artists, and ceramic artists, providing visitors the opportunity to engage directly with artists, and discover a broad selection of affordable artwork. Doors open at 11am on the Saturday and you can shop until 6pm on Sunday 13th…if there is any treasure left of course! 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It all kicks off at 10am and lasts for about two hours so a perfect Saturday morning activity with a warm coffee and pastry in hand. Regulars to the event recommend Hammersmith Bridge or Putney Embankment as two of the best viewing spots, both of which are close to riverside pubs and cafes to keep you fuelled. Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1646937282063-XEM2QCY4VDD15DKOXTEZ/image-asset.png Halpern Hotlist - Matt Costain - Make it stand out In light of the ongoing horrific situation in Ukraine we wanted to highlight some different charities who are looking for support at this time. More than 100,000 people have been displaced so far during the conflict and this number is sadly going to keep growing, with the United Nations refugee agency warning up to five million could be displaced. Here are five of the many different charities that you can help at this time: Unicef have an emergency appeal to support families and children affected, there is the Red Cross Ukraine crisis appeal, The International Rescue Committee is on the ground in Poland and ready to respond. The UN Refugee Agency is working with local authorities and other partners in Ukraine to provide humanitarian assistance when needed and lastly Sunflower of Peace is a local charity which aims to gather medical supplies for paramedics and doctors on the front lines of Ukraine. Please donate whatever you can manage to help those in need right now. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1646937285617-P78LE6MUUMEUMQB940YJ/image-asset.png Halpern Hotlist - Matt Costain - Make it stand out 90’s film Clueless was a cult obsession and we all desperately wanted to be Cher and more importantly have her digital wardrobe that helped her choose her daily outfits. Well, the time has come people, we too can digitise our wardrobe and get help styling our already owned pieces without having to buy anything new. Whering catalogues your clothes, creates unlimited outfits, offers styling suggestions and if you do need some new key pieces then it will help you shop more mindfully. All so we can save time, money and reduce consumption. Find outfit combo’s you hadn’t thought of and learn to shop sustainably in your own wardrobe. Facebook | Instagram https://halpern.co.uk/hotlist/aindrea-emelife monthly 0.5 2026-03-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644931655542-7AP1PYMC07RYBLWAUIF1/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Aindrea Emelife - Make it stand out The Bob Marley One Love Experience makes its global debut this month at London’s famed Saatchi Gallery for a ten-week exhibition before embarking on a multi-city tour. Showcasing unseen Marley photographs and memorabilia whilst immersing its audiences on a journey through his lifestyle, passions, influences, and enduring legacy this is the ULTIMATE Marley experience for any fans of his music, and frankly, even those who aren’t. Bob Marley is a much-loved icon and on your visit you are led through five different zones, each celebrating one of the world’s most beloved and unifying musical figures. The Music Room is adorned with lyrics, awards, accolades, and one of the world’s largest vinyl records commemorating Legend, the highest selling reggae album of all time. The One Love Forest takes you into Jamaica and the visual backdrop of the Marley songbook. You can enjoy a swing in the forest or just the take in the scents and sounds. At the Concrete Jungle Street Art Expo you can venture through the backstage corridor of a Marley concert before entering the Concrete Jungle street and fan art expo where you will have the chance to submit your Marley and One Love inspired art to be included in the exhibit. Next up is the Beautiful Life Zone which celebrates all of Bob's passions from soccer to family in a game room setting and lastly is the Next Gen Zone which celebrates the legacy of Bob Marley by highlighting the indelible and undeniable work of his wife Rita, his children, and now his grandchildren that have spread the message of One Love and Bob’s music and philanthropy to the globe over the past 4 decades. Open until April, this is not one to miss so get tickets and head down before it leaves London for its global tour. 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Different lives but united by the qualities that make us human: Fear. Love. Shame. Need. Loneliness. It’s undoubtedly going to pull us in and thrust us through every emotion with each page turn as we identify and fall in love with each character, just like A Little Life did, and we can’t wait to get our hands on a copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644931659187-5GA0HY8N8ACS3NYBAD83/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Aindrea Emelife - Make it stand out Two of the world’s largest Beatrix Potter collections have come together to tell her life story in this brand new V&A exhibition which opens to the public on the 12th February 2022. Featuring rarely seen objects, including personal letters written throughout Potter’s life, on display alongside family photographs, early sketchbooks, manuscripts and scientific drawings, this is a comprehensive collection of all the magic that Potter created and which secured her position as one of the most successful and popular children’s authors of the twentieth century. Artworks from some of her most famous storybooks, including The Tale of Benjamin Bunny, The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle and The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck will feature alongside sketches of the real-life animals, places, art and literature that inspired them. Her passion for animals and the natural world, including her study of fungi and the legacy of her conservation work in the Lake District is apparent for all to see and this family-friendly exhibition will transport visitors of all ages into the world of Beatrix Potter’s books and the Lake District through interactives, trails and immersive experiences. This will be such a treat for anyone who grew up in the magical world of Peter Rabbit, both young and old alike, and it’s open in time for half term too! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644931660658-1RH8WP7ROQGLK6LEHQXY/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Aindrea Emelife - Make it stand out The Southbank Centre’s Imagine Children’s Festival turns twenty in 2022 but has no intention of growing up any time soon! Imagine returns 9 – 20 February for school’s half term to provide the very best in children's theatre, comedy, family parties, hands-on activities, music, literature, dance, immersive experiences, relaxed mindfulness sessions and full-on fun for children and their grownups. With over 160 events jam-packed into twelve days and over fifty percent of the festival completely free, Imagine is the biggest festival of its kind in London. From an orchestral Peppa Pig to talks and poetry recitals from several fan favourites, Imagine’s twentieth year sees a focus on celebrating all that makes every child unique. Some of our highlights include Butterflies (17th/18th) - an uplifting tale about friendship and courage in the face of anxiety. The show toured to great acclaim in 2018 and now features an updated storyline celebrating the resilience of children throughout the Covid-19 pandemic; Drum & bass band Rudimental’s Leon Rolle and writer Derek Owusu discuss their new book About This Boy and their own life stories in Growing Up, Making Mistakes and Becoming YOU! (12th) – a celebration of finding the confidence to be yourself and pursue your dreams; and Wellbeing Wind Down - wind down with daily mindfulness and yoga in the Royal Festival Hall’s Clore Ballroom, run by mindfulness experts from the Tangled Feet theatre company’s Mindfulness Project. Using yoga, concentration and mindfulness exercises, these free focused relaxation sessions (12th - 20th Feb) are an ideal way for families to de-stress while stimulating young imagination and creativity. These are just a few select options available but check out the website for full programming and all the wonderful things to entertain the kids during their much needed school break. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644931662267-HH2FQ63PI74MSFM3FJRX/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Aindrea Emelife - Make it stand out The old Ace Hotel in Shoreditch closed permanently during the pandemic and out of its ashes comes One Hundred Shoreditch, a new hotel, dining and events venue which opens this month. The venue houses six restaurants and bars including Goddard & Gibbs which is a restaurant with wine bar and take-out hatch specialising in seafood. In the basement you'll find Seed Library, a cocktail bar by renowned bartender Mr Lyan while the rooftop bar and terrace offers panoramic views across East London. A coffee shop and lobby bar with its own pizza oven will also serve to satisfy those hunger pangs. The bedrooms and suites of the hotel are ‘designed to be your retreat from the vibrancy and energy of the hotel’s restaurants and bars, providing headspace and calm in the heart of Shoreditch allowing you to disconnect from the outside world.’ and several event spaces makes it a new go to destination for work meetings, birthday parties or even weddings! Lastly, they have a full events calendar of their own including live music and panel events as well as the fact its location is central to some major London events including fashion week, the London Coffee Festival and London Craft Week. Will One Hundred Shoreditch outlive its trendy predecessor? Only time will tell but we think it’s going to be a very popular hub of activity. Facebook | Instagram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644931663709-U0X8I3WNYXMD70YGQ6JC/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Aindrea Emelife - Make it stand out Everyone has a story about the song that changed their lives. And One Track Minds at Wilton’s Music Hall mashes up an entertaining cross between Desert Island Discs, The Moth Radio Hour & TED Talks into a live storytelling event which explores the transformative power of music. They are bringing together a vibrant selection of writers, thinkers and musicians each presenting a thought-provoking story about how music inspires the way we live our lives. The 2022 guest line up is still a secret but previous guests include Jessie Buckley, Jane Horrocks, Jay Rayner, Mark Dolan, Tim McInnerny, Sir David Suchet, Deborah Frances-White and Katie Melua. Where better to discuss the power of music than the oldest Grand Music Hall in the world. Wilton’s is a Grade II* listed building and home to over 300 performances and over 80 productions each year. It’s an iconic building and a must visit, located a stone’s throw from the Tower of London. One Track Minds kicks off in 2022 on the 21st January and tickets start from a mere £7. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644931665838-0W00MA0VH11TR01MBJ7B/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Aindrea Emelife - Make it stand out Musicals and The Royal Albert Hall- what a heady and exciting combination. On the 2nd March (yes yes this is the February hotlist but we don’t want you to miss out on tickets so thank us later) we will be heading to this iconic London venue to enjoy show-stopping hits from all the best musicals so if you’re a musicals fan then this is an evening you won’t want to miss! The Best of Broadway is back on stage with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and a spectacular line-up of West End stars, for a dazzling evening of glitz and glamour and more singalongs than you could imagine. New for 2022 is a special celebration of the master of musicals himself, Andrew Lloyd Webber, with all-time favourites from The Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Cats and more. Vocalists from London productions of Wicked, Dreamgirls, Jesus Christ Superstar and Les Misérables will be performing and tickets are available from £20. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644931667662-RHKP2RUUJVAVURIBWSIN/image-asset.png Halpern Hotlist - Aindrea Emelife - Make it stand out Shout 85258 is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope. Since launching in May 2019 they’ve had more than 900,000 conversations with people who are anxious, stressed, depressed, suicidal or overwhelmed and who need immediate support. Shout are on the lookout for more volunteers for their invaluable service. Are you an empathetic person who could calm and support children, young people and adults when they need immediate help? Shout Volunteers are at the heart of their service - they're often the first person the texters have ever spoken to about how they are feeling. As a volunteer, you work to take someone in distress to a calmer place. In return, you receive 25 hours of free, in-depth mental health communication training and ongoing dedicated coaching to help others while developing skills for life. 95% of Shout Volunteers say the role gives them a sense of accomplishment and 91% of Shout Volunteers say the experience gives them skills that enrich their everyday lives. Find out more and apply here. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://halpern.co.uk/hotlist/liz-earle monthly 0.5 2023-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644931673350-IB4PBDYVEWW4PWDFUB3A/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Liz Earle - Make it stand out The original 150-year-old booking office for St Pancras station has been transformed into our latest dream restaurant destination. This is not a shoddy little cabin dear Hotlist friends, no no this is a vast and cavernous space filled with palm trees, ginormous pendant lights, a huge emerald green bar that is 22 metres in length, large windows, vast ceilings and so much more. It’s been described as majestic and we couldn’t agree more. Elegance exudes from every corner and you feel transported back to the late 1800’s just being in the space, even though it’s a brand newly renovated and decorated venue. But a restaurant needs more substance in its bones than just a stunning interior and thankfully Booking Office 1869 has not fallen short there, with Patrick Powell, former head chef at The Chiltern Firehouse and the Allegra in Stratford, leading the charge in the kitchen. The menu is filled with globally inspired dishes which makes sense for a venue housed in a space that was built for travel. Dishes include a Tuscan brussel sprout salad with crispy chicken skin, cranberry & Pecorino, Poussin roasted over coal with Cracked wheat, preserved lemon & green chilli, a Slow Roasted Lamb Shoulder cooked in chermoula spices and Gingerbread & Bourbon Poached Pear Trifle to name but a mere few. Behind the gargantuan but stylish bar is Jack Porter who has come across from The Ned and curated an exquisite cocktail menu that compliments it all. Live music and a roof garden finish off what is set to be THE place to be seen we think! Facebook | Instagram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644931675315-2Y2S77PZ52DMTJKBSG74/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Liz Earle - Make it stand out “New Year New Me”. It’s a phrase we’ve all heard so much it’s totally lost its sentiment but January is a month when so many do genuinely make a change in their lives for the better. Life is for living and by default it’s therefore for learning so if you aren’t making changes to your actions, routines, beliefs and habits, then you aren’t really giving yourself the chance to be the best you can and working on yourself at the beginning of a new year just makes perfectly organised sense. So if you too are wanting some mental assistance and are feeling drained and a little bit frazzled by the last two years of madness then you may wish to pick up a copy of Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? It’s a book of ‘everyday tools for life’s ups and downs’. Filled with secrets from a therapist's toolkit, this is a must-have handbook for optimising your mental health. Dr Julie's simple but expert advice and powerful coping techniques will help you stay resilient no matter what life throws your way. Written in short, bite-sized entries, you can turn straight to the section you need depending on the challenge you're facing - and immediately find the appropriate tools to help with everything from managing anxiety to building self-confidence. No need to sign up to an expensive gym chain to clear your mind, find the answers in this gem of a book instead. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644931677577-SM04H9S1MT0SQSIDFRLQ/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Liz Earle - Make it stand out We’re big fans of a sustainable and circular lifestyle and so a Flea Market is right up our street. The people behind the ever-popular Hackney Flea Market have turned their attention south of the river and are bringing their love of a vintage find to Peckham on Sunday 16th January. Located within Copeland Park, Peckham Salvage Yard is South London's largest indoor vintage market, hosting over 40 handpicked traders that include veteran vintage sellers from established markets like Spitalfields/Bermondsey, and locals clearing out their loft. Explore an amazing mix of salvaged, one of a kind, lost and found objects, that include 20th Century furniture, records, twee glass & ceramics, salvaged French homeware, antique luggage, curiosities & collectables, textiles and much more. It’s free to head in and browse the stalls and there is a DJ providing a perfect Sunday shopping soundtrack. Open from 11am until 6pm we’d recommend heading down early to snap up the best treats! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644931679354-LBQ86LFCNO1XLNH1PSGV/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Liz Earle - Make it stand out There’s always room in London for a new games-centric establishment and the latest to feed our childish game-loving souls is Pinbowlz, a brand new concept bar, mixing the best bits of crazy golf, with the best bit of boule and throwing it into a fun 40 minute game for 2-4 players per lane. Confused? Don’t worry, we were too to start with. Instead of rolling a metal ball along a flat lawn, you’ve got to roll it up ramps and make jumps into different score zones, which is the crazy golf-esque element of the game. It’s easy enough for anyone to play, but complex enough to make it challenging and addictive. You’ll get to try 4 different lanes during each session as you move across each course. There’s obviously a rad drinks list to keep you quenched as you go in this retro-tastic new site, located a short walk from Hackney Central station. However….since writing this up, Covid and unsurprising subsequent staff shortages have meant a slight delay and change to their opening times but stay tuned on the website for the latest info and when you can head down to try your hand at Pinbowlz. We have left included as we don’t want you to miss out when Omicron stops ruining all the fun! Facebook | Instagram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644931681854-605OAP4TZ2UHFYJYKFH3/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Liz Earle - Make it stand out After a major three-year refurbishment, The Courtauld Gallery in the Strand has finally reopened to the public! The Courtauld is home to one of the world’s great art collections, located in the magnificent historical setting of Somerset House. We can all once more visit the collection of spectacular art gifted to the Gallery by a series of donors with works such as iconic Impressionist masterpieces like Van Gogh’s Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear and Manet’s A Bar at the Folies Bergère. Other artists on display include Cézanne, Monet, Gauguin, Rubens and more. The major programme of renovation has transformed its historic building beyond recognition and expanded its activities allowing the art to be enjoyed by everyone. You don’t need to be an art critic of any level to be able to revel in the works on display. Check out the website for all upcoming events that including talks and a multitude of other launch events but mostly just book in to marvel at the newly opened space and all the magic housed within its walls. 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Wilton’s is a Grade II* listed building and home to over 300 performances and over 80 productions each year. It’s an iconic building and a must visit, located a stone’s throw from the Tower of London. One Track Minds kicks off in 2022 on the 21st January and tickets start from a mere £7. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644931685921-F6BHSBD22O5DUHWDHCOU/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Liz Earle - Make it stand out Afghans have long been food insecure due to years of drought, conflict and COVID-19. Due in large part to the more recent increase in conflict, in addition to the factors already mentioned, almost 23 million people, more than half the country, don’t know where their next meal is coming from and the UN’s World Food Programme (WFP) see clinics filling up with severely malnourished children. The WFP are rushing in supplies to feed people as best they can, especially with the ongoing winter climate making the situation more dire for so many. They have estimated that throughout 2022 they will need around $220 million a month to fund its effort. To help, please visit their website, linked above, and donate what you can to help this nation that so desperately needs aid. For less than £15 a month you can provide vital emergency meals for 35 people each month. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644931692381-QC4WGZN42LX0647J3UCY/image-asset.png Halpern Hotlist - Liz Earle - Make it stand out Follo is the world’s first fully automated walking safety app - a revolutionary new digital tool, created to empower people to feel safer, more confident and independent when making journeys by foot. The app is completely free to use, works worldwide and, when activated for a walk, monitors the user’s device with four innovative Safety Triggers until they safely reach their destination. If something unusual happens while the app is activated, Follo will send a timed and security-enabled notification to the user’s phone checking in on them first. If unresponsive, the app automatically alerts the user’s pre-selected Key Contacts via text message. The message contains the user’s last recorded location, the reason for the alert and a link to recommended guidance on how to respond. The Safety Triggers that monitor a user’s journey are automatically activated if the device starts moving significantly faster than walking speed, it deviates from their chosen route, the device stops moving for too long, or if it becomes disconnected. Whilst a shame to have a need for such an app, it brings peace of mind and allows the user to exercise more freely safe in the knowledge they are a little more protected. We think it’s great and will be downloading to use ongoing. Facebook | Instagram https://halpern.co.uk/hotlist/stig-abell monthly 0.5 2023-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644931696415-3TCM9F8ZUAUIGI71NVPK/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Stig Abell - Make it stand out Russell Norman, the lauded co-founder of the Polpo restaurant group, is back, this time with Trattoria Brutto, and it’s as brilliant as you would expect from Norman. Brutto translates as “ugly but good” and this Tuscan inspired eatery serves up dishes that do exactly that. This isn’t over the top fine dining with architecturally structured plates, but what you get, tastes bloody fantastic. Primi, Secondi, Dolci, it all tallies up to a sumptuous Italian feast with dishes such as pork tonnato with caperberries, a tomato and vodka penne, Tuscan beef shin and peppercorn stew, rabbit pappardelle or their signature Florentine T Bone steak. Accompanying your food will of course be expected classics such as negronis, spritzes, old fashioneds or a full and delicious wine list. A nostalgic Italian interior sets the scene for your banquet and the decor seemingly follows the same pattern as the food. Although less ugly, more simple and homely. However, there is a large full scale mural from artist Neal Fox, that takes over the back of the space giving diners something to gaze at as your tastebuds do a mini dance. You can find Brutto in Farringdon at 35-37 Greenhill Rents. Instagram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644931702393-WEUHA21HZ4FZHC61RCQP/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Stig Abell - Make it stand out Let’s be honest, one of the best bits of the festive season is cosying up with some hot chocolate and diving into a movie. So this is why the winter Luna cinema is a firm fave of ours. All the magic and romance of outdoor cinema with some extra yuletide sparkle. This year, those of us in the capital can choose from two indoor venues (Kensington Palace or Battersea Arts Centre) whereas those outside of the M25 can choose from two drive in options (NEC Birmingham or Brands Hatch in Kent) and films are available from the 3rd to the 23rd of the month depending on your location. They've lined-up every classic and feel-good Christmas film you can think of. With some great food and a full festive bar thrown in, along with giant screens with incredible state of the art sound, it all adds up to the perfect Christmas evening out! For the more deluxe experience you can book a VIP sofa ensuring you can snuggle up to your date or friend making it all extra cosy. Now for the most important part- film showings include It’s a Wonderful Life, Elf, The Holiday, Home Alone, The Greatest Showman, Die Hard, The Gruffalo and a Muppet Christmas Carol (amongst others). Book your tickets via the website with prices starting from around £17. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644931704459-VHXPBBF0X7NC0SXF68XV/image-asset.gif Halpern Hotlist - Stig Abell - Make it stand out ‘Oh Tequila, it makes me happy…’ as does Mezcal for that matter. If you feel the same then head on over to Brixton’s Market Row and indulge your happiness at new bar Hacha, sister to the Dalston agaveria. Split over two floors, Hacha is a bar, open kitchen and bottle shop all in one serving up a rotating menu of 25 varied Tequilas, Mezcals and lesser-known agave spirits. They have their award-winning Mirror Margarita along with a Brixton special - La Bandera- which comprises three mini cocktails each using a different agave spirit served in the three colours of the Mexican flag. In terms of grub, the resident kitchen partner, Maiz Azul, serves up all the Mexican treats you would expect including Tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas and cheese chicharon. Perfect for soaking up some of the alcohol! If you’d rather enjoy the drinks en tu casa then pop into the shop and pick up a bottle or two for your own front room fiesta. Hacha will also close one day a week for their not-for-profit organisation Equal Measures which will offer training, mentorship and workshops to improve the representation of BAME communities within the hospitality industry. Instagram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644931706922-TBML2XL58T1NVN7RJZWR/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Stig Abell - Make it stand out Studio Paradiso invites us to forget the outside world for one night, ‘where nobody cares who you are as long as you are fabulous’. In a secret Manhattan loft, we’re invited to let love live at a Studio 54 inspired party. With a live pianist, singers and a world class circus performer, this immersive winter pop up will evoke a 1970s wintery Manhattan with all the retro glam you could hope for. Picture 70s furniture, fur rugs, a vintage wood burner, disco balls, and superb period warehouse features. Performers include Silvia Pavone, who after running away to the circus as a teenager has become a world class hula hoop star. The house pianist, Adam Sopp, is an actor and musician who has appeared in BAFTA and Olivier Award winning productions including Sunny Afternoon and Last Night in Soho. It wouldn’t be the 70s, or winter, without fondue. And at Studio Paradiso the fondue is made with a very special ingredient: Champagne! Layered into the Comté, Gruyère and Emmental, the Heidsieck Monopole Brut Grand Cuvée takes the fondue to new heights. All served with classic accoutrements and optional charcuterie boards, the fondue is presented in vintage fondue sets. There is an extensive cocktail menu in addition to the champagne treats. This is the perfect New Years Eve party and tickets are priced from £65. However, Studio Paradiso is open for business from now until the end of January so if you already have NYE plans then fear not, you won’t miss out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644931709106-4IY7SWTEQF080XNHDRDK/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Stig Abell - Make it stand out The Gingerbread City is an annual exhibition in Belgravia where architects, designers and engineers create an entire city made of gingerbread. Yup you heard that right. Located at 6-7 Motcomb Street, the aim of the exhibition is to connect the public with architecture through an innovative display designed for the holiday season. This is whilst also tempting your tastebuds and getting you in the Christmas spirit simultaneously of course. The exhibition raises money to support the Museum of Architecture as a charity and helps to create programming, exhibitions and events for all architecture lovers both old and new. You can explore this mini edible city from the 4th December through until the 9th January and all ginger nuts can join one of the festive gingerbread house-making workshops taking place every day during the exhibition. It really is quite a sight to behold so visit the website or Instagram for some strong visual enticement. You can almost smell the city through your phone. Instagram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644931711580-LIAB4DZHD5KTXYFAF23A/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Stig Abell - Make it stand out London’s much loved Geffrye Museum in Hoxton, closed its doors back in 2018 and has since undergone a rather wonderful refit before now reopening as the Museum of the Home with even more exhibition space for us all to enjoy. The inner contents of the Museum are somewhat given away by its name- a collection of rooms from throughout history that span 400 years’ worth of domestic life. As a visitor you wander through these ‘Rooms Through Time’ and experience how home life has evolved over these years. Especially for Christmas, each of the rooms have been redressed in a festive manor and this runs until early January. Outside they have created ‘Gardens Through Time’ - unsurprisingly the same concept as inside, allowing us to see the varying garden styles and uses from across the ages. On top of all this you can take part in a variety of workshops including wreath or jewellery making, attend family friendly storytelling for the little’uns or panel discussions including exploring the significance of Hanukkah, plus tuck in at Molly's Café which offers a seasonal, good value menu for Museum visitors, local neighbours and food lovers alike, housed in a former Victorian pub building, it all adds up to make the Museum of the Home a must visit in December. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644931713170-7W8DXQCYC5HTFCBNAEO0/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Stig Abell - Make it stand out On the 12th or 19th of December why don’t you show R.E.S.P.E.C.T to the greats at a one of a kind soulful brunch at The Anthologist near Bank. Sip on unlimited Bloody Mary’s, Alpine Spritz cocktails, prosecco or selected beers and tuck into a tempting brunch dish of your choice while listening to the sweet sounds of an incredible gospel choir and live Motown singers. From Aretha Franklin to Stevie Wonder, to Sister Act & Beyoncé, it’s an opportunity to sing along with some amazing live singers whilst sipping on your favourite cocktails. We’ve all probably indulged in some joyful singing after a bottomless brunch or two so why not do it alongside the experts eh? Tickets are £54.99 per person and the event takes place over 4 hours so really quite the bargain for an alternative Sunday lunch! Head to the website to book. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644931714649-VNALPMS7OWVN71KPZDJV/image-asset.png Halpern Hotlist - Stig Abell - Make it stand out Friday 10th December marks Christmas Jumper Day where Save the Children ask us ALL to don fancy festive knitwear and donate £2 to the charity to help improve the lives of children through better education, health care, and economic opportunities, as well as providing emergency aid in natural disasters, war, and other conflicts. This special day celebrates its tenth anniversary this year so let’s help STC raise the most funds ever this year. Simply visit the website and register your office, workplace, school, book club, whatever it may be, and you’ll receive an online fundraising pack full of all the info you may need to make it a fun filled day for a good cause and how to collect donations online too. In 2020, Save The Children helped 45 million children across the world get the medicine, good food and education they need. With nearly 600,000 supporters, alongside families, nurses, teachers and other workers, they believe children shouldn’t be defined by their situation, but by who they are and what they can be. A phenomenal charity and one that truly deserves our support at this time of the year. (and all year round for that matter!) Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644931716158-KE683GT5HCNVAY1RT0C6/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Stig Abell - Make it stand out 1 Second Everyday is a video journal app that makes it easy for you to create meaningful movies that include every day of your life. It works by stitching second-long snippets from your life into a compelling, personal movie. With built-in reminders, a simple editing tool, and a pleasing design, 1 Second Every Day is everything you need to put together your own thought-provoking narrative. The app has critical acclaim and it certainly makes for a more compelling watch than the average insta feed in our opinion. One to get lined up for 2022 perhaps? Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://halpern.co.uk/hotlist/robert-peston monthly 0.5 2023-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644931719499-KC3L6UUYEWJP7DLQ8J3N/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Robert Peston - Make it stand out After a decade of planning, creating and then touring across Australia and the States, Moulin Rouge the Musical has finally landed in the West End, ready to wow us, from the 12th of November. The Piccadilly Theatre is where the brightly coloured, feather boa’d action will take place and with 14 Tony nominations to date, it’s one helluva show. The inimitable Baz Lurhmann, producer of the infamous movie, is at the production helm of the stage version too and the soundtrack is more expansive and desirable than even our wildest dreams. Over 70 chart topping and recognisable songs are woven into the show meaning you’ll be hard pressed to not be up in your seats and singing along to the entirety. “Enter a world of splendour and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur and glory! A world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment. Pop the champagne and prepare for the spectacular”. Book tickets via the website. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644931721108-FR5PL41TN7TK9GRZUHUP/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Robert Peston - Make it stand out The 3 amigo’s behind Hotlist faves Larry’s, Salon and Levan, are opening their first rural outpost, Holm, on the 10th November. Located in the idyllic village of South Petherton in Somerset, Holm is situated in a handsome former bank and boasts an impressive outdoor grill and dining terrace, making it a destination for visitors from near and far as well as a welcoming spot for locals to get together. As with the team’s London restaurants, the menu will be driven by the seasons and have sustainability at its core. The sleek 34-cover dining room is centred around the bank’s original vault, now housing the restaurant’s collection of organic, biodynamic and low intervention wines from UK and European producers. Meanwhile, the restaurant’s open kitchen will be surrounded by an intimate dining counter, giving six lucky guests a full sense of the action. The leafy garden and terrace, which houses a custom-made grill and can seat 50 guests, is surrounded by greenery and Holm’s own produce. Diners can choose from the seasonal a la carte menu, with a selection of small plates or larger plates including grilled celeriac with broccoli tops and seaweed Béarnaise, Tamworth pork chop, baked quince and bitter leaves or plaice, sea vegetables, elderberry capers and brown butter. Alongside the biodynamic wines, local ciders and perries from artisanal producers, a selection of classic cocktails and a range of soft drinks made in house using herbs and botanicals picked from the garden, will keep everyone’s thirst suitably quenched. Instagram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644931722721-9I5VIS9SQCNCUC5XX57Z/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Robert Peston - Make it stand out London seemingly has indoor versions of most outdoor pursuits, so we didn't even realise what we were missing….till it was here. Clays is the first of its kind, indoor Olympic clay shooting venue opening today in Moorgate, meaning we can experience a little more country dahling….in the big city. Obviously, it would need to be a fairly expansive space to shoot real clays so it’s all done via cutting-edge technology, giving you the real experience in a non-real format. Staff in tweed and leather-bound bars heighten the countryside feel as you descend into the underground hunting retreat. You and 5 to 19 mates can enjoy a 90-minute session shooting away at the targets using decommissioned shotguns. You can choose games from classic clay pigeon through to more modern shooting themes but always competing against your pals for the ultimate victory. Built in touch screens allow you to order food and drinks to your area and a former Ritz chef has created a menu of shareable light bites like Cornish whitebait with lemon & aioli, venison Scotch eggs; Korean fried cauliflower; truffle popcorn; flamed celeriac with chimichurri and also larger dishes if you ain’t a sharer. Classic cocktails and a full drinks menu will accompany all the action and presumably help you improve your aim….or not. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644931724913-AH972F6ORHC6NYF0TZGA/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Robert Peston - Make it stand out We are still revelling in the novelty of being able to venture out for drinks after work and at the weekends, free from social distancing and all the other Covid red tape (that was much needed at the time, don’t get us wrong). What makes us even happier is to see new venues opening up as the hustle and bustle of our much-loved London nightlife, returns. The latest to have caught our eye is Louche in Soho, the centre of the capital's raucous bar hopping. Most people will have heard of, not least visited, one of London's “records” bars, namely Northcote Records, Old St Records or Venn St Records? Well they are the team behind the imminent arrival of Louche on Greek Street, in a three storey townhouse filled with a dedication to the history and debauchery of Soho drinking from days gone by. Think punk, rock and roll, jazz and cabaret amongst others! Louche want to revive the ‘spirit of old Soho’ with live music and performances that will soundtrack your evening as you indulge in sumptuous original cocktails and a spirited atmosphere. Louche is setting up home in the old 68 & Boston site which many of you will know means it’s a vast drinking space for over 250 revellers in low lighting and inviting but dark interior colour schemes. Louche’s signature serves will include a watermelon mezcalita, a Soho spritz made with rose cider, and a Umamartini, which sees a classic gin martini flavoured with fino sherry, elderflower and olive brine. It’s a yes from us. Facebook | Instagram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644931731040-DAB25SH8JNIUGWCJM6R7/image-asset.png Halpern Hotlist - Robert Peston - Make it stand out Are we allowed to say the C word yet….no not that one, we mean Christmas! The nights are drawing in and the temperature is dropping so it’s only right we start to warm up Buble and Mariah and dig out the ol’ fave Xmas jumper. A favourite festive jaunt is to stroll along a winter market and where better than the Southbank to get you in the xmas spirit? Their winter market opens up on the 4th of the month bringing cosy wooden chalets, warming street food and hot toddies, arts and crafts and more, from now until Christmas Eve. Wrap up cosy and browse the market stalls for stocking fillers, gifts and decorations, ‘keep your belly merry with savoury plates of truffle burgers, fish wraps or gourmet cheese toasties; winter classics like fondue, bratwurst and eggnog; and mince pies, dutch pancakes and other sweet treats, and ward off the cold by cradling a mulled wine, hot toddy or hot chocolate.’. So festively fancy and just what we need after Xmas was all but cancelled last year! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644931732768-K2OSSTHEVIV4CUMF1ZY5/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Robert Peston - Make it stand out Sticking with a wintery theme, festive cheer can only truly be experienced with some twinkling lights, right? And London always goes over and above on the festive light displays. For 2021, there’s a new kid in town….and it moves! May we introduce you to the Epping Ongar Light Fantastic railway experience...yup, you heard us, it’s a moving light show aboard our very own Polar Express that departs from North Weald Station in Epping. Hop on to the most merry and brightly decorated train you ever did see and enjoy the one hour route through rural forests with woodland animals, fairies, elves and just all the Christmas magic your little ones could dream of. The trips kick off from the 19th November and run through until early January, but are proving popular, so get in quick for tickets. An onboard story will further magnify the Christmas cheer for the little’uns and it’s a generally heart-warming, mood lifting, light spectacular to warm all our hearts. Tickets are £20 and available via their website. Facebook https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644931734821-MIMJUDA71ERA1Z2HMNXP/image-asset.png Halpern Hotlist - Robert Peston - Make it stand out Stop Hate UK is one of the leading national organisations working to challenge all forms of Hate Crime and discrimination, based on any aspect of an individual’s identity. They provide independent, confidential and accessible reporting and support for victims, witnesses and third parties, 24 hours a day every day of the year. Set up in 1995 in direct response to the murder of Stephen Lawrence as a service for victims of racial harassment, the charity also delivers and supports projects on areas including community cohesion, youth engagement, stop and search consultancy and scrutiny panels among others. In 2013 they launched the Stop Learning Disability Hate Crime Line and in January 2015, the Stop Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Hate Crime Line, funded by the Equality and Human Rights Commission, was launched across England, Scotland and Wales. The work they do is invaluable and you can donate via their website to help them continue their important work or find other ways to fundraise for them. Facebook | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644931736781-IMOIYC3VWY7AV0DH2BSB/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Robert Peston - Make it stand out Gone is the summer wardrobe and out comes the chunky knits and padded coats. But hark, what’s that, a hole in thy favourite Cos jumper? Well panic not because Sojo is a clothing alteration and repairs app that acts in a Deliveroo style to find you the nearest and best tailor or seamstress to fix your woes. Simply input the appropriate alteration required and a bike will collect your items before returning them, good as new, around five days later. Magic! We can banish the need to buy new and instead take comfort in knowing we are participating in a more sustainable circular economy. Well done us. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://halpern.co.uk/hotlist/simon-sebag-montefiore monthly 0.5 2023-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644931740275-GH7Z9M8AFMBOYJVH9M1D/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Simon Sebag Montefiore - Make it stand out You hopefully remember Bompas and Parr from previous Hotlists, as the duo behind food experiences over recent years such as the Institute of Flavour. Their projects are numerous and always full of taste, joy and adventure. The latest being the Royal Docks Rainbows featuring the world’s first flavour rainbow which launches on the 15th October. Tickets are free to enjoy this celebratory installation inspired by the meteorological phenomenon of rainbows. Rainbows are universally considered a symbol of hope and renewal. From early myths to scientific inspiration, Judy Garland’s Somewhere Over the Rainbow to the high-flying flags of LGBTQIA+, and more recent Covid rainbows, the phenomenon is a universal sign of poignancy and positivity. With the Royal Docks once London’s gateway to world trade, the celebration of rainbows you can interact with will have important local resonance. Many of the foods and flavours coming into London passed through this area in terms of import, warehousing and manufacturing. Thanks to Bompass and Parr, the world's first Flavour Rainbow installation is created using bespoke light refracted through the falling moisture that appears as multicoloured in guests' eyes. Move over Skittles, there’s a new rainbow to taste in town. Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644931742071-HU3VXRN02T5OL2ZWU7QU/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Simon Sebag Montefiore - Make it stand out Women have made great advances in the workplace but despite that - and the overwhelming amount of career advice out there - the same questions continue to arise: how to succeed in a man’s world, how to combine a career with a family, how to be authentic and fit in and whether it is even possible to achieve a work-life balance while chasing career goals. Unfortunately much of the advice women are offered is badly out of date and lacking in strategies that really tally with their experience of the workplace now. What’s more, the advice often tends to be defensive, focused on overcoming obstacles rather than drawing upon strengths. Style and Substance starts from a very different perspective. Written by Helena Morrissey, who has learned through her own experiences as a woman in the workplace and as a business leader, it will help you understand what really matters when it comes to career progression today, whatever your age, situation and aspirations. Style and Substance will show you how to build your own style - your personal brand - and how to have confidence in it and in yourself. Once you realise how much agency you have and the steps that you can take to look the part, sound the part, feel the part and be the part you’ll be empowered to achieve your goals in your own way, secure in who you are and what you have to offer. Anya Hindmarch says of the book “This is a kind book. Everything every career woman needs to know and yet is rarely shared so honestly.” Helena herself says “I’ve written the book I wished had been available when I was 21 and starting my career, very unsure of myself, daunted by the male environment I found myself in and all the supposed ‘rules’ around everything from how to dress to how to speak. The advice is updated for the digital age - including how to work successfully from home, and make it through those Zoom job interviews. It’s a very practical book!” Style and Substance is published on October 14th. Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644931743668-6L9MKIBPQWPXT9EXMTOQ/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Simon Sebag Montefiore - Make it stand out The WaterHouse Project was set up by Gabriel Waterhouse, former chef at 1 Michelin-starred Galvin La Chapelle in 2015, intending to bridge the gap between fine dining elegance and relaxed, comfortable and informal atmospheres. Essentially a supper club format that has evolved over the years into a more permanent and premium site in Hackney with monthly changing menus, reliant on local, seasonal ingredients. The team serve up a 9-course tasting menu paired with wines and offer an ‘at home’ delivery service of 6 courses, also with wine, to easily be put together and enjoyed from the comfort of your kitchen. They believe in using small amounts of ethically and sustainably reared meat and fish and partnering with suppliers who share in their values. The Water House Project’s wines come from small scale producers across Europe who use traditional, low intervention methods of wine making, putting back into the soil what they take out. The restaurant features two large communal tables as well as a few two-seater options depending on your vibe but you’ll be enjoying what is part dinner party and part culinary extravaganza thanks to the passion injected into the experience by Waterhouse and the team. He introduces the menu as each course comes to your table from the kitchen that surrounds the guests without walls, removing the barriers between the food and you at all times. It’s more than a meal out, it’s an experience that centres around the joy of food. Tickets cost £75 for 9 courses, an extra £25 for wine pairings, plus an aperitif on arrival. Book via the website. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644931746687-HV6OE43ZQ0ZJBN0YSAZZ/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Simon Sebag Montefiore - Make it stand out Binge watching Normal People and swooning over Connell’s chain at the start of Lockdown 1 really does feel like a lifetime ago, thankfully! But the obsession for Sally Rooney and her way with words, is a loving constant. Her latest novel, Beautiful World, Where Are You? has recently been released and tells the tale of Alice and Felix - Alice, a novelist, meets Felix, who works in a warehouse, and asks him if he'd like to travel to Rome with her. In Dublin, her best friend Eileen is getting over a break-up and slips back into flirting with Simon, a man she has known since childhood. Alice, Felix, Eileen and Simon are still young - but life is catching up with them. They desire each other, they delude each other, they get together, they break apart. They worry about sex and friendship and the world they live in. Are they standing in the last lighted room before the darkness, bearing witness to something? Will they find a way to believe in a beautiful world? We cannot wait to get our hands on a copy and devour the whole thing. And with the tv adaptation of ‘Conversations with Friends’ underway, we can have a real Rooney-fest...as it were. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644931749387-CWYS58MLKLFSLPEUUVY3/image-asset.png Halpern Hotlist - Simon Sebag Montefiore - Make it stand out We can’t let the October Hotlist roll out without mention of All Hallows Eve! If you’re a fan of all the creepy, spooky and haunted fun of Halloween then you’ll love the line up from Antique Beat who are once more hosting their annual series with nearly fifty macabre and mysterious events to choose from. To start there are multiple talks you can attend covering the forensics of Agatha Christie Novels, mythical underworlds, London’s cinematic Horror History or stories of Britain’s Body Snatchers amongst others; there are workshops where you can make Pagan dolls or Memento Mori; twilight strolls through each of London’s ‘magnificent seven’ cemeteries including Nunhead, Highgate and Kensal Green and lastly performances such as retelling of ghost stories or a candlelit concert of Gothic Opera. It may seem like a rather ghoulish line up but Antique Beat have always aimed to inspire us to perhaps let go of the fear of death and the afterlife by embracing more of the mystery and magic of the topic. The full programme of events is available on the website and book tickets there too. Events run throughout the month of October so don't wait until the end of the month to indulge in Halloween! Facebook https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644931751749-B4630VZJJ82MQ57I5VJV/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Simon Sebag Montefiore - Make it stand out Macmillan Cancer Support are asking us to get involved in Sober October by going alcohol-free for the month to raise money for people with cancer through sponsorship. We can choose to have a Sober October by taking on the challenge for 21 or 14 days, or go old school and challenge ourselves to take on the full 31 days- let’s do whatever it takes to help people living with cancer. The pandemic has had a huge impact, with thousands of people having their cancer treatments delayed so no matter what you choose to give up, or how long you choose to go sober for, you will be raising vital funds to help Macmillan continue being there for the millions of people living with cancer in the UK right now. Some time away from the wine list and cocktails means you’re helping yourself too. Having a break from alcohol has great health benefits, such as having more energy, a clearer head and sleeping better, plus no hangovers! We’re here for that! So let’s raise a glass of something alcohol free and raise funds for a phenomenal cause at the same time. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644931753357-B7P7HZGY35781L72ON56/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Simon Sebag Montefiore - Make it stand out Any self respecting London cyclist needs to download Fettle immediately. It is an all-in-one bike servicing app that allows you to track the mileage of your bicycle components, get notified when the bike requires maintenance, and book a service at any Fettle workshop. Maintaining your bike has never been so simple, safe, and stress-free. In addition you can easily connect to Strava & other bike GPS trackers, track your mileage & usage on individual bike components and log multiple bikes….if you like to swap your wheels! At the moment, Fettle has five London-based workshops, but the demand is such that not only is this start-up planning major nationwide expansion, they are also offering cyclists a chance to invest from as little as £10 with a crowdfunding scheme. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://halpern.co.uk/hotlist/helena-morrissey monthly 0.5 2023-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644931758110-IJPHCP6DPT7GS4SXZIYT/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Helena Morrissey - Make it stand out We all love a spa day to help us unwind and recharge the batteries and we have the Romans to thank for championing the original spa concept. Cheers lads! Thanks to them and open now in Westminster is Be AIRE, a high end luxury temple space dedicated to the relaxation of body and mind inspired by the tradition of baths from ancient Roman and also Greek and Ottoman civilizations. The AIRE Experience takes water as the main element and creates an atmosphere of pure relaxation complemented by a selection of massages and exclusive rituals. AIRE began in Spain over 20 years ago and its popularity and reputation has led to openings in the US, Denmark and now here in London. The site is a Neo-classical townhouse located minutes away from Covent Garden at Robert Street. The building is the place where J.M. Barrie once lived and where he wrote Peter Pan, a fact that brings some extra charm to an already iconic space. When you visit you can immerse yourself in the relaxing balmy waters of one of the multiple pools, including a salt pool, as you listen to soothing music and inhale orange blossom and other scents. Everything about the baths is designed to instill total relaxation. Various treatments are on offer from Himalayan body scrubs to bathing in Spanish red wine (not joking) but this isn’t a weekly spa trip venue as the “luxury” on offer is reflected in the prices. However, for a slice of history and a mental and physical reboot, it’s worth every penny. Facebook | Instagram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644931761998-NKC9Q7O11FYO1WMW1RDG/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Helena Morrissey - Make it stand out The first impressive thing about the newly opened Sessions Art Club is the venue. A former 18th century Grade 2 listed courthouse houses the club on the fourth floor and the inside is as artsy and insta worthy as you would imagine with large columns, artistic but original peeling plaster walls and huge arched windows providing a flood of daytime light. This is of course all mixed in with more modern interiors touches as expected for a brand new space including a pair of silver legs that hang above the 80 seat dining space....of course. The roof terrace houses an exquisite marble bar as well as a rooftop infinity pool for extra decadence and an abundance of golds, greens and the antiquated setting all add up to make this our fave new hangout. The artwork is provided by Jonny Gent, Russell Potter designed the interior and over in the kitchen they have Chef Florence Knight leading the cuisine charge. Having worked under Raymond Blanc and led the team at Polpetto, Florence is as skilled and popular as chefs get really. The menu is all crafted using locally sourced produce from independent suppliers, with seasonal plates likelamb sweetbreads with lettuce & lovage, grilled friggitelli with sea salt, sea bream, fig leaf and sorrel, clam & turnip-top orecchiette or potato and chard croquettes with lemon aioli. Lastly, the arts part of the place means changing weekly fashion, music, art, theatre and wellness excitement all in addition to the arts interiors. So can you see why this is our new favourite place to be? Instagram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644931763884-4VSLYBMQN777TIFWNL7V/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Helena Morrissey - Make it stand out The theatre world has suffered hugely since the start of the pandemic but in a sign that things are finally looking up, the Almeida theatre is starting their newest production on the 25th September with a cast to really celebrate its return. Saoirse Ronan (you know, her from Hollywood!) joins James McArdle on stage as Lady Macbeth and the titular Macbeth respectively. Shakespeare’s murderous tragedy about a trio of witches, a prophecy and a couple whose ruthless ambition leads them to commit regicide is one of the most frequently adapted plays in the UK and leading this production adaptation is South African director Yaël Farber. This fresh take on the story looks at it through a feminist lens showing the couple in a more equal light rather than painting Lady Macbeth as the chief villain, which is the usual stance. Tickets are expected to sell out in record time so the Almeida is selling them in stages to allow everyone a fair chance at bagging one. Check out the website for more info. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644931765629-2QZY61PH7KPDO6IH8XT2/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Helena Morrissey - Make it stand out The Sea, The Sea is a chef-led fish shop, deli and seafood bar on Chelsea’s Pavilion Rd. The team is made up of highly experienced seafood chefs from some of the best restaurants in London and beyond who want to share their knowledge of preparing and cooking seafood with us in the hopes it will give us the confidence to cook and experiment more at home. The shop is an interactive experience where you can buy an incredible range of wet fish and shellfish that’s fresh in every day, discover new recipes, join masterclasses and take home delicious homemade sauces, stocks and oven ready seafood dishes. By night guests can sit at the oyster bar and enjoy a glass of wine or champagne while snacking on a daily-changing menu of small plates, bowls and shellfish platters. The Sea, The Sea promotes the use of sustainably sourced fish and was co-founded by Londrino chef Leo Carreira and Bonnie Gull’s Alex Carreira whose expertise and passion is evident throughout. A definite haven for any seafood fanatics. Facebook | Instagram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644931767665-1I6BM8RBW8DPG5ZVERAW/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Helena Morrissey - Make it stand out From now until the end of October we’d say it’s imperative you head over to Covent Garden to check out their new and impressive large scale immersive art installation that’s taken over the historic Market Building. All designed by Chila Burman, she has filled the site with her vast neon sculptures transforming the space into a neon wonderland. The display features and opening message of “do you see words in rainbows?” in neon lettering and the hall is filled with colourful hearts, lips, peacocks and more. Burma’s appearance at this iconic London site follows on from her outdoor takeover of Tate Britain’s façade last year which lit up a rather dreary third lockdown. The Covent Garden takeover celebrates love and identity in the modern world, whilst also drawing on the history and culture of Covent Garden as well as offering tangible support to the LGBTQI+ community, following the cancellation of Pride London 2021 due to Covid-19. So make sure to check it all out and marvel at the kaleidoscope of colours. The lights are on daily from 7am until midnight for all to see. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644931769375-E8M4FY8KVCQT4ZYNIAF2/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Helena Morrissey - Make it stand out The old Carluccio’s in Market Place at Oxford Circus has been given a new lease of life, Cuban style! The people behind London Casa Do Frango have launched La Rampa, a bar and restaurant inspired by the decadence of 1950’s Cuba. La Rampa is centred around a menu of small plates including the iconic Cubano sandwich which includes options with pork belly, ham and raclette cheese as well as foot-long pork chicarrones and picadillo empanadas. Mixologist and bartender Marcis Dzelzainis will be creating magic on the drinks side with options such as the Hemingway influenced Papa Doble and a cocktail called the Jennings Cox, named after the chap who invented the Daiquiri. In terms of the venue, there’s a large alfresco space for if and when the weather ever plays ball again and the interior is of course, heavily designed to evoke the Havana of old with large paintings and also design input from several Cuban artists for extra authenticity. If we can’t catch a flight to Cuba right now, we can pretend with a short trip on the Victoria line to central London instead. Facebook | Instagram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644931771657-OOFK76Z0QNEIT223ZLH4/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Helena Morrissey - Make it stand out The London Design Festival celebrates and promotes London as the design capital of the world and makes its return for its 19th edition, across the city from 18-26 September 2021. LDF transforms the capital's landmarks, neighbourhoods and cultural institutions with a series of outdoor installations, exhibitions and special events that will bring people together as London continues to reopen. Since its inception in 2003, the Festival has hosted the world's leading design thinkers, practitioners and educators and has shone a spotlight on the city's creative brilliance that has helped cement London's reputation as the design leader that it is. Sir John Sorrell CBE, London Design Festival Chairman, said: “London has some of the world's greatest designers living and working here, who come from all over and make this city their home. We hope that this year's Festival will not only be seen by those in London but audiences all around the world, and that we're able to demonstrate that design will be at the heart of the future." Find more than 400 large-scale installations, exhibitions and events in unique spaces across London, from world-famous museums to small local studios and check out the website for examples from previous years to whet your appetite! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644931774837-7F6ORO556IF0PDO4JQ23/image-asset.png Halpern Hotlist - Helena Morrissey - Make it stand out September marks Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month, a cause very close to us here at Halpern. Today, and every day, 58 women in the UK receive the life-changing news of a gynaecological cancer diagnosis. These cancers have devastating outcomes for women; of the 58 diagnosed today, 21 won’t survive. This Gynae Cancer Awareness Month, the Lady Garden Foundation are creating a movement by urging Britain to ‘Give Your Fanny Five’ and to take five minutes out of your day to do three things: 1. Take FIVE minutes to get friendly with your fanny - Learn 5 of the most common symptoms of gynae cancers so you know when to go to your GP. These include; abnormal vaginal bleeding/discharge, abdominal bloating, swelling, pelvic pain and needing to urinate frequently. 2. Pass the message on by tagging FIVE friends - Post a selfie with your hand raised in a high-five, or visit@ladygardenfoundation for a template to share. 3. Give FIVE to the Lady Garden Foundation - Just text GIVEFIVE to 70450 to donate £5 and support our efforts to raise vital funds for gynae cancer research. This social campaign will help raise funds for vital research as well as encouraging Britons to pass on the knowledge to their community, empowering themselves and others to speak up about gynaecological health. In addition to the above, The Lady Garden Foundation is also launching its biggest fundraising initiative to date by teaming up with over 50 fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands - including 111Skin, Me+Em, Maison Margaux, FLOWERBX, Elemis, Soho House, Melissa Odabash and Skinny Dip - who will be raising awareness and donating funds via a percentage of product sales throughout September. Stay tuned to the website and Instagram for more info on how to shop these initiatives and support the charity. The money raised will go towards the improvement of gynaecological health and awareness of these diseases. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644931776632-EM07Y5PLI5AJMRL7JZOW/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Helena Morrissey - Make it stand out The what3words app helps you find, share and navigate to any precise location. The creators have given every 3m x 3m in the world a unique 3 word address. This simple and accurate way to talk about location makes it easier to meet up with friends, discover and tell others about amazing places, and explore the world without getting lost. You’ll see 3 word addresses displayed by hotels, restaurants, travel guides and websites. They can be used in 30+ languages and are much simpler to remember, use and communicate than regular addresses. They’re also far more accurate and reliable. A location app so accurate, many emergency services across the world use it. Try it for yourself and harness the power of three. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://halpern.co.uk/hotlist/jeremiah-emmanuel monthly 0.5 2023-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644931779638-8BBLZUMUAFDWIGRV4K3J/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Jeremiah Emmanuel - Make it stand out A few years back some super fun peeps brought the Crystal Maze to life and opened up the experience to us, Joe Public. Well, they’ve only gone and done it again but this time it’s Chaos Karts that will have us acting like kids and storming around an experience all giddy and competitive! In the first of our trio of game-inspired Hotlist entries this month, comes this video game go-karting experience that opens in Brick Lane on the 14th and is just one of the latest exciting experiences opening up post-pandemic. Players will race around a track that is virtually projected onto the floor of the 20,000 square foot venue. The fact the track is virtual means there is an ever-growing number of tracks to tackle and conquer. As with all racing computer games, you can collect ‘power ups’ and ‘weapons’ as you drive around, to use against your competitors, whilst dodging obstacles and storming for victory. The karts react to the course and vibrate to give the driver the sensation of competing on a real-life track. You can book with up to 16 mates and tickets cost £44. It’s not the cheapest activity out there but if it’s anywhere near as slick and exciting as the Crystal Maze was, then we are sure it’s worth every penny. Get your racing shoes on! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644931783479-BBS2HDII7G8WF3XJLEMA/image-asset.png Halpern Hotlist - Jeremiah Emmanuel - Make it stand out How is it that until now we didn’t have a Batman-themed restaurant in the capital? Goodness knows but our (niche) prayers have been answered and Park Row is incoming. Simply attending a restaurant and eating food then leaving is so 2015, so we of course all look for an immersive experience to accompany any good meal these days. From the 10th of the month on Brewer Street in Soho, this new venture from Wonderland Restaurants and Warner Brothers, will come to life. They describe themselves as a ‘rich melting pot of some of the finest creative minds and storytellers from the world of food, film, and magic with a vision to bring curiosity and wonderment to the dining experience in a way never seen before.’ Upon entry you will descend into the Batcave in a cloud of mist entering into Pennyworth’s which is the first of the venue’s five separate areas. This restaurant and bar is an undisputed art deco masterpiece and pays homage to the Wayne family’s faithful butler. Guests are invited to savour classic cocktails, the finest caviar and sample the legendary Inishtree single malt whisky. Whilst everything is on theme you will marvel (see what we did there) at the premium and stylish details that will possibly even make you forget about the cape-wearing, nocturnal crime fighting chap who resides there. The 18,000 square feet venue will ensure you are continuously entertained, fed, watered, and impressed in equal measure. Visit the website to discover more and make your reservations. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644931787116-GNOV0BTS4K8BFYZ0S54N/image-asset.png Halpern Hotlist - Jeremiah Emmanuel - Make it stand out The House of Fine Art has just opened a new and unmissable exhibition showcasing 18 emerging and award-winning Black female artists from around the world, including Jamilla Okubo, Sophia Oshodin and Cece Philips. Mother of Mankind celebrates Black femininity in all its form, exploring what it means to be a woman from Africa. The works collaboratively create a rich tapestry of themes including identity, gender, family, society, sexuality, empowerment, and consumerism, from the perspectives of black femininity. The artists share a bold figurative approach and a courageous, spirited embrace of mixed media that make the show a spectacular display of colours, lighting contrasts, and styles of portraiture that range from classic, austere, and prestigious to surreal, sensual, and playful. Curator Adora Mba says of the exhibition “The women presented in this show are in the early days of their artistic careers, yet already making waves and drawing attention amidst an industry which tends to be more supportive of their male counterparts.” Entry is free until the end of the month. Instagram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644931791081-3BAENP2N6RJ13WZLIV7R/image-asset.png Halpern Hotlist - Jeremiah Emmanuel - Make it stand out Another day, another rooftop bar. You guys know we’re a fan of an elevated drink experience but especially this year now we have freedom and the opportunity to stare at a vista that isn't our living room walls. Allow us to introduce Skylight in Peckham is the newest venue from the incredibly popular Skylight in Wapping. With room for 250 guests it’s no pokey Juliette balcony we are talking about here but rather a vast terrace wrapped around a restaurant and bar serving up a masterpiece of Italian-inspired gastro treats and cocktails to write home about…well maybe just Instagram instead. Live Music and DJs will entertain you as you feast your tastebuds whilst you feast your eyes on the panoramic sweeping views of London from your seat. Skylight is located atop the Mountview Academy building on Peckham Hill Street so leave your vertigo at home and get down (or up we should say) there for a summer’s evening of indulgence. Facebook | Instagram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644931792667-6X2SQ5R7G4AGQ1U28TMM/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Jeremiah Emmanuel - Make it stand out Game suggestion number two for you now and it’s another real-life classic for us to enjoy- this time a full-sized version of Monopoly is opening on August 14th, offering you the chance to hop around the board and build the property empire of your dreams. It’s called Monopoly Lifesized and is billed as a hybrid of escape rooms, board games, and team challenges. Taking the Monopoly board as inspiration, the creative team behind this adventure have turned it into a feat of both physical and mental challenges for participants to solve as they move around the massive board, including challenges such as building London’s landmarks against the clock, solving murder mysteries, or staging a Mayfair heist. Many elements of the original remain in place such as the thrills of passing Go, the disastrous frustration of spending a turn in Jail, or scooping a prize on Free Parking. There are four different boards available for gameplay which are: Classic, The Vault, City, and a special Junior board for kids aged 5-9, and as many as 24 people can take part in teams. Every team will have one of the classic Monopoly pieces leading them around the board and once you land on a square, you’ll head into the corresponding room to complete your challenge, each of which is themed around the area of London it represents. Monopoly Lifesized is setting up shop on Tottenham Court Road in the old Paperchase building. Renamed ‘The Court’, the three-floor space will house avid gamers all year round, in addition to a Monopoly-themed cocktail bar and restaurant named ‘The Top Hat’, and a shop selling Monopoly merch. It’s the first in a series of planned live gameplay venues coming to Central London. We can’t wait! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644931794150-T9GI6VZYOK8IJXWKYFJW/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Jeremiah Emmanuel - Make it stand out If you head over to Earl’s Court you can indulge in a two-month-long festival with live music, live comedy, circus, food, drink, fairgrounds, DJ’s and even an urban beach alongside a 1000 person performance Big Top. London Wonderground is a mashup of Wondergound and the Underbelly Festival and has relocated to EC from the Southbank for 2021 and there is plenty of entertainment for both big kids and little kids on the programme. Some of the entertainment you can expect includes Film Reads which is reenactments of some of the best classic movies of all time but with comedy thrown in. Films include The Lion King and Shawshank Redemption, Dead Ringers live featuring faces such as Jon Culshaw and Debra Stephenson, A Night at the Musicals with a fab cast taking you on a journey through iconic musicals and just so so much more. You need to check out the website to really understand just how much entertainment is on offer here. It’s free to head into the Wonderground but make sure to prebook tickets to any specific shows you wish to see as they are all going to be popular! Food trucks, drinks vans and everything in between will help you keep your energy levels up too. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644931797039-QR7JIRV76ZXTTVIGY69V/image-asset.png Halpern Hotlist - Jeremiah Emmanuel - Make it stand out The third and final game-themed entry for this month is Four Quarters in Elephant and Castle. Following on from the arcade game Four Quarters venues in Hackney and Peckham, the Elephant Park site is going to be its flagship location with 30 arcade machines, eight console booths and two large screens where games will be projected in a 3000 sq ft space including a bar which is set to mimic an arcade machine, with screens built into the walls showing games played on nearby controllers. Craft beers, classic cocktails and an array of burgers and small snacks will fuel the games for you and they include: Street Fighter II, Pac Man, Point Blank, Asteroids, The Simpsons, Space Invaders, and Sega Rally. The name of the bar refers to the American coins which are used to activate the machine but in real terms you can play four games for £1, making it a fairly reasonably priced night out! This is yet another excuse to hark back to our childhoods and release our inner kids and we are totally here for it. Instagram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644931798925-SATMKQU3K4747R8T0YY3/image-asset.png Halpern Hotlist - Jeremiah Emmanuel - Make it stand out Women’s Aid is a national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. Founded on women’s struggle against patriarchy, sexism and male violence, Women’s Aid grew out of the Women’s movement in the ’70s and ’80s. They have been at the forefront of shaping and coordinating responses to domestic violence and abuse through practice for over 45 years and empower survivors by keeping their voices at the heart of their work, working with and for women and children by listening to them and responding to their needs. Each year they help thousands of women escape abuse and do this via all manner of ways from campaigning to providing frontline services. The goal is a world where domestic abuse is no longer tolerated. There are many ways we can get involved and support the invaluable work they do, from volunteering and campaigning, through to simply donating. Visit their website to find out more. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644931800479-E03B8JWZG1X7U9VUYPWC/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Jeremiah Emmanuel - Make it stand out Tune in to thousands of live internet radio streams from across the globe with Broadcasts. Discover techno from Germany, reggaeton from Paraguay, classical from Estonia and K-pop from South Korea! This app would be especially fab for anyone learning a new language. Or perhaps you're a sports fanatic and want to hear live updates from matches in another country? 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10 Year Anniversary Edition https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932193214-YOOBJ4Y96LN7UQU1HOZL/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - 10 Year Anniversary Edition https://halpern.co.uk/hotlist/laurawhitmore monthly 0.5 2022-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932198164-IHPNMXA2FC8J2FUL30II/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Laura Whitmore - If you find yourself getting a little tired of banana bread and the same go-to recipes in your repertoire then treat yourself to a delivery from one of London’s best restaurants or food businesses. There are hundreds offering deliveries but here are our top picks- Artusi, the Italian-inspired, neighbourhood restaurant in Peckham have an order form on their website so you can indulge in their amazing pasta dishes and more. Borough Market offers contact-free deliveries of their amazing fresh produce for those living in a 4.5 mile radius of the market. Chucs will deliver Provisions Box – filled with the highest quality produce used across all of their restaurants & cafes as well as dishes from their menu to save you cooking. Farmacy, the Notting Hill plant-based organic restaurant, is offering delivery of its nutritionally curated seasonal and local menu to zones 1-3. Le Bab in Soho, a Hotlist favourite, has started a new initiative, the London Restaurant Cooperative, to help those in the hospitality industry currently affected by the loss of work. Chefs create two dishes a day (one meaty, one veggie) and they’re delivered to selected postcodes by unemployed waiting staff. Patty & Bun, the delicious dribble inducing burgers will send you a DIY kit so you can bring the P&B experience into your own home and they will deliver anywhere within the M25. Lastly, Pidgin in Hackney has created Homing Pidgin (amazing) and release weekly menus which have turned into a real “coo” that sell out fast so get ready to fight for one of their popular slots. To accompany all these gastronomic delights, you may want some vino to wash it all down with and another Hotlist stalwart, Salon, has a twice-weekly wine delivery service of a mixed case for your delight. Alternatively if you’re more of a cocktail fanatic then Deliveroo and Bacardi have partnered to bring you tasty cocktails at home meaning you can also support your local bars and bartenders with sales profit going to the teams listed each week. If you find yourself getting a little tired of banana bread and the same go-to recipes in your repertoire then treat yourself to a delivery from one of London’s best restaurants or food businesses. There are hundreds offering deliveries but here are our top picks- Artusi, the Italian-inspired, neighbourhood restaurant in Peckham have an order form on their website so you can indulge in their amazing pasta dishes and more. Borough Market offers contact-free deliveries of their amazing fresh produce for those living in a 4.5 mile radius of the market. Chucs will deliver Provisions Box – filled with the highest quality produce used across all of their restaurants & cafes as well as dishes from their menu to save you cooking. Farmacy, the Notting Hill plant-based organic restaurant, is offering delivery of its nutritionally curated seasonal and local menu to zones 1-3. Le Bab in Soho, a Hotlist favourite, has started a new initiative, the London Restaurant Cooperative, to help those in the hospitality industry currently affected by the loss of work. Chefs create two dishes a day (one meaty, one veggie) and they’re delivered to selected postcodes by unemployed waiting staff. Patty & Bun, the delicious dribble inducing burgers will send you a DIY kit so you can bring the P&B experience into your own home and they will deliver anywhere within the M25. Lastly, Pidgin in Hackney has created Homing Pidgin (amazing) and release weekly menus which have turned into a real “coo” that sell out fast so get ready to fight for one of their popular slots. To accompany all these gastronomic delights, you may want some vino to wash it all down with and another Hotlist stalwart, Salon, has a twice-weekly wine delivery service of a mixed case for your delight. Alternatively if you’re more of a cocktail fanatic then Deliveroo and Bacardi have partnered to bring you tasty cocktails at home meaning you can also support your local bars and bartenders with sales profit going to the teams listed each week. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932199547-45V5NEO2HQIJEYHF3Z4C/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Laura Whitmore Google Arts and Culture have brought together over 800 of Frida Kahlo’s best works in an online exhibition called “Faces of Frida” so we can take a closer look at the many faces of Frida Kahlo through her life, art and legacy. The iconic Kahlo is known for her many portraits, self-portraits, and works inspired by the nature and artefacts of Mexico. Inspired by the country's popular culture, she employed a naïve folk art style to explore questions of identity, postcolonialism, gender, class, and race in Mexican society. Halpern favourite the Cliveden Literary Festival have heaps of their past talks on their YouTube channel for our viewing pleasure including reels of highlights from last year’s festival to help you choose which to settle down and watch. For a dose of humour, you should make sure to watch Fleabag on-demand via the Soho Theatre website. Waller Bridge’s insanely popular writing on the stage is something we could watch over and over again. Since 2013, Letters Live have been inviting performers on stage to bring letters to life but they have now decided to open the stage to everyone with their campaign #ReadALetter. They want us all to share a letter of hope, education, love, appreciation, respect, thanks or solace and film yourself reading it out loud before sharing. The campaign was kicked off by Benedict Cumberbatch last week and Caitlin Moran, Margaret Atwood, Minnie Driver and Russell Brand have also taken part. You can be next! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932201426-M4QGOQ7U3WDAB2S919A6/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Laura Whitmore Let’s Day Out is an app for meeting fellow Londoners and finding new socialising experiences but they have rebranded to ‘Let’s Day In’ as we self-isolate. They offer premium online events and matchmaking services to their growing community of vibrant young professionals with everything from online experiences, parties and themed meetups for friendships, networking, and of course, dating. All their events, such as comedy nights, book clubs, workouts and more, are free, but you can choose to donate to the Covid-19 Solidarity response fund. On the 7th May they are running their biggest online event yet- ‘Let’s Day In, Together!’ and brands taking part in the line-up will be announced any day now. Download the app or stay tuned to their Twitter feed for further info. In terms of other events that caught our beady eye, if you consider yourself an undiscovered singing talent, or even if you don’t but you love exercising those vocal cords in the shower then why not join an online choir? The Sofa Singers is a free & weekly online singing event that brings hundreds of people together from around the world to spark joy and human connection. Register your interest at the website and join hundreds of others for 45 minutes of synchronised singing. Even though some garden centers are slowly starting to open, if you’d rather not queue for hours and instead stay at home then check out Plant Pack. They are rescuing thousands of plants destined for the scrap heap and delivering them around London so you can keep your garden spruced! Finally, if you’re not an expert baker (it’s SO much harder than it looks we swear) then Bread Ahead has online baking lessons every day at 2pm on Insta Live meaning we can add one more skill to our list and another inch to our waistline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932203575-73RKRTUEH9FM8XIZKE6H/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Laura Whitmore If you’ve exhausted your free yoga workouts from last month or are craving a little variety for your daily exercise, then join Classpass. They normally provide access to different fitness classes such as yoga, strength training, barre, martial arts, pilates, boxing, and indoor cycling classes, as well as the use of various health clubs but as this isn’t possible right now they have instead launched free access to 4,000 on-demand workouts meaning you never have to do the same one twice and can mix up the type of workout you do each day. For something a little more lively and entertaining we’d highly recommend Drag Aerobics with Dolly Trolley. Every Wednesday at 7.30pm you can stream her live aerobics class via Instagram Live or her Facebook. For the more spiritual amongst you then check out She’s Lost Control, a London ethical crystal shop with classes on all sorts including self-hypnosis, chakra healing, tarot, and reiki. Exercising and indeed relaxing your mind is just as important as keeping your step count up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932205634-JKZF0S8DIP5VL94SGPJ2/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Laura Whitmore The kids may be back at “school”, but for some after virtual lessons and weekend treats in May then Hogwarts is here. A group of creative, passionate Harry Potter fans got together and built an online, fully-functioning Hogwarts where thousands of fans can come together, participate in online courses, earn House Points and so much more. An absolute must for all Potter fans out there. Another activity that caught our eye comes from Mutha Hood, the creator of the Strong Girls Club. You may well recognise her merchandise as it’s become a real cult favourite of late. She has created a downloadable strong women sheet for your little ones to colour in and create their own strong women’s club. For slightly older children (or adults) with a passion for fashion then the V&A has released a sewing pattern inspired by Mary Quant's classic A-line mini – the look that defined a generation so they can sew their own minidress that can be created in a variety of patterns and fabrics. Lastly, if you want to inspire them even more than you already do then why not take a look at some of the Ted Talks to watch with kids? There are a host of options on there including science, tech, magic, dance, and more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932207283-FJMV6S0CNVA2XID055R7/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Laura Whitmore It’s obviously not just the younger generation who can be learning and expanding their minds at the moment. Have you heard of Masterclass? It’s an incredible hub of online courses across a variety of fields, all taught by experts and celebrities. For example, Natalie Portman teaching acting, Bobbi Brown and her make-up masterclass, or Anna Wintour’s lessons on leadership? All amazing and inspiring. The How To Academy have many online sessions for us grown-ups too. How to write a life story, How to live with anxiety, How contagion works, How to understand what you don’t want to know - there are tons to choose from. If you’ve made your way through the bookshelf in the last 4 weeks then the National Emergency Library offers up more than a million books for free including many classics. This resource is available at the moment until the end of June so plenty to keep you going a little longer/forever! Turning to music, if you’ve ever wanted to learn the guitar then now could be the time to start. Fender is offering 3 months of free classes via their app so when you get together with your friends after lockdown you can blow them away with your newly acquired musical talents! Budding artistes look no further than Art is where the Home is from First Site. They have artist created activity packs featuring contributions from UK artists including Antony Gormley, Sarah Lucas, Gillian Wearing, Idris Khan, Richard Wentworth, Cornelia Parker, Jeremy Deller, Vanley Burke, Mark Wallinger and more. The free packs give a range of ideas on how to get creative at home and require no specialist methods. More are to be released and those that have, have been downloaded by over 20,000 people so far. Lastly, Coal Drops Yard by Kings Cross is also releasing free downloadable guides created by young designers and makers every Wednesday and includes things like tie-dye, sugar shapes and bird feeders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932209361-R4Q5GTTK1K6OVXW4AO6G/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Laura Whitmore The Mayor’s Fund for London is raising vital funds for their Kitchen Social programme. Kitchen Social usually gives children and young people a safe place to go during the school holidays where they can socialise, make new friends and get a healthy FREE meal. The programme is about so much more than just food. It looks at general mental and physical well-being and social integration. Additional benefits include learning about healthy eating, skills development, social inclusion, identification of children and young people in need and the development of staff, volunteers and local capacity. Since its inception in January 2017, Kitchen Social has delivered food and activities through 122 hubs in 24 boroughs, delivered 2,978 sessions and provided 97,792 meals to 21,124 children and young people, and secured 286 volunteer hours from professional chefs and nutritionists. Throughout the current Covid-19 pandemic they are unable to provide their usual service but are instead supporting local community organisations all over London to provide packed lunches, hot food for collection and food hampers for vulnerable families. They’re working closely with other charities working in this area to coordinate efforts and make sure that no child goes hungry during this period. Here is how you can help. https://halpern.co.uk/hotlist/2020/4/2/emma-madine-critical-care-outreach-nurse monthly 0.5 2024-04-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932214285-MZWAY5E85XZA9RGT7BX7/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Emma Madine, Critical Care Outreach Nurse Keeping our movement up is key whilst we are stuck in the house so our top 5 suggestions for how to maintain the recommended levels of movement are as follows: Barry’s Bootcamp have taken their workouts online through Instagram Live with guest trainers guiding you through burpees, planks and squats. There’s no need for equipment. All exercises are body weight movements and you don’t need access to a treadmill. One of our extended Halpern family, Hayley Steinberg or @haylesbeth on Instagram, is a Barry's instructor and co-ordinator in Toronto and is posting live workouts every day at 3.45pm UK time. Check her out, she's badass. For those of us who aren’t keen runners or have confidence in our ability to become a runner, we cannot recommend the NHS Choices, Couch to 5k app enough. The 9 week process literally does what it says on the tin and gets you running 5k confidently over that time. Each week you are encouraged to run three times and the app will talk you through what to do and build up the length of time you can run for, as you go. You’re told when to walk, when to run, how long for and running tips along the way. Trust us, even devout non-runners will be converted! For a more relaxed workout, try Down Dog yoga workouts for free until the 1st May. There are classes for all abilities and healthcare professionals, students, teachers can get free access until the 1st of July. They also offer HIIT, Barre and the 7 minute workout too so there is lots of variety. Cycling fans need to download the Peloton App which is currently free for new users for 90 days. Peloton offer strength, bootcamps, meditation, yoga, and outdoor walking/running classes with no bike needed! Lastly, if you just wana dance around your living room then check out Wollen Dance, they have a 14 day free trial and discount available if you wish to continue past this point. Dance styles include Latin, Hip Hop, Urban and Cardio Pop! