Experiences
Introducing the Rio Burger at BRGR
Olympic fever is already sweeping across the nation and everyone's sizzling with a little more Latino spirit! BRGR.CO's new special, the Rio BRGR, will be samba'ing its way into our stomachs this August, bringing the tantalising flavours of Brazil to Chelsea and Soho. Based on a traditional Brazilian burger, the Rio features chunks of spicy chorizo blended into BRGR.CO's succulent Blade Steak...
8 Reasons to go see Vamos Cuba at the Sadler’s Wells
Vamos Cuba! is a follow up to Nilda Guerra’s popular hit Havana Rakatan. Colourful, youthful and vibrant. Vamos Cuba at the Sadler's Wells is a visual array of dance, set in Havana Airport. The show runs from Tuesday 26th July through to Sunday 21 August and is a perfect accompaniment to an even out with the fantastic summer weather we are having...
Wray’s Jerk Fest – King Tubby’s, Trevor Sax + more Sat 6th Aug 2016 FREE MUSIC EVENT
Wray's Jerk Fest is a day-long rooftop celebration of Jamaican culture, hosted in Peckham with old skool sound systems such as King Tubby's and Trevor Sax (Saxon Sound System) and more to play. On Saturday 6th August 2pm–11pm, there’ll be nine DJs spinning through the day, including heavyweights King Tubby’s, Trevor Sax and King Yoof, and sets from Unit 137, Daddy Nature, Adam Prescott, Honeuln, Real...
Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife announces details of GRAND opening party
The brand new Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife five-star resort is to celebrate its grand opening with ‘Children of the ’80s’ open-air concert 10th December 2016. The amazing line up will feature Village People, Blackbox, C+C Music Factory, Rozalla and DJ trio Dream Team Reload.Bringing the spirit of the ‘80s to Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife’s open-air stage, the Grand Opening Party will...
Active Adventures at Santiburi Samui Beach Resort’s New Sports Centre
A hole in one on a spectacular, emerald green golf course, a rigorous and expertly taught Muay Thai boxing session, catching the waves windsurfing, or an afternoon of exploration trekking in the Thai jungle; Santiburi Beach Resort & Spa’s new sports centre offers an endless list of activities full of thrills and excitement that’ll prove tricky to leave behind. Keeping...
Hungry Donkey to take up Maltby Street Residency
Hungry Donkey, the Greek street food restaurant on Wentworth Street, will be setting up residency at Maltby Street Market in collaboration with Maltby and Greek for three weekends this summer. This is the first time the Hungry Dunkey has operated as a pop-up, and it will be serving up a selection of its favourite dishes together with Greek craft beers and...
Rum With a View – Rooftop Drinking at Street Feast
For people-watching and catching rays, Street Feast has your summer sorted. With FIVE rooftop bars at three of our street food arenas - Dinerama, Dalston Yard and Model Market – you’ll be boozing at altitude all summer long. Whether you’re south or east in the capital, our street food arenas are calling to you from the rooftops with great food, booze and unlimited sunshine vibes.Start early at Dinerama, now open from midday....
Five of the best golf courses in the UK
Up and down the country, there are hundreds of golf courses all claiming to be the biggest and the best. Whether you are a golfing amateur, or you take the sport more seriously, finding the right course can be tough, and entering contracts and agreements can mean months or even years of commitment – an expensive mistake if you choose...
Romantic Couples Getaway: Marbella Review
Fed up of the temperamental British weather? Then why not embark on a Romantic Couples Getaway in Marbella? We did exactly that and decided to ditch the low 14 degrees wet and rainy weather in the UK and opt for the sun-drenched 31 degrees in Marbella.One of the greatest things, in my opinion about Marbella is the distance from the UK, jump...
London Cabaret Club Review – The Best of British Pop
The London Cabaret Club makes its grand return with The Best of British Pop, a culinary, musical and dance odyssey through the Sixties, Seventies, Eighties, Nighties and Noughties at The Bloomsbury Ballroom, its iconic new, permanent residence. The London Cabaret Club 'The Best of British Pop' had been on our hit list of places to visit for sometime now, so...
