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Lambswool Varsity Cardigan

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Nitty Gritty® Made in Italy
Lambswool Varsity Cardigan

Our cardigan is made in Corridonia, Italy from soft lambswool. The design is a playful take on a varsity classic and features a v-neckline, buttoned placket, saddle shoulder and ribbed trims. The embroidered chenille patch on the chest puts a twist on the Italian peninsulas boot-like shape with its added wings. This design is inspired by the ancient winged Talaria sandal, a symbol of the Greek messenger god Hermes that represents his speed.

 

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NORA TURATO X ECCO LEATHER X NICCHI X HIGHSNOBIETY – BOOMBLASTER INFINITY POOL DRAGON TOES BAG

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The art world can be an intimidating place. With HIGHArt, Highsnobiety is aiming to break down the entry barrier and steer clear of the elitist mindset that is often associated with the art industry. The HIGHArt collection spotlights artists, brands, and institutions that transcend the art space with both classic and quirky creations spanning apparel, accessories, home goods, and collectibles. Much of what makes HIGHArt so special is collaboration. The Boomblaster Bag is an elevated take on the classic handbag, created by Nicchi using ECCO’s high-quality leather. Limited to just four units worldwide, the bag is customized with multicolored artwork by Amsterdam-based artist Nora Turato. This beauty is sure to get you looks as soon as you step foot out of the house.

Edited December 8, 2021 by Vesper

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LIZWORKS X RASHID JOHNSON – GOLD SIGNET RING

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The art world can be an intimidating place. With HIGHArt, Highsnobiety is aiming to break down the entry barrier and steer clear of the elitist mindset that is often associated with the art industry. The HIGHArt collection spotlights artists, brands, and institutions that transcend the art space with both classic and quirky creations spanning apparel, accessories, home goods, and collectibles. Much of what makes HIGHArt so special is collaboration. This particular capsule once again finds jewelry imprint LIZWORKS teaming up with contemporary artists to deliver limited edition pieces that push the boundary between jewelry and art. Featuring styles like the Gold Signet Ring, the LIZWORKS x Rashid Johnson Anxious Men Collection highlights the work of the conceptual American artist with pieces that are available as made-to-order to award you with jewelry that is truly one of a kind.

LIZWORKS X RASHID JOHNSON – GOLD RING

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The art world can be an intimidating place. With HIGHArt, Highsnobiety is aiming to break down the entry barrier and steer clear of the elitist mindset that is often associated with the art industry. The HIGHArt collection spotlights artists, brands, and institutions that transcend the art space with both classic and quirky creations spanning apparel, accessories, home goods, and collectibles. Much of what makes HIGHArt so special is collaboration. This particular capsule once again finds jewelry imprint LIZWORKS teaming up with contemporary artists to deliver limited edition pieces that push the boundary between jewelry and art. Featuring styles like the Gold Ring, the LIZWORKS x Rashid Johnson Anxious Men Collection highlights the work of the conceptual American artist with pieces that are available as made-to-order to award you with jewelry that is truly one of a kind.

LIZWORKS X RASHID JOHNSON – GOLD CUFF

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The art world can be an intimidating place. With HIGHArt, Highsnobiety is aiming to break down the entry barrier and steer clear of the elitist mindset that is often associated with the art industry. The HIGHArt collection spotlights artists, brands, and institutions that transcend the art space with both classic and quirky creations spanning apparel, accessories, home goods, and collectibles. Much of what makes HIGHArt so special is collaboration. This particular capsule once again finds jewelry imprint LIZWORKS teaming up with contemporary artists to deliver limited edition pieces that push the boundary between jewelry and art. Featuring styles like the Gold Cuff, the LIZWORKS x Rashid Johnson Anxious Men Collection highlights the work of the conceptual American artist with pieces that are available as made-to-order to award you with jewelry that is truly one of a kind.