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932216143-AMGW44ZJG5HH66X15JO6/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Emma Madine, Critical Care Outreach Nurse It’s important to look after our mental health as well as our physical fitness as so many of us are experiencing anxiety and concerns at this time. Our top suggestions are the following. Firstly, the Gratitude App: It’s free to use each day to log your daily gratitude and is an amazing way to stay positive and thankful for all the great things in our lives. Reminding ourselves regularly of the positives really makes you feel better. Secondly, a previous Hotlist recommendation is the Calm App. You can sign up now for 30 days free and is the number 1 app for aiding sleep, meditation and relaxation. Similar to Calm is the Insight Timer app which has 35,000 free guided meditations, podcasts and more across a variety of categories including sleep, reiki, anxiety, depression, stress and mindfulness. Lastly, for anyone suffering from real anxiety about Covid-19 then we highly recommend looking at this Virus Anxiety website. They have compiled a wealth of research-backed and helpful tools for you—articles, meditations, access to mental health experts, anxiety screenings, and more. Think of Care For Your Coronavirus Anxiety as your mental health toolkit during this time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932218119-15YEAYCG4LV02893J9AY/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Emma Madine, Critical Care Outreach Nurse The little ones need entertaining more than adults and there are reams of ideas flying around the internet on how to keep them busy, active and inspired. Our favourites however are: Joe Wicks, OF COURSE. ‘P.E with Joe’ is his free daily workouts for children, via his YouTube channel and lots of parents are also doing it alongside them. Check out his YouTube channel here. Cosmic Kids is free yoga for children, with interactive storytelling. They offer two weeks for free at the moment and the YouTube videos help children with self-regulation, focus and empathy. Moving away from physical activity, how about encouraging your child to earn a Blue Peter Badge? Let’s be honest, we all want one now even as adults. The Blue Peter website has lots of suggestions for how they can earn one across categories including creativity, conservation, environment, music, sport and more. Moving on to something for the budding artiste’s in your home, bestselling award-winning children's book author and illustrator Rob Biddulph is doing bi-weekly drawing classes on a Tuesday and Thursday where he teaches children how to draw some of his most popular characters. Lastly, for any kids missing their birthday party, part host extraordinaires, Sharky and George, will host virtual interactive parties for them meaning they don’t have to miss out on their celebrations. One of the team will beam straight into your living room and run 45 minutes of fun and games for the children, pets, teddies and anyone else in the house. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932219815-DCDNF47YKS55ZMIXWJZX/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Emma Madine, Critical Care Outreach Nurse Where to start eh?! Well, pick a book off your shelf that’s been sitting there for months and open page 1, that’s where. But if you want some new suggestions then our top literary choices would be: Raven Smith’s book, Trivial Pursuits which is released on Thursday 2nd April, a hilarious, smart exploration of the minutiae of everyday modern life and culture that is totally unique and painfully relatable. With rave reviews from Dolly Alderton, Jonathan Ross, Pandora Sykes, Bella Mackie and more, it’s going to have us all laughing, especially considering the former Vogue columnist is quoted by many as the funniest person on Instagram. Alex Shulman releases her new book towards the end of the month - ‘Clothes... and other things that matter: A beguiling and revealing memoir from the ex-Editor of British Vogue’. Chosen by Evening Standard as one of the best books to look forward to in 2020, we can’t wait to once more to delve into Shulman’s mind as she explores the meaning of clothes and how we wear them. My Sister is a Serial Killer by Oynkan Braithwaite may not sound like a light read, but is a blackly comic novel about lies, love, Lagos, and how blood is thicker - and more difficult to get out of the carpet - than water. Recommended by Paula Hawkins of Girl on the Train fame as well as the Halpern team, the book is described as a masterclass in tension, creating it, relaxing it a little and then pulling it tight again. Normal People by Sally Rooney is another that has not just been released but needs to be read. The second novel from Rooney (Her first was Conversations with Friends) is about the complex friendship and relationship between two teenagers, Connell and Marianne, who both attend the same secondary school in County Sligo, and later Trinity College Dublin. If you don’t believe us when we say you should read it then know that in 2019 the novel was ranked 25th on The Guardian's list of the 100 best books of the 21st century. If you don’t fancy any of our choices then take a look at OverDrive app. You can borrow e-books and audiobooks from your local library. All you need is your smartphone or tablet and a valid account with a participating library, school or institution and then you will have more choices than you know what to do with! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932222997-7QX3EQJLE80OCAXWBSQL/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Emma Madine, Critical Care Outreach Nurse As with reading it’s not possible to mention all the incredible options for viewers delight so we’ve handpicked a few. Trinny Woodall is ‘Inspiring The Nation in Isolation’ and going live on her Instagram channel @trinnywoodall and Facebook every day as part of her new Trinny TV Live Schedule. Each morning she is inspiring women around the country to get ready as normal for their day, not only will they look good but it’s giving women the will to do something positive for themselves to feel good each day. In addition Trinny will be putting a smile on everyone’s faces with daily challenges, a Style Clinic series, a Trinny Talks series as well as going live with a number of guests to chat about a variety of topics. Followers also have the chance to join with in Trinny, by being part of her Lives. She will be getting everyone off the sofa to join her, keeping the positivity up and keeping spirits high. She’s an energiser bunny and certain to get us all smiling. Can’t go to the cinema….Not a problem, for Curzon will bring the cinema to you via their Curzon home cinema. Either stream films straight into your living room or explore the films they have hand picked to be available to all of us so fear not about missing out on any new releases. Grab the popcorn, turn down the lights, whack your feet up and use some imagination to pretend we are actually sitting in the real thing rather than on our sofa. Failing that, there’s Netflix, obvs, and if you haven’t already heard the hype then not sure how you’ve missed it but you HAVE to watch Tiger King. An utterly bonkers series but completely compulsive viewing exploring big cat breeding and its bizarre underworld, populated by eccentric characters. Which is putting it mildly to be honest. Also on Netflix is The Post with Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep, directed by Steven Spielberg. Is that not the trifecta of magnificence? Frankly those names should be enough information for you to know to watch it but the story follows Hanks and Streep who play different roles at The Washington Post and who have got the scoop on a major US government cover-up. Nominated for two Oscars it’s well worth a watch. For the children's sake (we are lying, it’s totally for us adults) then invest in Disney+. For a one-off cost of £60 or for £6 a month after a free week’s trial, you can watch all the great Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, National Geographic and so much more. It’s honestly worth every penny and yes, of course the kids will love it too. There are some brand new films on there including the new Lady and The Tramp remake so plenty to discover as well as REdiscover. Finally, if you’ve done all the above then there is always the binge worthy Love Is Blind on Netflix that captivated everyone when it came out in the UK about a month ago. Best to watch in one go and marvel at how ridiculous “dating” has seemingly become. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932224395-EK93QCDA9GA0IS9T9T2R/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Emma Madine, Critical Care Outreach Nurse We’re all craving interaction and communication with our nearest and dearest more than ever but thankfully we live in a world of FaceTime and smart phones meaning we can continue to catch up every day. Download the House Party app in order to host video calls with multiple people and use the app to host a quiz with mates, start your own book club, do some awful karaoke, the list goes on. If you don’t want the hassle of finding your own quiz to go then head to The Corona Arms to share an at home virtual pint with some new faces as well as familiar ones. They are putting on regular quizzes raising money for local organisations also and their fan base is growing by the hour. If you are worried about people living near you, especially anyone isolating on their own then check out the Next Door app. You can share messages with your neighbours and find out if anyone in the area needs some assistance or even just someone to talk to. We aren’t all lucky enough to have company during lockdown and it means those who are alone have someone to talk to. Never underestimate the power of a simple phone call to brighten someone’s day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932226265-J1JH1UD2Y7U8TEZE0YX3/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Emma Madine, Critical Care Outreach Nurse Just because we are stuck indoors doesn’t mean we cannot still expand our cultural minds and ‘visit’ some of the best cultural centres across the globe. We can take a virtual tour of some of the worlds biggest museums including The National Gallery London, Natural History Museum, London, British Museum in London, plus further afield The Guggenheim New York, The Louvre in Paris, Vatican Museums in Rome, Guggeheim in Bilbao, Smithsonian National Museum Of Natural History in Washington DC, Machu Pichu and the list goes on. You’ll be amazed at how many places you can have a nosey around from the comforts of your sofa so take a look at the websites of any you’ve always wanted to explore and chances are there are virtual tours available. For theatre buffs the National Theatre will be streaming some of their best productions via YouTube, kicking off with One Man Two Guvnors starring James Corden on the 2nd April at 7pm. They will stream every Thursday but each will be available for a week so if you’re busy at The Corona Arms when it first goes out then you needn’t worry. Lastly, the BBC are releasing a full ‘Culture in Quarantine’ programme, bringing arts and culture into your home. With performances, games, tutorials, film, photography, creativity and more, there is plenty to keep us busy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932227900-XLVOHZZOOJLLVHDHC2WQ/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Emma Madine, Critical Care Outreach Nurse Take this opportunity to learn. There are THOUSANDS of ways to expand our minds and skill sets and our top recommendations would be to learn a language with Duolingo. With over 30 different languages to choose from for English speakers there’s no excuse to not at least improve your basic knowledge and understanding of a variety of dialects. Tech fans can learn to code for free at the Code Academy. Millions are already signed up to teach themselves everything from building websites to analyzing data, the choice is yours. If you feel like your brain needs a little exercising then Luminosity offers games that train your brain, designed to help with focus, cognition and everything in between. Lastly, did you know that the Open University have a ton of free courses available? Everything from education, technology, science, money & business, politics, history, psychology and all sorts in between. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932231626-1N6UWMS8323SR1HMC9ES/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Emma Madine, Critical Care Outreach Nurse Shout is the UK’s first 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. Created by Victoria Hornby, previously Director of programmes for the Royal Foundation, Shout is the place to go if you’re struggling to cope and need immediate help. Shout is powered by a team of Crisis Volunteers, who are at the heart of the service and take people from crisis to calm every single day. Their site is here and you can text Shout to 85258 at any time and you will then be put in touch with a trained Crisis Volunteer for a text conversation. The service is designed to help individuals to think more clearly, find some calm and take their next steps to feeling better. https://halpern.co.uk/hotlist/2020/4/2/k8drz48hy6eptw4joxw1ve77j2xmcf monthly 0.5 2022-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932239177-3KKU4MKE2C6U87J8865N/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - David Lammy Andy Warhol is a global art icon who led the pop art movement and whose works are recognised instantly for their distinctive style. They explore the relationship between artistic expression, advertising, and celebrity culture that flourished by the 1960s, and span a variety of media, including painting, silk-screening, photography, film, and sculpture. He was born in 1928 in present day Slovakia then in 1949 he moved from Pittsburgh to New York. Initially working as a commercial illustrator, his skill at transforming the imagery of American culture soon found its realisation in his ground-breaking pop art. From the 12th March until September the Tate Modern will open its first major retrospective showcasing his iconic work in 20 years, including many that have never been seen in the UK before. Visitors can also play with his floating Silver Clouds and experience the psychedelic multimedia environment of the Exploding Plastic Inevitable. A homage to a radical and popular artist that will no doubt have queues round the block. Without wanting to detract attention from Warhol, it is also worth mentioning briefly that tickets for Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Rooms at the Tate Modern go on sale this month ahead of its opening in May so if we were you we’d confirm your entry to both at the same time! 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Speakers at the event include household names such as Louis Theroux and Richard Ayoade as well as activists like Gail Bradbook, founder of Extinction Rebellion, David Lammy, this month’s hotlister and Anil Seth, a neuroscientist. So head to Tobacco Dock on March 20th for a day of thought provoking, sometimes reassuring, sometimes fear inducing but all round intelligent discussion, on what to expect. Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932243354-G4U0QUW4L1UZZTZSDPJ7/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - David Lammy Following the success of Halpern favourite’s Salon and Levan, the 19th March see’s the opening of their third venue, Larry's in Peckham. Taking cues from the corner bars, diners and cafes of New York, Larry's is the “naughty little brother” of the trio. As with its next-door restaurant Levan, Larry’s is named after 1970s dance music pioneer and DJ Larry Levan, and will stay open from breakfast until late into the night, playing music from its vintage Celestion Ditton sound system while guests settle in for dinner. Larry’s breakfasts are inspired by the Big Apple’s Italian-American and Jewish deli’s with layered foccacia sandwiches with meatballs melts for lunch and sharing plates for dinner inspired by NYC’s diverse dinner scene and including: XO cabbage with clams and house-made XO chilli sauce; and pig’s head ragu with pappardelle and Szechuan pepper. Add into that a daily changing cheesecake, gelatos made in house, as well as Babkas, doughnuts and pies all on rotation, it’s a week-long feast thanks to Larry. The wine list is lean with simply two wines of each colour (white, red, orange, rosé, and sparkling) in the form of a quality house wine and a guest wine from interesting, low-intervention winemakers. The interior design is a nod to Larry Levan’s 1970s heyday with orange laminate tables and Eames chairs. Head Chef Nicholas Balfe says of the new venture “Larry’s is somewhere we’d expect Larry Levan to go to after playing one of his sets.” Make that Larry and now us too. Facebook | Instagram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932246531-WKKQPWZXA5NK995PSUSU/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - David Lammy WOW London 2020 is the 10th anniversary of the Women of the World Festival and will be their biggest and bravest festival yet so we couldn’t not include in the Hotlist! For those unfamiliar with WOW, it’s an annual arts and science festival based in London, that celebrates the achievements of women and girls, as well as looking at the obstacles they face across the world. As a global feminist movement, it seeks to inspire new generations. Founded by Jude Kelly, former artistic director of the Southbank Centre, it will come as no surprise that this is where it’s hosted each year, and always around International Women’s Day. Each day of the Festival features a different line up so you can either attend both or pick your preferred option. This year's events include a special International edition of Letters Live, Conversations On Love with Susie Orbach, Badass Women from Poetry, Women’s Parliament, The Kindness Method and a host of special guests. To date, WOW has reached over 2 million people worldwide and the WOW Foundation produces WOW festivals across the world so carry on spreading the word and get yourselves down there for an incredible weekend, tickets available here. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932258971-VB4WO4V95KWCF589LXAN/image-asset.png Halpern Hotlist - David Lammy A lot of us will know that feeling after one too many cocktails when you feel like you have time travelled, usually straight to bed via a kebab shop and through to next morning. Now thanks to a brand new bar in Hackney, you can hop on board an “actual” Cocktail Time Machine and journey through the last 100 years solving a variety of mysteries as you sip on cocktails from days gone by. When you have a time machine it’s always Happy Hour somewhere so the team is as jovial as you would expect as they welcome you into the fold and take you on this mystery journey. (As you can tell it helps to have a vivid imagination for this one). The whole production is from Funicular, renowned for their immersive events, such as The Murder Express, the theatrical dining on a train carriage with a murder-mystery storyline. With them we can be present for the birth of some of the last centuries era defining drinks such as the Mojito, Long Island Ice Tea and the Espresso Martini. The ticket gets you 75 minutes of time travel adventure and three drinks, but you can make yourselves cosy in the Timeless Bar and Kitchen after and enjoy some food from Masterchef finalist Louisa Ellis. Bon Voyage! Facebook | Instagram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932261068-87ZJ3OR0YOXX1WLIKMQA/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - David Lammy Concealed beneath a derelict old pub, The King’s Head private members’ club may look more than a little shabby chic from the outside but pass through the doors and you’ll find East London’s best kept secret. Founded in 2013 and located in the heart of Shoreditch near Old Street tube, the venue comprises multiple large rooms with eccentric decor including a secret (or not so now) basement club, lounge bar, restaurant and more. The venue therefore is home to a host of events of which MILK is one. Now...are you a fan of burlesque and a little debauchery? Then keep reading. MILK return once more to the Kings Head thanks to Hooray Cabaret, on the 6th March for “The best of the capital's x-rated neo-burlesque and sexiest DJs, with retro dancefloor classics and MILK's very own brand of debauchery till 3am”. Oh La La. Tickets are available from Design My Night and they say the Club has to be seen to be believed so grab a ticket asap. Facebook | Instagram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932263170-SWA3FL2NSBFOYS2IVFME/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - David Lammy The Rivoli Ballroom is one of the last remaining intact 1950's style ballrooms left in London. Designed by Henley Attwater with a simple barrel-vaulted auditorium, it first opened in July 1913 and to this day it maintains the elegance and magic of that time with the same interior and exterior fittings that it opened with. Whilst Saturday night dances may have changed hugely, the ballroom is still used for other adventures including disco’s and a monthly pop up cinema! You may not get the massaging, reclining, sofa seats that we often encounter these days but you get an atmosphere and venue like no other. And for that we will sit on a normal chair thank you very much! On the 19th and 20th of the month the pop up cinema is showing Fight Club and Pulp Fiction so head to the website for tickets and if you don't fancy those then check out the roster for the upcoming months too for more cinematic classics. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932264444-DN97R1CHSLXW8PXS8BTY/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - David Lammy “In a world where you can be anything, be kind” and that can mean kindness from human to human, kind with your time, kind with your advice and kind with a donation to those in need. Greatly unfortunate recent events have shone a spotlight more than ever on the importance of kindness and how important it is to speak to those close to you for you never truly know what is happening in someone's life. With that in mind we felt it only right to talk about the Samaritan’s in this edition of the Hotlist. They provide emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland, often through their 24/7, 365 days a year telephone helpline. A simple £5 donation covers the cost of a call on their helpline that could save someone’s life or you can also volunteer your time and be there for someone who desperately needs you. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932266595-5T0O00CQXHIXF7IIOYUP/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - David Lammy Many of us struggle to drift off to sleep thanks to overactive minds, imaginations, anxiety or even insomnia so if you ever find yourself having problems catching the Zzz’s then download Pzizz. Pzizz promises restful sleep without changing habits, keeping a sleep diary, or limiting your activities. The app’s patented system plays sleep-optimized “dreamscapes” that mix music, voiceovers, and sound effects. Try the nap module to boost alertness and improve your mood, or the “focuscapes” in the focus module to help you get more work done. This app is recommended by the NHS and also has many celebrity endorsements that testify Pzizz will help you quickly calm your mind, fall asleep fast, stay asleep, and wake up refreshed. Sounds dreamy...in every sense. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://halpern.co.uk/hotlist/2020/2/10/thom-evans monthly 0.5 2022-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932271830-ZA0SX6WLV9S1KBMNPO80/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Thom Evans You’ve likely heard of Steve McQueen’s Year 3 exhibition at the Tate Britain where he invited every Year 3 pupil in London to have their photograph taken by a team of specially trained Tate photographers. They included children from state primaries, independent schools, faith schools, special schools, pupil referral units and home-educated pupils. These class photos are brought together into a single large-scale installation, capturing tens of thousands of Year 3 pupils in a milestone year in their development. It’s pretty incredible to see. But if that wasn’t enough dear art fans, then marvel at the fact the Tate Modern are opening the first major exhibition of all McQueen’s artwork from his illustrious career spanning more than 20 years, that will overlap with his popular Year 3 project. McQueen is a Londoner through and through and his works are continuously inspired by the city that surrounds us all. The exhibition features film, photography and sculpture and his pioneering approaches that have paved the way for his peers. Don’t miss the chance to catch a close up glimpse of this innovative man when the exhibition opens on February 13th. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932274008-IEA4VOQW5NIO9L9V7WTQ/image-asset.png Halpern Hotlist - Thom Evans The 15th and 16th February sees the inaugural weekend of the Life Lessons Festival, brought to us by The Sunday Times at The Barbican. This thought festival aims to provide a fresh perspective to the audience through talks and debates with a host of best selling authors and influential thinkers including Bill Bryson, Derren Brown. Ruby Wax, Alain De Botton, Richard Dawkins and Rangan Chatterjee. The programme will cover topics from emotional health to a manifesto on working less, alongside an array of mindful activities such as yoga and crafting. Their mission is to “ find the answers to life, the universe and everything.” That seems easy....! They will “apply a healthy dose of scepticism and a large chunk of science to an industry and world built on promises”. The line-up of over 80 authors is stellar so it’s sure to be a fascinating weekend that will leave all attendees perusing for weeks after, hopefully instilling lessons we can take forth into our day-to-day lives. One day tickets start at £60 right through to a VIP weekend pass that includes premium reserved seating. The tickets are unsurprisingly selling quickly so be sure to head to the website asap to grab yours. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932277378-6ERC6H1FG58GOLFUBL78/image-asset.png Halpern Hotlist - Thom Evans If you haven’t heard of or let alone BEEN to Padella then what have you been doing for the last 4 years? Padella is an affordable fresh pasta restaurant in London Bridge that joined the trend for no reservations but has seen queues continue out its doors ever since, something that not everyone has managed to maintain. With the huge success of the London Bridge site under their belt they’ve finally announced the opening of their second site- the news we have all been waiting for! The new Padella will open its doors in Shoreditch this month serving up more of their critically acclaimed dishes such as pappardelle with beef shin ragu, and tagliarini with new season olive oil and Parmesan. The Phipp Street venue will also be home to the existing bakery as it moves to join the new gang and will continue the first come first serve approach of it’s big brother. We aren’t sure if this will halve the queues or if double the carb-hungry fans from town will now be heading over for a taste but either way, we’ll be in the queue with you. Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932282272-TP8NYYNJEL3GOY7KTP94/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Thom Evans It’s not always easy to find a moment of calm amongst the fast paced chaos of London life so we’ve done the hard work for you. Take a church, a place of tranquility and peacefulness, add in some soothing (not for all admittedly) classical music and shazam, your oasis of tranquility awaits. There are a series of Candlelight Concerts taking place this month in some of the oldest and most beautiful churches or buildings in London such as St Martin in the Fields, St James’ Church, Piccadilly and Porchester Hall with music such as Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Mozart’s Requiem. So grab a ticket and head on down for some relaxation and exquisite music. Some tickets are under a tenner so even the cost needn’t stress you out. Just make sure to turn your phone off to truly ‘disconnect’ as you ‘connect’ with nothing but the music and the atmosphere. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932287418-RQMYQT9P74AH8I4JAW8X/image-asset.png Halpern Hotlist - Thom Evans If you have a fear of flying then don’t panic because obviously this flight doesn’t actually leave terra firma but it does take place on a decommissioned private jet. The closest some of us may ever get to a private jet frankly but we’ll take it. Flight 338 is the latest escape room release from The Riddle Within, the same company behind Escaping Bad and Chernobyl. This time you’ll get to experience a dramatic escape, with the sunniest destination of all: freedom. This is the first ever escape room to take place on a plane which definitely adds to the novelty and in terms of storyline, you take on the role of an ex bank robbing gang member...naturally. You’ve turned away from a life of crime since but you’ve been framed (Hello Mr Beadle) for a crime you didn’t commit so have to escape from the prisoner transport plane you have been forced to board. Find the clues left by another member of the gang in order to secure your bid for freedom and a life away from the prison walls. Have we sold it? Good. Tickets are available here so gather your most trusted comrades and take on the challenge. Flight 338 will ‘take off’ just a short walk from North Greenwich tube station. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932289970-T0DFPJ2NZ7UG2TSUWCD8/image-asset.png Halpern Hotlist - Thom Evans One of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories of all time is now coming to the West End after a record-breaking run on Broadway! Pretty Woman was released in cinema’s 30 years ago and has become a cult movie for so many ever since so it’s no surprise that the theatre production has seen such success. The lead characters, Vivian (played by Aimie Atkinson) and Edward (played by Danny Mac), are unlikely soulmates who overcome all odds to find each other… and themselves. The musical production allows us to experience the moments we all adore from the movie as we get to know these iconic characters in a whole new way. The Musical features direction and choreography from a powerhouse creative team representing the best of music including two-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell, an original score by Grammy winner Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance and a book by the movie’s legendary director Garry Marshall and screenwriter J.F. Lawton and is guaranteed to lift your spirits and light up your heart. Tickets for the production at the Piccadilly Theatre are available via the website and frankly, if you don’t buy tickets, it would be a big mistake...HUGE. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932295083-LHHIHDLM9VZPYYCNFN7Y/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Thom Evans Did you know Indonesia is made up of 17,000 islands? That has blown our tiny minds and somewhat expanded our travel wish list. In addition to this fact, you should know that Indonesia is also home to 5000 different varieties of orchids so it comes as no surprise that Kew Gardens are opening their 25th Orchid festival this month, celebrating these vibrant and popular beauties and the Republic of Indonesia. The Orchid Festival will fill the Prince of Wales conservatory from February 8th where we can “immerse ourselves in the Tropics” and celebrate the world’s largest island country. In addition to the colourful and fragrant floral displays, there will be after hours events with Indonesian music, dance and cuisine alongside talks from the Kew experts or alternatively you can go behind the scenes on one of the exclusive Nursery tours. Depictions of other wildlife including lifesize animals such as orangutans and tigers will keep you on your toes and teach us all even more about the region. We think these vivid displays are exactly what we need to brighten up an otherwise dreary month. Tickets for this month long festival are available on the website and priced from £16.50 for adults and £4.50 for children. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932297485-JZ5FGX4YYSO5FRXAGN8C/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Thom Evans London’s Air Ambulance is the charity that brings the hospital to the patient when time is critical, serving the 10 million people who live and work in London. Their advanced trauma team operate 24/7, using a helicopter from sunrise to sunset and rapid response cars at night or in adverse weather conditions, with their amazing team performing innovative and potentially life-saving procedures on-scene that are usually found in the emergency department. The Charity was founded in 1989 and to date has treated over 40,000 critically injured people and attended most major incidents in London including the recent London Bridge attack. This incredible service costs around £10million each year to deliver so to donate to them please visit their website here and help them to continue their inspiring work. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932299953-BJBTB6XSX20K7RIRLI27/image-asset.png Halpern Hotlist - Thom Evans ‘New Year new me’ extends into February obvs and flexibility is high on our list of improvements for 2020. With that in mind we’re recommending the Down Dog app this month for yogi’s of all levels and experience. With Down Dog you get a brand new yoga practice every time you come to your mat. Unlike following pre-recorded videos, Down Dog won’t make you do the same workout over and over again as the app is filled with over 60,000 different configurations, meaning you have the power to build a yoga practice you love! As they say “Your body can do it, it’s your mind you need to convince”. So let’s see how true that is! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://halpern.co.uk/hotlist/2020/1/3/annoushka-ducas monthly 0.5 2022-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932305990-DH9OOBA5FI3B6PYN2BFT/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Annoushka Ducas Hello 2020! So we’ll kick off the first Hotlist of the year with a food related entry because...well that’s how we roll. If you haven’t booked any exotic trips for the first part of this year then fear not because for the price of a tube ride, get yourselves to Berkeley Square and take a trip to the Amazon thanks to newly launched Amazonico, an elegant rainforest themed restaurant open from morning until…early morning. The stunning and immersive gold and green decorated space has room for 300 guests and serves up sumptuous cuisine to appeal to all taste buds. Co-founder and chef Sandro Silva says, “Amazonico is a journey, a trip down the Amazon river through Brazil, Colombia, Peru.” A journey that also takes you via Asia with a dedicated sushi menu! Amazonico has landed in London following the cult success of its original Madrid site and the hanging foliage and hidden (plus not so hidden) animals will have you feeling like you’ve stepped into a holiday. The Latin energy will radiate from all around you as you tuck into dishes that include charcoal grilled meats, Patagonian grilled hake or stone bass with quinoa crust, Brazilian palm hearts and Guillardeau oysters with a pineapple chimichurri. If you prefer the company of your closest pals only then make a reservation at their private rainforest room that seats 20. After the food and drink you can move into the jungle jazz club for nightly performances with artists singing jazz, soul and bossa nova. Amazonico is backed by the same investors as Roka and Zuma and with such a prestigious address, you know this isn’t going to be like visiting the Rainforest Cafe… Instagram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932309005-978WTD23TAJO752ZDW13/image-asset.png Halpern Hotlist - Annoushka Ducas The lead up to Christmas is a bun fight for who can unveil the most extravagant light installation. But like moths to a flame us Londoners lap it up. Well what have Canary Wharf done? They’ve thought “Sod it, we’ll just do ours in January”. Bravo Canary Wharf. They also do not do them by half either! The Canary Wharf Winter Lights are pretty bloody spectacular and well worth a visit between the 16th and 25th of this month. Over 25 different installations will light up the January blues with work from some of the most innovative artists across the globe working in light art today. Visit the website to download a festival map that will guide you round the 90 minute route. The various designs include neon wording with powerful messaging, cascading waterfall lights, synchronised musical displays, designs to inspire thought around environmental issues and interactive light painting amongst many many others. So don’t hide indoors from the January darkness but instead light up your world, thanks to Canary Wharf. Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932311666-P2J57QDFQP0KATVVJ9B8/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Annoushka Ducas These days we are all very good at communicating. And that’s because on top of conversations and phone calls there are so many new platforms to help us project our voices- Twitter, Whatsapp, Facebook, email and all the rest. But are any of us listening? Are we so led by our desire to make our voices heard that we aren’t actually checking to see who is hearing? New York Times contributor Kate Murphy’s new book explains that actually, the art of listening is getting lost. As a society we seem to have forgotten how to listen, like, REALLY listen and so Murphy has written her book having spoken to those who really do have to actively listen for a living- think bartenders, priests and the FBI- to work out what’s going wrong. It’s a fascinating and thought provoking read that will remind us all why listening is actually the best way to truly connect with people. The book is released in the UK on the 23rd January and available via all major book retailers but we’ve linked to Waterstones here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932316342-VV0OXNQLN09R9CXVMF87/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Annoushka Ducas The Royal Academy of Arts on Piccadilly is one of the most iconic art houses in the city. Pablo Picasso is one of the most iconic artists of the 20th century. And they are coming together in January for a comprehensive exhibition devoted to Picasso’s use of paper, a simple but incredibly multidimensional art tool. At Picasso & Paper, over 300 of his works will be on display for the public to explore the numerous ways he worked with paper and we aren’t talking about fresh A4 sheets from the printer with an HB pencil- Picasso used newspaper cuttings, tablecloths and antique papers with rips, burns, colours and everything in between during his process for some of his major artworks including Guernica and Les Demoiselles d’Avignon. The exhibition includes documentary footage of this icon at work with this universal material throughout his prolific 80 year career and what better way to kick off your new year of art discovery with a visit to explore one of the greats, at one of the greats. 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Much like any decent crazy golf venue though, Birdies will offer up food and drink for us all to indulge in as we play but even the cocktails in the elegant bar have a twist with some CBD infusion options then there’s a chocolate fountain and a Pan-Asian street food menu from Taco-Yaki that includes both vegan and gluten free options, naturally. The regenerated Battersea Power Station is going to no doubt become THE place to hang out so Birdies have nailed it by setting up home already and we can’t wait to head down for a par-tee. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932320707-GZF2G7X81YQRDZS5PBPG/image-asset.png Halpern Hotlist - Annoushka Ducas Calling all film fans- 2020 marks the 17th London Short Film Festival from the 10th until the 19th of this month. The Festival is a chance to discover new talent and innovative short films as they showcase the best of UK independent films alongside international submissions including dramas, comedies, documentaries, low budget shorts and experimental works. There are numerous film screenings, live music events, talks and workshops bringing together new and established talent in filmmaking at unique and independent venues across London. Renowned as the capital’s ‘cornucopia of new and beloved shorts from around the world’, the LSFF is the first significant date on the UK’s film calendar as each January sees diverse audiences of 10,000+ at some of London’s most historic cinematic venues, from the Institute of Contemporary Arts, to BFI Southbank, to Dalston’s Grade II listed Rio. It’s not one to miss. 