"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."

Tuesday, 21 June 2016

FREE : Honest Burgers at Tottenham Court Road

Honest Burgers have spread all over town and are now opening up joint no.14 on Tottenham Court Road. 
And yes...they’ll be opening up in their usual fashion and giving out the FREE burgers for three days. You dont want to miss out!!!
Weds 22nd – Fri 24th June 2016 from 11.30am
Tottenham Court Road

Wednesday, 8 June 2016

FREE: 500 Espresso Martinis at Shoreditch Grind


Shoreditch Grind is celebrating its fifth birthday by giving away 500 free Espresso Martinis on 17th June.

The iconic Old Street Roundabout bar will be throwing a raging five day celebration – from Monday 13th June until Friday 17th- across all of their seven sites, culminating in an epic party at Shoreditch Grind, where it all began.

All week long, the Grind’s infamous Espresso Martini will be £5 at every Grind, while Shoreditch Grind will be serving up their pizzas for £5 all week too. At each Grind from Thursday through Friday, a huge birthday cake will take centre stage – bring a candle to add to the cake to be part of the celebrations and have a coffee on the house.

Then, on the 5th day of the celebrations, at 5pm on Friday 17th, they’ll be lighting all the candles at Shoreditch Grind, kicking off their birthday party with 5 hours of live music and DJs, and giving away 500 free Espresso Martinis.

Fri 17th June 2015, from 5pm
Shoreditch Grind, 213 Old Street, London, EC1V 9NR
www.grindandco.com

Monday, 30 May 2016

Free: Design Festival on iconic Regent Street on Sunday 3rd of July


London's most famous transport icons will take over Regent Street for a spectacular free festival this summer.

Regent Street will be transformed into a spectacular display of transport designs on Sunday 3 July for a free festival presented by Transport for London (TfL) and London Transport Museum.

Black cabs, tube carriages and buses will be among attractions on display for the event, which will be split into three zones: Past, Present and Future.

"The Transported by Design festival (#tbdfest), supported by Exterion Media, will celebrate the designs that have kept London on the move from Victorian times to the present, and will give visitors a peek at what might come in the future."

The festival will stretch all the way from Piccadilly Circus to Oxford Circus Tube stations and is part of 'Summer Streets', which sees Regent Street go traffic free every Sunday in July
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Regent Street will be divided into three zones - Past, Present and Future - and will showcase the best in transport inspired design with a host of activities.

There will also be a host of free family activities and games on offer throughout the day as well as food and drink to keep all visitors well fuelled

Free Transported by Design festival
Regent Street 
noon - 6pm, 
Sunday 3 July 2016

For more information visit :
https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/media/press-releases/2016/may/free-design-festival-on-iconic-regent-street

Wednesday, 25 May 2016

FREE : Beer from Kopparberg @ Shoreditch's Boxpark on 2 June

Swedish fruit cider brand Kopparberg is launching a fruit lager summer campaign with street art and live music, as well as reviving its Urban Forest festival.

  
Kopparberg is branching out into the world of beer, just in time for summer with a brand new lemon and lime flavoured Fruit Lager. 

To celebrate the launch of the new drink, Kopparberg have teamed up with internationally-renowned London based mural artist Will Vibes, who has created a special piece of Scandi-inspired 3D street art that’ll be on display for one day only at BOXPARK.

 And for one day only, FREE bottles of Kopparberg’s new Fruit Lager will be on hand for you to enjoy.

 
Thurs 2nd June 2016, 12pm-9pm
BOXPARK, 2-10 Bethnal Green Rd, London, E1 6GY

Sunday, 3 April 2016

Bolivia y el fútbol : ¿Qué es lo que necesita La Verde?

 

Quizás no sepa mucho de fútbol, la verdad que muy poco (por no decir nada!), viviendo en Londres, a veces suelo ver algúno que otro partido, apoyando primero al Arsenal y cambiándome después al Chelsea, por cuestión de Fabregas, mi jugador favorito. Y de vez en cuando suelo ver el clásico Español.. apoyando al Barca..(Cristiano Ronaldo, no me cae bien, no podría explicar el motivo, pero es así) y al mismo tiempo veo como jugadores latinoamericanos se destacan en Europa.

Y pienso ¿qué le hace falta a Bolivia?

Desde pequeña, mi papá nos llevaba a mi hermano y a mí, al Estadio, a ver el clásico paceño, íbamos con mi tío y mi abuelito. Escuchaba las bandas, apoyando ambos equipos, la gente que se alegraba, que saltaba, que gritaba .. y pienso que es así como llegamos a tener esa pasión, esa alegría, esa emoción que nos hace seguir a nuestro equipo, y que quizás nos falta hacia La Verde.

