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Discover the Best French Restaurant Near Me: A Culinary Journey in Your Neighborhood 

French cuisine is renowned for its rich flavors, elegant presentation, and timeless traditions. Whether you're a food enthusiast or just looking for a new dining experience, a French restaurant near you can offer a taste of France without the need for a passport. 

In this article, we’ll explore what makes French dining unique and guide you to the best French restaurant in your area. 

The Charm of French Cuisine 

French cuisine is synonymous with quality ingredients, meticulous preparation, and an unparalleled dining experience. From the crispy baguettes to the creamy sauces, every dish is crafted with care. 

French cooking emphasizes the importance of sauces, fresh herbs, and slow cooking methods that enhance flavors. The use of butter, wine, and fresh produce is central to creating dishes that are both indulgent and satisfying. 

What to Expect at a French Restaurant Near You 

When you visit a Nearby French restaurant, you can expect an ambiance that transports you to France. The décor often reflects a blend of rustic charm and sophisticated elegance. 

Many French restaurants offer a selection of classic dishes such as Coq au Vin, Beef Bourguignon, and Escargot, along with an extensive wine list featuring French wines. The service is usually attentive, with staff knowledgeable about the menu and wine pairings. 

Signature Dishes to Try 

Coq au Vin: A traditional French dish made with chicken braised in red wine, mushrooms, and onions. 

Bouillabaisse: A flavorful fish stew originating from the coastal region of Provence. 

Crème Brûlée: A classic French dessert with a creamy custard base topped with a layer of caramelized sugar. 

These dishes exemplify the heart of French cooking, where flavor and technique come together to create memorable meals. 

Finding the Best French Restaurant Near You 

To find the best French restaurant near you, consider the following tips: 

Check Reviews: Look for online reviews from other diners to get an idea of the restaurant’s reputation. 

Visit Restaurant Websites: Many French restaurants have websites showcasing their menu, specials, and ambiance. 

Ask for Recommendations: Don’t hesitate to ask friends or family who share your love for French cuisine. 

Conclusion: Embark on a Culinary Adventure 

Dining at a French restaurant near you is more than just a meal; it’s an experience. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply exploring new flavors, French cuisine offers something for everyone. 

Take the time to savor each bite, enjoy the atmosphere, and let the restaurant’s culinary expertise guide you through a memorable dining journey. 

[fuckyeahgoodomens]

The Chic Magazine interview with the Good Omens cast and crew by Keeley Ryan, August 2023 :)

'It was wonderful to get the Good Omens family back together'

There were plenty of miracles, mysteries and mayhem when Good Omens returned to the small screen for a second season.

The PrimeVideo series, which was originally based on Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman's best-selling novel, is heading beyond the source material this season.

The six-part series highlights the ineffable friendship between Aziraphale, a fussy angel and rare-book dealer, and the fast-living demon Crowley.

And while the duo put a stop to the apocalypse last time, there are the sparks of a new mystery that will take viewers from before The Beginning, to biblical times to grave robbing in Victorian Edinburgh; the Blitz of 1940s England to the modern day.

The cast includes David Tennant and Michael Sheen as Crowley and Aziraphale, Jon Hamm, Maggie Service, Nina Sosanya, Miranda Richardson, Shelley Conn, and Derek Jacobi also star in the series.

And Michael Sheen told how the Good Omens "world has grown" with season two - and opened up about his first day back at Aziraphale's bookshop.

In an interview conducted before the SAG strike, he said, "It was lovely to be back in the bookshop after having seen it burnt down the ground.

"Clearly I had managed to save a few books! Actually, it was extraordinary - your brain does a double take - my desk, the cash machine, the record player - everything is all so familiar even though it is a totally different location.

But we have expanded - there is much more of the world of Soho here including Aziraphale's favourite the magic shop and my favourite the pub - our world has grown."

The actor also praised Neil Gaiman's writing, noting how there's "something about the way Neil sees the mundane that is extraordinary."

He said, "His writing has such a breadth of reference and yet is so accessible and entertaining even when taking on big epic or philosophical issues.

There's something about the way Neil sees the mundane that is extraordinary. When things filter through his imagination they emerge in an entirely unique way and yet it feels like it's always been there.

Add in the sprinkling of the imagination of Terry Pratchett and cocktail has been created - utterly familiar."

Producer Sarah-Kate Fenelon told Chic how the second season of Good Omens is "building on the universe" - and how they had been "sowing the seeds of a second season without anybody knowing" last season. "

She said, "I work with Neil Gaiman and know in part that Gabriel, who is played by Jon Hamm, his character is not in the book of Good Omens - but it was included in the first season. We were sowing the seed of a second season without anybody knowing.

"That character was written by Neil and Terry as a potential second book. They never got to write it, but now we're able to tell Gabriel's story. It's kind of a lovely evolution, where we're just expanding the universe.

"A lot of locations on the set are locations from season one. We've also been able to explore new shops, like we've got the record shop and we've got The Dirty Donkey pub, which we go into - it was in season one, but we never got to go into it.

"Season two is just building on the universe."

The Wicklow native added that it was "wonderful to get the Good Omens family back together" for a second season.

She said, "We were lucky that a lot of our crew and creative talent were able to come back for a second season. But also, we had our cast return. Miranda Richardson plays a totally different character this season and we have a new Beelzebub.

"And then obviously, we've got Maggie and Nina playing themselves, Maggie and Nina, as written by Neil. It was wonderful to get the Good Omens family back together again."

Noel Corbally, who works as an associate producer on the series, recalled how they marked a special anniversary of the first season's release while prepping for season two.

The Irishman said, "We went for dinner that night to relive the celebration, happy to be back again.

"Even now, it's been more than a year since we wrapped and to be able to come back into the studio that's just been frozen in time with everything wrapped up — we had a week to turn it back to life, have it be a live street again.

"It's been a week. But it's been amazing. We had our original lighting team come back, our original art department — and they've just done a fantastic job."

And while there are plenty of easter eggs for fans to spot throughout the six episodes, the pair shared their favourites.

Noel shared, "I think that my favourite easter egg is actually in the record shop. It's a song that we play in the background. It's so subtle, but it's from the musical Happy As A Sandbag.

"Maggie's character Maggie runs the record shop, which was owned by her grandfather in the story. But the musical, Happy As A Sandbag, Maggie Service the actress - her mother and father met on the musical and fell in love. Having that was an homage to them for bringing us Maggie."

Sarah-Kate said, "I quite like the easter eggs in the title sequence. If you look really closely, there is a Gabriel or Jim in every shot, which people tend not to notice. It's like Where's Wally?"

