Whether it’s bibimbap, bulgogi or fried chicken, here are our favourite Korean joints in Covent Garden. We continue our love story with the many delights of Korean food. Fermented cabbage is de rigeur these days and pickling jars are selling on the internet faster than you can say ‘K-pop a-loo-la kimchi’s my baby’. We have …
Category archives: Lifestyle
what 50 neal street means to me
Writer and broadcaster Bibi Lynch has a special connection with Neal Street. Her mother lived there, at number 50, above Frank’s café, from age 6 until she was 17 and married Daddy Lynch. Bibi tells us what made living on 50 Neal Street so special. Blimey. So many memories. Actual ‘I know this happened’ memories. …
make time for growth
If you currently feel you’ve not got a moment to spare, follow these three simple steps to help you de-clutter your life and make space for big, creative bursts of productivity. 1. CARRY OUT A TIME AUDIT To be able to manage your time better in the future, first you need a ruthlessly honest account …
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 me through my …
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 sheer …
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 quality …
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 the …
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, many of which can be seen in and …
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 body-painted warriors are alleged to have …