Who? SPIN London
What? Bike enthusiasts will not want to miss SPIN London, the world’s first urban focused bike festival. There will be international brands and independent exhibitors, cycle fashion, apparel and accessory retailers, talks, screenings, demonstrations, Cycle-Art Installations, live music and food. Tickets from £5.
When? 3rd – 5th May
Where? The Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, London E1 6QL
How? See spinldn.com for more information
Who? Matthew Jukes What? Daily Mail wine columnist Matthew Jukes has recently published a coffee-table book, “Quintessentially’s 100 Most Iconic Wine Estates”. The book, published by Quintessentially Publishing, gives an insight into the world’s most desirable and prestigious wines accompanied by beautiful photographs and heartfelt narrative. Priced at £35. When? Available now Where? Available in store and online How? Purchase at Amazon
Who? Toast Festival What? The inaugural Toast Festival will bring together chefs, restaurateurs, writers, entrepreneurs and producers to explore the ideas behind what Londoners eat and drink with a mix of panel discussions, workshops and tastings. Confirmed speakers include Fuchsia Dunlop, Anissa Helou, Bompas & Parr and Nicholas Lander. The event will also be fundraising for Action Against Hunger. When? 1st and 2nd June Where? Red Gallery, 3 Rivington Street, London EC2A 3DT How? See www.toastfestival.com for more information
Who? David Backhouse What? David Backhouse has recently published the second edition of his “Galleries, Palaces & Tea” independently under Curll Press. Working as part travel guide and part encyclopedia, the illustrated guide to London is a handy but hefty book for history lovers and purveyors of obscure facts. Priced at £9.99. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon
Who? Paul Lukacs What? At times, we can get a little bogged down with what a wine tastes like and how it smells. What we’ve neglected, often, is to find out a wine’s story. Paul Lukacs’ Inventing Wine is not just telling the story of one wine but all wines. It takes the reader through a journey of wine from history to today – a must if you want to know about more than just wine. When? Available now Where? Available in store and online How? Purchase at Amazon
Who? Jerusalem International Book Fair What? The Jerusalem International Book Fair will be celebrating its Silver Jubilee this year. The book fair attracts publishers and authors from over 30 countries and will display over 100,000 books written in various languages. During the fair, there will be international seminars and symposia exploring a wide range of subjects, including literary criticism and blogging, selling books in a digital age, translation and others. When? 10th to 15th February Where? International Convention Center, Jerusalem, Israel How? For more information, please visit www.jerusalembookfair.com
Who? Canvas Bar What? Canvas Bar has a sort of late night vibe. Perhaps it’s the dim lighting and pumping music, which surprisingly allows conversations. Perhaps it’s the DJ booth, seemingly ready to go. Or perhaps it’s because it doesn’t really start getting busy until 10pm. Either way, it’s probably not where you’d expect to find a gallery. But there is one. The walls in Canvas are decorated by a rotating gallery from local artists, which, if you like, you could buy. Most people go for the cocktails though, which are divided into seven different categories. Upcycled is a good category to try but it could be fun, as the…
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