Estando fuera de Bolivia, con más razon apoyo a la seleccion nacional, y a veces pienso que lo que nos hace falta es aprovechar lo que tenemos para prepararnos, física y mentalmente, Bolivia cuenta con varios climas para entrenar, desde regiones orientales, con climas calientes a mas de 35ºC , a regiones con climas fríos y estando a 3,500m de altura sobre el nivel del mar, llega a ser lugar único para capacitarce físicamente y estar preparados para jugar en cualquier parte del mundo!
Recordemos que hasta los mejores jugadores como Messi, no han podido jugar por "la altura" en Bolivia, necesitaban oxígeno, algo exagerado pienso, para jugadores que están entre los mejores en el mundo!

Y es por eso que también se necesita prepararse mentalmente, recordar que hasta los mejores jugadores, no son perfectos, tienen sus momentos díficiles, pierden,  pero mentalmente saben como recuperarse y seguir.

La prensa también puede influir, puede que notas en la prensa sean negativas, pero siempre tenemos que ver todo del lado positivo, y no solo en cuestión de fútbol, si alguien te dice, : eso es imposible, no lo lograras... con mas ganas, si realmente quieres hacer algo, encuentras la manera de lograrlo, nada es imposible cuando uno quiere.

Debemos motivarnos más, creer mas en nosotros mismos, en lo capaces que podemos llegar a ser, tener la mente positiva.

Entonces ¿qué debemos, quizás, aprender de los últimos partidos que jugamos ante Colombia y Argentina?

Como mencioné al principio, no voy a describir técnicas de fútbol, porque no podría, pero en cuestión de personalidades intanteré!
Y a que me refiero con personalidades, pues es de la manera que uno se comporta, lo que te hace diferente, único, desde la manera de pensar, hasta la manera de bailar, etc.
Y como me dedico a bailar, es inevitable que relacione el fútbol con el baile! Colombia con la salsa y la cumbia, y Argentina con el tango.
Entonces aprendamos el ritmo y carisma de Colombia, y lo intrépido y casi atrevido de Argentina.

Se trata de la personalidad de cada uno de nosotros mismos, de cómo pensamos, cómo nos comportamos, y no solo en cuestion de fútbol, sino en la vida cotidiana en general, siempre debemos pensar positivamente, pensar que somos capáces de lo que nos porponemos y mucho más, de que si hay obstáculos en el camino, encontrarémos la manera de pasar, de seguir adelante.

No se trata de que Bolivia anda perdiendo, Se trata de que Bolivia hará historia !

Wednesday, 16 March 2016

Holy Guacamole ! .. 50% OFF Mexican cuisine at Santo Remedio !!


Santo Remedio is offering 50% off during their soft launch this Friday 18th and Saturday 19th of March in Shoreditch, London.

Expect truly authentic mexican cooking, food from the home, food of the people and regional Mexican street food, from the self-taught chef  Edson Dias-Fuentes.

The menu includes pig ear's tacos, ox tongue with Pipian Rojo, Grilled octopus with Yerba Santa and Jalapeno mojo de ajo, to name a few ! The mexican cuisine continues through to the drinks menu, with mezcal cocktails, regional mexican beers, and mexican wine. Not forgeting churros con dulce de leche to finish.

So put away the burritos and fajitas.. if you are looking for  Mexican cuisine with an special touch .. Santo Remedio is where it's at !

Provecho!

Friday 18th and Saturday 19th of March
22 Rivington Street, London
EC2A 3DY

http://www.santoremedio.co.uk/ 

Thursday, 18 February 2016

Chicha Peruvian Street Food Pop Up at Grow Hackney



Forget about the cold weather and welcome Chicha Peruvian Street Food to Grow, Hackney for a 2 week residency in February!

Week 1: Thursday 18th to Sunday 21st February
Week 2: Thursday 25th to Sunday 28th February

Peruvian food is becoming a popular choice for foodies in London, it’s warming, tasty, hearty and just that little bit different.

Chicha serves classic, authentic dishes including traditional Anticuchos, tender Lomo Saltado, juicy Ají de Gallina...

And their very own speciality... the Chicha Peruvian Burger!

Don't miss out!

