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Honeymoon diner June 2011 - In London
- Dapuma Oct 21, 2010 02:07 PM
Hello, AZ USA CH'r and was hoping to get some advice here. Going to be going to London - Paris - Amsterdam for the honeymoon and want to do one incredible dinner in each city. Since we are going to France we dont want to do anything French in London...so where is our best amazing dinner going to be found. If i could get a top 3 from a few people that would be great, i dont know exactly where we are staying yet but i think somewhere around the Royal Park Hotel, however it isnt neccisary that it is close by, however if a few places are equal we may choose the closer one. Cost is not an object for this meal, just an amazing dinner.
Already plan on doing tea at the Ritz...is there any other place that is a great English experience not to be missed?
Where will be best pie's and then also fish and chips be at? Street vendor or market would is fine or a pub
Is there any Manchester United pub stronghold in London (i know it isnt manchester) i was just curious, since i wont have a chance to make it up north, it would be cool to go to a Man Utd. pub - havent had much luck on the Red's forums other than for people to say it is London not Manchester
Any special reason you've chosen the Ritz for tea? I've never had tea there, or heard it mentioned very much as a special place for one. If you search here under 'London tea,' you may come up with some other suggestions as we've discussed favourite places in the past.
Many of us really like Master's Superfish for fish and chips. Fancy it isn't but the food is terrific if you want authentic with all the trimmings.
re: zuriga1
Fancy for the fish and chips i dont really care about, just good authentic with the trimmings
Is Master's Superfish a single place or is it a chain? What part of London is it in?
I read something about a place that serves british pies called pickled pig or something like that on the forums...is that a good street vendor or is it an actual place? Hopefully someone knows what im talking about :)
I chose the Ritz for tea because Frommers recommend it with 3 stars...i would certainly be open to a different tea options if the CH crew feels it is not very good, just wanted to do a "traditional" British tea because i thought it would be fun and that was the "best" per what i read...i didnt research it on the forums at all because i thought that was a given...guess ill need to do some reading :)
That marcus wareing place looks awesome, very cool looking inside
I saw that the square and theledbury are sister restraunts, but on the ledbury site there is no pictures of the place
i would have to say if i chose decor of the two places the marcus waring is more impressive - at least via website, although the square has a good website as well - they both seem about evenly priced with wine parings between the two
marcus waring is french cooking sounds like, is phil howard also french? Would like more british style, because we will be in france for 6 days
re: Dapuma
Master's Superfish is not a chain, and it's about a 3 block walk from Waterloo Station. I usually go for lunch and really don't know if I, personally, would choose it for a dinner because of all the other choices in London, but that's just up to you and if you've already been in France. A week in France usually does me in. :-)
Brown's Hotel does a great tea, but men have to wear a jacket and that is a bit off-putting for many. I had a lovely, quiet tea not long ago at the Mandeville Hotel. They have details on the hotel website. Service was good, food was good, and the price was right. I'm the one at the Ritz is fine... also good at Fortnum & Mason right down the street.
June (who once lived in Tucson)
re: zuriga1
How about the newly re-opened and refurbished Savoy for afternoon tea? The photo's look amazing.
re: Dapuma
If you're looking for very British cuisine you can't really do better than St John. Completely different to everywhere else being talked about but undoubtedly top class. Have a read of reviews of it and look at the menu and see whether it appeals.
Otherwise at the 2* level any of Marcus Wareing/Ledbury/Hibiscus/The Square are going to feel very modern european and will all be superb.
re: ManInTransit
Actually I'm surprised St John didn't spring to my mind (being my favourite restaurant and all). It is a very alternative experience to what you might be used to in top restaurants, and probably not to everybody's taste, but it is fantastic and a quintessentially 'London' experience.
The obvious choices for your special dinner would be Marcus Wareing, The Ledbury, or perhaps Hibiscus or The Greenhouse (albeit the last two are slightly more French in outlook). I wouldn't get too stuck up on the whole French thing though, as just about every top restaurant uses some sort of French influence (at least in London).