Rob Wilkins, who manages Terry Pratchett's estate and serves as narrative EP, told how he was "elated" for the second season to be out — and about moving beyond the book's source material.

He explained, "There were lots of nerves, because there is no source material. There's no book. I went through the whole of season one with the mantra that we've got a beginning, a middle and an end.

"And at the end of season one, which was the only season at the time, I felt very relaxed - we're all grounded through Terry and Neil's words, and that's fine. We know where we're going, we've got the novel to refer to.

"And so with season two, of course there's going to be nerves — there's no source material.

"But Neil is 50% of the creative team that brought you Good Omens, so in him we trust. And we genuinely do, from the bottom of my heart - of course we do.

"There's excitement about what Neil is going to bring from the page and from the page to the screen, but trepidation as well — I'm a fan as much as anybody else, I want to know where the stories are going."

Rob added that some of his own favourite easter eggs within the second season include a nod to Terry in The Dirty Donkey pub - as well as a special sight in the bookshop.

He said, "I love the fact that in the bookshop, Teny's hat and scarf are just hanging there. Terry, as a huge patron of bookshops around the world, he just left his hat and scarf in there and moved on one day and left them behind.

"That's a lovely one for me, as well - it means more to me, I think, than anything else."

Rob opened up about the success of the first season - and why it was something that he didn't necessarily expect.

He continued, "There's the Terry Pratchett fandom, there's the Neil Gaiman fandom and push them together and there's a big crossover. But what we created with season one, we created Good Omens fandom from the show.

"People came to Neil's work and Terry's work through the show. It created something entirely individual of its own making, and that freaked me out because I didn't see that one coming.

"I didn't see that as a thing. I thought the fans would be rooted in Terry or Neil. I didn't realise that the ineffable husbands in all of that - I love David and Michael, but I didn't realise the love people would have for them as our demon and our angel.

"I shouldn't be surprised. It's just my admiration for them as actors and for what they do, and for people getting it I think that that's the thing that's meant a lot to me, that people have understood what we tried to do."

Costume designer Kate Carin told how having the opportunity to join Good Omens' second season was a "gift" - and opened up about why it was impossible to pick a favourite scene.

She explained, "When you see the whole show - you think, when you're watching episode one, you're like, 'oh my god, that's the best'. But then you watch something in episode two and it's like, 'that's awesome!'

"I would say that I'm a disciple of the show now. I didn't know the book when I was approached about the job. I'd obviously heard of it, and I'd seen season one — as a punter, I watched it.

"To get the opportunity to come and work on season two, it's a gift for a costume designer.

"You do fantasy, you do period, you do contemporary and all of the wavy lines in- between - you're given a lot of rope to play with."

The character of Shax, played by Miranda Richardson, was a "really fun character to design for" - as Kate told how plenty of ideas jumped to mind after reading the description.

She said, "When Neil writes on the page that you have a 50s inspired female demon, that gives you a lot of scope to play with. "

And when I started drawing her, I actually had to stop myself because I kept coming up with ideas."

And with the series jampacked with magical moments and settings, set decorator Bronwyn Franklin told how there was one particular shop that has a "certain magic'!

She said, "I actually think the magic shop is my favourite shop. The bookshop used to be, but now that l've done it twice - it's still beautiful. It is Aziraphale's home. It feels more magical because Aziraphale lives there, and there's the whole angelic side.

"But this one, it really has a certain magic. From a set decorator's point of view, it's a joy. Will Godstone, he gets to sit there and he's got his little cash register and if he's got no customers, he can sit there and have a little cup of tea.

"You just have to feel that person, live that person and think that it's yours. I always come into a space like this and think, 'how would I like to be?' Because if it makes me happy, it'll make the cast member happy, it'll make the viewers happy."

Michael Ralph, who is the series' production designer, told how while it's impossible to pick a favourite set, the bookshop is "one that will resonate most'.'

Aziraphale's bookshop contains more than 7,000 real books and Michael noted that it was important for the setting to feel real, not just for the audiences at home but for the cast and crew.

He said, "There's not a fake book in here. Couldn't do that. In a way, if you look at any bookshelf - I spent almost a day just moving books around, to make the bookshelves look like they're real. They could be flat dressed, and then they're not real. But this is real, when they're just moved around a little bit; or people have pulled them out and put them in incorrectly.. .that's what's real about a bookshop."

[aziraphales-library]

hello! Do you have works in which crowley's a chef/can cook? Thank you sincerely! x

Hi! Here are some chef Crowley fics...

Flambé by gazing (T)

“Chef Crowley, sir? I don’t think he does special requests-“ “He does for me.” Aziraphale cuts in smoothly. “Tell him it’s Aziraphale.” - Alternatively: Aziraphale frequents Devil’s Kitchen, a dessert restaurant in Soho. He’s rather infatuated with the head pastry chef…

Sometimes it's cosmic, sometimes it's cocktail weiners by myladyclegane (M)

All executive chef Anthony J Crowley wanted was a cider and some time with the girls(of the Golden variety) after his double shift, what he gets is playing savior when his best friend and next door neighbor (and desperate crush) has to unexpectedly host a last minute game night for his awful co-workers.

As Sweet As This by vantablck (G)

One moment, Crowley had a high position at a top Michelin rated restaurant. The next, her career was taking a metaphorical million light-year dive into a lake of boiling sulfur and she was moving back into her small childhood town. Cue Aziraphale, the childhood best friend she’s been pining over since time immemorial. Cue Crowley’s oh so brilliant idea of co-owning a restaurant with her.

Till I Saw You by curiouswriterkr (E)

Crowley is a burned out chef recovering from adrenal fatigue in Tadfield. Aziraphale, a gifted musician with a big, soft heart, happens to be performing one evening at an open mic. Their eyes collide and inevitably, so do their lives, helping each other step into healing, truth and more joy.

Style and Substance by Cabernet_Woebegone (E)

“But y’know, if my boss finds out I’m helping you even a little, they’re gonna throw me out on my ass.” “Yes, I understand it is a bit of a conflict of interest for you… Is there something I can offer you in return? Something you would like?” Aziraphale questioned hopefully. You, Crowley thought loudly as he took a second sip. I want to know if you moan when you kiss the same way you do when you try something delicious. I want to know if your lips taste like Zinfandel. “Yes, actually.” Aziraphale is having difficulty running his restaurant, and it isn't helping that he believes the place across the street is trying to sabotage him. To his surprise, chef Crowley comes to him on friendly terms. Together they come up with an arrangement that could benefit them both. (Explicit rating for chapters 10 , 14 & 17, see tags for description. Please do not record this as a podfic or repost this fic anywhere! Thank you!)