***Opening times: Thursday, Friday and Saturday (Lunchtime 12-3pm and Dinner 5-10pm) and Sundays (12-6pm***


Grow Hackney :
 98C Main Yard, Wallis Road, Hackney Wick, E9 5LN

For more infromation and to check out the menu click :
http://growhackney.tumblr.com/post/139438975161/18-21-25-28-february-chicha-uk-kitchen-residency


Sunday, 14 February 2016

London Events: Buenos Aires meets London, La Bomba de Tiempo Live at The Forge Camden.


Almost four million people have danced to the phenomenon of La Bomba de Tiempo. A veritable percussion revolution in the heart of the city of Buenos Aires, La Bomba has performed weekly to SOLD-OUT crowds every Monday since 2006, both inside and outside Argentina. They have become an institution with locals and young tourists all of who attend this unforgettable event..

Celebrating 10 years of La Bomba’s existence, The Forge and London Tribes welcome the group to LONDON on the 19th & 20th February in a mega-celebration featuring several special guests from London’s world music scene – Buenos Aires meets London. - See more at: http://www.arenin.co.uk/la-bomba-de-tiempo-en-londres/#sthash.N2cSeTTk.dpuf
Celebrating 10 years of La Bomba’s existence, The Forge and London Tribes welcome the group to LONDON on the 19th & 20th February in a mega-celebration featuring several special guests from London’s world music scene – Buenos Aires meets London. - See more at: http://www.arenin.co.uk/la-bomba-de-tiempo-en-londres/#sthash.N2cSeTTk.dpuf
Celebratin 10 years of La Bomba's existence in LONDON, in a mega-celebration featuring several special guests - Buenos Aires meets London.

In all this time they have hosted hundreds of Argentine and foreign artists of all styles who have collaborated on stage with them such as: Calle 13, Jorge Drexler, Cafe Tacuba, Ruben Rada, Liliana Herrero, Paulinho Moska, Pedro Aznar, Kevin Johansen, Hugo Fattoruso, Lisandro Aristimuño, Gustavo Cordera, Nano Stern, Totó la Momposina, Jarabe de Palo, Los Pericos and more.

Presented by: Editorial Nascimento & World Tribes with the collaboration of ARENIN. + The Forge.


Friday 19th And Saturday 20th February 
At The Forge Camden Town
more info and tickets :
https://uk.patronbase.com/_Forge/Productions/WV/Performances

They will also be playing two FREE (20 mins) shows in Camden Market
in the North Yard Zone next to the Proud Gallery

Friday 19th Feb. at 15:00 hrs.
Saturday 20th Feb at 17:00 hrs.

Then the party continues at The Forge ;)

London Events: Pachamama; Honouring Mother Earth, a celebration of Life, with music and dance from Bolivia

Pachamama - Honouring Mother Earth. A celebration of life with music and dance from the Andean and Amazonian areas of Bolivia.

A Celebrate Life Events collaboration with Vicki Cespedes from Sikuris sin Fronteras (meaning 'No Boundaries') and Roberto Calzadilla, Bolivian Ambassador, who also speaks about environmental issues.
Be transported to the mountains, valleys and lowlands of Bolivia, with traditional music, dance and ceremonies based around respect for nature as a vital part of everyday life.

Music, dance, food, handicrafts and ceremonies are based around respect for nature as a vital part of everyday life and will include:
Mesmerising Music:
Sikuris sin Fronteras and DJ Ruben Cordero


Short films and animations:
Grandmother Cricket Animation - Abuela Grillo
Prem Rawat, Peace Ambassador

Offering ceremony to Pachamama - Mother Earth
and Aymara Prayer: a symbolic communal thanksgiving.

Tickets: £10 at the door £7 adv/con. Children under 12yrs free
Sunday 28th February 15:30.

More info and tickets:
https://uk.patronbase.com/_RM/Seats/NumSeats?prod_id=MPB4&perf_id=1&section_id=BAR&seat_type_id=S 


Sunday, 10 January 2016

FREE : See London in a New Light.... #LumiereLDN


Light installations by 30 leading artists will illuminate the capital's streets as part of the first ever Lumiere London event.

Over four evenings, experience installations from the world's most exciting artists working with light. Taking place across the West End and King's Cross, see the city transformed into an extraordinary nocturnal delight, completely FREE to attend.


 The installations for Lumiere London in Piccadilly, Regent Street and St James's, Trafalgar Square and Westminster, Mayfair, and King's Cross have now been revealed.

The festival will run from 6.30pm to 10.30pm each evening, 14 to 17 January 2016.

for more information and to see the full program check the website below :
http://www.visitlondon.com/lumiere/programme