Nevertheless, I don't know exactly what you're looking for. Is it the best fine dining money can buy, or an all-round magical evening? If the latter I might suggest Galvin at Windows with a particularly good window table. The food is pretty French, and of a very solid one Michelin star level (but no more). The views on the other hand are breathtaking and I'd imagine fantastic for a honeymoon dinner.
My favorites in the "best" category are The Square, The Ledbury and Texture (which may be a bit of an "outlier", but I'm a fan of Scandinavian cooking, after spending much time recently in Stockholm and Copenhagen, and the "new Scandinavian" approach (which Texture follows) is my favorite).
As far as the tea in concerned, I would say the Brown's. Yes I agree the jacket required is a little off putting, but it is worth the trouble. Plus I believe it is much less of a "girly" tea than the Ritz and I have done tea at both.
Agree dinner at The Ledbury. You could also do the Fat Duck(outside of London), but if you do, make sure to search this board on how to obtain a reservation as it is ridiculously hard to get a table.
I personally like fish and chips at the Golden Hinde in Marleybone. Beware it is BYOB if you decide to go.
In Amersterdam I would recommend De Witte Uyl or De Kas. We had incredible meals at both in April. I found both of those recommendations on dutchgrub.com and would recommend you reading there for other more casual meals as well.
Le Cinq in Paris is one of the best meals we have ever had. If you search the CH France Board you can see several reviews on Le Cinq. Also check out http://johntalbottsparis.typepad.com/... Talbott is a very frequent poster on the French board and also has his own website
re: jenniferjones
Wow the Brown's place looks way cooler than the Ritz, and i can see why you say less girly from the pictures on the website. If you judge by websites Brown's all the way, and i do :)
I read about Fat Duck, however it looks like it is around 45 minutes outside of London? Is that correct? If that is the case i think that is a bit much to travel because everything is going to be new to us and we only have 5 days in London, and two days are going to be some daytrips, although we may cut that to one -- right now we are going to see windsor castle/stonehenge/bath , was curious if it might be worth going to the Waterside Inn for lunch...not sure if that is close to windsor castle, seemed to be, but that might not really fit in line with the day trip -- also a warwick castle oxford cotswolds - but not sure if that is worth going to (the 2nd one)
Is St. John's better than Simpson in the Strand, they seem similar by reading frommers, but their websites they seem nothing a like - I did read that Eccles Cake is a must try, is that correct?
St. Johns seems reasonably priced all things considering and they seem to have a reasonablly priced wine list - are their own wines decent?
Is the Roast Saddle of lamb or the scottish beef worth hitting up simpson in the strand?
To Zuriga - Do you miss the AZ weather being in London? It is finally getting nice now, down to around 70-80 :)
re: Dapuma
I do miss the winters in Tucson, but that was a different life, different spouse etc. I miss one of the great bakeries that did fantastic bread! Now on a London food note, just remember that if you do want to eat lunch at The Fat Duck, it would be easy as it's very close to Windsor. Make sure you book it as mentioned on their website.
For me, I would skip the Eccles cake and get a sticky, toffee pudding instead!
re: Dapuma
I think Frommer's is a great resource for travel, but for accurate and up to date restaurant advice, I would rely on other information -- this board, for example, and bloggers whose style I admire.
re: Dapuma
Personally i would go for St John over Simpson but it depends what you're looking for.
St John is stripped-down white walls with a great little bar in which a few people will have dropped by for a beer on the way home from work. The food is genuine nose to tail eating but it sounds like you're into your meat so that shouldn't be a problem. It is like nothing you will experience basically anywhere else and in a good way.
Simpson will have that old London glamour to it and will serve perfectly good food but you sound like you guys are foodies and I think St John is a unique experience which will be totally different to the classic cuisines you get in France and the Netherlands.