Edited December 8, 2021 by Vesper

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HONEY FUCKING DIJON X STEVEN ARNOLD – FLUID SATIN ASSYMETRICAL WOVEN SHIRT

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The art world can be an intimidating place. With HIGHArt, Highsnobiety is aiming to break down the entry barrier and steer clear of the elitist mindset that is often associated with the art industry. The HIGHArt collection spotlights artists, brands, and institutions that transcend the art space with both classic and quirky creations spanning apparel, accessories, home goods, and collectibles. Much of what makes HIGHArt so special is collaboration. American DJ, producer, and electronic musician Honey Dijon has two separate joint efforts showcased in the HIGHArt initiative, including a capsule with late great American artist Steven Arnold, who was a protégé of the legendary Salvador Dalí. As Arnold became a queer icon in the 1960s and ‘70s for his surreal art revolving around gender fluidity and non-binary consciousness, here, some of his works in turn take over clothing silhouettes made under Honey Dijon’s COMME des GARÇONS line, Honey Fucking Dijon. Garments like the Asymmetrical Woven Shirt arrive in a black and white color and allow you to venture out in a certified wearable work of art.

 

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LIZWORKS X CINDY SHERMAN – BABY RING

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The art world can be an intimidating place. With HIGHArt, Highsnobiety is aiming to break down the entry barrier and steer clear of the elitist mindset that is often associated with the art industry. The HIGHArt collection spotlights artists, brands, and institutions that transcend the art space with both classic and quirky creations spanning apparel, accessories, home goods, and collectibles. Much of what makes HIGHArt so special is collaboration. This particular capsule once again finds jewelry imprint LIZWORKS teaming up with contemporary artists to deliver limited edition pieces that push the boundary between jewelry and art. Featuring styles like the Baby Ring, the LIZWORKS x Cindy Sherman Cameo Collection highlights the work of the prominent American artist with pieces that are available as made-to-order to award you with jewelry that is truly one of a kind.

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JACK WOLFSKIN X GMBH – KNIT IRIS

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Outdoor x fashion collaborations may be a dime a dozen these days, but Jack Wolfskin and GmbH have teamed up to deliver more than co-branded versions of signature garments. Instead, they’re offering something that neither brand could’ve created alone. Other than their German roots, there isn’t an obvious connection between Jack Wolfskin and GmbH. They do, however, possess shared common values of heritage and environmental protection. For the collab, we see styles ranging from graphic T-shirts and technical tops, to knits, pants, and outerwear arriving in a muted color palette with discreet branding. The Jack Wolfskin x GmbH Knit appears as sweater season is officially here. Crafted from soft merino wool, the crewneck is sure to deliver a cozy wear time and time again. Jack Wolfskin’s wolf emblem takes over the design extending from the front to the back, as the top is further embellished with tonal embroidery just below the neckline at the rear. This one is for everybody who likes to have fun with their sweaters.

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VAGUE WATCH CO. – VABBLE WATCH GREY

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A product of Yoshida Trade Company, Vague Watch Co.’s timepiece expertise dates back to 30 years ago, when it began working as an antique watch dealer. Fast forward to today, and the reputable brand has now been producing nostalgic and contemporary watches for two decades, specializing in affordable styles based on iconic, vintage designs. Drawing from the world’s first self-winding watch with water-resistance in the 1930s, the Vabble is characterized by its thick bubble back, which is designed to accommodate its self-winding and water-resistant properties. This particular iteration features a silver dial with the company’s logo and a stainless steel belt with plate winding that was originally made in the ‘60s and ‘70s, ultimately referencing a timepiece given to outstanding employees of a major restaurant chain that has been in existence since the ‘70s. Can you guess the chain?

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SNS SPRING 2022
NATURE

Spanning over three months of releases, the SNS Spring 2022 Collection features a selection of Mohair Cardigans, classic SNS Fleece Jackets, Wool Caps, Basketballs, Harris Tweed Varsity Jackets, Wool Pants, Workwear sets and camping essentials. The collection utilises nature inspired prints and graphics and crafted using natural materials such as wool, mohair, and tweed to collection.

https://www.sneakersnstuff.com/en/editorials/sns-spring-2022-collection-nature

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Stüssy

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OUR LEGACY – ARCHIVE BOX JACKET BLACK BEIGE CIGAR STRIPE

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Our Legacy’s AW21 collection includes an array of timeless staples in minimalist, signature shapes crafted from custom-developed fabrics of which the Scandinavian imprint has become well known for. You’re destined to have pieces like the Archive Box Jacket for many years to come, as the standout outerwear style is produced in a soft handle Portuguese acrylic and wool blend fabric, magnified with a twill appearance. Boasting a relaxed, boxy fit, the jacket is outfitted with two front patch pockets and button placket with leather buttons that will distress over time and develop a unique patina with wear.