Foodies Festival Comes to Blackheath Common July 8th -10th
Calling all foodies and food lovers. The Foodies Festival Comes to Blackheath Common with the British Street Food Awards 8th - 10th July. Get your tickets now as the best of London's street food will gather in Blackheath first time as Foodies Festival comes to Blackheath Common and hosts the South heat of the British Street Food Awards.Foodies Festival launched in 2005...
Japan Centre Celebrates its 40th Birthday
Japan Centre, London’s only dedicated Japanese Food Hall, will be celebrating its 40th birthday this July with a series of promotions, masterclasses, tastings and more. Running from the 10th - 24th July the Shaftesbury Avenue location will showcase their passion and expertise in Japanese cuisine and culture. Set up by entrepreneur Tak Tokumine in 1976 who started with a small bookshop,...
Make the most of the longer nights this winter with these nocturnal activities from around the world
Summer is here and you are enjoying the best moments the British weather has to offer, so while you sip cocktails and have lazy weekends in the park, it's time to take a moment and plan ahead for the cold and stormy winter nights. Hop on a plane to warmer climes and make the most of the winter evenings with...
Dead Rabbit’s creative cocktails to be served at the Big Easy in London for the first time
Exciting announcement as world-renowned New York cocktail bar, The Dead Rabbit Grocery & Grog has launched today at Big Easy Canary Wharf. The partnership will see Dead Rabbit’s creative cocktails served in London for the first time. London currently boasts first and third position in the World’s 50 Best Bars list (Artesian, first, and Nightjar, third); so the arrival of The Dead Rabbit, which...
The Biggest Music Festivals in 2016
Every year, thousands flock to the biggest music festivals around the world to experience world class music live, and people from all over the world and all walks of life unite in a single experience. Air Charter Service recently put together a list of some of the world’s biggest music festivals, including their locations, prices and even weather conditions. Below...
Last chance to get your tickets for Strawberries and Creem festival
With a few days until Strawberries & Creem arrives, things are hotting up and sales of tickets are flying out of the freezer like popsicles. With that in mind it’s not too late to snap up tickets for one of the summer’s most anticipated dance, grime and hip hop festivals. When you do be sure to keep safe in the...
CLAW Pops Up at SKylon in the Southbank
For those that are feeling a little crabby. From Wednesday 1st June until 30th August, Southbank’s favourite haunt Skylon will open its doors to street food specialist CLAW for a crustacean-packed pop up within its Bar & Grill. CLAW’s famed crab treats, which have taken the capital by storm, will be introduced into Skylon’s menu alongside Executive Chef Tom Cook’s signature...
10 reasons to attend Strawberries & Creem plus ticket giveaway
In the past week we’ve slipped into summer, slipped out and then slipped back in, it’s been a confusing time with people exclaiming that the season has ended before it’s even begun but here at Flavourmag we like to look on the bright side… Summer is just getting started in our eyes! Frankly a summer of fun doesn’t begin until...
OXBO Bankside launch Bottomless Brunch
Good news for all foodies, OXBO Bankside launches bottomless brunch. Flavourmag are happy to share the new of the OXBO Bankside launching bottomless brunch which comes after the success of the Bottomless Sunday Roasts. On the 21st May OXBO Bankside will launch their first Bottomless Brunch.Executive Chef Paul Bates will be serving a delicious menu, including an extensive choice of fresh market...
10 reasons to stay at the Iberostar Anthelia Tenerife
On a recent visit to Tenerife for what I can only describe as a crazy Stag WeekBender, I had the pleasure of staying at the Iberostar Anthelia Tenerife. After a slightly long 4.5 hour flight from the UK I landed in sunny Tenerife one day after the rest of the stag party had arrived. I didn't want to waste any time as...