All that said, it is a honeymoon and if you're looking for flawless service, more waiters than diners and a tasting menu then you cannot go wrong with any of the modern european two star restaurants.
On the Man United thing, one could cynically suggest that almost any pub in London will have a good share of United supporters on any match day. The White Bear in Kennington is a very United pub and they show all the games including 3pm Saturday kickoffs. It's not the world's greatest pub though.
As long as you avoid pubs around Islington and Chelsea (and further afield the East End, Wood Green etc) then you are likely to find that the clientele is mixed supporters wherever you go. Certainly I've been watching Tottenham in the Comedy pub on Oxendon Street just off Piccadilly and been completely outnumbered by Man United fans.
re: Dapuma
Just a quick note on your day trips - some of them sound very ambitious! You could go to Bray (where the Fat Duck and Waterside Inn are within a stone's throw of each other) and combine it with either Windsor or Oxford and get back to London in a day. Or you could go to Bath and back in a day. Part of it depends on whether you're driving or taking a train but give it's a honeymoon and you've never visited London before I'd probably keep it down to 1 as there's a lot to do in this City, some of which doesn't even involve eating!
re: ManInTransit
thanks for the advice on the day trips, and you have sold me on St Johns (along with everyone else on the forum) that sounds like a unique experience and that is what we are after, and we love our meats heh
COYS for you :), you guys are playing pretty well and van der vart is the signing of the seaons it appears, if modric and vdv both stay healthy you are in great shape - just keep Liverpool and City out of that 4th spot and I am happy
anyone know what you do in cotswold?
re: Dapuma
We will see! Actually we probably won't, Spurs always lose at Old Trafford. We're certainly on the same team to some extent if United can keep Arsenal from winning anything and we can keep Liverpool and City out of the top 4.
I'm glad you've gone for St John, you'll have a fantastic time. Make sure you're booking St John on St John Street and not the Bread and Wine version in Spitalfields which while great, is a lot more casual.
re: ManInTransit
Oh thanks, i didnt know there was a difference between the two or that there was even two versions
For lunch:
Going to be out for Windsor Castle / Stonehenge / Bath trip, have own tour so we can take time out for an awesome lunch
Should we be going to Fat Duck or the Waterside Inn?
They both seem awesome and get great write ups
re: Dapuma
Just remember that the Fat Duck is more than popular, and one must book it according to their instructions. I don't think you mentioned when the honeymoon is, so hopefully you have lots of time to plan.
You are planning Windsor/Stonehenge/Bath all in one day???
re: zuriga1
that was the plan, is that not possible? We have a driver for the day so i dont think we HAVE to do everything, i want to check out castle windsor and Stonehenge for sure - the Bath thing was on the schedule my travel person said would work
From what i read you have to call Fat Duck exactly two months in advance to get a reservation? Is that accurate? Do they make exceptions for overseas special occasions or anything?
re: Dapuma
It's not that you can't drive to all those places in one day, Dapuma. It's just that there's quite a lot to see in Bath and the Windsor area. I'm the sort who likes to take my time when sightseeing and not rush around, but heck... something is better than nothing. Stonehenge is often a big disappointment to people, Avebury is a much better destination for seeing such rocks and being able to touch them.
I have no idea if Fat Duck makes any exceptions... I rather doubt it seeing how popular that place is. But there are other choices, as you know, in the same area.
re: Dapuma
Try using a Google Map. It will reveal all. Stonehenge is nowhere near WIndsor but the Fat Duck and Waterside are. Also next door to the Duck is The Hinds's Head - Blumenthal's gastropub which is another option.
re: Dapuma
Was a good night at the lane certainly.
On Viajante - I've not been but I have heard absolutely wonderful things about it. St John certainly isn't romantic but for me there's something about that stripped down look that I quite like with my better half.
re: Simon
St Johns would be a great experience - not sure it's the most romantic of places though. You could try Rules for another So British experience (at the very least have a cocktail there, best bartender in London). We actually had a gastronomic plus romantic (the two don't often go together) at Viajante in Bethnal Green, so that's another one to research.