Capellini d'Angelo by AngeliqueTombee (E)

Ezra E. Fell is new to America, the restaurant industry, and to getting positive attention -- especially from men the likes of Chef Anthony Crowley, an award-winning chef who's angling to bag his first Michelin star. Despite both being foreigners in a foreign land, can Ezra and Crowley overcome hellish hours, diabolically bad co-workers, fiendish guests, apocalyptic-feeling hurdles, and all the other rigours of typical industry life and make their relationship work? And should Crowley even bother aiming for the stars?

- Mod D

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Maggie's spelling mistake

Ok, I've just had a wild thought about this moment, that led many people to theorise that Maggie could be a demon in disguise, given that 1) everything is intentional in this show, so the accent on the "ugrency" detail cannot be meaningless, and 2) demons are repeatedly characterised, of all things, as being bad at spelling.

To be honest, I cannot bring myself to believe the "Maggie is a demon" theory, but I agree that the emphasis on her spelling mistake is weird and it very much looks like a hint.

And now I think I finally have a hypothesis that I like (not because it's plausible but because I find it funny) about what it could be hinting at.

Let me list a couple of premises first:

- we know that when Aziraphale and Crowley "do a miracle together" it ends up "working a little too well"

- we have evidence of animals brought back from death (the dove) and of people brought back from Hell (Mr Brown)

- we have the Nina Sosanya and Maggie Service recasting choice, that I was obviously very happy with but never really understood

So, when in s1 Aziraphale and Crowley meet Mary Hodges, former Sister Mary Loquacious, we see Crowley initiating the hypnosis miracle and Aziraphale "stepping in" and ending it.

He is not just reversing it, he is working within the perimeter of the "miraculous window" opened by Crowley and weaving in an instruction before closing it:

So here's the wild part: what if, upon meeting Crowley after eleven years, Mary Hodges, now successful business owner, was taken back to that fatal night of the Antichrist and her dream of "whatever you like best" got mixed with shreds of memories? What if the satanic order who clearly didn't appreciate her turned into an abusive partner who "never really liked her"? What if the assignment to go fetch some bisquits from the refectory turned into the idea of having a nice little coffeeshop full of sweets and cakes? What if the contact with "His Royal Excellency the American ambassador" caused said coffeeshop to be right in front of a certain bookshop that happens to be an Embassy to Heaven? What if Sister Theresa Garrulous, the only person who that night had showed Mary some validation (although only for a happy miscommunication incident), turned into a neighbour shopkeeper with a strong bond to her mother superior great-grandmother, who keeps coming back to her coffeeshop, over and over, to grab the superfluous child a cup of coffee and have a little friendly chat?

The unknown and unforeseen power of a miracle performed by both Aziraphale and Crowley, although not intentionally and only as a result of a partial overlap of miraculous actions, could have make Mary's dream actually and literally come true. So we are not seeing a funny casting choice, but two actual characters from s1 transformed by the accidental interference of an overflowing miracle and Mary's confused memory-dream cocktail.

But if Maggie was indeed Sister Theresa...

...that would mean that the miracle did not just magically get Mary/Nina a coffeeshop in Soho, it also brought back Theresa/Maggie from Hell. So her "ugrency" spelling mistake could be there not as a sign that she is a demon herself, but as the trace of a sort of demonic contamination, a bad-grammar-contagion either from her time as a satanic nun or from her eleven years in Hell after Hastur killed her.

And if this was the case, wouldn't it be convenient that the only person who can corroborate her family history is none other than Mr Fell, the one unknowingly involved in her comeback, possibly not even knowing himself that there never was any great-grandmother selling records in the corner of his bookshop in the Twenties?

So this:

this could literally be Mary's dream come true, where miss Hodges' entrepreneurial side was fused with scraps of Sister Mary's memories from the night of the Antichrist.

Of course, this could be just Neil Gaiman jokingly referring to Maggies Service's previous role as a satanic nun with demonic acquaintances, but where's the fun in choosing that interpretation when we can run wild with outrageous theories like this?

Also, I like to imagine Mr Brown inexplicably starting to make spelling mistakes all over his impeccable tax returns after his trip to Hell...

[brian-in-finance]

Classy lass

Caitríona Balfe attends Harrods Iconic Dining Hall relaunch hosted by Stanley Tucci on October 5, 2023 in London (Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images for Harrods)

All the best Caitríona Balfe photos from her recent appearances at stylish events and on the red carpet

The Outlander actress and former model always looks amazing and she's a regular on the high-society scene in London, Paris and New York

Fans are currently in the midst of another 'Droughtlander' with the second half of season 7 not due to hit our screens until November.

In the meantime, however, at least we are getting to see plenty of Claire Fraser – also known as Irish actress Caitríona Balfe – as she tours the world attending glamorous and glitzy events.

The former model, 44, is often seen with famous faces such as Stella McCartney or Carey Mulligan... and of course, her Scots co-star Sam Heughan, who plays on-screen hubby Jamie Fraser. Here's a selection of the best images from the past 12 months:

Ladies who lunch

(L to R) Caitríona Balfe, Micaela Marconi and Carey Mulligan attend a special lunch to celebrate "Maestro", hosted by Charles Finch, at Maison Assouline on December 1, 2023 in London (Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images for Netflix)

It’s all a blur

Caitríona Balfe attends the LOEWE FOUNDATION Studio Voltaire Award 2023 on October 10, 2023 in London (Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images for LOEWE)

With the REAL husband (emphasis not Brian’s)

Caitríona Balfe and her husband Tony McGill attend the UK Special Screening after party for "Leave The World Behind" at Kettners on November 29, 2023 in London (Image: Dave Benett/WireImage)

Razzmatazz

Caitríona Balfe attends the Charles Finch & CHANEL 2024 Pre-BAFTA Party at 5 Hertford Street on February 17, 2024 in London (Image: John Phillips/Getty Images)

Polka party

Caitríona Balfe attends the launch of Manzi's Soho, in partnership with Choose Love, on July 6, 2023 in London (Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images for The Wolseley Hospitality Group)

A night at the theatre

(L to R) Caitríona Balfe, Gloria Obianyo, Tobias Menzies and Sophie Okonedo attend the press night after party for "Portia Coghlan" at The Almeida Theatre on October 17, 2023 in London (Image: Hoda Davaine/Dave Benett/Getty Images)

Vive la France!