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OUR LEGACY – BIG PIQUET RUGBY STRIPE GREY

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Our Legacy’s AW21 collection includes an array of timeless staples in minimalist, signature shapes crafted from custom-developed fabrics of which the Scandinavian imprint has become well known for. The Big Piquet is a reimagined take on the classic rugby shirt, produced in an Italian acrylic virgin wool blend yarn that has a striped finish. Boasting an oversized, relaxed fit that is sure to make it one of the coziest pieces in your closet, the top is outfitted with a contrasting knit collar and leather buttons that will distress over time and develop a unique patina with wear.

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SNS x New Balance "The SNS 574"

Following up on our recent “SNS Sports World” and "Blue Racer" collaborations, we’re excited to celebrate the launch of the highly-anticipated SNS x New Balance M574.

Dressed in numerous tones of Green with hits of Violet and shades of Beige, the low-top retro New Balance M574 silhouette balances quality pigskin nubuck with soft synthetic leather elements and nylon lining. Inspired by the endless beauty of raw nature, the SNS 574 offers a luxurious take on a classic from 1988, which turned from a go-anywhere runner to a go-anywhere shoe.

To translate the narrative of the design into a campaign, we worked with New York-based Elijah Anderson aka Space Hose on an extensive poster campaign that mirrors classic New Balance style ads in his signature illustrative style. The campaign will also consist of various nature-inspired events and activations, including an SNS NYC natural wine event and a special menu at our SNS Tokyo Café.

The SNS x New Balance "The SNS 574" are exclusively available via Sign-ups in the SNS app, closing on December 10th, 2021.

https://www.sneakersnstuff.com/en/editorials/the-sns-574

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OUR LEGACY – HEUSEN SHIRT NAVY SHADOW CHECK

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Our Legacy’s AW21 collection includes an array of timeless staples in minimalist, signature shapes crafted from custom-developed fabrics of which the Scandinavian imprint has become well known for. One of the outerwear favorites from the brand’s new seasonal assortment, the Heusen Shirt can be worn both as a shirt or a jacket. It is produced in an Italian wool blend, boasting a checked pattern that adds a touch of character to the garment. Designed to naturally distress over time, you can look forward to the Heusen Shirt shaping to your body more and more each time you wear it, leaving it to be one of the coziest items in your closet.

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Nike Kwondo 1 x PEACEMINUSONE
WHITE/WHITE-WHITE

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Artist G-Dragon with a signature look. Classic, triple white leather gets done up with brogue detailing. Crafted wingtip upper with removable lace. Branded tooling.

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Festive Cinema Pop Ups

https://thenudge.com/london-things-to-do/festive-cinema-pop-ups/

Pop up cinemas tend to roam from one interesting location to another.

Truly, they are moving pictures.

And in the festive season, they tend to be quite cozy and magical too. So we’ve rounded up a selection of the very best temporary movie theatres in the city for you to get your festive fix at…

 

Backyard Cinema: The Snow Kingdom & Winter Night Garden | Wandsworth

Since opening in its first permanent location in 2019, Backyard Cinema’s themes have become increasingly elaborate. Over Christmas, you’ll need to venture across a miniature lake surrounded by snow-dusted firs or navigate your way through a fairy-lit forest maze before reaching the screening rooms (themselves decked out with lights, foliage and other festive decor). Then you’ll get mulled wine, festive snacks, and a lineup of solid gold Christmas movies. READ MORE

Details: Until 3rd January | Capital Studios, Ram Quarter, 13 Wandsworth Plain, SW18 1ET | From £19.99
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The Luna Winter Cinema | Kensington & Battersea

Nothing’s better than a good old-fashioned Christmas film. Except, maybe, a good old-fashioned Christmas film screened by the experts at Luna Cinema, who are popping up in the grounds of Kensington Palace and the grand hall of Battersea Arts Centre with a slate of festive classics, mulled wine and crepes. READ MORE

