What To Do This Weekend 25.07.24

After a five-year hiatus, Tutto Wine’s summer party returns on Sunday 28th July. Hosted at London Fields fine-dining spot Brat Climpson’s Arch, chef collective Loose Joints will take charge of the menu, with William Gleave heading up the grill. Also on the roster is Meedu Saad, head chef and co-founder of Soho’s Kiln, as well as Songsoo Kim and Ben Chapman from Super8 Restaurants (think Brat, Smoking Goat, Mountain and Kiln). Zen Ong, founder of Los Angeles-based ice-cream parlour Awan, is taking care of dessert and, of course, Tutto will be pouring their favourite summer bottles. Seiji Ono of reissue label Melodies International will be on the decks.

374 Helmsley Place, London Fields, E8 3SB

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Luxury gin brand Cygnet has teamed up with Marylebone hotspot Lavo to launch a summer garden terrace. This coastal-themed oasis features citrus trees and Mediterranean tiling, complemented by a summer cocktail menu crafted by Cygnet Gin and Double Dutch mixers. Showcasing how Welsh gin can pair with Amalfi Coast flavours, the standout Italian 75 cocktail combines Cygnet Welsh dry gin with hibiscus, Acqua di Cedro, raspberry and champagne. Plus, every Wednesday, guests can enjoy aperitivo hour from 5pm-7pm, with £15 cocktails and complimentary canapés like wild mushroom arancini.

The BoTree, 34 Marylebone Lane, Marylebone, W1U 2DR

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Much-loved Islington salon Pre- has opened a place in Parsons Green. Like the flagship, the one-stop beauty destination offers technology-led facials, precision threading, waxing, lifting and tinting services. There’s also a doctor-led aesthetics business, providing specialised subtle treatments. 

281 New King’s Road, Parsons Green, SW6 4RD

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In an unexpected collaboration, electric bike platform Lime has teamed up with My Lady Garden for a limited-run bouquet designed to fit perfectly in a Lime bike basket. The fresh, lime-green colour palette – inspired by Charli XCX’s ‘BRAT’ album – features anthurium and amaranthus. Available in two sizes, the bouquet can be purchased weekly through the website for delivery every Friday until the end of July.

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Opened earlier this month, Sol’s is a wine bar and delicatessen inspired by the Iberian Peninsula and southern Europe's convivial dining culture. By day, it’s a neighbourhood deli offering sandwiches, salads, seasonal produce, cheese, charcuterie, pantry goods and wine – all available to eat in or take away. By night, Sol’s transforms into a cosy dining spot with a rotating menu of small plates featuring the best seasonal ingredients, such as mortadella with giardiniera pickles, Cuore del Vesuvio tomatoes and fresh borlotti beans, and salty gildas. There’s a prime selection of wines too.

Sol’s, 25 Leinster Terrace, Bayswater, W2 3ET

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This Friday, chef Graeme Cheevers of Michelin-starred Unalome in Glasgow will join Miller Prada and the kitchen team at Humo for a one-night-only culinary experience. This is the inaugural event in Humo’s new guest chef series ‘Invitados’, which invites kitchen heroes from some of the world’s best restaurants to collaborate with their team. The menu will feature a pairing with Wildmoor whisky. Across tasting and à la carte menus, dishes are inspired by Scotland’s natural landscape. Highlights from the £155 tasting menu include roasted hand-dived Orkney scallop with dashi custard and smoked Shetland mussel sauce; and scarlet prawn tartare and toast with prawn jelly and N25 Oscietra caviar.

12 St George Street, Mayfair, W1S 2FB

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Piraña, a new entertainment-led Nikkei restaurant, is set to become the next big party spot in the West End. It’s open for Japanese-Peruvian fusion cuisine at lunch and dinner, but it truly comes alive in the evening with live music and renowned DJs keeping the dancefloor busy until 1am. 

7-9 St James's Street, Soho, SW1A 1EE

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SL favourite With Nothing Underneath is hosting its biggest ever sample this weekend. Known for its premium shirting and sought-after co-ords, the brand has sustainability at its core, so everything in the sale is made from the brand’s sampling material to reduce waste. You'll find archive styles, exclusive samples and fabric favourites, all at reduced prices. We’ve got our eye on the Boyfriend linen shirt.

Wild By Tart, 3-4 Eccleston Yards, Belgravia, SW1W 9AZ; 26th- 27th July

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We’ve partnered with Covent Garden for an exclusive Summer Street Party on Saturday 27th July. On Seven Dials' Monmouth Street, you’ll find cool pop-up bars, exclusive retail experiences, and special offers – for one day only. Plus, you'll get the opportunity to meet some of the SL team – Georgie, Lu and Heather will be at the SheerLuxe cocktail van from 11:30am. Shopping destinations include Missoma, Odd Muse, PDPAOLA, Aesop, Hunza G and Rails – with savings of up to 30%* and plenty of free gifts. For a post-shopping pitstop, look out for one of the foodie pop-ups. Head to Henri for a special jambon beurre baguette or if you have a sweet tooth, you can grab an ice cream from The Real Fruit Ice Cream Co pop-up. There are plenty of other food and drink options to try out too.

Monmouth Street, Covent Garden, WC2H 9DA; 27th July; 11am-7pm

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