Delphine Arnault and Caitríona Balfe at Loewe Ready To Wear Spring 2024 held at Esplanade Saint Louis on September 29, 2023 in Paris, France (Image: Swan Gallet/WWD via Getty Images)

A night on the town

Caitríona Balfe attends the private view of "Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto" at The V&A on September 13, 2023 in London (Image: Mike Marsland/WireImage)

Cait and Stella

Caitríona Balfe and Stella McCartney attend the NET-A-PORTER x Stella McCartney cocktail party during London Fashion Week to celebrate the Stella McCartney FW23 Runway collection at The Box Soho on September 15, 2023 in London (Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images for NET-A-PORTER)

Here’s where Brian passed his 10-image limit…

With Big Sam 👨🏼👩🏻

Sam Heughan and Caitríona Balfe attend Outlander Season 7 World Premiere At Tribeca Film Festival at OKX Theatre at BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center on June 09, 2023 in New York City (Image: Getty Images for STARZ)

New York, New York 👩🏻👨🏻

Caitríona Balfe and Zachary Quinto attend Outlander Season 7 World Premiere At Tribeca Film Festival at Verōnikaon June 09, 2023 in New York City

The famous four 👩🏻👨🏼👩🏼👨🏻

Sam Heughan, Caitríona Balfe, Sophie Skelton and Richard Rankin attend Outlander Season 7 World Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival in NYC (Image: Getty Images for STARZ)

Check the link for the three missing photos:

Scottish Daily Express

Remember… only six more months of Droughtlander to go… 🙃

[turneradora]

NEW ABOUT RIVALS 💯💯💯💯

New article in the Harper's Bazaar UK, October Issue, to promote "Rivals"!

Amazing photoshoot !

Here is the article of the Harper's Bazaar Uk magazine !!

Thanks to Emma Jones for the written transcription ! 🙏👍🌺

Harpers Bazaar - October 2024

BEST OF ENEMIES

Bazaar recreates the fictional county of Rutshire to meet the cast of Rivals, a new TV adaptation of Jilly Cooper’s racy 1980s blockbuster

As Jilly Cooper’s Rivals leaps rambunctiously to our screens, we meet the cast of the saucy new show

It’s 1986 and, high over the Atlantic, a London-bound Concorde is about to break the sound barrier. Most passengers continue smoking, flicking through magazines and ordering martinis, while the rattling WC door indicates that two are currently joining the mile-high club. Moments later, an unruffled, glamorous couple emerge triumphantly from the loo and the tannoy announces that supersonic speed has been reached: everyone whoops; glasses are clinked; and the thumping chorus of ‘You might as well face it/you’re addicted to love’ is amped up. This is the opening scene of Rivals, the much-anticipated new television adaptation of Jilly Cooper’s bestselling novel, and it’s so unsubtle that, even alone in a dark screening bunker below the streets of Soho, it makes me splutter with laughter. It is also irresistible.

The 1988 book is a classic of the Cooper canon and part of the Rutshire Chronicles, a series based in a fictional Cotswolds county that follows the lives and loves of the affluent elite – an area the team behind its new, and first, on-screen adaptation are well-versed in bringing to life. Produced by A Very English Scandal ’s Dominic Treadwell-Collins and written by Laura Wade, who was behind The Riot Club, Disney+’s eight-part drama is also executivelyproduced by both Cooper and her literary agent Felicity Blunt. It is largely faithful to the novel but, as that has 700 pages and 79 characters listed by name and personality trait in an A-Z at the front, the show necessarily homes in on the central plot lines.

The two main protagonists are Rupert Campbell-Black (played by Alex Hassell), a former Olympic-gold show jumper turned Conservative MP (and, incidentally, the ‘best-looking man in England’); and Declan O’Hara (Aidan Turner), an Irish broadcasting star who leaves the BBC to move to Rutshire with his actress wife Maud and children Taggie, Caitlin and Patrick. Declan’s new employer, Corinium Television, is run by David Tennant’s vile Lord Tony Baddingham and his sidekick Cameron Cook, an American producer he has lured over from New York, depicted by the US native Nafessa Williams. They are joined by a large supporting cast that includes Danny Dyer and Emily Atack.

The titular rivalries are many and varied, primarily centred on the struggle to win the local TV franchise; simultaneously, characters lock horns over love, money, class, pets, politics and property, while presenting chat shows, throwing parties and playing nude tennis. The resulting viewing experience is both a period drama that seems set on another planet and a series exploring themes that still resonate today.

Cooper – who, at 87, is still in full ownership of her signature cloud of coiffed hair, inimitable charisma and a hundred-mile-an hour conversation – loved working on the project. ‘It’s terribly exciting,’ she tells me, with an amazed shake of the head. ‘Other books of mine have been televised and it was awful – but with this, we took casting very seriously and I can’t fault any of them.’

During a break on Bazaar ’s shoot, Turner tells me how Cooper gave a cocktail party for the cast in her garden, and what a ball they all had filming in the West Country last summer. (The latter is clear: he’s delighted to see his co-stars, including the mongrel Pontie, who plays Gertrude, the O’Hara family dog, and some of her canine colleagues brought along for a day in front of the camera.)

The series appealed to the Poldark star immediately. ‘I thought the scripts were really, really funny – line-wise, I have some crackers,’ he says. Turner’s Declan is a big-hearted if self involved journalist, wrestling to reconcile his bosses’ desire to monetise his charm, his own dream of writing a Yeats documentary and the need to bread-win for his profligate family. Although this push and pull between being commercial and creative, between the professional and the personal, plays out in a larger-than-life fashion, it still somehow feels familiar to a modern viewer. ‘That’s the sign of really good television, isn’t it, when it holds the mirror up to our present,’ says the actor. ‘What have we thrown in the trash? What still needs to change?’

The ways in which prejudices have evolved in the past 40 years are thrown into quite harsh relief in the show. Casting a Black actress to play Cameron Cook, the damaged but resilient hot-shot American producer, gives the series an opportunity to delicately include a glimpse of the regularity of what we’d now recognise as racist micro aggressions. Equally, Cameron’s strength is joyful to witness. ‘Such a spicy, smart character – especially a Black woman, who can carry her own and get her way in the male-dominated world of that time – I wanted to sink my teeth into that,’ Williams says. ‘I also love the glamour: the red lip, the red nails.’ (The cast have embraced the scarlet-stiletto emoji – a replica of the original image on the classic book cover – as their unofficial series motif when posting on social media.)

The changing dynamics between men and women are portrayed with a light touch. Victoria Smurfit read Cooper as a teenager, and has now adored playing Declan’s wife Maud O’Hara – an insecure, attentionseeking former actress, the kind of mother who arrives at her son’s New Year’s Eve 21st-birthday party in the Cotswolds on a camel. ‘There are aspects of Rivals that make you think, “Oh my Lord, can you believe they got away with this back then?”’ the Irish actress says. ‘But in the show, it’s delivered in such a clear, fun, gentle, appalled way that a 2024 audience can digest it very easily.’ When I suggest the series has made more of the women and ensured they have three dimensions, perhaps to modernise the story a little, she makes a good point: that Cooper’s male characters – be it the rakish Rupert Campbell-Black or the angelic Lysander Hawkley of The Man Who Made Husbands Jealous – may seem the most famous because it was mostly women reading the books, and the author had designed her heroes – or antiheroes – to be ‘their perfect man’. ‘But look closely, and the women are not less than the men,’ she says. ‘Essentially, every character wants something they don’t have – usually love and safety – whether from their partners, animals or colleagues. Women in this world are entering the era of “having it all” and are learning to be open about what they want – and, by the same token, we are starting to see a softer side to the men.’