Echo the comments above - what is it about Americans trying to do everything in a day! Either 'do' Bath (and you could stop at Stonehenge on the way) OR Windsor and Bray. Personally I'd scrap both of those and 'do' Oxford instead. Hour's train from London. Have lunch at the Magdalen Arms and tea at the Randolph and walk round Magdalen College and Christ Church meadows. A pleasant pint in the Turf maybe too.
re: zuriga1
travel person putting the trip together had a bath / stonghenge / windsor castle all lined up for one day - so i assumed they were all close to each other
We had oxford / cotswolds for a different day, but that seemed like too much outside of London for only 5 days there, and Oxford sounds like a college town, and i figured if we were out in bath / bray that is similar to country england cotswold?
Def want to go to Stonehenge, but i cannot imagine other than being there and taking a few pictures that there is much to do there - Is windsor castle not an entire day? What is in Bray to take up an entire day? I guess have to do some more research
re: Dapuma
The itineraries you are talking about are the standard coach tours which pack in as much as possible in a short time. Needless to say there is usually no opportunity to sample good food, either they stop at average places for a quick lunch or you are expected to pick up something on the run. Maybe a way to see lots of sights, but not a great way to sample the best of the UK in terms of food and character.
I used to live in Bath so know travel times etc. Best bet is to head out of London and visit Stonehenge when the first open at 9:30 (?), this is probably 90mins from central London. A few miles before Stonehenge stop at the "Little Chef" in Popham. this is a roadside chain (like Denny's) that was made over by Heston Blumenthal and is quirky and quite interesting as a result, and the food isn't too bad, so good for a breakfast.
Then head cross country to Bath, this goes through some really pretty villages so is a nice trip. Allow at least 60mins for this, but it could be longer. In Bath there are lots of eating opportunities, "The Bath Priory" hotel is very old and pretty and serves a very decent lunch, it is 5mins drive from town. Food in central Bath is a bit patchy, there are a couple of OK pubs (the Raven does fantastic beer and pies) but none of them are outstanding enough to call out.
The return drive to London will take between 90 to 180mins depending on traffic, if you get the timing right you could make the last entry to Windsor Castle by 15:00 but this will be tight, if you could do this then maybe supper at the Hinds Head in Bray would be nice (and Bray takes 10 mins to look around not a day) . Windsor Castle can be enjoyed over a good 2 or 3 hours it doesn't require a whole day, but it will be rushed if you try and see everything.
Helen's recommendation for Oxford and the Cotswolds is good. Best approach is to head out early and spend the morning in Oxford, then head out to the Cotswolds for an early lunch and then tour the really pretty "chocolate box" villages. The "Nut Tree" in Murcott has a great reputation, The "Kingham Plough" near Chipping Norton is a good one with an ex-Fat Duck chef, and if you ask on the board I am certain others will add other thoughts.
re: zuriga1
thanks for the advice on the travel, i think we will probably stick with stonehenge and windsor castle then! - 730 am is rush hour around london? how early do you need to leave to beat rush hour
broken, thanks for the advice on some pubs for a pint - very pumped for the trip! now to see if Wicked is playing while we are there, the mrs is wanting to go... thx for all the advice everyone
Is there a good place near Apollo Victoria Theatre to try for pre show dinner or post show drinks? Is West End near Kensington?
re: Dapuma
I'm pretty sure Wicked is still playing - has been here for quite awhile. There's a good Indian restaurant not far from there... Quilon. A search here will probably bring up some comments about it.
re: zuriga1
wicked IS playing when we are there so that is pretty cool
i do not like indian food, although from what i have read there is alot of good indian food in london...but that you for the suggestion zuriga1
to cbell167: we are pretty adventurous so we will try something new...have been wanting to try sweatbreads for a long time so that sounds like the place to do it if they are good there - looks like the current menu had pork and fish on it....that doesnt sound too off, unless i am reading the menu incorrectly
re: Dapuma
I never liked Indian food all that much in the States. Eating it in the UK is entirely a different thing, believe me. Even the 'good' places in NYC can't hold a candle to what is served in London.
