Newsletter - 10 March 23

Midland Grand Dining Room preview + Tom Hanks & co in King's Cross

Grab a coffee, here's your Friday morning essential read, from Camdenist.

 FOOD & DRINK: The neighbourhood's red hot new restaurant 

Euston Road looks set to become London's hottest new dining destination this spring, with the big opening of The Midland Grand Dining Room, in the outrageously opulent setting of the original 1800's hotel of the same name. We might not all be feeling flush enough to book a table there just now, however the story behind it is well worth a read, and we're assured that a more simple bar menu of burgers and such like will also be available for those who want to sit in the stunning bar (pictured) and soak up all those 'golden age of steam' vibes...

 SUPPORT: Pledge £2 towards a unique night out  

Our crowdfunder (for a slice of the Love Your Camden High Street Fund to help us bring three new Secret Feasts events to different local neighbourhoods), is already just shy of half way towards its target, thanks to generous support from some key local stakeholders. With your help we can now convince the Council to pledge a sizable chunk of their fund and get it over the line. If you'd like a unique chance to discover restaurants in Kentish Town, Belsize Park and Holborn in the coming weeks, and offer vital support to Camden's brilliant independent hospitality businesses, please demonstrate your enthusiasm for this with a pledge today - for as little as £2. The Council will look favourably upon us if we can show there's a real appetite for it, and we know how much you like to eat out for less.😏We'll reward all crowdfunder supporters with something a little special🍷and you'll be helping us produce our next free print magazine in celebration of all the local restaurants and more, too. The deadline for your pledges is Monday, so please do it now if you're thinking about it. Cheers!

 BORROW: 20 reasons why Library of Things is great  

Kilburn Library

is about to become the latest place to host a hi-tech kiosk from where it's possible to borrow, rather than buy, all manner of useful items for as long as you need them. Library of Things does good on so many levels, from the social to the environmental, making a positive impact locally as well as globally, that

 It should really convince you to give this low carbon alternative a go when it comes to your next DIY, gardening, cleaning, cooking, mending, playing or other weekend pursuit. 

 MUSIC: Our pick of the local gigs this week 

– listings in association with –

 R&B 

⏩

 RUBY IVY 

Irish singer/songwriter brings her smoky vocals, gospel sound and lo-fi R&B beats to this free event.   Fri 10 March

 ROCK ⏩ KIT TRIGG at West Hampstead Arts Club

Rooted in optimism but with an edge that cuts through, expect classic rock songs with crazy solos and thoughtful lyrics from Kit, Nic and Guy. 

  Sat 11 March 

 R&B, SOUL ⏩ GLOBAL SOUL SHOWCASE at The Jazz CafeA showcase of the finest and freshest talent in R&B and soul, catch these soulful stars of the future at this exciting moment in their careers.   Sun 12 March

GHANAIAN, POP 

⏩ THE COMPOZERS X SARKODIE & FRIENDS

 

The Compozers, Sarkodie and more get together to bring you London's biggest Ghanaian Independence party.

 

 

 Mon 13 March 

 CLASSICAL ⏩ OAE PRESENTS: THE NIGHT SHIFT at The Water Rats (pictured)

Part of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment's informal gig series featuring chamber music, the OAE takes to one of London's legendary venues.   Tues 14 March

 ALT FUNK 

⏩

 NAKED YOGA + DAN SPANNER TRIO

Borderless local power groovers meet purveyors of sax-led psychedelic improvisation for an intimate night of rocky lounge funk and 'out there' poetry 

 

 

Fri 17 March

Discover ALL the gigs across Camden (and the rest of London) on Halibuts.com. 

 GOSSIP: More juicy bits from Camdenist 

Royal College St deli

 

Casa Tua Delizie

 is opening an

, offering handy home delivery on their tasty selection of Italian wines, spirits and beers.⏩ The latest outdoor photography exhibition to discover over at

King's Cross

coincides with International Women's Day this week.

runs until the end of April, as part of the

WOW (Women of the World) Festival

, showcasing 50 women at the top of their game from all around the world.⏩ Fancy a free

sound bath

meditation to gongs, singing bowls and percussion? Here's where

this weekend.⏩

new NW5 gastro pub

The Parakeet

is now taking reservations ahead of opening next Friday ⏩ And finally... did you catch this week's tabloid-friendly snap of David Hockney in the 'hood, showing off

at

The Lightroom

to a few friends, er, Paul McCartney, Elton John, Jules Holland and Tom Hanks? Here you go. See you next Friday. 👋

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