cycle diaries
Take a ride with graphic designer Chris Ong as he works, rests and plays in Covent Garden. 8:45am BIKE CHECK “I have my bike regularly serviced to make sure it’s running smoothly” Van Moof 5-11 Short’s Gardens, London WC2H 9AZ 9:15am MORNING SHOT “Black tea with a teaspoon of sugar to get
out of office
Where’s the best place to get a Matcha tea with your Mac? Here’s a guide to Covent Garden’s best freelance workspaces. Being a freelancer is a dream job for a lot of people and why wouldn’t it be? Being your own boss. Flexible working hours. Choosing when you work, who you work for and best
the art of online art platforms
With over a thousand art galleries and museums in London alone it’s hard to know where to even begin. Online art platforms have emerged to make it easier for people to discover and enjoy the art and artists they love most. As a global art capital, London is an art lover’s paradise. But the s
declutter your mind
Give the place you’ll always live in a little spring-clean. If the 21st century mind had the ability to send out notifications, how many times would it tell you that its storage was almost full? Chances are, a lot and chances are, you don’t need to hold onto everything in storage. And while the
treasures of the northbank
Take a stroll along the Thames to discover hidden gems, as told by history expert and guide Lorie Church. City of London Dragon This fine silver dragon is the heraldic mascot of the City of London. On each wing is painted a Cross of St George. Thirteen of these magnificent beasts are dotted around t
signed, sealed, delivered.
Ever wondered how beautiful shopfront signs are created?IN Covent Garden sat down with the man behind some of London’s most beautiful signs to discover more about the signwriter’s craft. Nick Garrett is an interesting man with an interesting job, he spends his days designing and painting signs,
into the wild
Discover the secret world of Theodore Gin… Theodore is an elegantly aromatic Scottish gin, inspired by the spirit of the lost civilization of the Picts, an ancient tribe that once settled amidst the rugged landscape of the Northern Highlands. Not much is known for sure about the Picts. The bod
summer sundowners
What’s better than basking in the warm Summer glow with a good drink in hand and even better company in tow? Life is easier in Covent Garden in the Summertime, with long sunlit hours that work their magic on the tired and bothered. After work drinks become languid affairs and no longer an excuse f
COFFEE BREAK with abuelo café
They say Aussies make the best cuppa, so we asked co-founder and coffee lover Cloe de la Vega (and her dog Annie) to find out. What makes a great coffee? A great coffee starts with a quality bean. For us, that means tasting a variety of beans and choosing a flavour profile we like. We […]
coffee culture
Money (or maybe love) may make the world go round but coffee gets it going. We explore the cafés making the best flat whites in Covent Garden. Gone are the days of the Gold Blend couple falling slowly drip by drip in love over an average cup of *gasp* instant coffee. No one wants their […]