I remember you are from Arizona. I lived in Tucson for awhile and can't remember there even being an Indian restaurant back then. :-)
re: Dapuma
The last trip we took to Stonehenge was during the 'Stone Circle Access' http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/co...
Early and late in the day you can go among the stones, rather than be restricted to the (none too close) path.
re: sordftr
we want to go by the stones...that application is only good until march of 2011 - are there different maint days for the summer months?
I didnt think it would be any issue to be right next to the stones...
re: Dapuma
Best contact English Heritage directly for dates beyond that form; I found them most helpful the couple of times we contacted them.
And my understanding is that this is pretty much the only way to be allowed to approach the stones.
re: helen b
St John's is great but would just warn that if you don't eat kidneys, marrow, sweetbreads etc. then the menu becomes pretty limited - if you do eat those things then this place is an absolute must
Just to update - after going back and forth everything is finally aranged! (woo!)
I now know where I am staying so is there any places close by that we must not miss?
If anyone knows general times to get to any of these places from where we are staying that would be greatly appreciated
Staying @ Ashburn Hotel
111 Cromwell Road, London SW7 4DP, England
Want to make it to Marcus Wareing & St John's for sure
Brown's for proper Tea
Then a good mixed drink bar: Rules / Purl / Not sure what Milk and Honey is but i have heard of it, there is one in NYC, not sure if that is worth going to
Also a Pub: Not sure what a good British Pub near there would be, or even somewhere where we will be, probably going to be all over the city - havent researched that part much
re: Dapuma
The Scarsdale (Pub) on Edwardes Square is very close to where you'll be staying and is an excellent place for a quick lunch or a pint/glass of wine.
Alternately, there is an interesting pub on Warwick Road called the Warwick Arms which is quite traditional, and is usually populated by interesting sorts. Worth checking out for a pint (and dinner next door at Mohsen Persian restaurant is a good option).
re: Dapuma
I suggest researching your pubs at Fancy a Pint, or else the Good Pub Guide. When you find something that sounds interesting, you can then also check it out with people here.
Some of our favorites include: Dog and Duck (Soho), the Churchill (Kensington Church St), The Victoria (off Bayswater, near Hyde Park), The Lamb (on Lamb's Conduit), The Lamb and Flag (Covent Garden area), Market Porter (Borough Market)... and many more. And if you want to eat, you can never go wrong with The Eagle, often cited as the originators of the gastropub concept (Farringdon Rd).
re: Dapuma
The Draft House (3 branches) has a large selection of beer (on tap and bottles); I've enjoyed the food at the one on Tower Bridge Road.
The White Horse in Parson's Green -- excellent down to earth food and superb beer (they have aged Belgian beers if that's your thing).
Bull and Last in Highgate/Kentish Town -- my favourite gastropub, outstanding food.
The Britannia in Southwark -- huge list of single malts.
re: Dapuma
All the recommendations above are good, but nearer to your hotel there's the Queens Arms, as proper a pub as you'll get round those parts, tucked away down a little mews street.
I once had the pleasure of sharing the pub with a Welsh male voice choir as they practised for their performance at the Royal Albert Hall. Who knows who might be 'warming up' there if you pop in ;)
re: bodessa
checked out Queens Arm site, looks very cool and "proper pub" also seems like it is non touristy which is cool - the mrs likes different ciders so from what i read sounds like they have a bunch of interesting choices
Just have to toss on the Man Utd jersey and we will fit right in...oh wait it is london :)
Man in Transit: You are going down tomorrow morning (or evening for you!) hopefully liverpool goes down again as well, come on toffees!
