London is increasingly home to exotic animals, including snakes, parakeets and... a deadly panther?
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The Monster from African Volcano, Maltby Street Market – Burger Review
I take on the biggest cheeseburger I've ever seen, in the form of the gigantic Monster burger from African Volcano, Maltby St Marker, Bermondsey.
London film eventsMoviesSecret CinemaThings to do in London
28 spoiler free tips for Secret Cinema: 28 Days Later
The end is extremely fucking nigh kids, Secret Cinema is bringing 28 Days Later to London from April 14th to May 29th and the only thing you have to decide is whether to pray or run. I'd go with the former.
Food & DrinkRestaurant reviews
The Quiet Italian: Antico, Bermondsey Street, London
Like any good night out, I ended my Antico experience feeling full of saturated fat and shame, with the sense that I could probably do it all again tomorrow.
Food & DrinkRestaurant reviews
Mr Bao, Peckham Rye – Restaurant Review
You could not have escaped the bubbling excitement surrounding the opening of a little Taiwanese restaurant in Peckham Rye, serving up delicious steamed bao buns. But if you have so far missed out on the hype... Enter: Mr Bao.
Movie reviewsMovies
Khenzhe (Little Brother) – Movie Review: Asia House Film Festival
We take a look at the Asia House London Film Festival and the sharp shooting thriller Khenzhe (Little Brother).
Live comedyThings to do in London
David Sedaris: Live at Cadogan Hall, London
Sitting in the rarefied confines of London’s Cadogan Hall, David Sedaris’ soft, lilting tones and reserved manner make it easy to forget what he really is: a proper fucking weirdo.
Food & DrinkFood newsThings to do in London
Where to get the best pancakes in London
Much like everyone else in the country we woke up this morning, looked at the calendar and shouted “HOLY SHIT IT’S PANCAKE DAY”, as if it’s an entirely unexpected occurrence that doesn’t happen this time every year (wait, does it happen at the same time every year? Ah who cares).
Burger reviewsFood & DrinkRestaurant reviews
Getting the measure of Meat Yard, Hammersmith – Review
Hammersmith's Meat Yard is a new addition to London's growing smokehouse scene, can it cut the mustard?
31 days of horrorHorror
An American Werewolf in London (1981): Beware the moon
Celebrated critic Roger Ebert gave An American Werewolf in London a two star review upon its release, writing "Landis never seems very sure whether he’s making a comedy or a horror film", which seems a strange observation to me considering it’s surely perfectly possible that he intended to make both?