Details: Until 23rd December | Kensington Palace, Orme Square Gate, Bayswater Road, London W8 4PX | Battersea Arts Centre, Lavender Hill, London, SW11 5TN | From £15.50
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Backyard Cinema’s Christmas Extravaganza

This year the Backyard Cinema team are also popping up at 1930s Limehouse gem, The Troxy, screening festive classics alongside live soundtrack renditions with a full choir; Christmas readings from spoken word artist George The Poet; and a ‘non-stop dance party’. And that’s before the film even starts. READ MORE

Details: Until 31st December | 490 Commercial Road, Wapping, E1 0HX | £26+
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Skylight Festive Cinema | Wapping

Skylight is spilling over its rooftop this year and into Tobacco Docks, taking over a cavernous space in the 200 year-old warehouse and filling it with atmospheric lighting; Christmas trees; retro sofas with blankets, cushions and side tables; and a line-up of festive classics – served alongside themed cocktails, of course.

Details: Until 24th December | Skylight Festive Screening, 50 Wapping Lane, Tobacco Quay, E1W 2SF | £10
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Rivoli Pop Up Cinema

London’s last remaining 50s ballroom doesn’t play host to a lot of ballroom dancing these days. It does, however, screen a lot of films – and for the winter season they’re loading the slate with Love Actually, Elf, Home Alone 2 and Die Hard. There’s a full bar, too, and snack stands serving hot dogs, popcorn and ice cream.

Details: 16th & 17th December | Rivoli Ballroom, 350 Brockley Road, Crofton Park, SE4 2BY | £10

 

Winter Rooftop Cinema

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a central London spot in possession of a good rooftop, must be in want of a festive cinema. So it makes sense that this hotel’s created a ridiculously cosy nook among the chimneytops, seating just eight audience members a night… READ MORE

Details: Until January 3rd (new dates just added)| Kitchen at Holmes, 108, Baker Street, London, W1U 6LJ | £65
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Looking for something more permanent?

There are always festive screenings – both all-new & classics – taking place at London’s many permanent cinemas. And they’ve just added to their numbers a freshly opened Picturehouse in Finsbury Park (where ALL the seats recline) and an all-new Everyman in the Borough Yards development with a top-shelf selection of food & drink…

SEE LONDON’S BEST CINEMAS

 

Main image: Backyard Cinema’s Christmas Extravaganza

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Cult of Individuality

 

Balenciaga

 

Dead Than Cool

Von Dutch

Adidas Stan Smith Black Crystal White Royal Blue

 

Iceberg

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Gammastudion for the Air Force 1 High Sculpt

https://www.sneakersnstuff.com/en/editorials/gammastudion-for-w-af1-high-sculpt

For the release of the ‘Gym Red’ and ‘Silver’ colorways, we joined forces with Stockholm-based creative collective Gammastudion for a second time to spotlight the iconic basketball silhouette.

 

Gammastudion is a merge of three brains whose creativity molds into everything from one-of-a-kind handcrafted interior, to limited apparel. Always innovative, fun, and aesthetically pleasing. Needless to say, GAMMA is a force of creativity to be reckoned with in the streets of Stockholm.

 

Women's Nike Air Force 1 Sculpt ‘Silver’ are exclusively available via Sign-ups in the SNS app, closing on December 20th, 2021.

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London: The Best Of Everything, 2021

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One of the many great things about living in London is that every once in a while, you hear about a new place where you can take a bath in red wine. Or a restaurant made up of half a dozen greenhouses. Or an impossibly elegant bar hidden behind a velvet curtain at the back of a hotel Champagne room. Or any number of great, sometimes offbeat, occasionally jaw-dropping, but always interesting places.

This is a celebration of those places that have been added to the ranks of London’s scene over the past year, from great bars, to elegant restaurants, envelope-pushing games (not literally, but give it time), and much more besides…

 

The Very Best New Restaurant | BiBi

What to say about BiBi? Superlatives, mostly.

It does everything right; the atmosphere, the food, the service, the works. It’s a modern Indian kitchen wrapped in an elegant chef’s counter-style bar, with a couple of booths backed onto it all. And the temptation might be to go for one of those booths. Don’t. Sitting at the chef’s counter, overlooking the busied cooks as they work their divine alchemy on the simple ingredients before them, is where you want to be.