Can anyone confirm if any of these 3 places are open Monday's: Viajante (seems like it on their site but hard to confirm) St John's looks like it is, and marcus wareing appears to be as well - in the us monday is usually the day higher end restaurants are closed, it appears sundays are the day in london and we will not be there over the weekend just during the week so i think we are ok...
So hopefully turns out something like this:
monday: sight seeing then: Viajante for dinner
tuesday: sight seeing then: marcus wareing
wednesday: stonehenge windsor fat duck (do they ever make exceptions on their reservations?)
thursday: sight seeing brown's for tea and purl cocktails after
friday: st johns and wicked
google map states that st johns is no where near the theatre (is that right?)...so something in there doesnt work...if fat duck doesnt work would shift st johns over to wednesday night and then find something by the apollo victoria theatre...
and somehow masterfish for lunch ! yum
some advice on logistics would be appreciated - thanks so much!
re: Dapuma
St John's is nowhere near Victoria. Why not do afternoon tea on the day you go to the theatre?
re: Dapuma
Personally I would switch Marcus Wareing for The Ledbury.
re: Dapuma
I think that all of the restaurants you mention are open on Monday. St John and Marcus Wareing certainly are. Viajante probably is as well (but haven't checked). St John and Marcus Wareing are two of my favourite restaurants in London - you have chosen well IMHO. One point to note about Monday is that it is probably the quietest day for eating out in London though - so there may be a bit less atmosphere at the place you eat that night.
I am not aware of the Fat Duck making exceptions to their reservation policy - it is a bit like getting a reservation at the French Laundry (although arguably easier - you just have to go with the process if you want to eat there). If you are not sucessful, an alternative (London) option would be to go to Heston's new place at the Mandarin Oriental. It isn't open yet but I expect it to be the hot destination for London dining in 2011. There are taking reservations 3 months in advance through open table on their website.
Is the plan on the Friday to go to St John before or after Wicked or for lunch? If it is the later, I wouldn't get too hung up about St. John's not being close to the Theatre - it is only a short taxi ride away. However if it is the former, it wouldn't work well as they are not close. For a restaurant option in the west end, I would suggest Arbutus or Gauthier Soho, both of which do good pre-theatre options.
Seeing your earlier post re bars, options to add to your list for me would be the bar downstairs at Hix (Mark's Place). This is in Soho, so might be a fun option after the Theatre but it does get busy...
Otherwise either of the bars in the Connaught are worth visiting. In addition, if you like Rum based drinks, the bar at the Langham (called Artesian is I recall correctly) is excellent.
Finally - have a great time!
re: dustbuddy
i love rum based drinks...i have over 10 different kinds at the house to make tiki drinks :) If you have any of the beachbum books Remixed the Skin Diver is amazing
I have seen the Hix bar downstairs mentioned as a great place for drinks on several sights...is that near the theatre? if so that is an interesting option
Tea then the theatre might be a good idea since we will already be dressed up for tea...i havent checked brown vs theatre location
i was thinking st johns for dinner prior to the theatre...so that was my aprehention
re: Dapuma
The Apollo is NOT in the West End, so it's not particularly close to any of the places you mention.
re: greedygirl
A very good point - apologies! It also makes it even further away from St. John!
re: Dapuma
Having tea at Brown's will make sure you don't need dinner! Brown's is not that far from the theatre. You could even walk it on a pleasant evening. If that's out then the Tube will take you there in no time.. or a taxi. You'll have plenty of time if your tea is at 4 or so.
re: zuriga1
awesome zuriga that makes that plan simple
I am open to swapping out Viajate for something, but the website was very cool and the mixed drink menu looked intriging so it seemed like a good place to check out, unique - think that is a good pick or something differnet should go there?