This is embodied perfectly in Bella Maclean’s Taggie O’Hara, the delightful, very dyslexic cook and daughter of Declan and Maud: on screen, she has slightly more twinkle in her eye than in the book – a good decision, as otherwise Taggie could be seen as almost too virtuous to be true to a modern audience. ‘But it’s so nice playing someone with a really strong backbone – it slightly rubs off on you,’ says the actress, who appeared in the latest Sex Education series and has just shone as the lead at the National Theatre’s London Tide. ‘Among all the silliness, the shoulder pads and mad hairdos, there’s always an undercurrent of something thought-provoking,’ she says of the show that could prove to be her career’s turning point. ‘There’s a love story that blossoms out of something really unpleasant. There’s light and shade.’

But the figure with perhaps the most chiaroscuro is Rupert Campbell-Black, Cooper’s number-one character, into whose shoes Alex Hassell is amazed to be stepping. Hassell is a seasoned RSC actor, with turns in The Miniaturist and His Dark Materials, whose theatre company The Factory counts Mark Rylance and Emma Thompson among its patrons. ‘I’m also from Essex, with dark features,’ he points out wryly, in reference to the white-blond locks and blue eyes of his new alter-ego, both of which are oft-alluded to in the books, and about which many young women dreamed in the 1980s and 90s. (Cooper was initially appalled.) ‘Rupert exudes privilege and confidence, so I had to learn a loucheness. It was helpful that everyone was told to treat me as if I was extremely attractive,’ he continues, laughing. ‘When you walk into a room of supporting artists who’ve been briefed to fall over themselves looking at you, smouldering becomes a lot easier. They imbued me with a certain power.’

In the Rivals prequel Riders, there are some pretty unpalatable aspects of Rupert’s personality – particularly the way he treats women and animals – that haven’t aged well. ‘We never explicitly had this conversation, but for my portrayal of Rupert, we’ve kept some parts of that history and taken out others. In our version, there’s a loneliness to him: he is a shit, but he has a kindness.’

However, there are two elements of Cooper’s storytelling to which the show stays steadfastly loyal: the abundance of sex and wordplay. Rupert’s dialogue is riddled with quips – some very clever, some very… Eighties. Hassell’s favourite is delivered just as Rupert is getting down to it, and involves a pun that combines Tories and the clitoris. ‘It was a hard sell,’ he says, laughing.

His character and storyline – which takes Rupert on, dare I say, a journey – are key to the show’s charm, pace, plot and sociopolitical signposting. What would Hassell like viewers to make of the series? ‘I hope people enjoy it, have conversations about the knottier topics it raises, and maybe have sex later,’ he says. ‘I say that jokingly, but – and maybe this is high hopes – perhaps for people who don’t talk to one another that much, as the series goes on, watching it with someone else might allow certain things to come to light.’

Cooper is delighted by this possibility. ‘Well, we’re philanthropists, aren’t we? I keep reading that the birth rate is going down like mad. Putting Rivals on the telly may help,’ she says, with the enthusiasm of a writer who has long had one foot in showbusiness: in her forties, she appeared in her capacity as a celebrity columnist on the BBC game show What’s My Line, and wrote a sitcom about a four-girl flat-share with Joanna Lumley in the lead role.

Revisiting the world she created – and partially lived in herself – 40 years ago has been bittersweet: it made her miss the era (‘it was much more naughty’), but also her late husband (‘there’s a lot of darling Leo and his jokes in the book’). Indeed, what today’s viewers may not clock is the real people Cooper drew on to shape several fictional figures, namely the ‘glamorous aristocratic types who were floating about when I, middle-class Jilly, moved to the country in ’82’. Rupert Campbell-Black, for example, is a patchwork of Andrew Parker Bowles, the late Earl of Suffolk and the fashion designer Rupert Lycett-Green. Her ‘beloved’ Taggie is entirely made up, but the scruffy Lizzie Vereker – a novelist whose husband cheats on her – is, she admits, based on herself: ‘She is nicer than me, though. I love her – that’s terribly narcissistic to say, but I do.’

Like her conversation, Cooper herself still rattles along at a good clip – last year, she released a bonkbuster about football inevitably titled Tackle!; this May, the King presented her with a damehood for services to charity and literature, and she’ll be tapping away at her typewriter on various secret projects right up to the very moment she is dragged out of rural Gloucestershire to the premiere of Rivals.

To all these endeavours, Dame Jilly continues to bring the same philosophies she always has: a disregard for snobbery (like many great minds, she rereads Proust and loves Helen Fielding) and a straightforward goal of contributing to the gaiety of the nation. ‘Maybe one day I’ll write something serious,’ she says. ‘But, at the moment, there’s some terrible sadness and loneliness, isn’t there? So, more than ever, and more than anything, I’d like to cheer people up.’

‘Rivals’ is released on Disney+ in October.

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Hello my friend!

Would you happen to have suggestions for the best things to do in Manhattan between 9am and 3pm? Things to see, places to visit, food to eat?

I'm going to be in NYC watching my cousin's kids for a few days this week (I'm in between jobs while we move and loving the flexibility and random fun things) and have free time while the girls are in school. I'm making my little trip bucket list and would love suggestions!

@woodswit you're a well traveled queen too, please chime in it you have suggestions!

Ahhh jealous you'll be in the city, sounds like it is gorgeous weather there today which is such a plus.

I'm not sure where you're staying but I was an UES girly so if I was going to take an afternoon I would go to Anita La Mama del Gelato on 2nd Ave (bonus points, there used to be a really beautiful shoe store right down the block from it but I think he may have moved, I'll try to find the name in case). I would then walk over and take a stroll in Central Park, and of all the museums on museum mile I would go to the Neue Galerie. It's this intimate little jewel of a collection. You'll see less but absorb more than if you try to do the Met, and honestly I find the Guggenheim somewhat soulless and have never seen an exhibition there that I enjoyed. (if you need a dinner place uptown one of my absolute favorites in the city is NR. It's a mostly ramen restaurant designed like a hipster version of 1950s Tokyo)

I'd then suggest a little Nolita trip. I'd grab lunch at Il Buco Alimentari (it's on all the lists for a reason - if they have the olive oil cake GET THE OLIVE OIL CAKE). Then walk down Bowery, popping in and out of galleries and shops. I'd definitely hit up American Vintage and Plantshed (for a restorative latte + the most beautiful bouquet of flowers to bring to your host). Catbird is also close by though I think that is technically Soho (everywhere down there is like a 10 min walk), which is a great place to pick up Mother's Day gifts if you need any!

