Summer is officially here in London, and there are plenty of exciting events to kick off the season. From Hello Kitty pop-ups to architectural tours, there’s something for everyone this weekend.
In celebration of Hello Kitty’s 50th anniversary, Grind has teamed up with Sanrio to bring Londoners a limited-time pop-up at Spitalfields Market. Until 6 June, dive into a world of whimsy with exclusive Grind x Hello Kitty T-shirts (£34, sizes S-XXL) and exclusive Iced Strawberry Matchas from Grind’s pale pink coffee van. The Slice visited this week and spoiler – we loved it!
From this Saturday, Islington Square will be launching an eagerly anticipated and carefully curated weekly Saturday market in partnership with Urban Food Fest. Expect a hub of local makers’ stalls offering mouthwatering street food, artisanal products, and creative crafts. Plus, this weekend they’ll be handing out free craft beers or soft drinks with any market purchase!
Now 20 years old, the London Festival of Architecture is back to celebrate the city’s buildings for the entire month of June. Get involved with walking tours, talks, debates, performances, and much, much more and prepare for the way you see London’s buildings to be transformed.
Just like how it sits on a row of small houses off Shoreditch Highstreet in the shadow of the city skyscrapers, Sohaila’s food punches way above its weight. There’s a small menu here, full of Middle Eastern-inspired dishes, all of which show off the color, smells, and earthy tastes of the region (the spiced beef and ricotta meatballs in an apricot sauce is a vibrant winner). Ask the superbly knowledgeable staff to pair each course with a glass of natural wine and let this wonderful, quaint little restaurant transport you from the stress of Liverpool Street to the bustling streets of Lebanon. As a heart-warming bonus, Sohalia is also part of a social enterprise scheme that aims to help Londoners out of homelessness.
Opium is 1920s-themed with a splash of sorcery – with bird cages hanging overhead, spell books, and apothecary equipment placed throughout. The drinks from the award-winning Apothecary & Peony menu are fun, creative, and taste fantastic – the signature Opium No. 1 and Boba Stars (with blueberry popping pearls!) is a personal fave. An intimate, weird, and wonderful experience.
The Victoria and Albert Museum’s latest exhibition Fragile Beauty showcases over 300 photographs from Sir Elton John and his husband David Furnish’s collection. The collection – in partnership with Gucci – which includes fascinating images from across fashion and celebrity has already been met with rave reviews.
See you next week!