@ Robin Joy - already going to cut Bath out, i dont want to be rushed checking everything out - was wondering if they ever allow more a reservation more than 2 months ahead of time for a special occasion - guess i can call and ask, the overseas calling for making reservations is going to be brutal heh
@manintransit - whew we got lucky...the refs finally gave you a call :)
re: Dapuma
Wednesday looks a little awkward. Stonehenge by 9:00, Windsor by 11:00 (maybe), and then either 1 hour (pointlessly short) at Windsor followed by lunch, or is it 8 hours (way too long) at Windsor followed by dinner? Windsor is probably a 3 or 4 hour affair. Edit: Actually, on a re-read, I suppose mid morning at Stonehenge followed by an afternoon at Windsor and FD dinner would be just fine
If you really have the stamina, you could leave London at 7, be in Bath by 9, leave at 11:30, and be in Windsor by 2:30 having taken in 15 (it's wonderful, but it's all you'll need) minutes at Stonehenge (on the route). Then the afternoon in Windsor Castle looks good, followed by an early pub pint and FD dinner. A long day, but not impossible.
The FD's reservation policy is simple. They just commit all their seats, and when the list is full you go on a waiting list. I'm afraid that "It's a special occasion" will not get an existing booking dishonoured.
(Warning: not a mainstream approach, potentially more expensive but better value, but also potentially more enjoyable as a CH if you love adventurous off the beaten track stuff and flying by the seat of your pants.)
For your money no matter meal, rather than going to Marcus Wareing, which might overlap with your options in France, try this:
1. Get a nice bottle or three from the Wine Sampler, a wine store (2 branches, Islington and South Kensington). Look for slightly older vintages, they have a reasonably good stock -- e.g. an '87 Henschke Hill of Grace, a '97 Sassicaia. (Looking at their website, the 1945 Veuve Cliquot caught my eye; had tasted the 1955 vintage in '05 and it was fabulous, lesser bubbles but still elegant, and surprisingly profound and smooth, full of toasted almonds; totally curious what the '45 would be like and if would hold up.) While you're there, you might want to try sampling some of their older vintages from special dispensers. Buy some nice stemware too -- they would make excellent and useful mementos of your meal.
2. Do BYOB -- Brixton Village would actually be an awesome place (but for evenings only thurs, fri or sat) -- I consider this is one of the most exciting places for a chowhound in London now, as it offers serious sincere rustic cooking from several small places that is oustanding, if you are willing to overlook the less than refined environs. (Plus I suspect it won't stay in this blissful innocent state for long.) Graze from place to place (start early, will allow you to also taste the wine multiple times over several hours to enjoy it as it changes) - Bellatoni's, Casa Sibilla and Cornercopia would make a nice progression.
For a mainstream approach, I'd seriously consider L'Anima for their highly refined Italian cooking, in lieu of the more French Marcus Wareing, since you want to reduce the French options.
re: limster
Hi all
Am joining this thread late but we also went to London & Paris last summer (from the States)
and Marcus Waering and Tayyabs were the highlight in London for us.
And if you need more recs for Paris, we absolutely loved Christian Constant
and Eric Kayser's bakery.
That being said, we're heading back to London this June and am happy to see that Marcus Waering made the top of so many of your lists.
And now we're searching for pizza and Italian recommendations for London.
Perhaps I should start a new thread?
re: fvande
For Italian, try Zucca in Bermondsey St. Trullo, in Islington, is supposed to be good but it's a bit of a hot table atm so you will need to reserve well ahead.
For pizza, it has to be Franco Manca in Brixton - it's not on the tourist trail but the pizzas are outstanding. There are a couple of decent Italian choices in Brixton too, Casa Sibilla and Ballantoni's. Do a search on Brixton Village for details.
re: fvande
Princi in Soho is a great place for lunch. It's very casual and has a large Italian, bakery assortment, plus salads and also hot dishes such as eggplant parmigiana etc. I've been anxious to try Mennula on Charlotte St. A few friends enjoyed the fine Italian food there, so it's on my list.
re: fvande
The day i am having trouble with in Paris is Sunday - most places are closed...did you have any luck finding a good place to go on Sunday?