The chefs will talk you through the buttery soft lamb chops, the point-perfect Lahori chicken, the silky buffalo milk paneer, as you devour them. It’s not cheap, but it doesn’t have to be expensive either. And it’s worth every penny.

Details: 42 North Audley Street, W1K 6ZR | ££££
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The Very Best New Bar | Soma

If you dig out your first edition copy of “How to Create A Dark, Moody, Subterranean Cocktail Bar”, and follow the instructions inside to the letter, you’ll end up with Soma.

It’s the kind of place that makes you feel slightly cooler just for having walked inside. You can either take a seat at the long steel bar, or ensconce yourself inside one of the velvet-curtained private alcoves, and settle in for some of the most delicious drinks you’ve had in a long while. Owned and operated by the guys from Kricket up above, the menu comprises classic cocktails given an Indian twist (the Margarita has gooseberry salt & kumquat, the Gimlet has kaffir leaf and pink peppercorn, etc.).

Details: 12-14 Denman Street, W1D 7HL | £££
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The Most Jaw-Dropping Interior Design | Booking Office 1869

Wander in to Booking Office 1869, and the sheer scale is what hits you first.

There are eight meter high palm trees that barely seem to come half way up to the cavernous ceiling. Light cascades in from the vast, arched brick windows lining the walls, and emanates from huge pendant lights that dangle from the ceiling, each of which is made up of (we’re told) 267 brass leaves. The emerald green bar is a massive 22 meters long, wrapping around the original ticket bureau itself. In fact, it feels almost more like a church than a restaurant.

And the kicker? It literally was once a booking office. Yes, this is where people once bought train tickets.

Details: Euston Road, NW1 2AR | £££
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The Best Relocation/Reincarnation/Reinvention | Carousel

Carousel – the restaurant famous for perpetually reinventing itself with a new guest residency in the kitchen every few weeks – has now reinvented its entire existence…

…by moving.

Saying goodbye to their trusty old digs in Marylebone and hello to Charlotte Street in Fitzrovia, Carousel co-founders Ollie & Ed Templeton have chosen a buzzier location for Carousel’s new HQ – one that takes up a whopping three townhouses worth of space. And just to add to this whirlwind of constant change, they’ve added in the biggest twist of all: a permanent wine bar.

Details: 19-23 Charlotte Street, Fitzrovia, W1T 1RL | £££
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Best Use Of A Former Shotgun | Clays

Over the last few years, this city has been greedily amassing its own world-beating collection of excellent activity bars, so it seemed like it was only a matter of time before something like Clays came along.

It’s an Olympic clay target game & bar (yes, you can take shots while you take shots) and they’ve pulled it off in true style. The place looks great, the games are all well-thought out (and balanced in favour of anyone who isn’t naturally gifted), they’ve paid a lot of attention to the food & drink, and they’ve made sure to use actual decommissioned shotguns too…

Details: 55 Moorgate, EC2R 6LL | £££
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Most Intimate Date Spot | Chameleon

Chameleon is a rather unusual concept – it’a part restaurant, part event space, part gallery, part flower shop, and more.

You’ll find it at One Marylebone, a Georgian-era church, and one of the most impressive & grandiose buildings in a neighbourhood filled with impressive & grandiose buildings. And now it has a restaurant around it. As in outside, wrapping around its base.

The dining space is basically made up of little greenhouses of various sizes. The upshot? You can get your very own two-person greenhouse, with some lovely Israeli food, and some great cocktails for a beautifully intimate date night…

Details: 1 Marylebone Road, NW1 4AQ | £££
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Swankiest New Bar | The Red Room

If you want to find The Red Room, you’ll need to play a kind of ultra-luxury treasure hunt.

First, head to the Connaught Hotel. Walk past the Connaught Bar (not easy, as it’s currently the World’s No1 Bar), and locate the Connaught’s Champagne Room. Then, finding the plush velvet curtain at the back, pull it aside to reveal the space in all its rose-tinted glory.

Then, discover that the cocktails start at £21, and that you’re basically in for a night of unsurpassed, and pricey decadence.