Celebrate All Things Mexican with Benito’s Hat: Burritos and Margaritas
Launched yesterday and lasting throughout May, Benito’s Hat:Burritos and Margaritas will be celebrating all things Mexican with their #MakeMayMexican campaign. During May the Mexican restaurant group will host a series of events, including quiz nights, culinary masterclasses, weekly giveaways and a special tamale menu, which will be hosted in all of their 6 sites.The celebrate the launch the restaurant group have...
Le Pain Quotidien encourages the community to come together and share in acts of kindness
This April, leading restaurant group, Le Pain Quotidien launches an exciting new social experiment into how receptive the local London community is to random acts of kindness, inspired by worldwide phenomenon of Paying It Forward (PIF), celebrated worldwide on 28thApril. Despite being a popular and far-reaching concept, PIF remains an underground movement in London within the restaurant industry, with no...
Festival Preview: Strawberries & Creem
In a game of Cambridge word association you’d be forgiven for avoiding genres and words being Grime, Hip Hop, Reggae, Red Stripe and Nelly, or rather I’d forgive you if you asked me what words came to mind when Cambridge was articulated. Strawberries & Creem Festival (and that’s with two E’s by the way,) now setting up for it’s third...
Turtle Bay Restaurant in Dalston unleashed
Popular Caribbean restaurant Turtle Bay has launched in Dalston and is now open for business. Unlike the other restaurant reviews on Flavourmag, upon visiting Turtle Bay in Dalston, we decided to host a Flavourmag Food Challenge and the generous folks at Turtle Bay were happy to oblige.The idea was simple. Which team member will be able to eat the most from...
What To Do & Where To Stay In West London
Holidays and weekend breaks are things that provide us with the well-deserved opportunity to relax and unwind. We all work hard all year, and it doesn’t matter whether you love or hate your job, stress build-up is inevitable. This means that every so often, you don’t need to make an excuse to give yourself a break and pack the suitcase...
Carnaby Street Eat food festival returns on the 23rd July 2016
We are delighted to announce that the Carnaby Street Eat food festival will be returning this summer on Saturday 23 July 12pm-5pm.Carnaby’s best restaurants, bars and cafés will bring their dishes and concepts out onto the streets with food stalls and trucks serving small bites and delicious signature dishes. Stalls include Dirty Bones, Señor Ceviche, Crumbs & Doilies, Pizza Pilgrims,...
Papillon Grand Celebration Helicopter Tour review – YOU MUST DO THIS IN LAS VEGAS
The Papillon Grand Celebration Helicopter Tour is a 'MUST SEE' thing to do while in Las Vegas. You may have already read our Romantic Couples Getaway: Las Vegas part 1 where we focused on the spectacular shows we attended in Las Vegas or our Romantic Couples Getaway: Las Vegas part 2 where we focused our attention on our dinning experiences and hotel stays.Well,...
Vdara Las Vegas – 10 reasons to stay at this stunning hotel
The Vdara, Las Vegas is a beautiful 5 star apartment style hotel situated in the heart of the Las Vegas strip. We had the pleasure of staying at the Vdara during our Romantic Couples Getaway trip, which was 7 days of bliss. As mentioned in our Romantic Couples Getaway feature, we lived the excessive lifestyle while enjoying concerts, theatre shows,...
Forget everything and escape to beautiful Croatia by Sail
Croatia is one of the most stunning countries to visit, not only can you immerse yourself in the island life but you can also do it on the cheap. While Croatia seems fairly untouched, tourists from around the world are jumping on the band wagon to sail around the pristine islands on an affordable budget. Why sail? Not only will you get...
Hidden Gem: Brixton
When you think of Brixton you don’t instantly think it’s a Hidden Gem. http://srv.pfrm.co/j/113.269.js Once home to the late great British icon David Bowie, Brixton has a lot to offer from its Market, which offers produce from around the globe, to its entertainment venues and restaurants giving a taste of a truly multi-cultural London.Brixton is situated just 9 minutes away from...