My favorite neighborhoods for just an architectural stroll are either Brooklyn Heights or the UWS. Brooklyn Heights is a bit harder in terms of food, but you can walk along the water to Dumbo and then there are plenty of places. I'm not sure if you'll be there over the weekend but on the UWS on the weekends there is an open air antique/vintage/etc. market & farmer's market right next to each other and both are fantastic.

Oh also, if you're with any vegetarians or just like vegetarian food, I definitely recommend Ladybird, or any of Overthrow Hospitality's restaurants.

I purposefully didn't give a list of places to get great cocktails because it sounds like you were really just looking for daytime pre-childcare suggestions but let me know!!!

Enjoy the week!

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okei, my reccs!! I don't know your preferred foods so it's a bit of everything. Soho tea for great bubble tea. Kampong Ah Lee for amazing Malaysian, their best dishes are the hot chicken and golden chicken, noodles not as good. also try their milk tea. Nile Valley Cafe for really good big wraps + cheap. Uplands Roast when you're in the meadows for hot choco. the Edinburgh Larder, recommend hot choco with liquor and their meal deals with soup and a sandwich. Civerinos both near meadows and portabello for big slices of pizza. Teuchters landing for the vibes and chilli. The Treehouse Cafe for everything, especially the paninis and pancakes. The Raging Bull for good cocktails. Maki & ramen. Frites Lothian road for Belgian fries, recommend the tikka masala ones. Pinciukas, lithuanian restaurant, very good. Pho Viet, my favourite favourite restaurant in the city, amazing food, most recommended.

Not for food recommend Portabello to see the seaside, the Botanic Gardens, Dean's village.

Oh cool, thank you for that! I went all over the old town yesterday but the major thing I didn't get to was the seaside, hoping to fix that today. I basically have my entire time every day from 12 or 1 to late at night booked with comedy, but yesterday had several hours to see the city in the morning, plan to do that again.

Will copy all of this into my notes and check out some of those places, thanks for taking the time to write it for me!

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THE VENUE | NIGHTCLUB | RUTHERFORD AFFILIATED.

Location: Soho, Westminster. Price Range: ££££ Owned By: Alexander Devereux. Guest List: Open to all. Dress Code: Formal.

THE INTERIOR:

Situated within the trendy district of Soho, The Venue is a dual-level nightclub and cocktail bar, priding itself as being one of the best nightlife hotspots in the borough. The cocktail menu is extensive, the variety of craft beer rivalled only by specialist pubs, and the lower level’s nightclub area has some of the best DJ line-ups in London. With a solid party atmosphere, it’s the perfect location to head to if you’re ready to really let your hair down.

The upper level runs the perimeter of the nightclub, rather than the entire floor, meaning that those upstairs can look down on the dancefloor below. Two bars line either side, with plenty of seating space for those willing to pay the price for bottle service. The lower level is where the real party is, however, and despite not being enormous in size, can still fit in a large enough crowd for things to get fiery. The music selection trends toward house, but the rotation of both celebrity and up-and-coming DJs is varied enough that there’s something for everyone.

There is a basement section reserved for VIPs, but its existence isn’t common knowledge unless you’re a regular, and is usually reserved for Rutherford associates, celebrities, and politicians who are looking for a little privacy. They have access to a private bars, as well as more tables for premium bottle service. You don’t ask to be let in. You will be invited if you’re deemed worthy. If you do become a regular fixture in the VIP area, you’re expected to keep it to yourself. The less people who know about what goes on down there, the better.

PLAYABLE STAFF:

Alexander Devereux | owner.

Isla Hunt | bartender.

RECENT CONTROVERSY:

Whilst rumours of a surge in drug-related activity have surrounded the establishment for years, concerns about safety spiked in early 2022 when two patrons got caught up in an altercation regarding a monetary dispute. The alleged drug dealer was subsequently thrown over the upstairs railings, onto the dancefloor below, and later died in hospital. The Venue vowed to take extra measures to crack down on drugs being sold in the club after an intensive police investigation, but as soon as the heat died down, it became clear that security’s interest in becoming involved diminished greatly. It remains a good place for those who can afford it to get high without having to worry about too much attention...

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The Best American Restaurants That London Has to Offer

As a city with many of the most famous historical landmarks in existence, London is also one place where food is king; it has such a great history to draw on. On the other hand, if you are an American and miss your home's kitchen, that is no problem.

This city simply brims with U.S. restaurants that will remind your native taste buds of genuine dishes! Plus, if you're planning to explore these culinary delights, consider staying at one of the affordable serviced apartments near Kensington for a comfortable base.

Why Try American Restaurants in London?

One naturally assumes that while you’re in the UK, you’d want to eat British food, right? So, if you’re feeling the mood for American breakfast, London doesn’t disappoint. It is a welcome development for a tourist abroad who’s feeling homesick, as well as a welcome option for any Brit in London who’s suddenly craving American breakfast in London.

You can also read: Your Complete Guide to the Victoria and Albert Museum

Top 10 American Restaurants in London

You need to know the best American restaurants in London:

The Blues Kitchen

The Blues Kitchen is an eclectic restaurant with great music and amazing Cajun BBQ dining.

Location: Camden, Shoreditch and Brixton

Timing: The timings differ, depending on the day but it is usually from 12 PM - 1 AM

Why It's Famous: Alongside its American comfort food, The Blues Kitchen offers live music every night, adding to the lively atmosphere.

Hard Rock Cafe

Hard Rock Cafe is an American restaurant with a high-energy vibe and serves American classics. 

Location: Piccadilly Circus, Old Park Lane.

Timing: 11:30 AM - 10:30 PM

Why It's Famous: Classic American dishes and rock 'n' roll memorabilia. 

Electric Diner

Electric Diner is a French-style diner with an all-day menu, a bar, and, most importantly, classic red leather booths. 

Location: Notting Hill.

Timing: 8 AM - 1 AM (Monday - Wednesday)

8 AM - 1 AM (Thursday - Saturday)

8 AM-11 PM (Sunday)

Why It's Famous: American and French Dinner fare and offers delicious brunches. 

Malibu Kitchen

Malibu Kitchen is a California-inspired American restaurant that has rustic interiors to make you feel nostalgic. 

