Parsons Green by Sophie Delila

Why Parsons Green?

Parsons Green is actually quite green! It’s a healthy and rather clean environment. I think that’s very nice and probably one of my favorite aspects of it. It’s cute, and the amount of little indie shops make the charm of it. There are only a couple of ‘corporate’ brand names, but besides that it’s mainly indie – and you can find everything you need. Let’s hope it stays that way!
There are also a lot of recording studios, so lots of music people around which makes it even better for me, and makes it a great creative environment as well.

What is your favorite restaurants?

The first one is Sukho Thai on Fulham rd. Divine. The second one is, believe it or not, a kebab place! But it’s not like any other kebab shops. It’s a very healthy one, even Jamie Oliver thinks so… It’s called Kebab Kid.
My local pub The White Horse has an amazing kitchen. And finally, Manson on Fulham Rd has an amazing and ever changing menu.

The best location for a date ?


If it’s sunny I would think a lunch or drinks or ice cream (or all) on the green could be nice for a daytime date.
Mao Thai on New Kings Rd is nice at night, a bit noisy on weekends, which could be good, depending on the date… 🙂 Nice cocktails, too.
Although there is a great amount of pubs, bar and restaurants, night life in Parsons Green is busy yet conventional. Maybe because it’s very residential, it’s still quiet in terms of actual “entertainment” (theaters, clubs music venues, or arty lounges and bars for example).
I like going out to gigs, theaters, galleries, etc. But I probably have the wrong idea of a date anyway… I never liked “dating” really 🙂

Favorite pub?

The White Horse.

The champagne bar Amuse Bouche is fun too.

 

 

What’s your favorite coffee shop?

In Parsons Green my favorite one is Di’zain and I also like Del Aziz on Fulham Broadway.

A secret place?

Does anyone ever answer that one?

Favorite shops?

Not only the following are my local favorites, but I think I would come all the way here to visit them if I lived elsewhere.
Way of Therapy, best massages ever!
Power Yoga Company, love their classes.
Deuxieme, best place for vintage/secondhand clothing.
And of course, The French House in front of Parsons Green Tube. Best vintage furniture. Basically almost any furniture I own comes from there…

Any funny anecdote?

Ah, I don’t have a specific one that comes to mind! But there’s always plenty of funny things going on in P Green, as we like to call it….

Clic here to check out Sophie’s website.

 

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Adel Abdessemed: Silent Warriors

Collection of Mamco, Genève, acquired thanks to BFAS, Blondeau Fine Art Installation view, Parasol unit. Photo © Stephen White

Until November 21st, 2010

Adel Abdessemed’s exhibition features sculptures and videos collectively creating a complex yet harmonious environment. Visitors have the possibility of several different journeys through the space. Spectacular for sure – Habibi, a 17-metre human skeleton hanging mid- air from its spine together with an aeroplane propeller.

In Enter the Circle Adel is suspended upside down from a helicopter hovering fifty feet above the ground. In motion he draws a complete circle with oil pastel onto a large panel.

Many situations created are based on deliberate acts which are testified with videos and photographs, and are later juxtaposed with a sculptural remainder from the action itself. Also labelled enfant terrible as he repeatedly challenges difficult subject matters and taboos within society and presents them as naked truth.

Born in 1971 in Algeria attended the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Lyon. He currently lives in New York. Anna Gavazzi

Adel Abdessemed: Silent Warriors will run until 21 November 2010
Parasol unit. Foundation for Contemporary Art
14 Wharf Road London N1 7RW
www.parasol-unit.org

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Notting Hill by Alexia Hentsch

Alexia Hentsch, designer of the elegant menswear brand HENTSCH MAN, lives in Notting Hill and absolutely loves it!

Why do you live in Notting Hill?

It’s sweet, it feels like a village. It’s got everything, but not in a massive supermarket kind of way… Just little bits and bobs everywhere. The people are getting yuppier, but there are still some fun ones around! I like the restaurants, the cinemas, the market, the boutiques, the aesthetic… And the closeness to the parks!

Favorite restaurants?

Assaggi for the great food. Taqueria as my cantina. Portobello Pizza for post movie on a Sunday. Ulli for something Oriental. Osteria Basilico and Mediterraneo for easy Italians.

Favorite bar or pub?

The Globe – fun rasta watching.

Favorite coffee shops?

Tom’s and Raouhl’s. They are both great for brunch on weekends.

Favorite shops?

The Portobello market on Sundays (under the bridge) for fun finds.

All of Goldburne Road for antiques. Especially Les Couilles du Chien. Great furniture and other bits.

Rellik has great vintage. Aimé has a very good selection of French brands. One of a Kind is also a good vintage place and has a very cool staff.

Video City is the best movie rental place. They keep all their records on paper cards, never charge for late returns, have staff who actually love and watch films and have the best collection of old and foreign films.

Lidgates is the most expensive, but nicest butcher in town. Michanicou Bros sells fruits and veggies. They have the freshest products in town and they are the friendliest!

A secret place?

Then it wouldn’t be secret anymore…

Any funny anecdote?

I’m blanking, though I’m sure there are hundreds!

Assaggi: 39 Chepstow Place. Tel: 020 7792 5501
Taqueria: 139 Westbourne Grove. Tel: 020 7229 4734
Portobello Ristorante Pizzeria:
7 Ladbroke Road. Tel: 020 7221 1373
Ulli: 16 All Saints Road: 020 7727 7511
Osteria Basilico. 29 Kensington Park Rd. Tel: 020 7727 9372
Mediterraneo: 37 Kensington Park Rd. Tel: 020 7792 3131
The Globe: 103 Talbot Road.
Tom’s: 226 Westbourne Grove
 Tel: 020 7221 8818
Raoul’s Café: 105-107 Talbot Road. Tel: 020 7229 2400
Les couilles du chien: 65, Golborne Road. Tel: 0 208 968 0099
Rellik: 8 Golborne Road.
Tel: 020 8962 0089
Aimé: 32-34 Ledbury Road. Tel:020 7221 7070
One of a Kind: 253 Portobello Road.
Tel: 020 7792 5853
Video City: 117 Notting Hill Gate.
Tel: 020 7221 7029
Lidgate: 110 Holland Park Avenue.
Tel: 020 7727 8243
Michanicou Brothers: 2 Clarendon Road.
Tel: 020 7727 5191

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London Design Festival @ The Dock

Big fan of design? Pay a visit to The Dock this weekend. The London Design Festival has settled for a week, bringing together a host of talented designers. Don’t miss Tom Dixon’s Flash Factory, a mix of pop-up shops, showrooms and installations. Several products will be launched throughout the festival and even the restaurant, The Dock Kitchen, is relaunching with a new 80-seat interior.

Behind The Dock, in The White Building, visit the first London showroom of Moooi, try to win one of the many lamps exposed by Mydeco.com, or jump on a cool Brompton Bike and go for a ride along the canal.

A perfect Indian Summer Saturday!

The Dock is located 344 Ladbroke Grove. London W10 5BU. For more info visit Tom Dixon’s website.
The London Design Festival goes on until Sunday, September 26th.

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