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In a world where not everything is as it seems, will you be able to figure out your fate? Be warned, this is a devilish, theatrical immersive experience. Tickets start from just under £40 but there are dinner options available which of course will up the price. *goes mask shopping*. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932326674-68WL48VXA7Q3YWGK38IU/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Annoushka Ducas So, many of us will be hopping on the Dry January bandwagon but why not give the money you save to a charity dedicated to driving a change in alcohol habits, Alcohol Change UK. A bad relationship with alcohol can lead to issues such as poverty, mental health issues and homelessness and as a charity they are striving to make changes here. To be clear, Alcohol Change UK aren’t anti alcohol, but instead want to promote a change in people’s alcohol habits making drinking a conscious choice, not a default. In the UK one person every hour dies as a result of alcohol. Alcohol harm – mental health problems, liver disease, one of seven forms of cancer, economic difficulties, and so much more – can affect any one of us, from any walk of life. The money you donate helps to fund the education and support of those in need. Dry January may seem like a fad that everyone jumps on after the excesses of Christmas and New Year’s Eve but research from the University of Sussex has shown that the health benefits are greater than you may realise. Over two thirds of those who took part in their study reported generally improved health, slept better, had more energy and over half had lost weight and could concentrate better. So if you are going to give Dry January a go, consider donating to Alcohol Change UK. 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Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://halpern.co.uk/hotlist/2019/12/4/melinda-stevens monthly 0.5 2022-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932331703-FGLDBWP1DVJIXZS2AEV7/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Melinda Stevens Sussex is the latest restaurant from The Gladwin brothers, the trio of genius restaurateurs behind Halpern faves, Rabbit, Nutbourne and The Shed. Open now in the heart of Soho on Frith Street, Sussex follows the ambition and appeal of the others in that the ingredients are straight from the family farm...in Sussex. ‘Chef Director, Oliver Gladwin creates seasonal menus that demonstrate his flair for inspired and creative cooking. Following the philosophy of “what grows together, goes together,” Oliver’s food is a celebration of local and wild British ingredients. Sussex is a tribute to the Gladwin brothers’ country roots and a culmination of a decade of passionate farm to fork cookery.’. The daily changing menu includes dishes such as Chopped raw Sussex beef, bone marrow, fig, quail’s egg, cheddar and umami relish; Pumpkin gnocchi, quince, Tunworth foam, buckwheat and sage; or a Hare & Rainbow Chard Wellington. If you don’t fancy a la carte then they offer a theatre menu as well as special Sunday roasts which look to die for. All this is served up in an oak panelled dining room full of flavours but if you really want to make the most of your experience then we would recommend booking the chef’s table with a bunch of mates- 10 seats pretty much in the middle of the kitchen with a wine pairing option for all of their best hits. The Gladwin brothers have smashed it out the park, yet again. 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The team at Ignition have worked incredibly hard to build a welcoming, relaxing and fun space for people to visit, have a drink and declutter the debris of daily life and they are a team who with the right support and care, make a beer that competes on the open market and satisfies the thirst of any customer. They give all their profits away and are humbly proud to support their local community and simply put, we think they’re brilliant! So fly south (of the river) for the winter and pick up a pint or two. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932338853-NI7Z84JT77IVZZIML9EH/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Melinda Stevens Christmas leads to presents and presents leads to wrapping and wrapping leads to an excess of plastic waste which leads to a sad planet. To ease this we recommend you pop down to the Zero Waste Christmas Market at The Boiler House on Shoreditch High Street on December 7th to pick up some environmentally friendly gifts for all your friends and family. Zero Waste Goods is a curated marketplace that makes it easier for people to support progressive, planet-friendly brands, find responsible products, and transition to a zero waste lifestyle! Huzzah! You’ll be able to find some unique gifts across home, luxury, fashion, children, accessories, food and drink, festive and much more, and know that you are doing good by the environment at the same time. Buy your tickets here and know that for every ten tickets sold the team will be planting a tree :) There are various talks and workshops on offer throughout the day too plus face painting for little ones and of course, some food and mulled wine. If you miss the London one then take a day trip to glorious Brighton on the 15th where they will be hosting another market day. 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After invigorating each of these you can tingle your taste buds with some festive drinks and snacks at the pop-up bar. Chromotherapy Christmas is open daily from 4pm to 10pm until the 11th January and is free to attend so wrap up warm and check out this alternative Christmas lights experience. Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932345463-PYK5YZGL2R32X431CQJE/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Melinda Stevens If you’re going to see a panto this Christmas then make it the best one out there- Goldilocks and the Three Bears at the iconic London Palladium. From the 7th December until mid January, giants of the panto scene will take to the stage for a performance of ‘riotous comedy routines, extraordinary special effects, hair-raising stunts and international circus acts’. The all-star cast includes Paul O’Grady, Julian Clary, Nigel Havers, Paul Zerdin, Matt Baker and Sophie Isaacs and they will tell you the story of Dame Betty Barnum and her daughter Goldilocks’ whose circus is under threat from an evil rival circus owner. With the help of their madcap circus friends, they’re battling to rescue their Big Top from ruin. Will they succeed? All seems lost, until three brilliant bears join the gang…You can be sure to expect all the usual antics expected from any decent panto with audience chanting, sides splitting and heart warming festive fun. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932349355-M3T3GZWFWUOVKRS7MGNH/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Melinda Stevens It feels odd to be suggesting New Year’s activities when we still have all the festive fun to come but this is the last Hotlist of the year so we would be doing you a disservice to not recommend somewhere to party away the last hours of 2019 and ring in the first of 2020. It may come as no surprise that we are suggesting London’s Southbank as THE place to be for the celebrations. Located on the watery artery of our capital city, it’s the front seat for the fireworks and will ensure you are at the heart of our wonderful London. The Southbank Centre is putting on an unforgettable night across five floors and music from every decade from 15 DJ’s. Those are some good numbers. The outdoor spaces mean you won’t miss the fireworks bonanza as the clock strikes midnight and the live orchestra’s, photo studios, dance lessons and incredible company will see the year off with a bang, in every sense. Book your tickets through the website here. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932352427-NZUOOLH60COXBU5LXLKO/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Melinda Stevens House Guest is the weekly Country & Town House Interiors podcast where interiors editor Carole Annett chats with some of the biggest names in the interior design and decoration world, and other celebrities who just love design. House Guests so far include Nina Campbell, Sophie Ashby, Katharine Pooley, Pandora Sykes and Lord Spencer. The chat is relaxed and insightful, offering lots of tips to anyone in the middle of their own decorating project. With over 72k downloads since launching in December 2018, it has a 5* rating and can be found on BA’s in-flight entertainment. It’s the perfect podcast for aspiring design demons and you can have a listen here; it is also available on iTunes, Spotify and Entale. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932356264-VGEAR1E34G406VZ8IVYW/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Melinda Stevens We LOVE a boardgame so we’ve been sneaking off to Draughts for a round of Monopoly and a game of Guess Who? as often as we can. However, their original venue had to move and we are thrilled to say their new site is now open! Located just 10 minutes from the old Draughts location in Haggerston, and one minute from Dalston Kingsland Station, the new venue will be able to accommodate over 180 gamers and is set up to host private and semi-private functions as well as all the daily gamers. For those looking for a more intimate experience, they will be turning the old office on the top floor into a retro inspired private dining room, complete with several hidden features making it perfect for a party, meeting, or themed event such as a murder mystery dinner. Absolute competitive heaven. With over 1,000 games in its library, including classic favourites and hard to find games plus a seasonally changing food menu and rotating drinks, you can see why we spend so much time here! Lastly, don’t forget there is still a Draughts in Waterloo for anyone who doesn’t want to head North! 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The nationwide campaign was launched after a successful trial of the labels saw an increase in donations and the expansion is part of the supermarket’s effort to increase food donations during the Christmas period as well as after - with the labels expected to remain in stores indefinitely. During the holiday period, Sainsbury’s sister-store Argos will be accepting donating toys until December 16. The goal is to encourage one million food and toy donations in stores across the UK and this is something we cannot encourage everyone to do enough so keep an eye out in your local store and even if there isn’t a donation point in your local one, don’t let that stop you from donating anyway. A list of local food banks can be found here on the Trussell Trust website. 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Download now using the following links: iOS & Android https://halpern.co.uk/hotlist/2019/11/1/sinad-burke monthly 0.5 2022-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932366864-X839S40LO120H0CX4BQA/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Sinéad Burke 14 Hills is the latest restaurant from D&D London that will be situated up 14 hills...no not really, but it will be up 14 floors of 120 Fenchurch Street in Aldgate, thankfully with a lift and no hiking poles. Opening on the 11th November, 14 Hills is a plant-themed all-day restaurant open from breakfast until dinner, with a modern British menu, including Saturday brunches, Sunday roasts and a fast-serve deli counter all from executive chef, Thomas Piat, whose previous experience includes Bar Boulud at the Mandarin Oriental. The heavenly nature themed restaurant sits one floor below the building's free and very popular roof garden which opened earlier this year but you can admire the real trees and plants within the restaurant if you don’t want to go up a floor! As with being up high you get a great view over London too which is always an appeal, especially when you can watch life travelling down the Thames and the assorted landmarks of London Bridge. Dishes to devour include Beef tartare- black angus fillet, pickles, game chips, Langoustines - three scottish, split, grilled, garlic & parsley and Alba truffle - 63º rare breed egg, mushroom ragout and shaved white truffle, but the whole menu looks too good to be true. We can’t wait to get there and check it out. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932371699-G3V3UJXSP8Y6VHMYFYJO/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Sinéad Burke Step aside ‘Tonight Josephine’, for the latest Instagrammable hotspot is here to kick you off the top spot. The Lost Alhambra has just opened its doors in Leicester Square, the latest in a long line of hugely successful bar sites from Adventure Bar’s. The venue is the site of the old Alhambra Theatre, which in part explains the name choice but legend has it the ballerina’s of days gone by used to finish up their performances and then head to secret parties in a bar under the theatre. ‘The leading ladies of the stage would descend underground after their performance, declaring, “Come, won’t you bring me my liquor?”. They would flirt, eat oysters, drink Champagne and make eligible acquaintances.’ Yassss girls. What better way to relax after tossing aside your ballet pumps and tutu! As expected from Adventure Bars, the interiors is a feast for the eyes and a guaranteed way to rack up the social media likes with pink velvets, neon lights, mirrored walls, colourful and trippy floors and let’s not forget the decadent and exquisite show stopper cocktails on offer. Dip and Flip provide the food but you may find you’re too busy snapchatting to eat! Facebook | Instagram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932374026-KWP7IM5DOS2TCAT2YJU1/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Sinéad Burke Anyone who loves their jazz music needs to get themselves tickets to the EFG London Jazz Festival between the 15th and 24th of this month. The aim of the festival since its inception has been to celebrate the place of jazz in a city which is at ease with its rich cultural diversity, drawing in a multitude of venues across London who present the music, week in, week out, throughout the year. The festival was created in 1992 by live international music producers, Serious, and it emerged from the long-standing Camden Jazz Week which was created in 1970; with the active support of the Arts Council England. Serious - who had for some years produced the Camden Jazz Week - engineered a transition that saw the evolution of the festival into what is is today. Taking a mix of international and British artists and a commitment to education activity, the London Jazz Festival has something for everyone from toddler age and up across a multitude of venues. There are also some free shows if you’d like to dip your toe into the scene without a financial commitment! The full guide is listed on the website but it’s incredible to see the festival continue to take jazz to a massive audience, in one of the UK's landmark music events. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932375647-9X5D8EH36VB7KE46MRIP/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Sinéad Burke Let’s face it, it’s nigh on impossible to ‘switch off’ in 2019 unless you literally lock yourself in a room without wifi and throw your android phone/ipad/iwatch/blackberry/laptop/pager into the Thames before you head in. Social Media and technology don’t sleep and they are fast persuading us to do the same. It’s frankly frightening. If you want to explore this more and see how today’s artists are interpreting this lifestyle then Somerset House’s new exhibition 24/7 does a pretty spectacular job at doing so. With every moment seemingly an opportunity to connect and work, unrelenting pressure to produce and consume, sleep itself monitored and commodified, how we cope is one of the most urgent contemporary issues affecting us all. 24/7 takes visitors on a multi-sensory journey from the cold light of the moon to the fading warmth of sunset through five themed zones and contains over 50 multi-disciplinary works that will provoke and entertain. So look, take it in, digest it from the outside and hopefully it may encourage us all to reflect and reset…..without the aid of an app. Facebook |Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932377444-4DZ24DOC0NN8N9EJQMZ4/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Sinéad Burke The newly transformed Islington Square, is steeped in history and brimming with opportunity and appeal for 2019. In the early 1900s the site was home to a huge sprawling sorting office for the General Post Office. Since that closed down the site has been eagerly anticipating it’s reincarnation as something new and that something is now here. Islington Square is a place to discover; whether it be an independent restaurant, a concept bar or an unexpected boutique store. It’s home to a luxury health club and a subterranean six-screen cinema, as well as having a tree-lined boulevard and several theatre spaces and also residential homes. The stories that once passed through in the form of letters and packages come to the fore once again, in a vibrant programme of workshops and events such as botanical markets, pop-up bookshops and experimental theatre. The space oozes vibrancy and creativity and it’s amazing to see somewhere where the whole neighbourhood and community can explore and discover in one space. Here’s hoping more of these pop up across disused buildings in the city. Instagram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932383046-4J68CP4YPJ40KKAR4YIY/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Sinéad Burke We’re over halfway through the November Hotlist and we are only now mentioning Christmas for the first time. We hope you appreciate our restraint. The hats and gloves are on, the ice rinks are popping up and Oxford Street is soon to twinkle under a bazillion lights, so yes, Christmas season is undeniably here. With that in mind, please allow us to tell you about The Winter Forest at Broadgate Circle, which from Wednesday 6th November and for six weeks, will be filled with snow-covered pine trees and ready to douse you all in the Christmas spirit, whichever your choice would be...gin, whiskey...vodka? The Winter Forest’s events calendar includes live music, a new Everyman Cinema, workshops, lectures, gin tastings, pub quizzes, fantastic food and of course, a chance to meet SANTA. My goodness we love Christmas, we just want to do it all- We’ll see you there and here’s hoping we’re all on the nice list... Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932384697-JFLS2TUJH5RBNXP72JX0/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Sinéad Burke La Clique, c’est fantastique. This multi award winning show filled with music, comedy, acrobatics and erotica is back at the Leicester Square Hippodrome from next Friday 8th November until the New Year. Born at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2004, this original and trailblazing Spiegeltent cabaret show has gone on to tour the globe to international acclaim and now returns to the beautiful Leicester Square Spiegeltent with a magnificent collection of extraordinary new artists and unmissable favourites. La Clique is the alternative Christmas show featuring the crème de la crème of the worlds of circus, comedy, cabaret, subversive performance and contemporary Vaudeville – promising a night of laughs and non stop entertainment. La Clique is just one part of ‘Christmas in Leicester Square’ which sees the area transformed into a wonderland including traditional Christmas markets with hand-crafted goods and delicious food and drinks and a Santa's Grotto. Holiday’s are comin’... Facebook | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932389601-QKHB6KC9OCJX661ZRTZL/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Sinéad Burke If you ever find that you want to do more philanthropic work (everyone should say yes to this) but aren’t sure how to get involved then please look to Hands on London. Founded in 2010, they are an intermediary charity between not-for-profits, charities, community groups and volunteers like you. Their aim is to be the first point of contact for Londoners who want to get involved with community service. Many Londoners would like to dedicate some of their time to charitable activities and giving back to their community – Hands on London’s uniqueness stems from their ability to offer flexible, diverse and high impact volunteering opportunities that leave a lasting effect on the communities and people that you help. They partner with local charities and community groups to develop their volunteering needs and help them create opportunities which add impact to their core work. They can offer a wide range of volunteer projects including activities with children, assisting in soup kitchens, working to improve the environment, helping the elderly and people with disabilities. Please visit their website to find out more and sign up! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932391303-PE2WS76HPJQYBGI6O4WJ/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Sinéad Burke Kindred is here! An exciting and innovative new charity based app which enables the user to find great deals from the brands they love and share them with their friends. You do all this and get to earn commission for yourself as well as donating to a charity of your choice. No brainer?! Everyone is an influencer and more importantly everyone can be a brand advocate and it’s now effortless to be an authentic and conscious consumer so download the free app and start your Kindred story today. Be Kind, be Kindred. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://halpern.co.uk/hotlist/2019/10/2/philippa-gregory monthly 0.5 2022-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932404691-EQVZ4JC6YIAD4FEXXPA4/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Philippa Gregory October sees the opening of the 5th installment of the 10 year Hyundai commission at the Turbine Hall, with New York based artist Kara Walker. She will transform the hall with her ambitious artwork that is known for its candid explorations of race, sexuality and violence. Since Tate Modern opened in 2000, the Turbine Hall has hosted some of the world’s most acclaimed works of contemporary art, reaching an audience of millions each year. The way artists have interpreted this vast industrial space has revolutionised public perceptions of contemporary art in the twenty-first century. The annual Hyundai Commission gives artists an opportunity to create new work for this unique context. Walker’s work often comprises of black cut-paper silhouetted figures, referencing the history of slavery and the antebellum South in the US through provocative and elaborate installations. Her drawings, sculptures, film and more recently large scale installations, have featured prominently in exhibitions around the world since the mid-1990s. We can’t wait to see what she has in store for the space in the Turbine Hall, referencing the wider context of London and British history. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932409043-AIAVSMH4345ABWJOG5IB/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Philippa Gregory London Cocktail Week has long been a celebration of the amazing cocktail scene in our fair city. Ten years long to be precise because 2019 marks their tenth anniversary, so to celebrate, the week has been extended to ten whole Martini, Manhattan & Mojito filled days. Hurrah. There are three parts to the festivities: 1) Get yourself a pass on the DrinkUp.London app and enjoy £6 cocktails at over 300 different venues across town. 2) Go to the Cocktail Village in the heart of Brick Lane for festival vibes with music, food and err….cocktails of course. Or 3) Read up on the events schedule to see which venues are hosting their own mini events, all of which have been approved by the mixologist experts and creators of LCW. We can’t name everyone involved but to give you a taste of what’s in store then know that bars include 68 & Boston, Aqua Kyoto, Hacha, Nine Lives, Fam, Bar Elba, Blind Pig and many many more and events include flavour journeys, mixology lessons and DJ takeovers. Just drink responsibly....and don’t use plastic straws. Thanks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932412642-06S331F0366A45Q5EEXV/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Philippa Gregory We’ve ALL got a Ministry of Sound annual somewhere in the cupboard but some may not have been out for a ‘spin’ in a while. However, if the classics still get you going but your idea of musical enjoyment has moved on from bouncing around a sweaty club, to listening to Spotify over a dinner party, then the Ministry of Sound Annual Classical could be what you’re looking for. At the Royal Festival Hall this Friday 4th October, The Ministry of Sound has joined forces with some of the most talented players in classical music to create their take on what an Orchestral performance can be. Based on the early editions of their era-defining The Annual compilations, each performance features a full 50-piece orchestra performing iconic dance classics, completely rearranged and reinterpreted for 2019. They’ve handpicked the best tunes including tracks from The Chemical Brothers, Dario G, Faithless and Fatboy Slim to name a few. Tickets are from £30 for the 160 minutes of performances but act fast as the tickets that remain aren’t likely to be available for long. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932422052-OUJV57P3IG8QY3R82CZP/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Philippa Gregory It’s never too late to learn new skills or to push your creative side and art is a brilliant way to not only express yourself but also to focus your mind. Living in London, a hotbed for creativity, it’s not hard to find a plethora of classes to try and our pick of the bunch this month is a life drawing workshop with London Drawing. Held at Artizan St Library on the 12th October, their workshop will not only teach you the art skills you need but you’ll also gain a better understanding of human anatomy with the class taught by John Close, an artist and anatomist. The workshop was devised as part of a series they were commissioned to run at The Wellcome Collection and explores the fabric of the human body from the inside out using a range of imaginative processes. From bones through to muscles, you explore it all in order to consider the physicality of the surface of the body. The 6 hour class costs £69 and all materials are provided but most important of all, it’s open to all abilities so even if you back yourself with some pastels or have never sketched a thing in your life- this workshop will suit you all. You can also find detail on all their other brilliant classes, on their website. Instagram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932423890-OFBI59RO851BT2U1VTSI/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Philippa Gregory If you don’t like gratuitous swearing then please move on… New book, Fashion Wankers, is a celebration of fashion passion. Guided by unashamed Fashion Wanker and style blogger The Chic Geek, and featuring Oscar Mitchell’s unique illustrations, it offers an amusing crash course in the dos and don’ts of making your way in the confusing world of style. A cult character of the fashion bloggersphere, The Chic Geek, a.k.a. Marcus Jaye, was established in 2009 and has grown to become one of the UK’s most respected and influential blogs on style and fashion. The insatiable beast of fashion is everywhere today, and, regardless of price point and location, we can all have fun feeding its appetite. You will discover the fundamentals of fads and fashions, learn the essentials of shopping and blagging, and catwalk through a spotter’s guide to 16 distinctive style tribes and their accessories. Once you learn to recognize your fellow Fashion Wankers, you will discover the fun of creating a Fashion Wanker look all of your own. It also comes with its own fun fold-out, style-guide game of #FashionWankers Bingo. Buy your copy here when it’s released on the 7th October. Now, have we said the W word enough? Wanker. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932425704-YHMQRTJ83HS6378OGLG0/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Philippa Gregory The fact that Halloween is around the corner is enough to make us all scream. Wasn’t it the July London heatwave, like, last week?! The terror of time aside, the fact is, we really do need to get the face paints, out, cut eye holes in a bed sheet or whack a dishevelled festival flower crown on our heads and tell everyone we’re dressed as Day of the Dead, because All Hallows Eve is on the horizon. As it’s frowned upon for fully grown adults to trick or treat without risk of police interception, might we recommend you pop to the Prince Charles Cinema on Friday 18th October for an all night long horror movie marathon? From 9.15pm that evening, settle in for screenings of Ringu, Poltergeist, Alien, The Fly, Hellraiser and A Nightmare on Elm Street. How frightfully fun. The (obvs) over 18’s night runs through to 9am the next day by which time you should be suitably spooked and ready to catch the bus home for a nap...with one eye open. Tickets are £20 and you can buy yourself some trick or treat snacks and drinks there, to keep you going. Maybe an espresso martini to keep the energy levels up? Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932431776-6ZCXAXOZYDNYW8UTLQLV/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Philippa Gregory For those who haven’t been, The Wellcome Collection in Central London is a free museum and library that aims to challenge how we all think and feel about health. Through exhibitions, collections, live programming, digital, broadcast and publishing, they create opportunities for people to think deeply about the connections between science, medicine, life and art. It exists to improve health by helping great ideas to thrive. Their newest exhibition is entitled Play Well and questions why we play? How important is it for all of us, young or old? What does it mean to play well? Using toys, games, artworks and design, this exhibition will investigate how we played as children and how we play now we’re grown up: developing social bonds, emotional resilience and physical wellbeing. By featuring video games, playing blocks, comic strips and images of people at play everywhere from playgrounds to refugee camps, as well as a newly commissioned play space by artist Adam James, we are all invited to consider the impact of play in our lives. Get your playful side over to the Euston Road from the 24th October to see if you can find out the answers to those questions. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932437929-1POU31QLBYN5Q0PS85YK/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Philippa Gregory The Standard in Kings Cross opened this summer and was billed as one of the hottest hotel openings of the year in London. So far, it seems to be living up to its hype but although guests may have been staying for a while, not all parts of the hotel have opened yet. One such part is Decimo, the brand new restaurant on the tenth floor by Executive Chef, Peter Sanchez-Iglesias, who named the TENTH (Decimo) floor restaurant after a few Mezcals in Mexico. Go figure. While he may not over think the names of his restaurants, the double Michelin starred chef certainly doesn’t skimp on the detail in his cooking. The menu pays homage to his hispanic roots with Spanish and Mexican dishes including para picar, seafood over ice, aguachile (Mexican ceviche), tacos, salads, and meat and seafood cooked over an open fire. Spain and Latin America also have an influence over the drinks menu that includes an "agave program featuring some rare agaves from Oaxaca". From the 10th October we will be able to enjoy all this whilst simultaneously enjoying the views over London in the bright and giant windowed restaurant. As far as meals in London go, this one looks likely to be anything but standard. 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There are many ways to get involved which are all listed on their website but they rely on donations and grants to keep going and if you can’t donate money then instead donate your time by volunteering either in person or via your computer. They are also always seeking unwanted garden tools and supplies so do get in touch if this is something you can help with. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932442991-VO9GAV2Q57PQX2FRAYFP/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Philippa Gregory Mindbody is like a global yellow pages for fitness and wellness classes and treatments. There are millions on there but find the right fitness class, local salon or spa treatment for you and then build up your own personal wellness community. With no memberships or commitments you can drop into a local gym or try a class without worrying about your bank balance and ongoing charges. The variety in options is what has Mindbody fans raving most about the app and reviews of all the suggestions can help you make the right decision. Maintaining our wellness is at peak importance right now so anything that makes it easier and fuss free sounds good to us. Instagram https://halpern.co.uk/hotlist/2019/hugh-boneville monthly 0.5 2022-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932448069-Q9DJZQG9NLH9ECEHOSOP/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Hugh Bonneville It will have been hard to avoid Circolo Popolare if you use Instagram as it’s been “pop”olaring up everywhere since it launched just a few weeks ago with one of the most fantastically ostentatious and eclectic interiors and menu, just simply forcing guests to fill their feed and feed their fill. Plus we all know those who are guilty of a humble brag when they make it into the hottest new place before anyone else. We get it, you have incredible stamina for a queue. Congrats. Anyway, just a skip across the road from the Halpern offices on Rathbone Place, this awesome new restaurant is now open to all serving up Sicilian inspired goodness, similar in vibe to its sister restaurant Gloria, in the heart of Shoreditch. They don’t take reservations but once you nab a table you can scoff on a metre-long pizza with names such as “I Wana Nduja” or “John Malkofish”. Genius. Antipasti, pastas, grilled dishes and everything else you would expect, can be found on the menu as well as drinks a plenty. Tuck in and marvel at the 20,000 vintage and colourful bottles that form a central part of the decor. You won’t be disappointed, and neither will your Instagram likes. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932454109-34AXPYGOCWMMTDD69BL1/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Hugh Bonneville If you only want to go to the pub for a nice quiet drink and an early night, then move along please, this isn’t the pub for you. Inspired by festival culture, Ninth Life in Catford (see what they did there) is anything but low-key. It’s loud, colourful, action packed and a year-long party in there. With disco music blaring, step up to the rainbow coloured Crayon bar and order a bev before admiring the rest of the interiors designed by Festival experts from Wilderness and Boomtown. Ninth Life is like Mighty Hoopla, but in a pub. Upstairs there is an escape room to try your skills at, a large beer garden with roaming performers, a games room, film screenings, indoor yoga classes, Circus performances, comedy, bingo, quizzes, theatre, more music, kids clubs...Do we need to go on? All of this action in a pop art paradise…yeah, a quiet watering hole, this is not. Party into the wee hours with some of the best party people in the business. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932455998-SHCP8E7D63L8EFDHGOEX/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Hugh Bonneville When does weekend brunching ever get boring? Never is the right answer. This month, iconic brunch location, Bourne & Hollingsworth is introducing the John Frieda weightless wonder x Bourne & Hollingsworth Brunch Series every Saturday and Sunday in its new Garden Room Location. For £30, you’ll sit down to a bespoke two course meal, a complimentary cocktail, unlimited hot drinks and juices plus the chance to win a champagne hot air balloon ride for two AND a beauty goody bag worth £40. A bonus filled brunch experience. Legendary beauty experts Ruth Crilly and Nadine Baggott will also be hosting a series of talks in the space on 10th August. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932462827-0R1FXYDSR366OS6TFSVC/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Hugh Bonneville “Bouncy Castles are for children”. WRONG. The Monster, coming to London this August bank holiday, is a bouncy castle like you have never seen before. And by that we mean ‘300 metres of bouncy mayhem’ in the ‘Ultimate Party Playground’. Kids can actually go too but we are planning on going 18+ only for the maximum mayhem. Ahem. From the 23rd to the 28th August, Ally Pally is the venue for this ginormous party extravaganza which includes not only the bouncy castle of dreams, but also Bingo, Beer Pong, Nerf Gun fights, Glitter Stations, Drag Queen Karaoke, DJ’s, ball pits, street food, cocktails and craft beer. Essentially the best weekend imaginable for anyone as immature as us. Tickets are from around £16 but you can get discounts for group bookings which is great because frankly, we all want to do this with as many of our mates as we can. Check out the website to buy and also gander at some photos of the madness you can expect from your visit. See you there! Facebook | Instagram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932465082-9GJ52ER3DYGNUNNHROZD/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Hugh Bonneville Both the musical and the film versions of Mamma Mia have been successful beyond the wildest dreams of the songwriters who first came up with the magical songs. But listening and viewing are just two ways to enjoy the music of Abba- where can you actually feel a part of it all? The O2, that’s where! Super (Trouper)! This month, Benny and Bjorn along with some friends are bringing the Greek taverna experience, fresh from its third sold out year in Stockholm, to London, where guests can take a seat, knock back an ouzo or two and sing along to the Mamma Mia soundtrack. Just as every “Dancing Queen” dreams of. Everyone dines on an authentic three course Mediterranean meal whilst sipping on a large glass of one of the taverna’s red, white and rosé wines or champagne. Your hosts will then do all the rest ensuring “When All Is Said And Done” you have a night to remember. It will set you back some “Money, Money, Money” but for a full in-depth experience of the musical, we think it’s worth it. “Take A Chance” on them and head over. Who knows, it could be “Our Last Summer” to go…. Buy tickets and find more info on the website. Facebook | Instagram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932468906-X1MG4Z404T743DZ95IA7/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Hugh Bonneville Craft beers are still very much having their moment and it seems unlikely to end any time soon as from the 9th - 11th you can go to Tobacco Docks for the Craft Beer Festival. 80 different UK breweries will be there showcasing over 500 different beers on tap for us all to savour. Craft Beer may seem like a relatively new fascination for the market still but the festival is in its 7th year, proving time flies when you’re sinking a cold one. Many celebs are craft beer fans and they have some special guest DJ’s over the weekend, all to be announced but last year saw Huey Morgan and Two Door Cinema both take to the decks. There are of course food stalls to keep everyone well nourished as you shouldn’t drink on an empty stomach. It’s a fun, social weekend at a brilliant venue, with a great chance to meet some other craft beer aficionado’s along the way. Just please, drink responsibly! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932471007-34LC1SSJ0N9Z88A8KTN8/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Hugh Bonneville https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932472543-0JMEU1JPUKVHU7V1EHLG/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Hugh Bonneville The act of putting on or taking off our clothes could not be more ordinary. We do it at least twice a day, every day – probably fifty thousand times over a lifetime. And yet to catch sight of someone else engaged in the same undertaking can be an extraordinarily intimate thing. In Natasha Law’s paintings, women are either fully absorbed in the task at hand, or lost in their own private reverie. They are at their most vulnerable – alone, half-nude, aloof, unprepared for prying eyes. Each figure is conveyed only in silhouette, her shape enhanced by the scantest of details – a splinter of shoulder blade, for instance, or the crinkle of skin behind a knee. Catch these beautifully striking works in ‘Deliberations’ at the Eleven Fine Art Gallery is in Twickenham until the 28th September. Facebook | Instagram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932477404-XTVMOAY79UZRLEI0BU9I/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Hugh Bonneville A pub you say? Have we gone mad? Nope! Because the Green Vic in Shoreditch is refuted to be the world’s most ethical pub, which is a pretty bold claim but we think they may be right. First off, the drinks are all sourced from and provided by, non-profits or social enterprises that support over 40 different charities. So every drink you buy will be donating money to a wonderful cause. For example, a glass of Bumble Beer, Craft Lager will send funds to bee saving charities or a pint of Pretty Decent Beer, will mean cash for clean water projects in Malawi via Pump Aid. And it’s not just beers because the menu is filled with ciders, wines, spirits and cocktails that all donate money. Then there’s the food. Seriously delicious plant-based street food to be precise. It comes from the experts at The Grill Green who believe in making traditional junk food, such as burgers and hotdogs, that taste exceptional and are crammed with serious goodness for your health, the planet and animals. If this isn’t enough then the Green Vic also donate a portion of their profits monthly to Hackney Foodbank who are just a few minutes walk from the pub and they do a pre-booked supper club that feeds the homeless and helps them find employment by networking after the meal, thanks to their partnership with Crisis. Lastly every week they host a Quiz Night and a Better World Brunch, money from which is donated to a different charity each week. It’s all just incredible and if you take a look at their social feeds you will see they are very very punny people too. So go in and grab a pint...it’s the yeast you can do…..(we stole that from them, simply punderful!) Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932479418-41DE0WJ0WMN3R9B7FXRB/image-asset.png Halpern Hotlist - Hugh Bonneville More charity donations with our app of the month! Almost everyone shops online and via apps these days so what if we told you that you can raise money for charity without spending anything extra? Easy Fundraising is linked to over 3600 retailers and when you buy from these retailers they donate different percentages of your purchases to a charity of your choice. It’s so easy and you will be almost unwittingly donating to great causes. Partnered retailers include Amazon, eBay, John Lewis, Asos, Marks & Spencer, Not on the High Street and thousands more. Over £27 million has been donated so far through the 1.5 million users already signed up so if you aren’t one of them then download the app asap! Facebook | Twitter https://halpern.co.uk/hotlist/2019/7/1/katie-piper monthly 0.5 2022-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932490630-JPTB8PCEX1NSR5DC0AKA/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Katie Piper From the 8th of the month until early September, Blenheim Palace, a word heritage site in Oxfordshire, is going to be home to a pop up Shakespearean theatre. They are moving here following a highly acclaimed season in York last year and audiences can see four of ol’ Billy’s most popular plays - Romeo & Juliet, Richard III, Macbeth and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Now don’t be put off by the words pop-up, this isn’t a group of people huddling under a gazebo, quite the contrary; the structure is impressive, solid and convincingly similar to the kind of venue the original productions would have been staged, if you squint to ignore some of the scaffolding on show. Outside of the theatre will be a Shakespearean village, offering the finest Oxfordshire fare: NB, Local ales and snacks to keep everyone suitably energised in the summer sun. In addition there will be an ‘array of ‘wagon’ entertainment.’ which both intrigues and confuses us in equal measure. Tickets are available via the website or SEE Tickets and you can either choose to just get production tickets or combine with access to the majestic Blenheim Palace and gardens making a real day of it. Here’s hoping the sun stays out as frankly so far this summer “The weather doth protest too much” for our liking. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932501072-F7RYE932PUJBOTVNISSW/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Katie Piper It’s happening again, we are recommending something to you that is up high. We can't help it, we just have this thing with heights. If you like good food, stunning views, incredible wine, terraces, curing rooms and more, then you’ll like what we’re about to talk about too. Allegra at the Stratford is a brand new restaurant from acclaimed Chiltern Firehouse chef Patrick Powell. He has been at Chiltern Firehouse as head chef for four years with Nuno Mendes but has also worked at Wild Honey and L’Ecrivain so has a rather impressive CV to back up his first solo venture. Located on the 7th floor of the Manhattan Loft Gardens in the Olympic Park, and accessible only via a private lift, there is an exclusive and prestigious air to Allegra that makes us crave it more. Once you are up there you can savour in the incredible 360 views of the capital from their rather large outdoor garden terrace or simply indulge in the space indoors designed by Space Copenhagen. Allegra has its own curing room to make sumptuous charcuterie treats for the bar, a glass encased walk in wine room, yep, that’s a thing, and we’ve not even got onto the food yet? But we’ll do that now. Grilled asparagus with hand-picked crab, pistachio and ginger, Suckling pig with swede cake, peanut, mustard fruit & sage, Mackerel tartare, salted cucumber, buttermilk & apple...I mean...do we need to go on? Stay tuned to the website for exact opening dates but we predict there will be an olympic sized queue to get in to this one... Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932503109-S06TI19TUQKFQB7XE8FZ/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Katie Piper You may well remember Olafur Eliasson for his 2003 Weather Project that filled the Turbine Hall at the Tate Modern with representations of the sun and sky. It was impactful and awe inspiring to see and just one example of Eliasson’s works that cover the issues of climate change, energy, migration as well as architecture. For those who loved the Weather Project you will be glad to hear that July is the opening of a major retrospective of his whole career back at the Tate Modern featuring over 30 of his works, only 1 of which has been seen in the UK before. An example of one of the works you can see, is ‘Beauty’- a simple set up of a hose filled with holes that sprays a fine mist over those walking through. However, this fine mist produces the illusion of a rainbow when a spotlight is shown on it. Simple but magical. Over his career Olafur realised that his ­installations were really installations for communities to experience together and that is exactly what we can all now do from this month until early 2020. Eliasson and his team have also curated the menu for visitors to the gallery’s Terrace Bar with ethical, organic meals inspired by the food cooked for his team at his studio in Berlin. We predict this will be one that has everyone talking...and Instagramming. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932513584-RNCUOH5S2UDI3QT6VOZZ/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Katie Piper Prince was pretty keen to party gonna party like it's nineteen ninety-nine and Calvin Harris is preoccupied with what’s acceptable in the 80’s but what if we told you that you could party your way through the decades without the use of a time machine? City Nights comes to Copeland Park in Peckham in July and kicks off with the 60’s in an immersive and bold new series of curated parties that recreate the underground art scenes of iconic eras. Live music, cocktail bars, art and incredible sets will encompass us into each decade and distract us from brexit and all the other bollocks that 2019 is throwing our way. Their 1966 evening is set in midtown New York in a converted warehouse loft where “a group of drag queens, musicians, artists and gallerists hang out, paint canvases, build installations and shoot 8mm film. Despite the landlord’s warnings, later that night there will be another party. Everyone in New York has been invited.” It sounds mega and we don’t want to miss out. After this there will be more city nights from different decades and we’re keen to go to every one. The dress code is 1960’s, OBVIOUSLY, and there is even a mood board on the website to help you nail your outfit, because everyone knows it all lies in the outfit. Instagram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932515235-7VW8DZKW60BBPTEBYAXB/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Katie Piper Studio Pottery London will be welcoming people of any experience and ability to practice the ancient art of throwing when they open their thoughtfully designed place of calm and community this month. The 3000 sq ft studio on Eccleston Place, SW1 is the first public throwing studio in Central London! Their expert teachers, led by Gregory Tingay (artist-in-residence for 2019 at Hauser & Wirth) not only lead their group sessions, they offer on-one-on tuition, which is an excellent way to learn and grow in confidence on the wheel. If you like the flexibility of throwing some clay in your own time you can become a member, enjoying exclusive access to their members area, equipped with several wheels, library, curated programme and workspaces. Their focus is throwing – working with clay on the wheel. This traditional craft provides a perfect antidote to the hyperactive pace, highly mechanised and technological, of the metropolis. The hands-on practice of throwing opens dormant creativity and encourages therapeutic transformation. Their lineage derives directly from the 20th century revival of studio pottery – enshrined in their name. If, however, you would rather purchase than actually make yourselves, then you can buy any of the historic and contemporary ceramics curated and managed by ex Christies Lucy Attwood. If you wish to join or become a pupil then please email studio@studio-pottery-london.com. Instagram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932517397-A9NFSIEKBEX371VQWY5V/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Katie Piper Jess Glynne, Jools Holland, Craig David, Beverley Knight, Billy Ocean, Garbage, Rick Astley plus even MORE artists are all appearing at Kew the Music this month at, yep you guessed it, Kew. These “picnic concerts” are on from the 9th to the 14th July and tickets are available from £30 but vary depending on ticket type. Attendees are encouraged to take a seat on the grass (or on a chair if you bring one) and sing away your evening soaking up the music and the atmosphere while tucking into a yummy picnic hamper which are available to buy via the website and are put together in association with St John’s Wood based delicatessen Panzer’ too. If you don’t fancy that then all guests are encouraged to pack your own pork pies and prosecco and curl up on a blanket as the evening draws in sound tracked by one of these fab artists. Glasto is a little too much for some people and this is the perfect London summer evening activity for live music but your own comfy bed guaranteed at the end of it all! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932521036-Y333KHOIQ8BIZKXMDBOD/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Katie Piper Walthamstow Garden Party is a free two day global festival celebrating all things local and powered by the incredible creativity of Waltham Forest, London’s first Borough of Culture. 2019 is the 6th year of the festival and The Barbican, Create London, Waltham Forest London Borough of Culture 2019 and a whole bunch of incredible local residents are involved in making it happen. Across the weekend we can get involved with all kinds of creativity and expressions including dance workshops, choir clubs, musical performances, sessions on growing organic produce and pollinator plants, poetry recitals, craft courses and pretty much everything in between. There’s no way you can leave the weekend without having ignited all the creative fires in your soul and to be doing it all in the borough that is leading the way in levels of culture with a group of their most passionate residents is a sure fire way to make us love this city even more than we already do. Check out the website for details on the amazing array of things that will be taking place over the weekend, take all your friends and family along and enjoy. Facebook https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932523631-KSMHCRIG4GDNX14T2W8W/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Katie Piper We all know that going to the hairdressers or barbers is a great way to relax with a cuppa, have a good ol’ gossip and discuss opinions and current affairs. Which is why Inua Ellam’s came up with Barber Shop Chronicles because for generations, African men have gathered in barber shops to discuss the world. These are places where the banter can be barbed and the truth is always telling. “Newsroom, political platform, local hotspot, confession box, preacher-pulpit and football stadium”. Following two sell-out runs at the National Theatre and a world tour, Barber Shop Chronicles is coming to the Roundhouse this month for a brilliant two month run. Directed by Olivier award-winning director Bijan Sheibani and designed by Rae Smith (War Horse), the production takes the viewer on a round the world trip from Peckham to Lagos, Jo’burg to Kampara, all in one day to hear the tales of the different characters that frequent the barbershop. Their tales will make you laugh, tug at the heart strings and keep you entertained. Don’t miss out on tickets this time round! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932525427-90VZ1PEA88B8PKFBI2O3/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Katie Piper July is the month of the Talk To Us, the latest campaign from the Samaritans where they are organising events across the country in local communities in order to let people know what services they offer and to ensure those in need of help are aware of how they can get it. It could be a bake sale or a coffee morning, the most important thing is that everyone knows they are there to listen 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, without judgement or pressure. The Samaritans are a unique charity dedicated to reducing feelings of isolation and disconnection that can lead to suicide. There is a branch in central London, on Marshall Street in the heart of Soho and they are hosting the Big Listen on the 24th of this month. There will be a whole team of volunteers on the concourse at Waterloo and volunteers, friends & family are all invited to join them between 7am and 7pm on the day whether to offer an ear for someone in need or to help raise funds for their invaluable service. Check the website to see what other branches are doing or alternatively, make a donation here. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932528849-TMZ8SC6LB6Z0QPUAQVHH/image-asset.png Halpern Hotlist - Katie Piper The irony of promoting an app about NOT using your phone is not lost on us, but in case you need reminding as much as we do, then the simple truth of it is you DO NOT need your phone within reach at all times! Especially if it’s distracting you from work or other more important parts of your life. Whenever you need to concentrate or simply put your phone down, then plant a tree in the Forest app. The longer you leave your phone alone, the more the tree will grow. Simple. So watch your forest grow and know that you’ve been focusing on the important things. A naff but effective idea? Yes. Also, Forest partners with a real-tree-planting organization, Trees for the Future, to plant real trees on the earth. When users spend virtual coins they earn in Forest on planting trees, the Forest team donates to their partner and create orders of planting. When we last looked 477,604 trees had been planted. C’est incroyable. Bye bye distraction and procrastination, hello beautiful Forest. Facebook | Twitter https://halpern.co.uk/hotlist/2019/6/3/jim-chapman monthly 0.5 2022-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932534947-D6KSG4WY9ARWZL91A732/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Jim Chapman DISCOVER: London Library Founded in 1841, the London Library is one of the world’s leading literary institutions, located in St James Square. Steeped in history it is described as one of London’s best kept secrets so don’t tell anyone we told you about it…! Greatness has walked the halls of this library including literary giants such as T.S Eliot, Arthur Conan Doyle, Sebastian Faulks and Philippa Gregory and royalty from Prince Albert through to Queen Elizabeth. With over 1 million books you cannot find a greater place to lose yourself and indulge your mind. Whether you need to study in the presence of history or simply want to escape amongst the pages of a novel the many rooms that make up the library each have their own charm and history. Visit the website to find out more about becoming a member or if you’d rather then attend one of their events including tours of the library and many an author’s talk. Stephen Fry said of the library "What gyms can do for your body, this magical place can do for your mind" which sums it up pretty perfectly we think. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932542353-3W02V656NN8A4MU0U4DI/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Jim Chapman RESTAURANT: Yeni Yeni Lokanta is arguably and reputedly the most famous restaurant in all of Istanbul and they’ve opened here in London, which is great because frankly we don’t always want to travel for award winning food like Chef Er’s Kofte with sumac molasses or his famous oven-roasted ribs. We’re kidding, we would literally travel many many miles for great food but luckily, on this occasion, we don’t need to. Situated on Beak Street in Soho, Yeni celebrates the best of Istanbul with small plates of street food through to set menus and group tasting options. The brick walls, quirky light features and tiling throughout make the space, seem simple but appealing as you tuck yourself away from the bustling street outside. The menu includes more Turkish treats such as pan fried 12 month feta with samphire, spiced honey and hazelnuts or lamb shank, tamarind, porcini and spinach which can all be accompanied by one of the cocktails that also contain traditional turkish ingredients such as mahalep cherry. Yeni have taken all the best from their original restaurant and thankfully replicated it here for us to enjoy. So Afiyet Olsun. (Bon appetit) Instagram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932546098-L570DU04NWG60A1OAQYE/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Jim Chapman BAR: Mr Fogg’s Society of Exploration Ah Mr Fogg. You make so many friends everywhere you go that you keep needing to open new bars! The Fogg empire is ever expanding and one of our favourites is Mr Fogg’s Society of Exploration in Covent Garden, one of many eccentric and adventure themed venues from our dear friend. They say The Society of Exploration is a sanctuary for those more curious than most; those who wish to push the boundaries of the ordinary, who hope to test the limits of travel, adventure and Victorian-mechanics. Located a stone’s throw away from the location that Mr Fogg embarked upon his infamous journey around the world: the bustling Charing Cross station, Bedford Street in Covvy G is where you can seek out all these escapades, sampling elixirs sourced from the farthest corners of the globe with bold experimentations of mixology. Ooh err! What is best though is that they are transforming into a safari-style oasis for the summer months. With the sounds of the outdoors resonating from the walls on your way down the stairs, you enter into a paradise of plants, tropical treasures and eccentric artefacts, before you test your limits with mysteriously exotic bites and Whitley Neill gin libations from Mr Fogg’s Summer Safari menu. Keep on Mr Fogg’s good side, he is a very very good friend to have. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932548860-ZQ5NVEZSLRPQHICJENU6/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Jim Chapman SUMMER SOLSTICE: Brake the Cycle The solstice marks the end of spring and the arrival of summer, with the sun at its highest point providing the most daylight we get all year. What better excuse to stay up all night, and be there for those few hours of darkness, before seeing daylight unfold once more. Our suggestion is you stay up all night, on a bicycle with an overnight ride! Don’t panic, keep reading! Brake the Cycle is a community for adventurous people looking to squeeze the most out of life in a way that doesn’t harm the Earth. A community for people who love adventuring and the outdoors so much they don’t want to see it destroyed through climate change, plastic pollution and the loss of our wild spaces. They organise everything from single day adventures to three week epics and to mark the summer solstice they have arranged a free bike ride from London to Hastings, via a pub and some wild swimming spots, on the 21st June. The route is approximately 75 mikes and the plan is to arrive at 6am after sunrise. What a fun and beautiful way to make some new friends and see a magical sunrise. Register here to take part, and remember it’s FREE. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932552494-UCE7L48H9VO017WZEB8P/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Jim Chapman ART: Kiss my Genders From the 12th June until early September, the Hayward Gallery presents Kiss My Genders, an exhibition celebrating more than 30 international artists whose work explores and engages with gender identity. The works span various forms including installation, video, painting, photographs, sculpture and wall drawings and Kiss My Genders plays host to a number of artists who explore gender expression through performance, drag and masquerade. There are so many incredible pieces to see but a few that caught our eye include London-based artist duo Hannah Quinlan and Rosie Hastings who explore the politics, histories and aesthetics of queer space in their video installation Something for the Boys; and in an unsettling series of photographs entitled Crime Scene, Zanele Muholi draws attention to the violence suffered by South Africa’s lesbian and transgender communities. Conveyed through the wide range of mediums, this exhibition intends to be a wonderful celebration welcoming the brilliant differences and the rich spectra of genders within our society and we think it will do just that because the Hayward Gallery are forever nailing it. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932555336-VJ3RKE12AUAK95XURZCN/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Jim Chapman BOOK: Alpha Girls, Julian Guthrie Silicon Valley has long been at the forefront of innovation, but it is renowned for its archaic sexist culture. Alpha Girls by Julian Guthries is the unforgettable story how a group of talented women achieved success in a tech world run by 'bro-grammers' through sheer grit and determination. Despite the instrumental role they played in building some of the foremost companies of our time, these women have been written out of history - until now. Magdalena Yesil, Mary Jane Elmore, Theresia Gouw and Sonja Hoel juggled work and family and shaped the tech landscape we know today all while overcoming unequal pay, actual punches, betrayals and the sexist attitudes prevalent in Silicon Valley. Despite the setbacks, they would rise again to rewrite the rules for an industry they love. If you enjoyed Lean In, the Social Network and Hidden Figures then you absolutely MUST pick up a copy of Alpha Girls. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932556717-NK9HM4DVYGA4Z7ZPIZGR/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Jim Chapman EXHIBITION: Discover The Real Victoria This year marks the 200th birthday of one of our fiercest Queens *clicks fingers*, Queen Victoria. To celebrate this infamous and incredible figure, Kensington Palace are opening not one, but TWO new exhibitions to honour her. Discover the Real Victoria gives us a different perspective on the life and legacy of one of our most famous monarchs from a youngester through to adulthood. A Royal Childhood sets the scene and tells the tale of a privileged young royal who was raised in the very rooms of Kensington Palace we can still see today and grew to become the leader we all know. This new permanent exhibition displays various objects relating to Victoria’s early years – including a poignant scrapbook of mementos created by her German governess, Baroness Lehzen, which goes on public display for the first time. Woman and Crown looks in greater detail at the adult behind the royal persona- the mother, wife and empress that she was. Rare survivals from her private wardrobe – including a simple cotton petticoat and a pair of fashionable silver boots – provide a stark contrast to the black gowns she was so famous for wearing later in life. Hopefully we all take something away from the exhibition and go on to rule our own lives with a little of the strength, defiance and endurance that Queen Victoria possessed by the bucket load. 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With stunning pieces of art by Elizabeth Hoff and Alma Laura alongside photographs by Tim Akins of Micro Plastic Pollution in beautiful styled dishes, you can purchase books by ocean photographer Ben Thouard, jewellery by Ara Vartanian and exclusive Salt-T t shirts from iconic rockstar Slash. Lastly there will be limited edition Carnaby X Project 0 tote bags featuring environmentally themed artwork from six eco-conscious and influential designers; Tracey Emin, Fearne Cotton, Georgia May Jagger, Holly St Clair, Julian Höenig, and Suki Waterhouse. The reusable bags are printed on recycled cotton canvas and feature striking aesthetics that depict the ocean and address the environmental impact on marine life. Bags cost £15, with 100% of funds raised from the sale of the bags going to conservation work in the Thames. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932563267-1SPMI3BT8652NXOEI3II/image-asset.png Halpern Hotlist - Jim Chapman APP OF THE MONTH: Day One Social media makes it easy it keep a diary of sorts, of our activities. You can track the events you went to, see tagged photos of yourself and look at your interactions with mates. But what about the ol’ classic diary with your scripted thoughts, feelings and more? Well if you want to keep a diary but don’t have time to sit down and put pen to paper then download Day One. It’s the app stores number one ‘journal’ app and having it on your phone or tablet means you can update on the go when you’re stuck on a tube journey or waiting for mates in a bar. As well as your words you can add images, videos, audio, drawings and all sorts and features allow you to look back at previous entries by date, memories or however you choose, plus you can print it all into a book if you wanted to. Let’s rediscover the joy of keeping a diary. After all, we bet Bridget would have gone digital by now. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://halpern.co.uk/hotlist/2019/4/30/pip-jamieson monthly 0.5 2022-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932567931-AVKLLRWWDWVQOHV3EIAV/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Pip Jamieson RESTAURANT: Endo at the Rotunda The old BBC Centre in White City has recently undergone a HUGE transformation, opening up a new Soho House, restaurants, bars, offices, flats and more. With such grandiosity there, it was nice to read about a more intimate venue opening up. Endo at the Rotunda is brand new high-end Japanese restaurant seating just 16 people, from Endo Kazutoshi, a third-generation sushi master. So it goes without saying, this guy knows what he is doing and the food is nothing short of perfection. The 15 or 18 signature course options aren’t cheap but can you really put a price on perfect sushi? If you feel that you can, then fear not, there is an a la carte menu option too which includes hot dishes, nigiri and tempura. The simple Japanese aesthetic to the venue is perfectly stripped back allowing you to indulge in watching the master at work around the chef’s preparation table. You must also make sure to look beyond to the views of London from their top floor location. If you need any more persuading, then Giles Coren said “It’s the most perfect meal he’s eaten in 20 years as a restaurant critic”. Can’t get better than that can you! Instagram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932570842-S30OQD7P4QX42ZBCM8HA/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Pip Jamieson EXPERIENCE: Otherworld Another month, another immersive experience. However, something tells us this could be the most unusual yet. What happens is you turn up to Otherworld in Haggerston with a bunch of mates, looking to socialise and hang out. But instead you are each popped into your own chamber with VR headsets and multi-sensory widgets. You can still communicate with your companions but one of you may be climbing Everest, one may be cutting fruit with a samurai sword, one fighting a zombie apocalypse and everyone else is doing equally random and bizarre things. Like, we are legit not even joking. Otherworld is a new virtual reality bar offering all this and more. The neon lit arcade (railway arch) is a playground for the senses, hosting sixteen unforgettable experiences for us to enjoy. Alongside the quirky experiences you can knock back craft beer or a cocktail and tuck into poké bowls or Hawaiian pulled pork tacos from Lord of Poké. Are you as intrigued as we are? Then find out more here. 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Once registered you will receive a running top – jazzy pink in case you were wondering- as well as a goody bag *collective cheer*, plus there is an optional picnic in the park available after the run to replenish your energy and allow you to make the most of your time in this glorious green space. All is set for another fabulous year and we can’t wait to see you there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932580175-PCJ51V89HGO671EX2PWJ/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Pip Jamieson EXHIBITION: Edible Goods - Tender Touches We were always told not to play with our food but what if we were to say you could do just that, as well as observe it, admire it, discuss it, explore it and ultimately then eat it. Yeah, we’re up for all that too. Edible Goods is a new exhibition series with Open Space Contemporary and their first project is Tender Touches. Taking place at the AMP Gallery in Peckham, Tender Touches blurs the lines between the gallery, the studio and the dining room, creating a multi-sensory experience where visitors are encouraged to see food as they might view art. There is a series of talks, dinners, readings and performances between the 17th May and the 30th June. Several emerging artists are involved, however, at the helm is artist Inês Neto dos Santos, a Portuguese born, London based multi-sensory artist whose food based work uses our surroundings to make us question it and encourage discussion. Food for thought, you could say... Instagram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932582093-3QNC86I7KOZRK7KLSDOA/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Pip Jamieson THEATRE: Dido The Unicorn Theatre is the UK’s leading children’s theatre, based over in London Bridge on the arterial Tooley Street. They provide performances for young audiences from six months through to 18 years of age aiming to “connect artists and audiences through a broad range of work that is honest, refreshing and international in outlook, across a range of disciplines.” Dido is their latest performance kicking off on the 11th May and is an opera for teenagers and young adults in a production run in collaboration with the English National Opera. Dido tells the tale of teenage girl Dido and her mother Belinda and their relationship forms the heart of the story as Dido sees her mother ‘heroine, feminist icon, modern parent’ slowly start to fall apart, with tragic consequences. This is a raw, honest and powerful story and performance that will touch its audience in many ways. The opera is sung in English and accompanied by a 7-piece orchestra, adding to the emotion of the entire production. Tickets start at just £8 and you can book via the website here. 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We want to sharpen it up, give it an edge, increase the energy and buzz.” Based in the same location at the Sea Containers on London’s Southbank, Lyaness has a heavenly signature electric blue colour theme with mirroring, gold accents as well as the stunning original marble green bar. With areas for private events as well as the main social space, you can go to Lyaness for a civilised cocktail themed afternoon tea right through to more boisterous DJ nights. As for the main event, the cocktails, each drink on the menu features one or more of their 7 signature ingredients. Names include Royal Bermuda Yacht Club, Onyx, King Monkey Nut and Morning Glory Fizz but if you can’t find one to suit your fancy then you’re in the VERY capable hands of some of the world’s best mixologists who can rustle up the cocktail of your dreams. This is cocktail making in the purest art form and we can’t wait to head over there to try one….or three. 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All that flame supervision gets tiring for the staff so Monday nights sees guest chefs take the helm to cook up treats and also offer butchery classes for those serious about their meat. This is just the latest brilliant way to make the most of our city’s wonderful summer vibes, in the heart (and heat) of the action surrounded by your fave people. Facebook | Instagram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932591184-IQRWWXBSP752ISUTD10W/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Pip Jamieson Charity of the Month: Red Cross Week The British Red Cross help communities and individuals in crisis around the world. Founded in 1870, they are committed to helping people without discrimination, regardless of their ethnic origin, nationality, political beliefs or religion who are dealing with natural disasters, wars, conflict, asylum and also loneliness, accessibility issues and homelessness. In summary they are an incredible network who do invaluable work. The 6th -12th May is Red Cross Week and they are looking for volunteers to help them ‘shake things up’ by picking up a bucket and taking to the streets to help them raise much needed funds (sign up here). You can help in other ways by donating your pre-loved but unwanted clothes to your local Red Cross Shop or maybe even host a bake sale or other fundraising events to raise money. Let’s all get together and help them help others. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932594951-56DOS949XFZPAHTVGQHP/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Pip Jamieson APP OF THE MONTH: Good On You Do you ever get dressed in the morning and wonder where your clothes came from? The materials and fabrics and most importantly who made them? For those of you wanting to live a more wholesome lifestyle, supporting the right brands and ensuring your purchases are ethical, then download Good On You. A group of campaigners, fashion professionals, scientists, writers and developers came together to create this app and drive the change in creating a more sustainable industry. They pull together expert analysis and information to give fashion brands an easy to understand ethical score so you can make sure the threads you wear have been created in a fair environment with minimal pollution, waste and human rights abuse. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://halpern.co.uk/hotlist/2019/4/4/minnie-driver monthly 0.5 2022-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932600538-HF9PDIMWR2CIRYA7X1XI/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Minnie Driver HOTEL: The Pig at Bridge Place On the 30th April the hotly anticipated sixth Pig in the hotel collection’s portfolio will open - The Pig at Bridge Place. Never ones to be considered predictable, this gem near Canterbury succeeds in delivering surprises that are sure to delight guests and Pig aficionados alike. THE PIG-at Bridge Place is a 17th century manor house with Kentish Hop Pickers Huts in the orchard of the hotel’s garden in addition to the indulgent hideaways in the main house. Classic Comfy Luxe rooms are scattered throughout the two main buildings and then there’s the separate Barn which contains two treatment rooms and one huge upstairs-downstairs rustic bedroom, with a private terrace and quadruple aspect overlooking the kitchen garden and water meadows. Utter heaven and everything we have come to know and love about The Pig. In addition to this latest opening, there will also be a brand new and beautiful The Pig hardback book being released in July. The book is a stylish, practical guide to living the good life with tales and recipes from the kitchen garden and beyond so when you can’t make it to one of their venues, you can recreate a little bit of the magic at home. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932603244-5AQDRAWGI5YZ1CJH6352/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Minnie Driver EXHIBITION: Stanley Kubrick: The Exhibition Stanley Kubrick is without a doubt one of the best filmmakers of the 20th century. Surely everyone has seen at least one of his epic films? A Clockwork Orange, The Shining, Eyes Wide Shut and Full Metal Jacket are just a few of his cinematic triumphs. Well the Design Museum are honouring his greatness with a brand new exhibition focusing on the man himself and his ‘unique command of the creative design process of film-making, from storyteller to director to editor.’ Visitors will get an insight to how he created the incredible worlds and scenes from many of his movies and you can explore projections, interviews, rare objects as well as his fascination and special relationship with this wonderful city, his primary film location. His own unique interest in design and architecture influenced his masterpieces and can be seen throughout the exhibition. Tickets are priced at £16 and even Steven Spielberg says its a must see. Stanley Kubrick: The Exhibition opens on the 26th April and runs until September. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932605805-BI1XU8ILDW49TSBO8XSD/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Minnie Driver RESTAURANT: Gloria ‘And you really don’t remember, was it something that he said? All the voices in your head calling, Gloria...Gloria’. Hopefully now you have that song in your head and we can continue to tell you about amazing restaurant Gloria in Shoreditch, a 70’s Capri-style & all-day long Trattoria run by a crazy bunch of 85 young and passionate people from the Bel Paese and the sunny coast of Naples. If that isn’t enough to sell it to you then frankly what’s wrong with you? But we’ll tell you more. From breakfast through to dinner, tuck into GLORIA-ous Italian food like fresh pasta, pizza napoletana, cicchetti, gelato and all the best Italian grub you could crave in between. The expansive site is colourful, decadent and a feast for the eyes too. It’s over the top and that’s just how we like our hang outs to be. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932608019-MG5BEHXGSQTSTJZVQZG2/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Minnie Driver INSTALLATION: I am Bateman This month sees the launch of 'I AM BATEMAN: The Relations', an installation that blends the boundaries of art, fashion and interiors. It exhibits the world of an imaginary couple who are colourful, eccentric and welcoming individuals. The Batemans travel the world and are patrons of the arts. Their one-of-a-kind collection tells us the story of who they are, where they have been and where they are going. The space is co-created by a female collective of creatives; artist Selena Beaudry, vintage fashion dealer Clemmie Myers and interior designer Natalie Tredgett. The trio felt the need to create a new retail experience with a unique immersive offering where visitors can escape into a momentary world and feel part of the story. The space is intimate and luxurious, with everything on display available to purchase. The creatives carefully curated the displays by championing emerging, independent and more established designers and artists whom together combine to create the Bateman aesthetic. The exhibition will be at 2 Blenheim Crescent in Notting Hill from April 26th - May 11th and Mrs Batemans Boudoir on Portobello Road around the corner April 29th - May 11th. Instagram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932609433-NEKH59RYEPOBABTG0RRA/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Minnie Driver HOW TO ACADEMY: An Evening with Dame Shirley CH on Women, Technology & Philanthropy The How To Academy was created to offer innovative and educational experiences to adults and teenagers with a wide variety of talks and events throughout the year. In April we’re heading to an inspirational evening there with Dame Stephanie Shirley CH, one of Britain’s most eminent technologists. She is a truly incredible character who empowers women in the world of technology through her software business that offers flexible home working. Something she began back when the idea of working from home was an unexplored and alien concept. ‘In her trailblazing career as an entrepreneur and philanthropist, she co-founded the Oxford Internet Institute, donated millions in support of Autism research and STEM education, and smashed the glass ceiling, making dozens of women millionaires by gradually transferring ownership of Freelance Programmers to the programmers themselves.’ The evening will focus on her extraordinary life and her pioneering work. Inspirational and a real role model. This event is happening on the 29th April and you can book yourselves in via the website. Early bird tickets are available now for £25. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932611615-I5C9RKZQYMECHI9U5KBC/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Minnie Driver EXHIBITION: Smoke & Mirrors @ The Wellcome Collection Back in the day crowds were entertained by a smartly dressed man yanking a white rabbit out of a hat or finding a coin behind your ear. Luckily magic and its entertainment form has moved on considerably but continues to entrance the masses. The Wellcome collection have a new exhibition opening this month called Smoke & Mirrors exploring the magical mystery world of this art form bringing together the worlds of psychology and entertainment in search of the truth about deception. Artefacts on display from the world of magic include the head of the gorilla costume worn by Derren Brown, Harry Houdini’s ‘Bell Box’, Tommy Cooper’s fez, and Paul Daniels’s sawing-in-half box. As well as exploring all that’s on display, there’s also accompanying live performances to really blow your mind. So get your ass’s down to the Wellcome Collection sharpish….it’s where the magic happens. Sorry, that was awful but we couldn’t resist. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932613543-1IO2OFLMN3IGPS2JL5QO/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Minnie Driver THEATRE: All My Sons All My Sons is one of Arthur Millers’ most famous plays and was first ever performed on Broadway back in 1947. There have been countless iterations of the production across the globe and now there is a brand new one about to open at The Old Vic starring Bill Pullman and Sally Field. From the 13th April until early June, catch these two huge household names treading the boards alongside other big name stars such as Jenna Coleman and Colin Morgan. The play tells the tale of the Keller family who are mourning the loss of their son Larry who went missing in World War 2. Presumed dead, his mother struggles to move on whilst her other son pursues his brothers ex-fiance. Sordid and emotional but deeply moving, it explores the trials and tribulations of grief, family relationships and guilt. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932615686-9FNX5YDVGQG5ZWUMZFRM/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Minnie Driver Charity of the Month: Tommy’s Our charity of the month this month is one very close to our hearts- Tommy’s, who fund research into miscarriage, stillbirth and premature birth, and provide pregnancy health information to parents. One in four women lose a baby during pregnancy and birth and Tommy’s want every parent to have the best possible pregnancy outcomes and to take home happy, healthy babies. A friend of the Halpern Hotlist lost her beautiful son Teddy at just three days old and her book ‘Ask me His Name’ is a moving account of Elle’s pregnancy, Teddy's life, and what happens when a mother leaves a hospital with empty arms. It is an education in the art of talking and one everyone should read. Giovanna Fletcher said of the book “‘Don’t read it because you’ve lost a baby. Read it because you haven’t.” Ask Me His Name is available from in both hardback and paperback. Facebook | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932617402-L878BFY088S4KJOAF0XI/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Minnie Driver APP OF THE MONTH: daisie daisie is an app and website for creatives, conceptualised and brought to reality by Game of Thrones actress Maisie Williams and 5 of her pals. Filmmakers, Writers, Readers, Listeners & Speakers, Poets, Dancers, Singers, Chefs, Entrepreneurs, Developers & Architects can all come together to share work, discover new skills and learn from others in this collaborative community space that’s essentially a much cooler version of LinkedIn. daisie says “Creators are at the centre of this rapidly changing world. Let’s play.” So sign up and let the fun begin. Facebook | Instagram https://halpern.co.uk/hotlist/2019/3/1/dame-helena-morrissey monthly 0.5 2022-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932623932-1A0IHJTKORY1Q6F3G8GX/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Dame Helena Morrissey MUSIC: RE-TEXTURED It’s been more apparent of late that many are revitalising some of the brutalist buildings and architecture in our city. Look no further for example of this than Franks in Peckham which took over the roof of a multi storey car park and now the rest of the building has been transformed into a creative space for socialising, learning and sharing with others. Just down the road is the Bussey Building, a bare bricked simple structure that hosts raves by night and art fairs by day. Well, it was only a matter of time therefore before a festival wormed its way into the folds and that’s what we have with the brilliantly new Re-Textured Festival, brought to you by Krankbrother, an established and underground music event promoter. Combining techno and some of the capitals most iconic concrete structures, the festival takes place at the end of this month. Venues include Queen Elizabeth Hall on the Southbank, Walthamstow Assembly Hall and Village Underground, in a semi experiment exploring the relationship between the music and the urban structures. As well as the sounds there will be lighting and visual installations across each to add another angle to the experience. Will it work? There’s only one way to find out. But Krankbrother rarely get it wrong... Facebook | Instagram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932627281-9XGOZULB4KWPZDGX68K6/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Dame Helena Morrissey GAME: CRYSTAL MAZE Kids of the 90’s went mad when news of a real life Crystal Maze experience open to the public, was going to launch back in 2016 so get ready to squeal again because they are back with a brand new maze, brand new games and even more crystal balls up for grabs. Tickets go on sale this month for the new venue, just minutes from Piccadilly Circus and anyone that went to the last one needn't worry because everything is new, so you can’t cheat your way round the maze based on prior experience! Thankfully though, the bomber jackets are still there- because that was half the fun of running round with your mates like loons, you all matched and it made for some mega insta posts. Richard O’Brien remains in the form of his alternative persona’s with many actors reprising his role who make the entire experience so fun, they really do get into character! Tickets start around £50 but can vary depending on group size and you can even hire out the whole thing for a corporate event, or frankly a mega birthday party or private event of your own. Trust us, it is WELL worth the money. Now go grab those golden tickets and prepare to laugh a lot. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932628652-EURD2DCB4BCNPH184SS3/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Dame Helena Morrissey RESTAURANT: HARLEQUIN Harlequin - named after the bold coloured sea bird - is the new opening from ambitious chef James Erasmus (ex. Ledbury and The Harwood Arms) and the team behind Nest in Hackney. So we know this is a good start! Located near Parson's Green on Wandsworth Bridge Road, they serve a monthly changing set menu (plus a snacks menu) built on the British seasons and James’ ancestral routes of South Africa. Courses include Biltong Carpaccio, Braised Short Rib of Belted Galloway Beef with Mash Potato and Turnip Tops and Purple Sprouting Broccoli with Cashew Nut Ajo Blanco. *dribbles. They are open Wednesday through to Saturday AND you can book a table, thank the food Gods. With oak top bars, white washed walls and lots of greenery, the interior decor makes it a calm and non-fussy venue to relax in with the focus on the food and a nice glass of vino. Instagram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932633258-PUC6Q1Y5HXI0B3KQJBAA/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Dame Helena Morrissey VENUE: BIKE SHED If you’re a fan of donning leathers and straddling a powerful engine or simply just admire all things motorbike related then you will likely have heard of The Bike Shed Motorcycle Club and at long last, it is a place you can go to, seven days a week. After almost five years of blogging, publishing, meets, rides and events they’ve quit the day jobs and created a full-time space in the heart of Central London at 384 Old Street. If you’ve been to one of their events you know exactly what to expect: Great custom bikes, proper barista coffee, superb food & hospitality, plus a shop curated with all the best gear & apparel, and you can even get your hair-cut. The restaurant serves up everything from breakfast to a hearty Sunday roast and the shop stocks everything a bike fan could want. They also have a unique private events space behind the shop for hire. It’s an incredible place and well worth a visit. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932634766-MH4Q2K3PURPOO3JGLTZU/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Dame Helena Morrissey BAR: DO NOT DISTURB The name of this bar makes it sound a little like where one would go on an illicit date or to entertain an affair, but actually, the whole premise is based around a 1920’s speakeasy, back in a time when booze was banned and those who sold it were breaking the law, so we understand their need for privacy. The good news is that despite its name, you actually must go and disturb because you’ll be annoyed if you miss out. Do not Disturb is located in Mansion House, underground and very lowly lit, all the better for secrecy after all, and is part of the hotel/restaurant combo, Vintry and Mercer. Drinks on the bar menu are made up with barrel aged liqueurs and include all our favourite friends such as The Manhattan, The Negroni as well as others that titillate us to say the least- the Hanky Panky and El Presidente. A bar snacks menu to accompany will take the edge off and whatever you do, just don't alert the authorities. Instagram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932636593-M88FEYWBOHUBXVMEXASG/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Dame Helena Morrissey EXHIBITION: IS THIS TOMORROW? Head to The Whitechapel Gallery in East London to take a look at their latest exhibition, Is This Tomorrow. More than ever there is a focus across the globe on our behaviour, consumerism and technological advances and how this is all changing, destroying and altering the planet, how we live and what it all means for the future. With this in mind, the gallery has invited ten groups of artists and architects to explore the potential of collaboration and how they see the future. This is a mirror experiment from The Whitechapel Gallery who did the very same thing in 1956 when names involved included Richard Hamilton and Eduardo Paolozzi. The 2019 experiential projects take the form of environments, models, structures and systems, incorporating artworks, objects, film and graphics. Food for thought indeed and tickets are only £12.95. We wonder how many predictions will become a reality… Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932638776-IBQAAAGD0YCT9FBF2PBG/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Dame Helena Morrissey WOMEN OF THE WORLD FESTIVAL: WHAT NOW? The annual Women of the World Festival is a global movement founded by Jude Kelly at the Southbank Centre in 2010, celebrating women and girls and looking at the obstacles that stop them from achieving their potential. This year we sincerely recommend you get yourselves down there for What Now?, a two part event on Friday 8th March, led by Kelly and with guests including Maisie Williams, Annie Lennox, Julia Gillard and Jordan Stephens. Together they will present stories, performances, discussions, and speeches all “designed to blow your mind and change your worldview”- So clearly they think it will be a mediocre afternoon…..joking. It probably will literally blow your mind and be the best Friday you’ve had in quite a while. Tickets vary in price depending where you nab a seat but you can find the option to buy plus all the other information you may need, here on the website. 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The whole set-up is inspired by American diners of the 1950s so it’s no surprise that the in-house diner will serve up American classics from breakfast through to dinner including waffles, cheesy nachos, Dirty Burgers plus vegetarian options and a full children’s menu too. Wash it all down with a Mollie’s mule (not one for the kids) and stay tuned for the next of Mollie’s openings planned in Manchester and Bristol. Thanks Nick Jones for always encouraging us to book mini breaks and escape to one of your trendy bolt-holes. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932651224-QB42YS6QWJ8N2MMQG7CK/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Dame Helena Morrissey CHARITY OF THE MONTH: WWF EARTH HOUR At 8.30pm on Saturday 30th March you need to switch off all your light for 60 minutes. Why? Because it’s Earth Hour. And Earth Hour is all about protecting our planet and helping in the fight for solutions to the devastation and destruction that we as a species are causing to the planet. Organised by the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF), the support they receive from millions of us helps them and others explore ways in which we can protect the planet including influencing national climate policies, planting new forests in Uganda, and banning plastic in the Galapagos. It’s not just us in the UK that are joining in because people across the globe take part and huge iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, the Sydney Opera House and Buckingham Palace are switched to darkness in support of this important message. “We’re fighting for our world”. So join the fight and flick that off switch. 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A simple idea but always handy to have an encyclopedia of information on such things in one handy place and more importantly you can discover new places you didn’t even know existed before DUSK. Check it out on the app store here. https://halpern.co.uk/hotlist/2019/2/1/jeremy-clarkson monthly 0.5 2022-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932662560-26VXBAKNEEO7JCXLG5K6/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Jeremy Clarkson EHIBITION: DAVID ADJAYE, MAKING MEMORY Hotlist fave and leading architect, Sir David Adjaye OBE, has a new exhibition of his stunning work opening at the Design Museum from tomorrow. ‘How can a building shape our perception of events – and how can architecture, rather than words, be used to tell stories?’ Making Memory’ explores seven of Adjaye’s landmark structures looking at the design, role and use of contemporary monuments and his belief that structures can be used as storytelling forms. Adjaye is behind the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington D.C and the UK Holocaust Memorial and these amongst other work of his, show how he uses architecture and form to reflect on history, memory and record human lives. Tickets are from £12 and you can catch Making Memory until early May so don’t miss out. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932664475-W70QVCRW9FO9E2YJ4XCW/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Jeremy Clarkson BAR: LADIES & GENTLEMEN Lots of people do some of their best thinking in the loo, so why not some of our best socialising? Ladies & Gentlemen are on a (toilet) roll and have opened the third instalment of their WC based venture this month, in Camden. Housed in a former public bathroom just down from Camden Road Station, Ladies & Gentlemen offers up a sumptuous list of cocktails and beers in this rather unusual but special venue. You don’t need to be feeling flush to spend a penny or two on martinis and more at the concrete topped bar, served up under the original Victorian tiling. More spacious than you would imagine, it really is a wonderful subterranean hideaway and it’s great to see some of our cities unused spaces coming back to life in such a fun way. So take a date and hide away from the winter weather in this wonderful new spot. Trust us, we’ve always got your back(side). Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932667103-8URJVUYS2IE8OVS7GO5D/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Jeremy Clarkson DANCE: #SHEINSPIRESME DANCE NIGHT Ladies, it’s time to put your dancing shoes on as we’re invited to #SheInspiresMe 2019, an evening of dance and empowerment at Proud Embankment. The dance evening takes place on the 26th February which kicks off with nibbles and cocktails before we take part in a series of dance routines taught by the skilled instructors of West London studio, Jo’s Dance, culminating in a dance-off to see who has the best moves. Eek no pressure! Tickets are priced at £150 and the money goes to Women for Women International, an incredible charity that helps female survivors of war rebuild their lives and choose their own futures. Their year-long programme equips women to earn money, regain their confidence and actively participate in their communities with each lady learning a marketable job skill - such as tailoring, bread-making or poultry-keeping, as well as business training to turn her chosen skill into a stable income so she can support herself and her family. So if you love to dance the night away then head down to learn some fun routines and even if dancing isn’t your thing then just go knowing that you’ll leave the night feeling energetic, confident and empowered as well as be helping a great cause. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932668590-ZEROKD0Y78WMRW0G7DFY/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Jeremy Clarkson MUSIC: WAR CHILD BRITS WEEK War Child BRITs Week together in conjunction with the O2 are giving everyone the chance to see some of the biggest names in music - Jess Glynne, The 1975, Anne-Marie, Bring Me The Horizon, Jake Bugg, Tom Odell, AJ Tracey, Nick Mulvey, Enter Shikari, DJ Semtex, Frank Turner and more, all performing in intimate venues this month. You can enter a draw to win tickets to any of the performances and some you can just straight up buy tickets for both of which you can do here at this website. So from Monday 11th to Friday 22nd February all the artists named above will be welcoming fans for small and special gigs with money raised going towards War Child who tirelessly work to help children affected by war. Their collaboration with the BRITs began ten years ago with one show and now has grown to two weeks of performances with unbelievable popularity. So why not enter and treat yourself to an intimate performance whilst supporting a great cause at the same time. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932672173-JNXODDJY89WBHI56R9QX/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Jeremy Clarkson IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE: THE LOST LAGOON Oh heck, they’ve done it again. The Bompass and Parr lads have once more come up with sweet toothed, flavoured fantasy in their latest project, the Lost Lagoon. From now until early April we are invited to journey through a ‘secret’ London subterranean location (in Shepherds Bush) on a quest to find the Lost Lagoon. Us “budding buccaneers can leave the dark, dank English winter on a delicious journey of discovery.” Participants get into a boat, obviously, and you navigate across a lake to various islands where at each you must complete a creative challenge in order to receive rum-based rations and progressively accumulate the knowledge to make the finest rum punches. You will also then hopefully be able to decipher the treasure map leading you to the holy grail- the party bar- an island party palace for urban luaus set against a radical reimagining of south Pacific island-inspired tiki culture. With food, entertainment and all that’s in between, the Lost Lagoon may just be their best venture yet. Tickets are £25 which seems a bargain to us for all this fun, plus you get two drinks included. Buy them via the website. 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Tickets are selling fast thanks to such reviews but the production runs until the end of April. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932675550-L6N3GPKZXTJ10DU24U1Q/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Jeremy Clarkson FOOD: THE SPREAD EAGLE From the outside The Spread Eagle looks like another classic London pub full of locals hiding from the cold, catching up with mates and whiling away the weekend in each other’s company. Each have a pint or a G&T in front of them as they chomp on a good ol’ fashion classic pub roast...but wait...no they aren’t, because The Spread Eagle is London’s first 100% vegan pub. So you can experience all the best of a normal East end pub but with grub provided by Club Mexicana, 100% vegan Mexican inspired street food- and they have just launched a brand new weekend brunch menu. So instead of roast pork with all the trimmings, instead you can chow down on pulled jackfruit carnitas, red hot cauliflower bites or beer battered tofish instead. The interior decor is all locally and sustainably sourced with a gorgeous deep blue bar, hanging lighting and plants all round. They have an outdoor space for when the temperature picks up as well as lots of entertainment on offer including DJs and quizzes. You can find the Spread Eagle in Homerton, a short walk from the train station. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932677273-MUHQRICIO2SCO9VHD7CK/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Jeremy Clarkson DANCE: RIP IT UP Four hot celebrity stars from Strictly Come Dancing have come together for Rip It Up, a 60s spectacular of dance, song and acrobatics celebrating the decade that transformed the 20th century. Harry Judd of McFly, Aston Merrygold from JLS, Jay McGuiness from The Wanted and Louis Smith, Olympian extraordinaire, will all have the audience up from their seats and dancing the evening away. We’ve seen them on our screens waltzing and jiving their way round the ballroom and they’ve each kept fans up to date with rehearsals on social media so we know we’re in for a visual treat. With music from legends like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, The Doors, Dusty Springfield and so many more, it really will be a family treat for all. Tickets are from £25 with the option for meet and greet upgrades for the super fans amongst you and it’s all going down at the Garrick Theatre in the West End. Shimmy shimmy on down. 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You can buy the beaut blouse exclusively via tabithawebb.co.uk priced at £295 with all profits going directly to The Lady Garden Foundation which funds ground-breaking research into the treatment of the five gynaecological cancers at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust. We stand together as daughters, sisters and mothers. Together we can make these cancers #silentnomore. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932682413-03FIU5F2YP8IECY33KP4/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Jeremy Clarkson APP OF THE MONTH: GRATITUDE There’s lots to be said for the simple act of acknowledging what we each have to be grateful for. Whether it’s the tube running on time in the morning, your barista cracking you a smile or smashing the presentation at work you’ve been worried about. We can all be grateful for the small things as well as the big things and focusing on these positives can make a huge difference to our mood and outlook. So if you download the Gratitude app then every day you can rewire your brain in just five minutes by journaling life's best moments. Using a unique algorithm, Gratitude is the first brain fitness app to evolve with the user, keeping them engaged, investing in their practice and finding their mojo. It’s easy and fun and we think we can add this 5 minute daily routine to the list of things we can be grateful for, purely for helping us kick off our day in a positive way. Facebook | Twitter https://halpern.co.uk/hotlist/2019/1/12/ronan-keating monthly 0.5 2022-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932685415-PCB2YILWBI1PUSYVTI5M/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Ronan Keating Image credit: Illuminated River ONE TO WATCH: ILLUMINATED RIVER This isn’t an event taking place in January but we are so transfixed by the project we wanted to tell you about it now. Illuminated River is a long term art commission on an unprecedented scale - a scheme to light central London’s bridges along the River Thames. DREAMY. Incorporating up to 15 bridges, from Albert Bridge to Tower Bridge, once complete, Illuminated River will be the longest public art commission in the world at 2.5 miles in length, along 4.5 nautical miles of the River Thames. Following an international competition launched in June 2016, the winning scheme, led by American light artist Leo Villareal, will use the latest LED technology to ‘paint with light’, taking influence from the natural and social activity of the river and produce sequenced patterns that play across the bridge structures. His lighting design will engage specifically with the site of each bridge, respecting and revealing their distinctive histories and architectural features, while the integrated motion across fifteen bridges will create a unified artwork that references the river as a continuous living system. So keep an eye on the progress as the artery of our city is decorated with splendour. We cannot wait to see all the finished results. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932687517-GHFPBAUKEVO0V98GVUPS/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Ronan Keating Image credit: Twitter - @Waterstones BOOK: THE LIDO, LIBBY PAGE The Lido is the debut novel from swimming fanatic and Londoner, Libby Page. This heartfelt book tells the story of Kate, a twenty-six-year-old riddled with anxiety and panic attacks who works for a local paper in Brixton. She is assigned to write about the closing of the local lido where she meets Rosemary, an eighty-six-year-old widow who has swum at the lido daily since it opened its doors when she was a child. It was here Rosemary fell in love with her husband, George and here that she’s found communion during her marriage and since George’s death. When a local developer attempts to buy the lido for a posh new apartment complex, Rosemary’s fond memories and sense of community are under threat. As Kate dives deeper into the lido’s history—with the help of a charming photographer—she pieces together a portrait of the pool, and a portrait of a singular woman, Rosemary. What begins as a simple local interest story for Kate soon blossoms into a beautiful friendship that provides sustenance to both women as they galvanize the community to fight the lido’s closure. Meanwhile, Rosemary slowly, finally, begins to open up to Kate, transforming them both in ways they never knew possible. It truly is a beautiful story and you can buy the hardback book now with the paperback set for release in April. 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Both however grapple with life’s fundamental questions, asking us to consider the thresholds between birth, life and death, harnessing the symbolic power of sacred art with both showing the viewer physical extremes and moments of transcendence. The RAA is an art institution in the capital and this is set to be another smash hit exhibition. Tickets are priced at £20 and come with a printed gallery guide. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932691031-H1NACYA7YHCQ1YICAFAH/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Ronan Keating Image credit: Nikki's Bar BAR: NIKKI’S Nikki’s Bar is a bit like sneaking out your room as a teen to head to a friends house party that your Mum explicitly told you you couldn't go to. It's cheeky, it’s colourful, it's fun, it encourages your naughty party side to come out and play and it will leave you wanting to go back for more. Inspired by the likes of Quentin Tarantino, the space offers up a mixture of soft touches, trash TV and garish pops of colour with a bed for gossiping on and a cocktail list that will keep you highly entertained. Based in Shoreditch, obviously, we think this may be our fave new hangout. We’ll be sipping on porn star martini’s or flaming zombies as we dance the night away to the best 80’s soundtrack snapping pics of the debauchery and calling all our mates to join us. Nikki’s is the latest from the Adventure Bar team and with Josephine andGloria already in the crew, the addition of kitsch Nikki makes it quite the hedonistic trio. So we'll be seeing you there for some mischief asap, we just need mum to think we’re off to sleep first... Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932692392-W5YUXS6SYC6BLNO4P1UR/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Ronan Keating Image credit: Stem & Glory RESTAURANT: STEM & GLORY Monday 14th January sees the opening of new Vegan hotspot, Stem + Glory at 60 Batholomew Close in the Barbican. Stem + Glory is part of a burgeoning plant based movement, and a pioneer in the new world of Crowd supported business with this new site being their latest opening, another site already up and running with fans flocking, in Cambridge. They serve breakfast, brunch, lunch, evening dining and special tasting menu for events, with everything prepared and cooked fresh on site by their talented team of chefs. The colourful and healthy menu includes rainbow and paleo bowls, burger, curries, lasagne, pancakes, ceviche and so much to make your taste buds tingle. They also have a fine vegan bar serving cocktails, mocktails, craft beer + vegan wine to quench your thirst. Instagram at the ready, this will be adding some jealousy inducing colour to your feed and some all round goodness to your tummy. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932693767-18OKQ8O2W9C98MO99DL1/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Ronan Keating Image credit: Isabella Macpherson & Gala Gorden, Platform Presents POETRY: PLATFORM PRESENTS ‘POETRY GALA’ On January 20th, for a one night only, the Poetry Gala will showcase stars of the stage and screen reading the world’s favourite poems, produced by Platform Presents to raise funds for a new Playwright’s Prize. A collection of classic and contemporary poems will be read on the evening and readers include huge names such as Juliet Stevenson, Rhys Ifans, Denise Gough, Romola Garai, Phoebe Fox, Adrianna Bertola, Dougray Scott, John Standing, Jaime Winstone, Nicholas Pinnock, Gala Gordon, Sebastian de Souza and many many more. For more information on the Playwright’s Prize visit the website here. The running time for the poetry gala is approximately 90 minutes and tickets have gone on sale here. The event will take place at the Playhouse Theatre just a short stone’s throw from Embankment Station. https://halpern.co.uk/hotlist/2018/12/5/gary-kemp monthly 0.5 2022-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932702375-4T34YQPF8G5DMRJZZZZ9/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Gary Kemp CIRCUS 1903 Have you seen the Greatest Showman and did you love it? Have you seen the theatre production of War Horse and did you love it? If the answer to both those was yes then you’re gonna let out a little squeak of joy when you hear about Circus 1903. Fresh from the Paris Theatre in Las Vegas, Circus 1903 is coming to London’s Southbank Centre from the 19th December for 3 weeks ONLY. With acrobats, contortionists, jugglers, trapeze and high-wire performers plus life size elephants from the puppeteers of War Horse. The mammoth cast features performers from all over the globe who are set to make our jaws drop to the floor as they transport us back to the golden age of circus. The Circus 1903 ringmaster is David Williamson, an internationally acclaimed comedy magician with whom the cheeky “elephants” play with as he entertains the crowds. Peanuts the baby elephant will also be making plays for some fun with the children in the audience too. Much like War Horse, spectators have said its takes seconds to forget they aren’t real animals which is testament to the award winning puppeteers and the skilled gymnasts who operate them. Tickets start at £25 and it’s going to be a sell out so hurry and book in now. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932707857-GAJJ0X038YCHLOU5YBKR/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Gary Kemp MIRACLE Black Friday not only brought some outstanding deals to our Christmas shopping, but it also brought New York’s famous ‘Miracle on 9th Street’ pop-up bar phenomenon to the Henrietta Hotel in Covent Garden. The popular concept began in New York and has since spread across the globe thanks to it’s festive fabulousness. We read it described as if someone had detonated a grenade full of Christmas inside a bar. SOLD. Book a slot from now until Christmas eve and enjoy a ‘Christmas cocktail concoction, designed by original Experimental Cocktail Club alumni Nico de Soto’ in a heavily decorated room filled with kitsch Christmas objects, a stunning Christmas tree, stockings, alpine inspired snacks and everything you could imagine from a nostalgic Christmas venue. So take a break from playing elf and escape the shops for a ‘Snowball Old Fashioned’ or ‘A Partridge In A Pear Tree’’. (just two of the options from the thirst inducing cocktail list).Facebook | Instagram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932711159-9A3UXINHDLZNGQL9T2OB/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Gary Kemp SHERLOCK, THE GAME IS NOW Sherlock Holmes is the drama gift that keeps on giving. With movie franchises, tv series, theatre productions, museum tours and more, Mr Holmes and his side-kick Watson show no signs of slowing down, as now they have their own immersive escape game for us to enjoy called The Game is Now. Honestly, how they find time for any crime solving is beyond us, but we mustn’t judge when they’re putting on such great entertainment. The 100 minute game, in the centre of London will see a team of 4-6 journey through the intricate sets and environments, working together to solve the puzzles in the time limit. Featuring original content and specially recorded video sequences from various versions of the show there are guest appearances from Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman amongst others who will help each team along the way. It’s time to dust of the ol’ deerstalker hat and don your cloak for adventure time. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932715658-2AFG7PL969620V8HZMT0/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Gary Kemp SEASONAL SPEAKEASY Some Voices have been billed as London’s coolest choir by Time Out so who else would you want to go see sing some massive tunes than these guys eh? Rather more importantly though we’ve seen them before at a Bowie themed evening and can indeed vouch for their incredible talents and frankly if you can’t trust the opinion of the Halpern Hotlist then who can you trust. Ahem. Some Voices Seasonal Speakeasy at The Troxy on Monday 10th December is priced at £10 which is a bargain when you think you get to enjoy a 500 strong choir with a live band singing classics from Amy Winehouse, Shirley Bassey, Plan B to Basement Jaxx. Trust us, they get your goosebumps raving with their voices and you can “party like it’s the end of prohibition”. It’s a seated occasion so the sooner you buy your tickets the better the seats you’ll get. Simple . Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932721887-IZS99QHVU574GXPO7T47/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Gary Kemp KUTIR Kutir is a brand new high-end Indian restaurant that’s just opened in Chelsea, from the creator of Gymkhana and Jamavar executive chef Rohit Ghai. Kutir translates as a ‘small cottage in the middle of nowhere’ and although located in the middle of London’s wealthiest boroughs, making it far from ‘nowhere’, it is indeed nestled down a side street and away from the bustling shoppers of the Kings Road. Enough about the name though because what you want to know about is the food. The menu takes inspiration from the royal hunting traditions of the Indian countryside, with a focus on seasonal ingredients like game and seafood. There are both tasting menus and also treats A La Carte which include dishes such as Truffle Mushroom Khichadi, Jackfruit Kofta, 24hr Lamb Roganjosh or perhaps keep it simple and order a classic Chicken Tikka Masala. With a CV as impressive as Ghai’s, we’d say it’s safe to assume we will be in very safe and tasty hands here at Kutir. Kutir is open now on Lincoln Street and you can make a reservation via the website. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932726168-2ZH8383GEBW5YKE19421/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Gary Kemp WAKEY WAKEY As we’re sure you all well know, Alexandra Palace is an incredible grade 2 listed building in North London built in 1875 to serve as a public centre of recreation, education and entertainment. It still stands to this day with jaw dropping vistas of the city and a never ending list of events, music listings and more, that keep us all entertained. What you may not know is that it used to house a theatre with a “feat of Victorian engineering” that allowed the actors to fly- something that would have been quite the marvel back in the day. However, with modern theatrics and the popularity of the West End, the theatre was closed to the public for 80 years...until now. Starting in December, the theatre space will once more be open and current events in the calendar include Letters Live, Ronnie Scott’s performances, Luna Cinema, Horrible Histories, stand-up comedy and of course, your classic drama productions including Richard 3rd. It’s pretty tough to find a venue better than this one sitting at the top of London so we predict roaring success for the newly renovated space. 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Tickets are from £89 and the evening kicks off at 8pm leaving you 4 hours of escapades before the clocks strike midnight. All is set to be a WILD night….we’re not lion about that! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932739554-IYQLIZTCLAHB5B5G0COI/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Gary Kemp CHOOSE LOVE If you head over to Carnaby Street, duck onto Foubert's Place and take yourself into the Choose Love store. Make some purchases and leave with nothing. “Sorry, what?!” you say….bear with us. The Choose Love store is a new model of charitable giving that raised nearly £1 million in 2017. They raise funds for refugees and stocks items such as nappies, tents, sleeping bags and more, which you buy and they are then in turn given to those in need. 100% of donations from the store go straight to supporting front line services and thousands of meals amongst other things, are provided over the cold winter months. The store was created by Help Refugees in partnership with creative collective, Glimpse and has a huge celebrity backing. So take the money you were going to spend on unwanted socks for Uncle Albert and plain and simply, Choose Love instead this Christmas. Facebook |Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932742314-KHP5XQWRN6LKVBGPHSCD/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Gary Kemp FITOONS Fitoons is a brilliant app designed for kids by the guys at Avokiddo. The app is all about exercising, eating healthy and getting fit but in ways that kids find fun and interactive. It’s educational but they can play games whilst learning. A bit like cutting up veggies really small in a spaghetti bolognaise they won’t even realise they are reaping the healthy benefits as they will be distracted by the games. They can pick characters, dress them up, copy exercises, cook in the virtual kitchen and overall learn healthy habits that will hopefully stay with them as they grow. Whilst we may not necessarily always want to encourage too much screen time for the little ones, when they get so much healthy output like with Fitoons, we think it’s worth it. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://halpern.co.uk/hotlist/2018/12/5/ben-fogle monthly 0.5 2022-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932746115-JW6IA4INV3Q2VJ77R2MI/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Ben Fogle PHOTOGRAPHY SPOTLIGHT Image credit: Facebook, Photography Spotlight at the Victoria and Albert Museum Safe to say we all consider ourselves photographers in some form these days. With social media apps like Instagram offering us filters and all sorts that encourage us to artistically shoot away our daily lives, it shows what a popular art form photography is. For the passionate photography fans amongst you, head to Photography Spotlight at the Victoria and Albert Museum which “celebrates the opening of the V&A Photography Centre, home to the national collection of the art of photography”. From now until the 27th of the month, they are hosting a series of talks, workshops and special events including a workshop focusing on experimental polaroid photography, ‘Collecting Photography’ conferences and study room sessions. The new photography centre itself will showcase some of the museums collection of over 800,000 photographs that have been acquired since 1852, alongside negatives and camera equipment from across the years. So without wanting to skip on any excuse for a pun, focus your attention on the exhibition and snap up the memories of a wonderful exploration of this fab new addition to London’s cultural scene. 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On the other side of the stage is a list of directors including Jamie Lloyd that even further pay homage to the success and popularity of Pinter and his works. Some claim he is the best British playwright since Shakespeare - now that is quite the accolade. The theatre is located a short walk from Picadilly and tickets start from £15 so there's no excuse not to enjoy the performances. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932757329-EWU9PEEW0QZ59S2QA81S/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Ben Fogle TWO TRIBES Image credit: Two Tribes Two Tribes Brewhouse and Taproom, situated in the Tileyard Studios complex in the heart of King's Cross is a warehouse space split in two. Half is a brewery where the master beer makers brew up the sumptuous golden nectar, and is part taproom bar and part events space. Because it’s 2018 people and we all want more from an evening of drinks than just a stool and a bar to lean on. With hi spec turntables and a booming soundsystem, music is their focus with afternoon and evening DJ sessions to entertain the masses at some open and some exclusive events. Drinking responsibly is of utmost importance, as always, and food trucks on site offer up treats for those there for the long run such as Patty and Buns infamous burgers or pizzas made by Vinyl. If you and your colleagues are big fans then make sure to check out their creative drinks clubs where you can subscribe to weekly deliveries of their beer, wines and also soft drinks, straight to the office door. Overall the space draws on the creative air of its surroundings and all the cool kids will love it. As well as everyone else actually, because everyone is welcome. 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Then Chris Riddell, political cartoonist for The Observer, award-winning author and illustrator, and former Waterstones Children’s Laureate will be live drawing throughout the event. The poems will take the audience on a journey from the first named author in the history of the world, Enheduanna, to words from Sappho, the French poet Christine de Pisane’s verse I Yield My Heart, through to Anna Laetitia Barbland’s poem about activism The Rights of Women to Elizabeth Barret Browning’s How Do I Love Thee through to more recent poems from political activists like Alice Dunbar Nelson and Vera Brittain and acclaimed contemporary poet and writer Margaret Atwood. All is set to be a fabulous evening. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932766802-Q9TOVC3FTZQ871C9PEQE/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Ben Fogle SKYLIGHT LONDON Image credit: Skylight London Well that’s it now, the final piece of the rooftop puzzle. We’ve had bars, swimming pools, a beach, crazy golf, yoga, cinemas…..and finally, we now have an ice rink on a rooftop. Skylight London is located over at Tobacco Docks and is Europe’s only roof-top ice rink. Open from Thursday through to Sunday each week, for the bargain price of £10 you can enjoy some stunning views of London as you glide around the rink for 45 minute slots and pirouette your way into a cosy igloo after for some drinks to quench your active thirsts. Although you may want to try your hand at the ice-hockey slap shot challenge first. There are three floors of bars and live entertainment, and of course, OBVS there is street food available too….just a bit higher than the usual street level and kids are also welcome to enjoy the fun at selected weekend times. So sip on some mulled wine, nibble on some roasted chestnuts and take in the glorious twinkling backdrop of our fair city. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932769803-HC0CQQPZEEUJMAIKMCU4/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Ben Fogle CHRISTMAS AT ZSL ZOO Image credit: ZSL The latest addition from Caprice Holdings, Harry’s Bar is a brand new all day dining and drinks destination opening on James Street in Marylebone on the 9th November. Set in glamorous 1950s style surroundings, the menu will feature Italian favourites from dusk until dawn, serving a slice of the ‘Dolce Vita’ in the heart of the West End. Adding to the already vibrant dining scene in St. Christopher’s Place, the menu will feature unfussy Italian dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as a signature weekend brunch. A special Cicchetti menu – small plates traditionally served in Venetian Bacari bars – will also be available, and best enjoyed with drinks alfresco on the large terrace. Named after the original it’s easy to see the Italian influence it has had on the menu and decor, with luxurious banquettes and bright, colourful artwork that nod to mid-century Italian glamour. The wood panelled bar will serve exceptional Italian wines and cocktails with a twist – don’t miss the Infinite Negroni and Harry’s Limoncello Spritz. Highlights from the all-day and frankly affordable menu include antipasti or any one of the pizzas or signature pasta dishes available. We’ll be starting with one of those Limoncello Aperol’s for sure. Facebook | Instagram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932779856-0VMYU12TAIJXBDJRJHZ5/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Ben Fogle THE CHRISTMAS LABYRINTH Image credit: The Christmas Labyrinth at Backyard Cinema Silly season is nearly upon us. That wonderful time of year where we all go into panic mode and constantly utter the words “I must see you before Christmas” because heaven forbid we have to wait one week till the new year and normal service resumes. For some it involves cramming more wild nights out into one month than you have all year and for others winter means curling up by a fire with a red wine and all your pals. If you’re somewhere in the middle and fancy an evening out without the hangover then head to Winterville and cotch up for a film screening with Backyard cinema. Kicking off in November and running throughout December they have a whole host of films lined up including Christmas themed favourites like Elf, Home Alone and Love Actually, plus Disney hits and more. Their infamous bean bags will be lined up with blankets for you to curl up into after you’ve scoffed on festive snacks and cocktails and watched some live performances in their pre cinema cabaret bar area. Full listings and tickets can be bought via their site here. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932788232-H59B15YL3ZKTNM1X8K69/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Ben Fogle ART YARD BAR & KITCHEN Image credit: Ming Tang-Evans Art Yard Bar & Kitchen is a new all-day dining restaurant and bar at 2 Blackfriars Road in London’s Bankside. Just a stone’s throw from the banks of the Thames, Borough Market, and London's bustling Southbank, Art Yard will offer a modern space for all-day dining. The menu celebrates the abundance of British produce through the seasons, whilst also drawing inspiration from European cuisines and cultures. Signature dishes will include ‘Chargrilled Cuttlefish with Black Rice and Chorizo and ‘Baked Bone Marrow with Curry Sauce’, the thought of which has us dribbling over our laptops already. With ingredients delivered direct from London’s many fresh markets, on tap cocktails and a regularly changing menu of bottled and canned beers from breweries along the Bermondsey beer mile, it’s fantastic to see so many things sourced from the streets of London. Art plays a key part as you may have guessed from the name, with features created by local designers and creatives and Alexander Calder inspired mobiles and sustainably-sourced wood furniture with patterned tiling throughout the bright space. In summary Art Yard is a feast for your taste buds and eyes all at the same time. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932793416-W7XZUJDDMOTD3BXQ84TA/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Ben Fogle CENTREPOINT, THE SLEEPOUT Image credit: Centrepoint Outrageously, 86,000 young people ask for help with homelessness each year in the UK! Centrepoint exists to change that, by providing homeless 16-25 year olds with completely life-changing support. This month they have their charity Sleep Out which takes place on 15th November, on Greenwich Peninsula. It’s Centrepoint’s most exciting fundraising event and sees 1000 people from businesses across London come together and swap their beds for sleeping bags - all to raise loads of money and awareness. It’s a serious challenge, but Sleep Out is also a celebration of Centrepoint, with performances, workshops, food and drink. It’s time to break the cycle of youth homelessness and you can sign up here for £13 if you register before the end of the week – just use the code ‘HALPERN13’. 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Facebook | Twitter https://halpern.co.uk/hotlist/2018/12/5/susannah-constantine monthly 0.5 2022-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932803653-9FSHSHWGXTNYKGW8LSXJ/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Susannah Constantine COAL DROPS YARD October sees the opening of “A whole new shopping experience in the heart of King’s Cross”, Coal Drops Yard. More than 50 restaurants, shops, bars and cafes are taking up residency in the newly developed area that lines Regent’s Canal and has been likened in parts to New York’s buzzy and spectacular High Line. In contrast, the more classic Victorian Architecture ties in with the name of the site which has come from the coal drops of the 1850s that received and sorted the ‘black gold’ from the north. The grand brick viaducts, cobbled streets and ironwork remained long after the coal stopped coming and it’s all been brought back to life in a design by Thomas Heatherwick. Big name brands will be homed here including Tom Dixon’s flagship store, with others such as Superga, Aesop, Cos, Paul Smith, Wolf & Badger, alongside restaurants and cafes including Barrafina, with many more still to be announced. Stay tuned to the Insta page for updates on who’s moving in. We personally can’t wait to explore this new weekend hangout, it reeks of edgy Insta content for our own little squares. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Image credit: © Hufton & Crow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932808357-4AGVD14QXF7RGF0WR08I/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Susannah Constantine YAYOI KUSAMA @ VICTORIA MIRO She’s small but mighty. She has a fierce bright orange bob cut. She’s the queen of polka dots. And she’s back. *enter Yayoi Kusama stage left*. Victoria Miro have hosted Kusama 11 times previously and each time it’s a hugely popular queue fest, so don’t dilly dally about. Open till December at their North London gallery the exhibition spreads across it’s two main spaces, plus its waterside garden and features all that Kusama is globally recognised for- dots, pumpkins, patterns, infinity mirrors, flower sculptures and more. Both her and her work are instantly recognisable and she shows no sign of slowing down which is all the more impressive when you realise she is nearing 90 years old. NINETY! A bit like Coal Drops Yard, this is yet another Instagram heaven. See you there. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Image credit: Yayoi Kusama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932815393-XYUS19ANQ9RKAIC4TKKH/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Susannah Constantine LEVAN We’re very over-excited that the chaps behind Brixton Village favourite, Salon, are opening their second restaurant this month, Levan, in Peckham. Inspired by the new wave of bistronomy that began in the quartiers of Paris and has spread through the neighbourhoods of Copenhagen and Barcelona, Levan will be open all day, with a focus on contemporary European dishes, and low-intervention and natural wines. The name itself comes from Larry Levan, an iconic music producer and DJ; Founder Nicholas Balfe says “Levan tore up the rulebook and wrote the blueprint for what dance music would become. It’s this sense of freedom of expression that ties the work of Larry to the work of our favourite left-field wine-makers today, which will be a huge focus at the new restaurant.” Housed in a converted warehouse block with large wooden sash windows allowing natural light to stream in throughout the day, Levan will throw open its doors early in the morning for breakfast with seasonal pastries freshly baked on site amongst other things, through to dinner with dishes such as Comté fries, saffron aioli; and boudin noir, egg yolk, endive; while more substantial dishes will include smoked pollack, spinach, asparagus and vin jaune; and 50-day aged rump cap, with wild garlic aioli and grilled calçots. Literally. Cannot. Wait. And Peckham just got voted the coolest London neighbourhood by TimeOut so Levan couldn’t be more on point. 