Location: The Ned.

Timing: 7 AM - 10 PM (Monday - Friday)

 9 AM-10 PM (Saturday)

 Why It's Famous: Californian cuisine; famous for avocado toast and acai bowls.

Joe Allen

Joe Allen is a New York-style brasserie with live music and a top-notch atmosphere. 

Location: Covent Garden.

Timing: 12 PM - 11 PM (Monday - Wednesday)

12 PM – 11:30 PM (Thursday - Saturday)

12 PM-8 PM (Sunday)

Why It's Famous: Classic American brasserie since 1977; known for comfort food like burgers, ribs, and classic American pies.

Christopher’s

Christopher's is a classic high-ceilinged American steakhouse and grill with a martini cocktail bar. 

Location: Covent Garden.

Timing: 11 AM - 12 AM (Tuesday - Thursday)

11 AM – 1:30 AM (Friday - Saturday)

11 PM-5 PM (Sunday)

Why It's Famous: USDA steaks to lobster. 

Feels Like June

Feels Like June is the perfect California-inspired American restaurant with summer vibes and Europe-meets-West Coast flair. 

Location: Canary Wharf.

Timing: 7 AM - 1 AM

Why It's Famous: Bright California-inspired restaurant with seafood, brunches and cocktails. 

CUT at 45 Park Lane

CUT at 45 Park Lane is your classic American steak restaurant with moody decor and modern vibes. 

Location: 45 Park Lane

Timing: 7 AM - 10 PM

Why It's Famous: Contemporary setting and high-end dining experience. 

Eggslut

Eggslut is a hugely popular LA import that serves up egg-focused dishes all day round. 

Location: Fitzrovia, Notting Hill, Shoreditch, Victoria, and Stratford. 

Timing: 8 AM - 5 PM

Why It's Famous: Signature "Slut" dish and egg-filled brioche sandwiches. 

Honest Burgers

Running from 2011, Honest Burgers is your classic little Burger joint that serves a huge variety of mouthful dishes.

Location: Multiple locations, including Soho and Covent Garden.

Timing: 11 AM - 11 PM

Why It's Famous: No-nonsense burgers made from British beef. 

How Can You Visit London on a Budget?

London can be done on a shoestring budget if necessary. There are several things you can do.

Get yourself an Oyster Card. 

Be on the lookout for free events. 

Don't always splurge on expensive restaurants and eat at food markets.  

Walk instead of taking taxis.  

Visit tourist places either very early or very late to avoid crowds.  

Where Can You Stay in London? 

It is necessary to have a comfortable stay when you are in London. That is Presidential Serviced Apartments in Kensington for you. The place comes with great kitchens and cozy bedrooms to give you the feeling of home. 

Final Thoughts

Whatever the nature of your craving - fast food or BBQ feast - the American restaurants in London can fulfill your urge. 

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The Ultimate Guide to the UK's Top Nightlife Destinations

Overview: London, crypto all stars meme coin the capital city, is a global nightlife hub offering something for everyone.

Highlights:

Soho and the West End: Famous for its theatre shows, world-class cocktail bars, and lively clubs.

Shoreditch: Known for its hipster vibe, street art, and eclectic mix of bars and clubs.

Camden: Offers an alternative scene with live music venues like The Roundhouse and KOKO.

Why It Stands Out: London’s sheer size and diversity mean it has an almost endless array of nightlife options. From upscale bars and exclusive clubs to quirky pubs and live music venues, London has it all.

2. Manchester

Overview: Known for its rich musical heritage and vibrant nightlife, Manchester is a favorite for those who love live music and a lively club scene.

Highlights:

Northern Quarter: A hotspot for indie music with venues like Band on the Wall and Night & Day Café.

Deansgate Locks: Features a row of trendy bars and clubs.

Oxford Road: Offers a mix of nightclubs and bars, with venues like Sound Control and The Deaf Institute.

Why It Stands Out: Manchester’s reputation as a music city is well-earned, and its nightlife scene is equally impressive with a variety of venues catering to different tastes.

3. Glasgow

Overview: Glasgow is renowned for its friendly atmosphere and thriving music scene, making it a top choice for nightlife enthusiasts.

Highlights:

Merchant City: Home to chic bars and clubs like The Corinthian Club.

Sauchiehall Street: Known for its array of bars and nightclubs, including The Garage and O2 ABC.

West End: Offers a bohemian vibe with popular spots like The Halt Bar and Oran Mor.

Why It Stands Out: Glasgow’s reputation for live music and its warm, welcoming vibe make it a fantastic place for nightlife.

4. Liverpool

Overview: Liverpool boasts a rich musical heritage and a lively nightlife scene that’s hard to beat.

Highlights:

Mathew Street: Known for The Cavern Club, where The Beatles gained fame, and a range of other pubs and clubs.

Baltic Triangle: An up-and-coming area with creative spaces and lively venues like Camp and Furnace.

Concert Square: Central location with numerous bars and clubs.

Why It Stands Out: Liverpool’s combination of historical significance and vibrant nightlife makes it a must-visit for music lovers and party-goers alike.

5. Edinburgh

Overview: Edinburgh offers a mix of historic charm and modern nightlife, making it unique among UK cities.

Highlights:

Grassmarket and Cowgate: Known for lively pubs and clubs, with a mix of traditional and contemporary venues.

George Street: Features stylish bars and sophisticated clubs like The Living Room and Opal Lounge.

Leith: A more relaxed area with pubs and restaurants along the water.

Why It Stands Out: Edinburgh’s blend of historical elegance and modern nightlife makes it an appealing destination for those looking to enjoy a sophisticated yet lively evening.

Conclusion

Each of these cities has its own distinct nightlife character:

London offers the broadest range of options and international flair.

Manchester is perfect for music enthusiasts.

Glasgow combines a friendly atmosphere with a strong music scene.

Liverpool provides a unique blend of musical history and nightlife.

Edinburgh offers a sophisticated mix of historic charm and modern entertainment.

Choosing the best city ultimately depends on what kind of nightlife experience you're after, whether it's high-energy clubs, live music, or stylish bars.

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Best Cities for Nightlife in Europe

Europe is home to some of the world's most vibrant and diverse nightlife scenes. From chic cocktail bars to pulsating nightclubs, here are some of the best cities in Europe for nightlife enthusiasts:

Berlin, Germany

Berlin's nightlife is legendary, offering everything from underground techno clubs to glamorous cocktail lounges. Berghain, one of the most famous clubs in the world, is a must-visit for electronic music fans. The city's relaxed attitude towards partying means that the fun can last all night and into the next day.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam's nightlife is as eclectic as the city itself. The city offers everything from laid-back pubs and bars in the Jordaan area to high-energy dance clubs like Paradiso and Melkweg. The city's open-minded culture and diverse music scene make it a favorite for partygoers.

Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona is known for its late-night party culture. Start your evening with tapas and cocktails in the Gothic Quarter before heading to the beach clubs along the Barceloneta. For those who love live music, Razzmatazz offers a multi-room experience with various genres.

Prague, Czech Republic

Prague's nightlife is both affordable and exciting. The city is dotted with unique bars, traditional pubs, and lively clubs. Karlovy Lazne, a five-story nightclub, offers different music genres on each floor, catering to all tastes.

Ibiza, Spain

No list of Europe's best nightlife cities would be complete without mentioning Ibiza. Known as the party capital of the world, Ibiza's clubs, such as Pacha, Amnesia, and Ushuaïa, attract top DJs and partygoers from around the globe.

London, England

London's nightlife is as diverse as its population. From the trendy bars of Shoreditch to the high-energy clubs of Soho, there's something for everyone. Fabric and Ministry of Sound are iconic spots for dance music lovers.

Each of these cities offers a unique nightlife experience, ensuring unforgettable evenings for visitors. Whether you prefer sophisticated bars, energetic dance floors, or live music venues, Europe's nightlife scene has something for everyone.

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The Week Ahead 6/17-6/23

It's rooftop season, summer fling season, indulgence season - you name it, it's on! That's what pulsd is all about - sharing the best of the city in a more accessible way with all of our fellow city dwellers. SO round up the crew. It's time to do it all!

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House of Yes Free Juneteenth Dance Party

Join House of Yes for yet another iconic gathering! Curated by Beyond the Black Box, step into a truly vibrant and ethereal Black entertainment experience for all, meant to uplift Black joy and freedom through music, dance, live performance and ritual.

$29 Ticket To Spend 5 Hours Exploring Artisan Wines & Spirits

Thirsty to discover something new? The 2024 Taste of Black Spirits is back, granting you an exclusive opportunity to immerse yourself in exceptional expressions! Now in its 8th year, The Taste of Black Spirits is set in a breathtaking loft space in Brooklyn. Chat, drink, and explore these extraordinary bottles while meeting their creators face-to-face. Whether you adore rum, love a cocktail, swoon over wines, or all of the above, allow your taste buds to revel in the many gorgeous nuances & tasting notes...

The 22nd Annual Solstice in Times Square: Mind Over Madness Yoga

The 22nd Annual Solstice in Times Square: Mind Over Madness Yoga will return on Thursday, June 20th, 2024! Find your zen in the heart of Times Square’s bustling energy. Experienced yogis and first-timers alike are invited to join for one of seven free yoga classes taking place throughout the day on the Broadway pedestrian plazas.

$19: Rescue Me Singles Open Bar Party With NYC's Finest

Get ready for an electrifying evening as the Rescue Me Singles Party returns! Gather your gals and treat yourselves to tantalizing cocktails while being charmed by courageous bachelors. Imagine firefighters, EMS/paramedics, cops, and military men, ready to sweep you off your feet! The bar will be buzzing, serving up never-ending drinks to tantalize your taste buds and encourage you to leave your inhibitions at the door!

Cheap Therapy: LOLs, Tears, Vibes, & Drinks In SoHo

Unpack low-grade trauma and heal minor childhood wounds at Cheap Therapy by Hoes With Feelings. Untrained Professionals Karolena Theresa and Melissa Rich provide laughs and unsolicited advice to the show’s comedians and audience. After their stand up sets, comics receive a therapy session to unpack an issue and see what’s really hiding behind those jokes.

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🌆✨ A Modern Week in London: Exploring the Best of the City's Vibes! ✨🌆

Hey there, urban explorers and city dwellers! 🏙️ Ready to embark on a virtual journey through the vibrant streets of London? From bustling markets to serene parks and everything in between, here's a glimpse into a modern week in this iconic metropolis:

🌟 Monday: Kickstart the Week with Culture Start your week on a high note by immersing yourself in London's rich cultural scene. Visit the world-renowned British Museum to marvel at ancient artifacts or explore the Tate Modern for a dose of contemporary art inspiration.

🍽️ Tuesday: Culinary Adventures Await Treat your taste buds to a culinary adventure across the city's diverse gastronomic landscape. From trendy street food markets like Borough Market to upscale dining experiences in Soho, there's no shortage of delicious eats to discover.

🏞️ Wednesday: Nature Escapes Escape the hustle and bustle of the city with a leisurely stroll through one of London's picturesque parks. Whether it's Hyde Park, Regent's Park, or Hampstead Heath, take a moment to reconnect with nature amidst the urban sprawl.

🛍️ Thursday: Retail Therapy Indulge in some retail therapy along London's iconic shopping streets. From the luxury boutiques of Bond Street to the vintage finds in Camden Market, unleash your inner shopaholic and treat yourself to something special.

🎭 Friday: Nightlife Extravaganza As the sun sets, London comes alive with an electrifying nightlife scene. Head to Shoreditch for trendy cocktail bars and underground clubs or catch a West End show in Theatreland for a dose of theatrical magic.

🍳 Saturday: Brunch not to Miss Savor a leisurely brunch at one of London's hip cafés or brunch spots. Whether you're craving avocado toast and flat whites or a traditional English breakfast, start your weekend off right with good food and great company.

🚶 Sunday: Urban Exploration Wrap up your week with a leisurely day of urban exploration. Wander through the charming streets of Notting Hill, admire the colorful murals in Shoreditch, or hop on a river cruise along the Thames for a different perspective of the city.

Ready to dive into the vibrant tapestry of London's modern landscape? Whether you're a local looking for new adventures or a visitor eager to explore, there's always something exciting to discover in this dynamic city. Stay tuned for more urban escapades and city vibes! 🌟🏙️

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Unusual Restaurants, La Bodega Negra

Ever fancied a stroll down Soho. That side of London that was renowned for its seediness, that eventually morphed into a sort of coolness. Whilst you are there, what about popping into the establishment below! No, we haven't just turned into some sort of cheap Only Fans knock off. This fine frontage is actually the entrance to one of London's best Mexican restaurants. Oh and they make a fabulous tequila cocktail. You walk in only to be met with a an interior exactly like you would expect a sex show to present. I have to admit, it is quite daunting, trying to figure out if you have just brought the wife to an actual Mexican restaurant. Or if you are going to have to spend the night convincing her you weren't actually trying to drag her into a peep show. Happily, once through the next door, you do actually find yourself in an actual purveyor of food and drink, rather than pleasures of the flesh. The Interior If you want something a little less daring but with a touch of fabulous gourmet catering check us out. Read the full article