Details: The Connaught Hotel, Carlos Place, W1K 2AL | £££££
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Best Steampunk-Alien-Spaceship-Conference Table | The Sea, The Sea, Hackney

The Sea, The Sea started out as a fishmonger & restaurant in Chelsea. Then, this year they moved into a second space in Haggerston, and took things up a notch. Or two.

As you enter the space, you’ll pass down a long, sleek, corridor whose walls are lined with backlit tanks filled with live fish & crustaceans. There’s a faint green glow above you, further evoking the ocean. Mood set, you’ll arrive at the polished countertop, and take a seat in one of the twelve comfortable, bright orange chairs surrounding it. And what follows is a 12 course, omakase-style flurry of invention, filled with creative ideas and ultra-fresh seafood…

Details: 337 Acton Mews, E8 4EA | ££££
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Most Ludicrously Delightful Visual Sugar Rush | Eataly

The secret to enjoying Eataly is to appreciate it for what it is: a giant, Italian food theme park.

It’s 42,000 square feet are absolutely packed with everything that makes Italian food what it is – fresh pasta, coffee, gelato, pizza, cocktails, bread, vegetables, cheese, meat, fish, salami, sauces, olive oil, wine, chocolates, everything. You can get made-to-order cannoli. There’s a cheese-making laboratory. A cookery school. A butchery. Three restaurants. Even more bars. And yes, a vibrantly saccharine kaleidoscope of a corridor filled with sweets.

It’s not a cultural touchstone, or an award-chasing fine-dining place, but it is worth a trip just to have your mind boggled while you pick up a couple of bits.

Details: 135 Bishopsgate, EC2M 3YD | ££
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Most Decadent Spa Experience | AIRE Ancient Baths

For those who aren’t up to speed on the high-end luxury Greco-Roman spa scene, AIRE is a collection of thermal baths inspired by antiquity. They only choose historic buildings for their spas, and this one is in the house JM Barrie lived in when he wrote Peter Pan.

Now, it’s almost unreal. The whole place is candlelit, scented by orange blossom, and soundtracked by soothing music. There’s a central trio of pools set at different temperatures and with fancy sounding Latin names, the Caldarium (40º), the Tepidarium (36º), and the appropriately named Frigidarium (14º). Then there’s the salt pool, which has the same salinity as the Dead Sea, and is therefore called the Floatarium, plus the “bath of thousand jets” (the Balneum), and the Vaporium which – despite sounding like a university dorm room – is actually a steam bath.

And the kicker? The ‘Wine Treatment’, which is literally a bath in Spanish Ribero del Duero red (plus a little to drink), followed by a massage with grape-seed oil and a dip in a regular H2O bath….

Details: 2-3 Robert Street, WC2N 6RL | £££££
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Most Inspiring Story | Imad’s Syrian Kitchen

Imad’s Syrian Kitchen is run by a Syrian refugee named Imad Alarnab.

And his story is pretty extraordinary. He was one of the most famous chefs in Damascus, then civil war forced him to flee to Europe, sleeping for months on church steps, before eventually making it to the UK where he started a pop up restaurant… and donated all the proceeds to charity. Specifically, a children’s hospital. He then created a crowdfunding campaign to get himself enough cash to start a restaurant this year, and he intends to pay all that money back to charity too, just as soon as he can earn it.

Oh, and by the way, his restaurant? Is absolutely wonderful.

Details: 2.14 Top Floor, Kingly Court, Carnaby St, W1B 5PW | ££
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The Most Authentically Inauthentic Casual Dining | Sūpa Ya Ramen

Sūpa Ya Ramen was started by ex NOPI and Berber & Q chef Luke Findlay, in his own home.

That was quite a while back now, and quickly led on to a whole load of further sell-out pop-ups, collabs, and take-overs. However, fate (and maybe a little hard work) has finally delivered what Findlay has clearly always wanted – his own restaurant. It’s a tiny bolt hole in Hackney, but it produces some of the most warming, comforting, nourishing, inventive, and “authentically inauthentic” bowls of ramen you’ll ever have…

Details: 499 Kingsland Road, E8 4AU | £

 

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Edited December 19, 2021 by Vesper