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Each evening will host four different speakers across an eclectic range of topics from the sublime to the ridiculous which to be honest...ahem...sounds like us. Over the course of the evening there will be a number of immersive experiences, with wall to floor projections, responsive set design and electronic theming. Described as a “playground for the podcast generation” they are even offering youth price tickets to the millenials amongst us and the whole event will be a visual and cerebral fiesta. Tickets are £28 which we think is pretty reasonable and you can buy them here. Failing all else, soak up the atmosphere, sip on a cocktail and make the most of unfettered access to a power plant - not your average social venue. 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These guys are icons! As well as browsing the artwork at Somerset House you can join one of the art talks hosted by artists featured in the exhibition as they tell their story and why they have been so inspired by Peanuts in their own work. We can’t help but feel if everyone was a bit more Charlie Brown then perhaps the world would be a better place for it. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Image credit: © Peanuts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932833708-APL1KL94VP9BMYPM5TPX/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Susannah Constantine HARRY'S BAR The latest addition from Caprice Holdings, Harry’s Bar is a brand new all day dining and drinks destination opening on James Street in Marylebone on the 9th October. Set in glamorous 1950s style surroundings, the menu will feature Italian favourites from dusk until dawn, serving a slice of the ‘Dolce Vita’ in the heart of the West End. Adding to the already vibrant dining scene in St. Christopher’s Place, the menu will feature unfussy Italian dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as a signature weekend brunch. A special Cicchetti menu – small plates traditionally served in Venetian Bacari bars – will also be available, and best enjoyed with drinks alfresco on the large terrace. Named after the original it’s easy to see the Italian influence it has had on the menu and decor, with luxurious banquettes and bright, colourful artwork that nod to mid-century Italian glamour. The wood panelled bar will serve exceptional Italian wines and cocktails with a twist – don’t miss the Infinite Negroni and Harry’s Limoncello Spritz. Highlights from the all-day and frankly affordable menu include antipasti or any one of the pizzas or signature pasta dishes available. We’ll be starting with one of those Limoncello Aperol’s for sure. Facebook | Instagram Image credit: Harry's Bar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932841887-UZ2ATA9JYGYKYGRY3PJT/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Susannah Constantine FESTIVAL OF FILM ROYAL ALBERT HALL The Royal Albert Hall has just kicked off its month long Film Festival “celebrating the magic of the movies”. Summer is clearly drawing to a close and nothing makes us happier in Autumn than cotching up to watch a good film so why not cotch in one of London’s best buildings instead. Of course it’s not just back to back screenings for there are talks, tours, exhibitions, music experiences and more throughout the four week programme that has a focus on the scores of some of our favourite films. Our picks of the bunch would be The English Patient Live on the 18th or Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in concert on the 24th and 25th. If you’re chatting about it on social media then don't forget to use the hashtag- #RAHFilmfestival - which sounds like promo for all of Hugh Grant’s biggest cinematic achievements ;) #justkidding #weloveyouHugh. One VERY large popcorn please. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Image credit: Andy Paradise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932846604-GSCIAAVAO939G7F4F0F4/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Susannah Constantine LOOK GOOD FEEL BETTER Look Good Feel Better is an incredible national charity that was set up to help people boost their confidence whilst undergoing cancer treatment. Supported by the beauty and fragrance industry, they’ve been running their free skincare and make-up workshops across the UK for the last 24 years. Initially set up to support women, they have since developed special sessions for teenagers and young adults and this year they also introduced a new service to support men. Each group session is led by trained volunteer skincare and make-up artists (and local barbers for the men’s group) and is a chance to meet people in a similar situation as well as learning useful tips and tricks to help combat some of the visible side effects of cancer treatments, such as sallow or dry skin and loss of eyelashes and eyebrows. Working with 107 hospitals and cancer support centres, they support over 19,500 people each year, with thousands more seeking advice through their website and online tutorials. Services are available to all ages, skin-tone and every type of cancer. Look Good Feel Better is part of a global group of charities, which means that this unique service is available in 26 countries worldwide and collectively they have supported over 1.8 million people, since it first launched in the US in 1989. In summary - they are amazing. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Image credit: LGFB https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932849981-NLF58KM6DOU31RWM0TEH/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Susannah Constantine BLUEZONE HEALTH When we or our family need medical attention, we want the best care we can get, immediately. This app of the month… Bluezone Health, launches on the 8th of the month and gives you exclusive access to top A&E specialists in minutes and you can contact them quickly via the app. A specialist will reply within minutes and assess your problem. If it can’t be sorted easily with simple advice and reassurance or an online prescription, they’ll arrange to see you, within 30 minutes if needed, for face-to-face investigations and treatment at selected top private hospitals. So you get the convenience of remote advice and the reassurance of face-to-face care, as quickly as needed which is fantastic. Bluezone was formed by a group of Consultants in Emergency Medicine who believe there’s a better way to provide A&E and urgent care and we think it’s a fab new app you should all explore. Twitter Image credit: Bluezone Health https://halpern.co.uk/hotlist/2018/12/5/anya-hindmarch monthly 0.5 2022-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932856433-JRDA0GFGLE98N9FDO55I/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Anya Hindmarch HACKFIELD PLACE If you google Heckfield Place you’ll see that this Georgian country house estate turned luxury hotel, is billed as the “UK’s most delayed hotel”...and that’s not wrong. We’ve been wanting and patiently waiting, to feature Heckfield Place on the Hotlist, not for months but years. And finally, the wait looks to be over. The luxuriously renovated 47 bedroom venue is located in Hampshire. Just 40 minutes out of London, the 400 acres of grounds the property is nestled in exudes classic English country grandeur, as though you have stepped right into a Jane Austen novel. The biodynamic home farm, kitchen gardens and orchards supply the two restaurants on site, one of which (Marle) is led by none other than Skye Gyngell of ‘Spring’ fame, then there’s The Moon Bar for intimate cocktails pre or post dinner. Naturally there’s a spa to help you unwind after you've visited one of the three studios for a spot of personal training or Pilates or alternatively try your hand at fly fishing or horse riding if you are more of an outdoors type. And everyone should be when the setting is this beautiful. So, cheers to Heckfield Place, we are so excited to finally see you. Now don’t mind us while we stroll the grounds, coyly giggling as we wait for Mr Darcy to turn up. 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Single day tickets cost from £56 and the website helpfully details all the info including travel options, that you may need. Go on, this summer ain’t over yet! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Credit: Paul Box https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932871076-S1ZU8NL4JDX8F1IUO3PB/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Anya Hindmarch LAHPET Lahpet is Burmese for pickled tea...which seems a strange name choice for a French restaurant. Just kidding, Lahpet serves up bloody marvellous modern Burmese cuisine at their new venue in Shoreditch, having moved from their original site in Hackney. Time Out describes the new place as “achingly stylish” which is what we’ve all grown to expect from anything that crops up in Shoreditch to be honest. Wooden flooring, large windows, tiling and a scattering of plants make the fresh space feel welcoming despite its size. But less about the decor and more about the food right? A blend of Indian and Thai flavours make up the Burmese palate and with everything from small plates, to salads, to bowls, there is a dish for everyone. Our pick of the bunch would be the Hake Masala with lemongrass rosti, the stuffed aubergine with dried shrimp and oyster mushroom or the Ginger salad. If you don’t fancy the full dine in experience, then you could pop along to Old Spitalfields Market where they have the Lahpet Street Food Kitchen instead. Lahpet won't break the bank either which is always a bonus but it will make your taste buds explode. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932876189-6BB2DVPPZP5UYSTT4RE5/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Anya Hindmarch JURASSIC WEEKEND Though they may be anatomically questionable in parts, the dinosaurs of Crystal Palace Park are a hit with thousands of visitors each year. And September marks their big event- Jurassic Weekend. Is the Jurassic Park theme tune now playing in your head? Yeah, ours too. As part of Heritage Open Days weekend on the 15th and 16th September, the ‘Friends of Crystal Palace Dinosaurs’ (yes, that’s a thing), are hosting a full weekend of dinosaur fun. You can take a behind the scenes tour of the Dinosaur Islands and the Ice Age mammal sculptures that have been in situ since 1854 when they were unveiled as the first dinosaur sculptures in the world! (Now we can forgive them for getting a few of the details a little off.) As well as seeing this amazing and wacky piece of history up close, you can also watch the ‘The Iguanodon Restaurant’- a hilarious, historically accurate street theatre performed in a life-sized, moving, travelling Iguanodon! OBVIOUSLY. There are ‘brain food’ talks for enquiring minds on topics covering the history and conservation of the whole site plus you can admire works of art inspired by the dinosaurs. Now perhaps we’re just a bit geeky but this is genuinely all very exciting to us. Facebook | Twitter Credit: Facebook @CPdinos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932880488-KCK606SNOXWRZXLH29OP/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Anya Hindmarch CHRINGUITO Primely positioned right outside Bethnal Green tube station, Chiringuito (that’s espaňol for beach bar) serves up laid back, Latino vibes in the heart of East London. They open early, serving commute-saving coffee, through to evening cocktails, and the Latin inspired menu has been curated by a Peruvian chef with links to Michelin star restaurant Lima London. The all-day diner and bar specialises in Gin and Tonics, every Londoners favourite tipple right? As well as Bloody Maria’s, the Latino equivalent of a Bloody Mary, switching vodka for tequila or mezcal. Although it seems like you’ll need a Bloody Maria to get over the Bloody Marias! The passion project of a local East-Londoner, Chiringuito has been built from scratch from the ruins of a derelict public toilet block and converted into something vibey but yet aesthetically sympathetic next to its neighbour, a grade I listed church. The rooftop, with its unparalleled views of the church and park, and a walk-over skylight, is a perfect setting for our unseasonably wonderful summer, channelling beach bar ethos with an East-London twist. Alternatively grab a stool next to the bar downstairs which has a bar top made entirely of old pesetas….we love that detail. Facebook | Instagram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932884686-DZDWA27Q1IUGJL6VU627/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Anya Hindmarch DARK ARTS The continued fascination with the world of Harry Potter is astounding but yet not surprising. There are tours, shops, movie marathons and all sorts dedicated to our favourite lightning scarred young wizard. At the end of this month, for the Halloween season, Warner Brothers are opening Dark Arts once more, for all superfans to explore a special exhibition dedicated to...well...Dark Arts as it happens. Guests are invited to dress up as their favourite characters and explore the iconic Great Hall, filled with floating pumpkins and to learn wand combat moves ready to live duel with Death Eaters. Once you've defeated evil and brushed your shoulder off, you can kick back and admire the intricate costumes from the films or take a stroll down the infamous Diagon Alley for a spot of potion shopping. The Warner Brothers Studio Tour is located 20 miles outside the capital in Leavesden but this is no problem for anyone with a broom so make sure to buy your tickets and ‘Slytherin’ through the ‘Dumbledoor’ to the exhibition. Sorry, we ‘Siriusly’ couldn't resist. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Credit: Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932887510-QIE6SII125S9K2AQVFUG/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Anya Hindmarch THE SECOND VIOLINIST It would be naive to believe that all operas feature busty women in corseted, full skirted dresses with bouffant hair and men in masks and suits dashing around them singing their lungs out. While classic, it's not the only way. *Enter Enda Walsh stage left.* The Second Violinist is the second opera from Irish playwright Walsh, written with composer Donnacha Dennehy and it’s a contemporary opera that tells the foreboding story of a life falling apart. ‘Martin, an orchestral violinist, is consumed by social media platforms, morbid fantasies and violent video games. Seeking solace in the music of Italian Renaissance composer Carlo Gesualdo, his inner turmoil becomes ever more apparent as he searches for beauty in a dark, dark world.’ Upbeat eh? But seriously, featuring a 13 metre screen, pyrotechnics, a very modern tale with love, Tinder, video games and a silent protagonist, to say it intrigued us is an understatement. How can you have an opera with a silent protagonist? Well Walsh has done it and the production was crowned winner of the 2017 FEDORA–GENERALI Prize for Opera, so there’s all the evidence you need if you were concerned this wasn't the real deal. From the 6th September, the Barbican is hosting the UK premiere of The Second Violinist and tickets are on sale now from £16. 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Champagne Taittinger are hosting Taittinger Time: a wheel of fortune style game where you can win a glass, bottle or Magnum on the spot and of course, as the name suggests, guests will be able to bid for a variety of ‘truly incredible gastronomic experiences in the silent and live auction hosted by Tom Best, Christie’s youngest ever auctioneer’. ALL proceeds go directly to Action against Hunger and this year looks set to be the best ever. Click here to read more about the evening and also the fabulous work that Action against Hunger does all around the world. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932896840-25KTQP7TO7A4URCEXV49/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Anya Hindmarch DABBL dabbl is the new app-only share dealing service which is on a mission to revolutionise investing by making it simple, accessible, and affordable to everyone. There's an entire generation of people who lack the confidence, tools and price point to be able to benefit from investing directly in the stock market so at dabbl, they're reimagining this complex and intimidating experience by making it frictionless and accessible to all. Founder Mark Ackred commented: "We are making investing in shares, in the companies that people connect with every day, easy and accessible to everyone - it's our fair share revolution." So go forth and invest fine friends, in the brands you know, buy and love... and thank us later :) Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://halpern.co.uk/hotlist/2018/12/5/james-blunt monthly 0.5 2022-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932909278-F6NPR12XG73M0NBWAOG2/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - James Blunt SPICE UP LONDON Guys, it's finally happening. There’s a whole exhibition dedicated to the original Fantastic Five, the ladies that brought girl power to the forefront and have kept us dancing ever since. Yup, the Spice Girls. The Business Design Centre has just opened up this three week extravaganza called Spice Up London, the biggest ever exhibition of its kind dedicated to the ladies. It will be showcasing stage costumes, memorabilia, merchandise and all that’s in between for the chance to see up close, everything that made the group such a global commercial success. If you somehow miss the chance to see it in London then fear not because Spice Up London will be moving up the country (hopefully on the Spice Bus) and you can catch it all in Manchester from late August to early September. Their popularity has never waned, proving they really will Viva Forever, so get your union jack dresses, trainers, leopard print, baby dummies and pouts at the ready and zig a zig ah. 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Other stars of the film include Topher Grace, Alec Baldwin and Laura Harrier and the film is billed to be a gripping smash hit.Twitter Credit Twitter: @BlacKkKlansman https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932917920-6O93MOE6PZTEUX1AHUXY/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - James Blunt BRAT We’re all for barbecues right now, less so the inside ones, but should this heatwave ever end (*prays it doesn't*) then we highly recommend heading to Redchurch Street in Shoreditch and taking a seat at Brat. Headed up by chef Tomos Parry, who hailed from Kitty Fishers, Brat offers diners a range of meat and fish dishes cooked over a wood-fuelled live fire. Unfortunately this is not really a menu that will appeal hugely to the vegans and vegetarians amongst you but pescatarians will be utterly satisfied with what's on offer. The menu is inspired by Getaria in the Basque Country, an area that’s known for its barbecues and produce is sourced locally...well in the UK. Much of the fish on offer has come from Cornish shores. The wine list is described as “approachable” and in addition there is a wonderful range of sherry available too. We think shezza may be making a comeback… The interior decor is simple if not slightly old school with wooden walls and plain tables but you’re there for the food, and that dear friends, is delicious. Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932926206-LUAT73R2GJY7W9GOH3IA/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - James Blunt THE FOX AND PHEASANT We recommend bars to you all the time here on the Halpern Hotlist but we think this may be the first time we’ve featured a good ol’ pub. They are central to British lifestyle and we spill out into the streets during the summer months then fight over seats closest to the fireplaces in the winter and frankly we wouldn't change it for anything. So we bring you The Fox and Pheasant, a beautiful little country pub newly opened in Chelsea by our very own Hotlister, James Blunt. It is situated in “The Billings” - that group of three streets full of brightly coloured mews houses just off the Fulham Road - and just before you go over the bridge to the Chelsea Football Club. They have installed a brand new wonderful kitchen which is producing delicious and original lunches and dinners as well as traditional pub fare and has a very pretty dining room with retractable roof and a private function room too. Plus of course, pints a plenty, bar snacks and plenty of wine and cocktails to keep all punters suitably refreshed. Steeped in history (which you can read up on, on the website) the venue is decorated beautifully, welcomes our canine friends and even has a classic dartboard for the competitive. Heaven. 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Screw you Uber. On arrival the mixologists will whip you up a refreshing cocktail to sip on in one of the potting sheds, treehouse, plentiful picnic style tables or indeed some of the homemade and beautiful furniture dotted around.Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Credit Facebook @BeautifulAllotment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932940854-5X3Z9F1KOVCMGB7Z2M80/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - James Blunt MICHAEL JACKSON, ON THE WALL From one infamous singing group to arguably the most famous male solo artist the world has seen, clearly 2018 is the year for celebrating the big hitters in the Hall of Music Fame. Michael Jackson, On the Wall, says on its own website that it’s the exhibition of the year (Soz Geri, Vicky B et al) so it clearly backs itself to be a real treat for the public. However, rather than displaying artefacts, memorabilia and the suchlike, the National Portrait Gallery is instead exploring the influence Michael Jackson had on those in the world of contemporary art : “Since Andy Warhol first used his image in 1982, Jackson has become the most depicted cultural figure in visual art by an extraordinary array of leading contemporary artists.” The exhibition features artwork from a select 40 of these artists including David LaChapelle, Catherine Opie, Grayson Perry and Warhol himself and is open for viewing until late October, all to tie in with what would have been the legends 60th birthday year. Tickets cost from £15 and you can book in advance via the website. You really can’t….Beat It. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Credit: David LaChalelle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932943236-OJF28FDRAEOC2JKJ8ADC/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - James Blunt EDINBURGH FRINGE Continuing on from the Spice Girls ‘Girl Power’ theme and inspired by a recent article in Stylist magazine we wanted to tell you about all the badass and hilarious women who will be performing in one sense or another at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The Festival runs from the 3rd to the 27th of this month and has been a staple of the arts performance scene since 1947! It’s been going longer than Glastonbury! More than 3,000 performers take to the stage throughout the month and our “editors picks” would be the following: Jessie Cave - the hilarious and witty comedienne who is well known for her series of cartoons that depict motherhood, love and everything in between. In her show she will be discussing break ups and balancing motherhood from a self-deprecating but hysterical view point. Secondly: Luisa Omielan - her show is called ‘Politics for Bitches’ and in her own words “I believe it is my right to have an opinion on something I know absolutely nothing about!”. But of course. And lastly: 007, Voices of Bond- Phoebe Katis, a vocalist of insane talent, takes the audience through the biggest and best hits of the Bond franchise. Now that’s just some of our recommendations but check out the website for the full listings and make sure to see as many shows as you can. You’ll have split sides by the end no doubt. 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CoppaFeel have just teamed up with Avon and launched the first ever Digital Breast Cancer Education Tool called CoppaCollege. With CoppaCollege you can access a “boobipedia” of information about the risks, signs and symptoms and where to seek advice and help. We can't encourage you enough to check out CoppaFeel and the work they do and make sure to tell your friends and family to do the same, so the messaging is spread. Look after your boobs ladies! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | #CoppafeelwithAvon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932948313-W635AY36OJI4D204XBSK/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - James Blunt THOUGHTS There are few who carry and pen and paper around with them these days, we all rely on our phones, and this is part of why we recommend an app to you each month. This month’s is simple, it’s called Thoughts and is used for sketching, doodling, writing notes and all the things you’d use a classic pen and paper for. It's no fuss and easy to use but overall very handy to have on the grid of your iOS or Android device. Your canvas is infinite, it can be colourful, and the best bit- you can use it in the dark so if you find your active mind stealing your sleep, fear not, your thoughts can be noted down and not lost to the land of nod. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932953862-DQYVU341BJO6BOLZD5TG/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - James Blunt LADY GARDEN FOUNDATION The Lady Garden Foundation which you should all know of well by now, have teamed up with Fiat and Glamour to design a one off Fiat 500 filled with LOADS of stuff. All you have to do is a buy a ticket for £20 (which goes to charity, obvs) and you have a pretty good chance of winning! We are only selling 1000 tickets max, drawn at the 30th August. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter The Link to buy your tickets is here and campaign collaboration info can be found here https://halpern.co.uk/hotlist/2018/12/5/bryony-gordon monthly 0.5 2022-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932961495-B2TT6I32YOUHGBM8WP33/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Bryony Gordon BULK MARKET We have been patiently waiting...ok, not so patiently waiting, for news of Bulk Marketreopening following their crowdfunding campaign to raise the cash for a new venue. And hurrah, the day is here...almost!!! Their brand spanking new store will be opening this month at 6 Bohemia Place, Hackney. But who are they, what are they, why are you so bloomin’ excited Halpern? Well let us tell you. Bulk Market is a social enterprise, BYO container store, that is fighting single use plastic by encouraging consumers to take along their own jars and boxes and fill them with produce goodness with everything from pasta to flour, herbs to dried fruits, dairy and eggs to bakery wonders as well as beers, wine, kombucha and even household goods available for purchase. Single use plastic and the devastating effect it is having on our planet is an issue that is thankfully moving front and centre to more and more people's minds each day and stores like Bulk Market are helping to eradicate its use. So gather your Kilner’s and head on down but stay tuned to the website for details on the exact opening date. If you’re early then just make sure to form a very British orderly queue....behind us. 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The cocktail list is plentiful with lots of personalised Inko twists on old classics plus of course a short but punchy sake menu to keep the mega fans refreshed. As for the interiors it's a calming atmosphere with lots of reclaimed wood and stone work plus the seating is all arranged at mixed heights. A kooky addition intended to give all diners a different view of the Robata. A bit novelty perhaps but we like it. Inko’s location in the heart of Soho will only further fuel its popularity. See you there!Instagram Image Credit Inko Nito Facebook page. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932971618-E0U2G0F82GA9IK7YZK8Q/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Bryony Gordon BRITISH SUMMER TIME OPEN HOUSE Most Londoners will know that summer means a host of big name performers singing their hearts out at the series of British Summer Time concerts over various weekends in July. This year Bruno Mars, Eric Clapton, Michael Bublé and The Cure are amongst the acts taking to the stage. However, during the week from the 9th till the 12th July when the park is open, but the drumsticks are resting, there is BST Open House: four days of free activities, music, film and food in the park. With family friendly movies, live music from gospel choirs and DJ’s, plus Bingo, aerial circus acts, theatre performances AND screenings of the tennis action, it’s one not to miss and your bank account needn't take a hit on entry. We’ll personally be heading down on Tuesday 10th to see an open-air screening of The Greatest Showman. You really can’t beat sitting in the beautiful Hyde Park on a summers eve with a cold beer and a carton of chips in hand...in our humble opinion. Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Image Credit British Summer Time Open House© https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932978342-V2TCA1U9DKL3L64N4U16/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Bryony Gordon FANTASIA If you’ve ever wanted to dance with a magical hippo then read on...Disney’s Fantasia was released in 1940 and has since gone on to become one of the franchises most iconic films. To celebrate this, The Vaults at Waterloo have created a Sounds and Sorcery immersive music concert experience for fans around the capital and beyond. You’ll be given a headset upon arrival to fully immerse you into the atmosphere as you voyage round the space and its incredible installations, encountering characters from the film via 3D projections, all sound tracked by the instantly recognisable film score. Sounds and Sorcery is suitable for all ages with time slots available throughout the day. Tickets cost from £35 and can be booked here. The event opens on the 3rd July but is open until early September so don’t panic about missing out on the magical sweeping broomsticks as there is plenty of time to get down there for the fun. Instagram | Facebook Image Credit Disney© https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932982161-DT3TANWN1B5T9U9XSNQN/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Bryony Gordon SCOOP - A WONDERFUL ICE CREAM WORLD You scream, we scream, the whole of London screams for ice cream….and the British Museum of Food have answered us, along with the cheeky chaps from Bompas and Parr. Hallelujah! SCOOP, is the first ever exhibition from BMOF and they've licked off with a bang with this interactive and udderly FAB journey into the history of our favourite sweet treat. We needn’t give you 99 reasons to go but the history of ice cream has been far from a Rocky Road and this summer coincides with the 300th anniversary of Mary Eales’ Receipts, the first printed volume to feature ice cream in an English publication. 300 years of ice cream! It was mint to be. The sensory immersion includes glow in the dark flavours, flavoured fog, a sub-zero ice chamber, Victorian Ice Cream tasting classes, artworks, artefacts and paraphernalia as well as an 18+ only section. Ooh err! Goes to show anything is popsicle. The exhibition opens on the 3rd of the month until the end of September. We’re no experts but Sundae may be the best day to visit, just make sure to take an umbrella...there's a chance of sprinkles. 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From the 11th to the 15th July, descend upon this beaut riverside town for Henley Festival, a boutique event celebrating the best of UK & international music and arts. “It's a place to soak up the atmosphere and be entertained whilst experiencing a vibrant programme from pop to world music, classical to jazz, blues to ‘street’ musicians, where art, comedy and gastronomy share equal billing with music.” The Festival has been going on since 1983 and its 35th year looks set to be as big as ever with performances from Rita Ora, Grace Jones, Nile Rodgers and Bistrotet to name but a mere few. The Black-Tie dress code has us seriously excited and of course, we jest slightly, sequins and glitter are allowed, as long as they adorn your floor length gown! Tickets cost from £70 and can be bought here. Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Image Credit: Henley Festival Facebook https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932988715-QW5JZ3JJWJERZ7IZQFEG/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Bryony Gordon PRIDE IN LONDON Yasss kweens, it’s our favourite time of year, Pride in London! The parade, aka the best bit, takes place on Saturday 7th July across town providing a platform for every part of London’s LGBT+ community to raise awareness of LGBT+ issues. The first official London Pride was held in 1972, with 2,000 people. Last year the events attracted one million partygoers and 2018 is set to be bigger and better than ever. The various floats are fabulous, colourful and full of enthusiasm as they make their way along the route to Trafalgar Square with the streets lined with crowds. There are a heap of events taking place that day and in the days leading up to it if you can't make it to the parade itself. Fitness activities, theatrical performances, musical acts and a film festival all form the wonderfully vibrant programme. Our personal picks would be Grindr: The Opera on the 4th at the Above the Stag theatre, Life Drawing at The Tate, Little Gay Brother of Secret Garden origin at OMeara and Romeo and Juliet, the alternative version, at Waterloo East Theatre. #LondonPride2018 Instagram | Twitter | Facebook https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932992169-ESCGNYVMPVU8FZ2B3ZIA/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Bryony Gordon WILD AT HEART FOUNDATION The Wild at Heart Foundation was created in 2015 by Nadine Kayser and Nikki Tibbles who you will know as florist extraordinaire with stores in Westbourne Grove, Belgravia and within Liberty. The foundation was set up with the aim to help animals all over the world funding animal welfare projects across the globe. In particular, they want to compassionately reduce the world's 600 million stray dog population. Rescue projects, neutering programmes and education initiatives are all part of their work and Sophie Dahl, Noel Gallagher and Josh Wood are a few of the well-known names who have rescued their beloved pets via Wild at Heart. Check out the website for full details on how you can help via donations or rescuing an animal for your family. By 2020, Wild at Heart want to support 100 international projects, rehome 1,000 animals, neuter 100,000 dogs and educate 1,000,000 children. Big goals but goals we are fully behind. Instagram | Facebook https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644932997493-RJ65VH08JD0CO7U6N883/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Bryony Gordon TOO GOOD TO GO Too Good to Go is on a mission to tackle food waste and we are fully behind them! The clue is in the name really as the app helps you find food from your favourite restaurants or cuisines that is simply, too good to go. Did you know that every year, 1/3 of all food produced is wasted? If this food waste were a country it would be the third largest emitter of CO2 – only behind the USA and China! With so much being done to tackle CO2 emissions in these countries, why are we forgetting about food waste? Instead of stores throwing away their unsold produce, you can buy it at a reduced cost via the app so everyone's a winner. The app works with your location and will show you which food retailers nearby have food to buy and at what price. Restaurants already involved include Yo Sushi, Hummus Bros, Pix, Island Poke and many more. If you yourself work at a store, bakery, supermarket, hotel, cafe or other and want to get involved in this food waste revolution then you can also do that via the app too. In 2 short years they have partnered with over 5000 retailers and over 2.5 million meals have been rescued! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook https://halpern.co.uk/hotlist/2018/12/5/deyan-sudjic monthly 0.5 2022-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644933004955-5ZDE9EPSM1UTFY9OOY2N/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Deyan Sudjic FRIDA KAHLO, MAKING HER SELF UP The V&A opens up a special exhibition all around Frida Kahlo on the 16th of the month called Making Her Self Up. The exhibition offers the public insight into her fascinating life via artefacts and personal belongings that have never been exhibited outside of her home of Mexico before now. Born in Mexico City in 1907, her life work celebrated and was inspired by Mexican culture exploring identity, post colonialism, gender, class, and race in Mexican society and Kahlo herself is one of the world’s most recognised artists as she used her distinctive face as the subject of many of her own works. You can expect to see many of her colourful and intricately embroidered outfits, makeup, paintings, photographs and even a prosthetic leg worn by Kahlo after she had her leg amputated in 1953. Tickets are £15 and the exhibition is open until early November.Instagram | Twitter | Facebook https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644933010091-5C1II2PNH3OWCOBFPV8L/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Deyan Sudjic ORRERY LONDON If Orrery was American, it would be able to drink alcohol for the first time this year as it celebrates it’s 21st birthday. To commemorate this momentous occasion the restaurant has recently undergone a subtle but delightful interiors refresh but fans of Orrery will be thrilled to hear the food and drinks are as magnifique as ever. Located on Marylebone High street, the white table cloths, impeccable service and calming colour scheme all add up to one divine dining experience. Menu highlights include Fillet steak tartare with quails egg, sourdough & truffle, the Jerusalem artichoke risotto, with Winter black truffle and artichoke crisps or the Dorset crab, wasabi, avocado & mango 10 supplement. Add in some crisp white wine or perhaps a Flirtini cocktail and you’ll never want to leave. Now may be a good time to remind you that Father's Day is coming up on the 17th, perhaps it's a chance to book in for the tasting menu and spoil Papa rotten. Enjoy! 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Opening on the 25th of the month until late July this adaptation has been penned by Academy, BAFTA and Olivier award winner Christopher Hampton and the production is bilingual and will switch between English dialogue and French surtitles, and then vice versa. “But what's a surtitle” you shout from the dress circle. Well it’s the same dialogue projected onto a screen above the stage in the opposing language! Sur instead of Sub. Obvious really!Twitter | Facebook https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644933018568-XNYA2X4H08718YT81A9M/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Deyan Sudjic LONDON HONG KONG DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL 2018 marks the 23rd, yes 23rd!!!, edition of the annual London Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival at London’s Regatta Centre this Sunday 3rd June. The free, family-friendly, dragon boat racing event welcomes 10,000 visitors from all over the UK and overseas to enjoy and take part in one of the UK’s most exciting cross-cultural sporting occasions. Throughout the day, the spectacular action on the water will be provided by more than 40 competing club, corporate and amateur teams. Drama unfolds as novices do battle with some of the UK’s greatest paddlers, as well as the elements, to take home 6 cups. On land, the event’s South East Asian food festival will represent the culinary tastes of each country in the region including Mei Mei’s Street Cart, Bite Mi, Newdlez Pad Thai, Hanoi Kitchen, Pochi, Wok n Roll, EatFan, Enak Enak as well as the wonderful Vietnamese Coffee of Ca Phe Vn and sensational cocktails and Tiger Beer from Quirky Bars while entertainment including live music and martial arts displays will be provided on the East West Festival stage with traditional Chinese lion dancing proceeding the ‘dotting of the eyes ceremony’ to launch the event. What a fab way to experience Chinese culture in the capital! Twitter | Facebook https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644933022425-R6CU65Q12UPRA2P2HLXF/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Deyan Sudjic THE MOONSHINE SALOON Moonshine was originally a slang term for high-proof distilled spirits produced illegally against the government's wishes. AKA prohibition style powerful party fuel. AKA A MASSIVE PARTY! Head to the Kings Road to ‘Step off the streets of West London and onto the streets of the Wild West’. The Moonshine Saloon is a BYO affair where the mixologists will hook you up with sumptuous cocktails based on your hard liquor of choice. You’ll be wearing stetsons, playing card games, probably spitting and generally adopting all the mannerisms of a raucous cowboy at a hoedown. This is not the bar for anyone who is afraid of letting their hair down and taking on a lil’ role play for fun. Because otherwise the Sheriff will sniff you out and kick you out for not obeying the law…. Just get ready to hear a lot of people saying y’all fairly repetitively! Instagram|Facebook https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644933029508-ODCRRN1M677BPO8GE946/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Deyan Sudjic MARKET HALLS FULHAM So apparently if you're not a one stop desto with a mix of food and drink delights under one roof here in London town then you ain't worth knowing. So Fulham heard this news and jumped on the unsurprising bandwagon with Market Halls. They took on the well-preserved entrance hall of an Edwardian Underground station in Fulham Broadway and with a lick of paint, nine food stops, a coffee shop, a deli and a fully stocked bar - boom, we have ourselves a banging new venue for breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks seven days a week! AND, they are dog friendly AND they have a separate kids area if your little ones are in tow so everyone's a winner. Foodie treats include Yard Sale Pizza, Ahi Poke and Thima by Farang. The truth is this is actually the first of three Market Halls with one in Victoria opening late summer and the third near Oxford Circus this winter so if Fulham isn't that convenient, then fear not for more are on the way. Our favourite part is that each of them are opening in unloved public spaces with special architectural or historic interest meaning once loved gems are getting a second chance. Hurrah for Market Halls. In their humble words “Market Halls is set to make an unprecedented mark on the UK’s dining scene.” So watch this space. Instagram | Twitter | Facebook https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644933034612-7LS9ENNXX8YAX7S2SNUS/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Deyan Sudjic GYNAECOLOGICAL CANCER FUND, LADY GARDEN CHARITY As you may already know, the LADY GARDEN charity was co-founded by our CEO Jenny Halpern Prince, Astrid Harbord, Josephine Daniel, Tamara Beckwith, Chloe Delevingne, Kate Percival, Mika Simmons and Bridget Barker. Our mission is to change the future of Gynae cancers and women’s health, one slightly crazy event at a time. We have just launched the registration of this year’s 5k and 10k run/walk/stroll around Hyde Park on 9th June and would LOVE for you to sign up and join us with partners, friends, sisters, brothers, kids, nieces, nephews, mums and dads etc. Last year saw Princess Beatrice, Arizona Muse and Vogue Williams dust off their trainers to raise funds for vital research at The Royal Marsden. Full details below but please sign up soon as there are only 45 places left. 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We jest, it’s a rooftop, with London as the backdrop, look beyond the trains...unless that’s your thing of course. Instagram | Facebook https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644933047881-LQJ47YB946VQYQKT3JEM/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Emma Gannon KRICKET LONDON Guys, this is not a drill, we repeat, not a drill...Kricket is coming back to Brixton this month. *pulls party popper. Not only is it back, it’s opening in a permanent venue on Atlantic Road. *pulls another party popper. SW locals may remember where Brindisa used to be in the arches on Atlantic Road and this will be Kricket’s new home, with space for a 30 cover restaurant, that takes bookings, plus a bar serving drinks and snacks with space for another 30. Rik Campbell and Chef Will Bowlby who founded the original Kricket in POP Brixton, say they always planned on returning to their roots after they callously left POP for Soho, so we are thrilled they are true to their word. The menu will be Indian inspired and new dishes include Spiced smoked cod's roe, telicherry kulcha and Lotus root yakni, morels & lotus root crisps. The restaurant is due to open on the 12th May but check the website just in case anything changes. We don’t want you banging on the doors if they’re not quite ready for you! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644933052465-508SNDDTT8KYHFUKUNEQ/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Emma Gannon FIELD DAY Summer time means festi time y’all. And one staple of the summer season is Field Daywhich is on the move. Getting ahead of the birds, they are migrating South for the summer to Brockwell Park, from its previous “home” in Victoria Park. Now we know this is the MAY Hotlist, and Field Day is in JUNE but it’s literally the first weekend of June, the tickets are selling out fast and we don’t want you to miss out so….you can thank us later. Across Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd June you can treat your ears to the ‘dulcet sounds’ of Erykah Badu, Gilles Peterson, Loyle Carner, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Beauty & The Beat, Ezra Collective and many many more fantastic acts.Then you have Street Feast, Venn Street Market, Fat Gay Vegan and London Brewers Market to help keep your energy levels up. Tickets are available here so don’t hang about party people. Instagram| Twitter | Facebook https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644933056515-VNQ7EJ3NH6BUAIEBD3FW/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Emma Gannon FESTIVAL OF SCIENCE: SPACE Thought we’d look up some Inspirational quotes to open this entry as feel you need some profundity when talking about the vast epic-ness of space. Felix Baumgartner, that nutter who jumped to earth from Space for kicks, once said: “Sometimes you have to go up really high to understand how small you really are”. That’s deep. And a strong message. Then we found that someone, surprisingly anonymous, once said “I f**king love outer space...all those stars and planets and sh*t” and well, whilst not AS deep, that quote stood out to us too. Coz space is bloody amazing. Which is probably why the Royal Albert Hall will be exploring Space through a series of concerts, talks, screenings and comedy events for space and sci-fi fans young and old. The events kick off on the 5th May and runs through to early July and the full list of events are listed here along with info on tickets. One small (large) festival for the Albert Hall means one giant leap of fun for mankind. 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The full programme can be found here but a few of the events that caught our eye include Handmade Bicycles with Helio Ascari and Bespoke Gloves with Riina Oun at Bentleys showing their handmade leather skills and The Alchemy of Glassat FBC London in Pimlico. Who needs machinery, the human hand and what it can create is a marvel. Instagram | Twitter | Facebook https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644933063031-W9LRWNZX2GL7P4VRL8KV/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Emma Gannon LONDON NIGHTS ‘London’s lates/at night’ experiences are somewhat infamous now and return with fervour across more venues each year. We’ve been drawn to the Museum of London’s “London Nights” which opens on the 11th May and offer us a chance to see our fair city after dark through photography. The have delved into their extensive collection to exhibit over 200 pieces that offer insight into the city through portraiture, documentary, conceptual photography and film. We stroll these streets every day but have you really SEEN what’s all around us? If you want more late night escapades then check out the Museums at Nights website for all the other after dark excitement you can take part in. Just because the sun has gone to bed, doesn't mean we need to. ;) Instagram | Twitter | Facebook https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644933066722-ZEWHPMGL6SZAE2KL1Z1V/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Emma Gannon NSPCC IN ASSOCIATION WITH HARRODS You may have caught wind about some cracking garbs up from grabs at the “Fashion Re-Told” store in Chelsea, raising funds for the NSPCC in association with Harrods and Cadogan. This is the first ever pop-up from Harrods, selling donated and pre-loved designer items in a space on Sloane Street (Number 196 to be precise). Their doors are open now until the 14th May selling things across the womenswear, menswear and accessories spectrum. The store is open Monday to Sunday, 11am - 7pm Monday to Saturday, and Midday – 6pm on Sundays, and the collection edit has been curated by an expert Harrods team, and is presented in a luxurious retail environment, designed to emulate a high-end boutique which might be found within the Knightsbridge store. All proceeds will go to the NSPCC’s invaluable work within the London area, helping their ambition to give every child in London a voice. Instagram | Twitter | Facebook https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644933070456-4U19OPCFPUSCN8MOYWBN/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Emma Gannon MY POSSIBLE SELF “A clinically proven, personalised self-help plan”. My Possible Self is a self help toolkit/app that aims to have you feeling your best self in just 8 weeks, because sometimes you need a small helping hand navigating your way round this maze that we call life. After an initial assessment online, the app will help identify which modules are best suited to your needs and they will establish forms of therapy that will equip you with the necessary skills to move onwards and of course upwards! In addition you can choose the emotions you wish to focus on such as stress or anxiety. We believe that mental health needs to be talked about more and so we’re huge advocates of anything that can help anyone who may not be feeling quite at a 10 out of 10. We hope you find this app helpful! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook https://halpern.co.uk/hotlist/2018/12/5/emily-brooke monthly 0.5 2022-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644933081671-BZ5E8FN7JC9VCJVRQT49/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Emily Brooke UNTITLED No, we haven't just forgotten to input the name on this one. The name IS ‘Untitled’ and Untitled is a new bar and restaurant on Kingsland Road in Dalston. Everyone knows Kingsland Road is edgy AF, obviously, so this place is already set to be great! The bar is the creation of London mixology master Tony Conigliaro - yet another big tick, as he clearly knows a good drink when he...mixes one. Then add to that the fact that the drinks are perfectly accompanied with a Japanese-inspired food menu brought to you by Michelin starred global sensation Rob Roy Cameron and, well, that's the trifecta of trendy nailed right there. Do we even need to tell you any more? Ok fine we will - the decor is minimal with swathes of concrete, naturally. They have a host of events taking place at the venue, you can buy awesome artwork and clothing via the website and it’s possible to make reservations which is something we oh so miss being able to do these days. Our work here is done, see you there. 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Beginners will have the rules explained before you dive head first into the action and of course, there’s a bar as well as street food available to fuel the antics. It’s a night ‘Made in heaven, 67’ EAT. DRINK. LEARN. BINGO. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644933092501-LUF7YTV3C189JMRYMMIC/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Emily Brooke ANGEL EASTER FLOATING MARKET When you find yourself filled to the brim with the excesses of Sainsbury’s 5 for the price of 3 Easter Egg offer (this is imagined before you hot foot it down to your local Saino’s), head to the City Road Lock in Islington for the Easter floating market courtesy of the Village Butty. Yes you read that correctly, floating market. Described as a village hall on the water, you can peruse the wares and buy yourself some new vintage threads, pimp up your record collection, adorn your limbs with some handmade jewellery or stock the bathroom cabinet with some new herbal remedies. And if the retail therapy on H2O isn’t appealing enough then there will be live music, as well as grub and cocktails...not that you may need any more sugar ;) Enjoy! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644933098404-SH8RUQD96UNXC694M60J/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Emily Brooke PROSECCO SPRINGS So the ol’ trend for quaffing copious amounts of prosecco ain’t going anywhere fast, as April sees the return of Prosecco Springs - a four day long festival serving up the fizzy fuel. This masterful celebration of North East Italy’s finest export will include tastings, tanto cibo Italiano (loadsa Italian grub), masterclasses and of course, you guessed it, live music. Prosecco Springs takes place at the newly built outdoor park between Oval Space and The Pickle Factory in East London from the 26th to the 29th. Tickets vary in price depending on what level of involvement you’re up for, however they start at £40 and can be bought here. For those interested in the masterclass element of Prosecco Springs there are two options - a prosecco masterclass or a prosecco cocktail making class. In the first you will learn the core principles of wine tastings as well as guidance on what food to pair the bubbles with and in the second, in case it’s not clear from the name, you’ll learn how to make five different prosecco based cocktails...basically if you don’t like prosecco then this is probably your worst nightmare but those of us that love it are already on our way East. Facebook | Instagram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644933103256-9NA8V9DVKZPG94XU34SB/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Emily Brooke F45, STRATFORD Anyone into their fitness and the latest trends will have heard of F45 - the gym that promises abs in 8 weeks and a range of cardio and strength-and-resistance-based classes that are all 45-minutes-long and aim to burn fat as well as tone and build muscle. The good news for East Londoner’s is they have recently opened their latest state of the art fitness studio at Here East’s Canalside campus. They are in fabulous company with others including Matches Fashion and UCL also opening up in the same place. F45 Stratford will be situated alongside independent bars and cafes meaning you can enjoy a work out at one of their many classes and follow it with a refreshing smoothie whilst overlooking the Lee Canal. It’s a one stop shop for so many of your needs and frankly just a great community, and we can’t wait to go and check out. Bring on the burrrrrn...and a bite to eat at The Breakfast Club after! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644933108968-ZNZ9SA3F35C968PU0QWI/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Emily Brooke DEPTFORD BITES LIVE This is a brand new, one-day food festival/street food market brought to you by Grace Dent, yes, that Grace Dent. I mean if anyone has the gravitas to pull off a decent new street market with delicious bites to eat then we challenge you to think of anyone more qualified that Ms Dent! On the 7th April from 10am to 3pm in the Deptford Market Yard, Deptford Bites will be serving up treats from faves such as Oyster Boy, Zoe’s Ghana Kitchen, KraPow LDN and Black Mylk Ice cream. In addition to the satisfaction of your taste buds, Grace will ‘curate and host a series of talks which picks apart Deptford’s new status as ‘up and coming’? Who are the faces to watch? What are the dishes and drinks to try? Why Deptford and why now?’ This whole day is free to attend but you need to book your tickets to the talks here so make sure you don’t miss out!Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644933113616-RJRAT25VH38NYZA8J32U/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Emily Brooke CASA BERTI London, we love you, we really really do.... But forgive us, for we wish to take our Hotlisters away for a moment as our eyes have been distracted by olive groves, hillside views, a glimmering swimming pool and terracotta terraces. Ladies and gents, we bring you to Casa Berti, a private hill-top estate in Italy with expansive views, two houses, a yoga/art studio, gardens and more. (Now you see why we’ve been distracted eh). Located north of Pisa, Casa Berti offers the most heavenly escape from the hustle and bustle of London life as well as the chance to take daily yoga sessions, sculpture classes, wellness retreats, a game of early evening boules, a shot at the archery board or a dip in delectable swimming pool. Seriously, we’re in love, can you tell? Check out the website for more info, a gallery to whet your visual appetite as well the full list of classes and retreats you can book in to. Just be sure to let us know when you're going, so we can challenge you to a game of Boules in the evening sunshine with a glass of vino.Facebook | Instagram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644933117906-QBH4QPJPKWU8WNDG2FD7/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Emily Brooke AN EVENING WITH CHICKENSHED We are HUGE fans of Chickenshed here at Halpern and have featured their wonderful work on the Hotlist before. For those of you who haven't heard of them, Chickenshed is an inclusive theatre company and registered charity based in North London who create theatre for all ages and run successful outreach projects, education courses and membership programmes throughout the year. We adore their productions and have been to many in the past which is why we thought you’d like to know on the 17th April we are all invited to join them for the evening at the ITV London Studios in Waterloo for an evening of wonderful performances. The evening has been organised by Professor Jonathan Shalit and David Walliams and a host of stars will be there on the night. You can buy your tickets for this unique event here and all proceeds will go to Chickenshed so that they can continue to provide opportunities for young people of all ages and backgrounds and access to the performing arts to create outstanding and inspiring theatre that changes lives. Champagne and canapes will keep you refreshed throughout the evening and £150 tickets include an exclusive VIP after party. Who doesn't love a VIP party ;) Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644933127611-1J0PNQQVZIT2TIUKLVZD/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Emily Brooke OLIO We’d like to think that bit by bit we are all making changes in order to improve our planet not only for us but for future generations. We’ve seen a surge in awareness around the use of plastic, veganism increasing in popularity and now we bring you Olio, an app that aims to connect neighbours with each other and with local shops so surplus food and other items can be shared, not thrown away. Food wastage is a huge problem and we can all do our bit to minimise this. Individuals and businesses can both join the Olio scheme and it could be to share food nearing its sell-by date in local stores, spare home-grown vegetables, bread from your baker, or the groceries in your fridge when you go away. You upload details of the item to the app and share away. The team behind Olio ‘believe that small actions can lead to big change. Collectively – one rescued cupcake, carrot or bottle of lotion at a time – we can build a more sustainable future where our most precious resources are shared, not thrown away’. So download the app and share away! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://halpern.co.uk/hotlist/2018/11/29/anna-jones monthly 0.5 2022-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644933135266-Z7T5NTDA41HINNE4K2A1/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Anna Jones WOMEN OF THE WORLD FESTIVAL Thursday 8th March is International Women’s Day and this means a celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of us ladies. *High Five*. There are a huge variety of events that take place across the globe but we wanted to let you know about our fave in London. From the 7th to the 11th, the Southbank Centre hosts the WOW Festival- ‘Women of the World provides a platform for celebrating what has been achieved, and explores all the ways we can change the world for the better.’ Events across these five days include talks, dance performances, comedy sketches, art installations and more. Some of the highlights for us include Mouthpiece - a heart-wrenching and humorous performance journeying into the female psyche, Women, War and Peace Building where a panel will discuss the role of the women in revolution, war and peace-building, and also keynote speeches from around the world addressing potent topics for women and girls in Power, Purpose and Progress. 2018 may mark 100 years since women won the right to vote but unfortunately, there is a still a lot of progress to be made and events such as WOW are helping towards this. It gets our Hotlist vote for sure. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644933138037-5VXQHN5NZ6CJI92E6ZQU/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Anna Jones THE HORATIO STREET SOCIAL CLUB Speakeasys aren't dead guys, and neither is the trend. We know this because there’s another new one that’s just opened, beneath the Nelson’s Head...on Horatio Street...in Hackney. Edgy, we know. Two mates and more importantly, excellent barmen who worked together at Callooh Callay, joined forces to open the Horatio Street Social Club, offering up a host of cheeky looking cocktails as well as wines and beers. The cocktails have really endearing names such as...ahem, Garfields Funeral and Kill the Cook, but don't let that put you off. The wine list is equally intriguing and in the words of HSSC it aims “to prove that you shouldn't turn your nose up at supermarket wine because supermarket wine is fucking delicious.” We couldn't agree more….and we drink a lot of supermarket wine so we know. So, if you like great drinks and you like being ‘social’ then we think you might just like this spot. Facebook | Instagram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644933143065-X1PEI56V1RPCXVGGYOLC/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Anna Jones NUALA LONDON We’re sticking East for food, we need you to drink responsibly and thus ensure there is food in your stomach after those cocktails at the Horatio Street Social Club, so skip over to Old Street and take a seat at Nuala London. With this current Baltic weather, you’ll be warmed to know there is an open fire pit for cooking in the middle of the restaurant which has been set up by Chef Niall Davidson of Chiltern Firehouse fame. This is his first restaurant and he’s brought Colin Sherry, Charlie Sims, John O’Dowd and Honey Spencer with him. Which is the equivalent of having the culinary A-Team stood behind you, having notched up their years of experience at the likes of Noma, Fat Duck and Bistrotheque. The 75 seater all-day restaurant will serve up fire cooked beef and fish deliciousness, bar snacks and many a Celtic inspired dish thanks to Davidson’s Irish and Scottish heritage. We’ve heard the hospitality is second to none and we can't think of anything more pleasant than kicking back around the fire pit and tucking into some top quality grub. Facebook | Instagram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644933150292-2SKQWQ5O8GJC06ERFFIA/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Anna Jones SUMMER AND SMOKE Summer and Smoke is a two-part play written by the legendary Tennessee Williams, of A Streetcar Named Desire fame, and this month a production opens up at the Almeida Theatre in North London to much critical acclaim and excitement. This is only the second large production of Williams’ lesser known play in the capital despite it’s much larger popularity in the States. An “intoxicating classic about love, loneliness and self-destruction”, set in Mississippi and telling the story of lead character Alma, an unmarried minister’s daughter and the wild relationship that occurs between her and John, the sensuous doctor who lives next door. Ooh err! They are different personalities entirely but the play explores how they switch in terms of their behaviours and beliefs as their relationship develops. Williams is a world-famous playwright for a reason and this production looks set to be captivating. Tickets start at £10, so no excuse not to head over to catch a performance. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644933157745-WQ1XO6U3T0QWYVR2AHAU/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Anna Jones THE GRIFT Ah Londoners, some of us are never always content with a simple art show or a new restaurant. Instead we crave an interactive activity, something to test the ol’ grey matter or exercise our commute dreary limbs and this has been seen mostly over the last few years with the arrival of multiple escape rooms, the return of The Crystal Maze and immersive theatre productions. If all the above appeals to you then this is why we wanted to tell you about The Grift, especially as it ends at the end of March so you’ll need to act fast on booking in for the latest in a long line of adventurous London based experiences. Located at the Bethnal Green Town Hall Hotel, The Grift sees you and your fellow audience members move your way around the rooms in a sort of large scale live version of Cluedo, solving clues, interacting with the characters and “pulling off one final swindle to take down a seamy criminal mastermind.” Take a seat Poirot, we’ve got this. The Grift has received rave reviews and you can even book out a slot for a private experience if you want to take on the challenge with just friends. Tickets start at £35. Facebook | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644933164489-F5ZGDQ011T1GFX01Q92L/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Anna Jones FAULTY TOWERS DINING EXPERIENCE Ok, so this is a slightly tenuous link to Mother’s Day but if you fancied something a little different from flowers and a card then the Faulty Towers Dining Experience could be perfect for your mother and you...if she’s game for a comedy evening of food and calamity that is. Inspired by one of Britain’s greatest comedy series (which, can you believe it, only made 12 episodes in total?!) the Faulty Towers Dining Experience is a 2-hour interactive production which features you, the diners, as the audience. As you tuck into your three-course meal (lunch and dinner slots both available) you will be caught up in the madness of the three performers who replicate the spirit of the completely incompetent hotel staff that made the show so popular. Now we must alert you to the fact that this is in no way associated with the TV programme but rather is a dedication to it’s humour and disastrous hilarity. The madness takes place at the De Vere Connaught Rooms in Holborn and tickets can be bought here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644933174610-XVNQ3H5BFY41UBZQG3TI/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Anna Jones PETER RABBIT: BORN TO BE WILD Come on now, Beatrix Potter and that scamp Peter Rabbit are childhood favourites for everyone surely? So, for that reason we are excited about the new animated comedy version of the story that's hitting cinemas this month. It’s time to initiate the little’uns in our lives to Peter, Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-Tail, Mrs Tiggy Winkle, Jemima Puddle Duck and the rest of the gang. The main man himself is voiced by James Corden and the cast also includes Margot Robbie, Sam Neil, Rose Byrne, Daisy Ridley and Domhnall Gleeson to name a few. Clearly a small cast budget then! Together their characters navigate the wonders of Mr McGregors garden and vegetable patch whilst dodging the efforts of one of his relatives who moves in and is most unhappy at the furry friends that frolic around. A firm family favourite for a reason, we can't wait to watch. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644933182981-LRVN5O7ANCC7IHV57VQF/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Anna Jones THE OTHER ART FAIR Do ya like art? Do ya want to buy more art? Do ya not have the millions in your bank account that a Picasso or a Hirst might cost ya? Well then from the 22nd to the 25th March get your behind down to The Other Art Fair presented by Saatchi Art, at Victoria House in Central London and check out the UK's favourite fair. Go along to meet and buy art direct from the very best emerging and undiscovered artists. It might not cost you millions now but it could be worth that in the future ;) Tickets are available from £6.82 (to be precise), and you can meet the artists, browse the work, listen to engaging and insightful talks and if you take the kids they can also take part in a host of free children's activities. Start ‘em young and they may well have their work featured at a fair in the future! If you want a sneak peek then check out the artists who will be present here and there’s even an app which will help you plan your visit to the fair. If you can’t make the London event then you may be intrigued to know they run the same fair in Bristol, LA, Melbourne, Sydney, San Francisco and of course, New York. So, your walls could be adorned with masterpieces from all over the globe. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644933191872-I4IUGI555J0PPYOIXVH8/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Anna Jones SHOREDITCH DOG HOUSE Calling over dog lovers! Head over to Shoreditch and the Shoreditch Dog House for the chance to hang out with some hounds, pet some pooches and contribute to charity all at the same time. They are the first Profit-For-Purpose (not-for-profit), eco-friendly, dog creche service for the working professionals of Shoreditch and “Silicon Roundabout” meaning you can drop your dog off for the day to be looked after and cuddled by people who pay to have a squeeze and give a belly rub. The money spent goes to The Canvas Cafe: Pay-it-Forward board, which feeds the homeless community in Tower Hamlets. The concept takes place at the Canvas on Hanbury Street and closes at the end of March so make sure to book in asap. Just two hours of doggy day care pays for someone to have a hot meal or drink. Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644933197218-3XURQO7OJNLTDLIOF8A4/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Anna Jones VERO Vero , the social media app thousands are turning to, is a platform for anyone who has content they love enough to share. So...everyone pretty much then. Vero is being touted as the new Instagram, which is QUITE the claim so no pressure on them but it’s a place to share your love of movies, TV, music, books, places, photos, links and more all in one place. We can see why it’s fast turning into a new favourite app- everything in one place to share with your favourite social media peops, who you can also split out into audiences of your choosing? What's not to love. It also displays your feed in chronological order which is what has caused beef with so many fans of Insta for one thing. The app itself launched a few years ago but social media fans have been flocking to it at quite a pace in the past few weeks. So, if you haven't already downloaded, make sure to check it out. Facebook |Twitter https://halpern.co.uk/hotlist/2018/11/29/melissa-hemsley monthly 0.5 2022-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644933203779-SWHB8L89OR6HSLWBXKP2/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Melissa Hemsley SUBTERRANEAN SCREENINGS We normally rave about a rooftop over here on the ol’ Hotlist but you know, new year, new us and all that. We’re now going underground- specifically at Clapham South, for the London Transport Museums Subterranean Screenings. During early February (and early March if you miss out on the February slots) you can stroll 180 steps down to watch a bespoke Second World War film reel curated by the Museum. The screening takes place in a deep level shelter down there so you can watch the film surrounded by the actual place many Londoners would have spent time during the Second World War. Immersive indeed. The film features footage from throughout the war years as well as first hand voice overs from those who experienced it. There’s no denying the streets of London have a lot to offer but we can’t wait to learn more of what’s happened beneath them. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644933207113-YM1QJCGRP5APJ01EN4U6/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Melissa Hemsley VOTES FOR WOMEN This year marks 100 years since the Fourth Reform Act which meant (some) women were included in the political system for the first time. Many had campaigned tirelessly for this huge breakthrough and to celebrate the centenary of such a momentous occasion, the Museum of London has put many of its artefacts on display for the public to see at Votes for Women. These include Emmeline Pankhurst's hunger strike medal and Louise Mary Eates pendant, presented to her on her release from prison. It’s striking to us that even 100 years since this happened, women across the globe are still campaigning and fighting for equal rights and mutual respect. But one thing is for sure, 1918 was an iconic year that signalled the start of a huge shift in women’s rights and that frankly, is worth commemorating. A newly commissioned film lies at the centre of the exhibition and is a must see. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644933212030-RL7PXLUUZO1KJVVHN57U/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Melissa Hemsley CHINESE NEW YEAR Sunday the 18th Feb marks Chinese New Year and the start of the year of the Dog! #fave. London’s west end will be transforming into one big party with music, acrobatics, lion dances and a whole heap of activities. Festivities kick off at 10am on Charing Cross Road and you can follow the lion as he sashays through the streets to China Town. In Trafalgar Square there’s going to be a heap of dance acts, Chinese performers and musical treat to entertain all the family. Of course it wouldn’t be complete without foodie treats from one of the various food trucks, we’ll need to boost our energy after all the lion dancing. The day is wrapped up with a stunning pyrotechnics display in Trafalgar Square because it wouldn’t be new year without a lights spectacular now would it? Xīnnián kuàilè!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644933220517-NO1AV3DD7O900XW0R9QT/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Melissa Hemsley 31 BELOW 31 below is a brand new all day Med inspired dining destination in Marylebone. Three of our favourite words right there- All Day Dining. Yes please. What’s better is when somewhere offers you food all day and then amazing cocktails as day turns to night, which is just want you can get here at 31 Below! Nestled in the middle of Marylebone High Street the venue serves up delicious breakfast and brunch options including Glass jar eggs, rolled oat porridge, buckwheat pancakes as well as detox juices and organic teas. The lunch menu is made up of shareable plates as well as various meat options cooked up “on the plancha”. We’ll personally be nailing many portions of the Padron peppers. After all the eating you must indulge in a cheeky beverage or two down in the basement bar- the cocktail list is dreamy and extensive. Lastly, if the Mediterranean menu vibez aren’t enough to bring a little sunshine to your day, then the indoor garden might help instead. Roll on summer in the city! Facebook | Instagram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644933225683-638G3FCQXXBKQZKDH4TK/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Melissa Hemsley ORCHIDS FESTIVAL The arrival of flowers equals Spring…..which, alas it’s not, so instead why not head over to Kew gardens and check out their newly arrived Orchids Festival while we wait for the seasonal change. From the 10th February Kew Gardens are celebrating Thailand’s vibrant plant life and culture for a month long colourful spectacular in the lovely and warm Prince of Wales conservatory. Even those who aren’t green fingered love Orchid’s- they are notoriously difficult to destroy *said the voice of experience! This is the 23rd year of the Orchid Festival and the crowds keep a comin’ to see the flora for themselves and this year there are hanging displays, floating handcrafted Thai umbrellas, Thai music and a heap of information on the importance of Orchids and how those who study them come up with the names for each variety and how they are saving those in danger. Plus did we mention it will be so beautifully colourful and pretty and not to forget warm in that conservatory. See you there. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644933230864-L188WMGP89CEHO83TNJC/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Melissa Hemsley SOMNAI Immersive theatre is going from strength to strength and Somnai is billed as THE show to see this year. The augmented reality show is going to be taking place in Clerkenwell but it’s hard to explain exactly why you should, buy a ticket….because you’ve kinda got to see it to understand it. With comparisons to Punch Drunk which sold out entirely, we can safely say that this won’t be a rogue purchase or one you regret. The website tells you to ‘Be More’…. And they claim to be able to “open your mind so wide you will be able to lucid dream, or as we say, SLEEP™*” . In one 90 minute appointment, you will earn more, have more followers, more fans, love more, more, more, more…”. The whole concept has come from dotdotdot, a company creating layered reality experiences that specialises in mixing live performance, multi-sensory elements and immersive technologies. Are you as intrigued as us? Thought so. Tickets are available here and it’s not on until March but we’re nice and want to make sure you don’t miss out on tickets hence the inclusion this month. So, go go go, dot dot dot. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644933234914-ZCVB31F1SITK8SNYF2WV/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Melissa Hemsley DRINK AND PAINT On Coldharbour Lane in SW2 you’ll find The Turpentine. A quaint but gorgeous arts and crafts haven offering a host of classes and activities. Always wanting to explore new and hidden talents we were inspired by the Drink and Paint evening. Nothing to do with the drink element now that Dry January is almost over….honest. On Thursday 15th Feb, you can book yourself into the alternative painting class where you sip on a beverage of your choice (it’s BYOB) and let your artistic side come out to play, armed with a paintbrush and a set of watercolours. The evening starts with games to help get those creative juices flowing and guided by the expert teacher you will come up with a masterpiece of your own, no matter your ability. If you fancy something different but don’t think watercolours are your vibe then check out the other workshops they have on offer including jewellery making or drawing instead. They also have beautiful gifts for sale so if all does go wrong you can purchase something and just white lie to your mates pretending you made it. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644933240392-FW2BS1Q1U332BENZNHGK/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Melissa Hemsley CHOOSE LOVE Choose Love is the initiative from the charity Help Refugees, that means you can do exactly that. “In just two years we have grown to become one of the most prominent humanitarian aid organisations working directly with refugees and migrants in Europe and beyond” and you can help them continue this success story and improve the lives of refugees globally by shopping. Literally. The Choose Love online store sells everything from clothing to kitchen equipment, hot food and phones and everything on sale is themed around the three phases of a refugee's experience: Arrival, Shelter and the Future. But rather than take the item home, you are buying it for someone who needs it far more that you do. Their website lists all the products available and what buying each one will mean to it’s recipient. We highly recommend you go check it out to find out more about the challenges refugees around the world face and how you can help. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644933243560-8NTIGRIHLVK5LJ9P4QFI/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Melissa Hemsley TIME 2 BEAT PROCRASTINATION Some of us need a little helping hand when it comes to concentration. Distractions can be welcomed far too easily it would seem! “Hello Netflix”. If this rings a bell and you’re looking for a solution, then download Time 2. The app allows you to input tasks and the time you wish to spend doing it. It then counts down so you remain focused on getting it done. Imagine it like a digital version of your teacher standing over you to make sure you work hard ;). Just make sure to be realistic with timings, you don’t want to rush things and then do a half job! The app will send you notifications if you come out the app and look at something else too, it knows if you’re messing around! Time 2 gets a solid 4.5 out of 5 rating on the app store so this to us is decent proof it does what it’s supposed to. Give it a try and watch your productivity soar. If not….there’s always Netflix. https://halpern.co.uk/hotlist/2018/11/5/google monthly 0.5 2022-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644933250255-HNP6TJ66AY0YTSGBDULX/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Orlando Bloom - SONG OF THE EARTH/ LA SYLPHIDE SONG OF THE EARTH/LA SYLPHIDE It’s a new year and we are keener than ever to tell you about all the amazing things on offer in London (and sometimes beyond!) A new year means exploring new things in our humble opinion, so whether it be a different cuisine, a brand new artist or even a museum you've never set foot in before, we hope you find something here that tickles your fancy. First off we have the ballet and a performance of Song of the Earth and La Sylphide at The London Coliseum from the 9th to 13th January. The English National Ballet perform Kenneth MacMillan’s haunting masterpiece and a beloved ballet classic in a special double bill and tickets are available from £12 – £65. Song of the Earth is centred around three central figures who portray the bittersweet reality of love, loss, and mortality while La Sylphide sees ‘James’ awaken from a dream, the morning of his wedding, to see a mysterious and tantalising Sylphide before him. Intriguing. If you've never been to the ballet before then change that in 2018 and pay a visit to the London Coliseum to watch this double masterpiece. Facebook | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644933255800-HE2CRE3QYDFNVY3ZUSHN/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Orlando Bloom CIRQUE DU SOLEIL, OVO Let’s not mess about here, if you’ve never been- you MUST go. Simple as that. Cirque du Soleil is a global phenomenon and pretty unrivalled in terms of its production. Ovo is the latest in a long series of performances from this insanely talented group and they are touring at the Royal Albert Hall from the 7th January until early March. Ticket prices begin at £20 so there really is no excuse not to go. Ovo explores the insect world in a “non-stop riot of energy in motion. The awestruck insects are intensely curious when a mysterious egg appears, representing the enigma and cycles of their lives”. With jaw dropping acrobatics, live music, exquisite costumes and an infectious energy, there is a reason why Cirque du Soleil continues to enjoy such phenomenal global success. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644933257588-T2JB3DS3DKJVWXXU5QZJ/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Orlando Bloom LUMIERE LONDON We featured Lumiere London on the Hotlist last time it took place but it’s so fantastic, we felt it had to be included once more. From the 18th to the 21st January, this weekend lights festival commissioned by the Mayor of London, is back in the capital, bigger, brighter and bolder than before. If that's possible! For those who missed it the first time round, the festival invites international and local artists to transform buildings or public spaces with their light designs and these installations are dotted around the city meaning you can explore them all on foot. The city is essentially turned into one large and varied night-time lights display across Mayfair, Kings Cross, Fitzrovia, the West End, the South Bank and Westminster. You can download an app which will guide you round them all as well as giving you more information on each design and the brains behind it. Full details are also available on the website of course but this is a festival not to be missed. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644933261975-AQW2EY63F915NN4CBKUE/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Orlando Bloom DARCIE AND MAY GREEN Boats and Brunch. Have we got your attention? Yeah, thought so. Let us introduce to you, Darcie and May Green, a floating restaurant right by Paddington Station on the Grand Union Canal. Let’s start with the decor, as the boat itself is a “floating piece of art” designed exclusively by Sir Peter Blake, who is probably best known for co-creating the sleeve design for the Beatles' album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. It’s a VERY colourful sight, so we’re off to an epic start already and we haven't even set foot inside yet. Once you do though you’ll find the venue is split across two barges and set over two floors, with an open upper deck. Darcie and May Green offer us all day dining including a delish looking brunch menu with a “bottomless” option. Coffees and juices will keep you hydrated but if you’d rather venture on board past the brunching hour, then tuck into one of their signature cocktails or craft beer and chow down on something from their all day menu which includes steak, Aussie barbeque lamb cutlets, Tempura soft shell crab or Halloumi fries. Yes please to all of that. New Year’s diet? Meh. Pass the prosecco. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644933266259-XSOSSYKWFBAS5DF2GTKE/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Orlando Bloom LONDON VISIONS On the 19th January at the Museum of London, a new exhibition called “London Visions” is opening. If you're fascinated by the future and all that could lie ahead, then you will likely be intrigued by the predictions for our capital as seen through the eyes of contemporary artists, architects and designers. What’s fascinating about it is if you think back to the days pre millennium (for those of us old enough to remember that anyway…!), there were predictions that we would be travelling to and from Mars as easily as we do Marbella and that robots would exist amongst us like family and friends. Back to the Future had all sorts of wacky ideas in it, some did come true (Facetime!) and some didn't (lace up trainers aren’t quite here yet), so it goes to show, you can't always guess it right. However, we wonder how many of this exhibitions will come to fruition as the years progress....Go check them all out and only time will tell! The exhibition is free and runs until April. 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Over 60 of Gursky’s incredible images will be on display and this retrospective marks the beginning of the Hayward Gallery’s 50th anniversary year. It’s a must see guys, we can’t wait to go check out not Gursky’s exhibition but also the revamped and “light flooded” building as well. Opening January 25th, Gursky’s work is on display until April. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644933285230-XQ9L2YEPGSUAC4FU8MC1/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Orlando Bloom CENTREPOINT Centrepoint is the UK’s leading charity for homeless young people and supports more than 9,200 16-25 year olds into a home and a job every year. With temperatures dropping, 16,000 young people will be at risk of homelessness this winter. They're escaping abuse, violence, gangs and fear. Many are homeless because they can't live with their family, or they have no family. Centrepoint provides young people with accommodation, health support and life skills to get them back into education, training and employment. The charity works directly in London, Manchester, Yorkshire and the North East of England, and partners with other organisations across the UK. From volunteering to fundraising or setting up a corporate partnership, there are lots of ways you can help. Get involved here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62037b935712705a5eaf37ea/1644933288570-DEIXKVPMH80SP8FSR3AK/image-asset.jpeg Halpern Hotlist - Orlando Bloom DAILY YOGA With the hectic-ness of silly season out the way, it’s time to find a little Zen. Download Daily Yoga for a good excuse to settle into the lotus position, balance your chakras and salute the (winter) sun. The app has more than 100 yoga and meditation classes to help people from all levels as well as a series of beginner-friendly tutorials to help you find a different and better self in only 2 weeks, which is handy for those of us who aren't quite at expert yogi level just yet. The app also records your workouts and data helping you to improve your skills as you go. And if all else fails and you don't fancy it, they you can always “namastay in bed”. 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