Which of the Constant brand cafe's did you go to? (i think there are 3 from what i have read)
Glad to hear Marcus Wareing was the highlight, it looks very cool! Anything that is a must try?
re: Dapuma
We've split the Paris discussion to the France board, do continue that discussion at: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/760796
re: Dapuma
With Marcus Waering we did the 3-course lunch. I loved everything.
Ok got a few reso's made
Monday @ Viajante set
Tuesday @ Marcus Wareing set
Wednesday @ Fat Duck (not frog ;p) wish me luck
Thursday @ Brown's for Tea and Theatre
Need a bit of help here...how long does afternoon tea normally take? We wont be in any hurry for sure, and also how much travel time should i allow to get (if we take a taxi) to the apollo victoria theatre from there ?
Friday @ St Johns set
Also if Fat Duck fails - is there another intersting gastro place, maybe like wd-40 in new york to check out? Also it could be in bray OR London because we will be at windsor castle that day
St John
26 St John St, Islington EC1M 4AY, United Kingdom
Fat Duck
High St, Bray, Windsor and Maidenhead SL6 2, GB
re: Dapuma
If no luck with the Fat Duck North Road in Clerkenwell has had some very good reviews http://www.northroadrestaurant.co.uk
Not quite the level of the Fat Duck but the tasting menu looks very interesting...
re: Dapuma
The obvious choice if you miss out on the Fat Duck is the Waterside Inn which is just a short stroll away in Bray.
Back in London you really do have it rather well covered but The Ledbury would probably be my choice. Sufficiently different to MW and elsewhere and one of the most feted restaurants in the country at the moment. Nothing would compare to TFD though.
Fat Duck
High St, Bray, Windsor and Maidenhead SL6 2, GB
re: ManInTransit
While the Waterside Inn may be in the same village, I wouldn't say it is an obvious choice for an alternative to the Fat Duck - it is very classical French, quite different cooking techniques to FD. If you are looking for something in the neighbourhood, you could try the Hind's Head, Blumenthal's pub.
Fat Duck
High St, Bray, Windsor and Maidenhead SL6 2, GB


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Snoop Dogg Premieres 'Let the Bass Go' Music Video
June 27, 2013 09:18:51 GMT
Two weeks after debuting the track "Let the Bass Go",
Snoop Dogg
now releases its music video. The semi-animated clip is filled with scenes from DreamWorks' animated flick "
", for which the song was recorded. The track was commissioned by the studio's CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg for the closing credits, but it would surely be a waste not to use it to drum up interest for the movie which will open stateside on July 17.
In his blue Adidas track suit, Snoop shoots out his rhymes from inside a garage surrounded by cars, in step with the animated movie's racing-inspired theme. The next moment, the 41-year-old rap superstar is rolling out his all-black race car outside for a quick drag race, where he leaves the competition in the dust and the bystanders in disbelief. Finally, the four-minute, Benny Boom-directed clip ends with Snoop holding the champion's trophy.
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June 27, 2013 09:17:21 GMT
Courteney Cox
reportedly is dating her "
Cougar Town
" co-star
Brian Van Holt
. According to a new issue of
Us Magazine
, Courteney and Brian "have been going out for about six months." The source added that Courteney felt more comfortable bringing their relationship to public after her ex-husband
David Arquette
found a girlfriend, Christina McLarty.
The couple "acted like boyfriend and girlfriend" during a June 10 dinner in Chi Lin restaurant in West Hollywood, according to a report from an eyewitness. Brian was also reportedly close to Courteney's 9-year-old daughter, Coco. "The girl was extremely comfortable with Brian. She treated him like a dad or an uncle," an eyewitness said of Courteney's daughter when she visited "Cougar Town" filming location last fall.
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June 27, 2013 09:10:41 GMT
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Shaun White
and his band, Bad Things, have just signed a deal with Warner Bros Record. The Olympic gold-medalist and his band are currently preparing their debut album. The album, which is expected to hit stores later this year, will be produced by Rob Schnapf, who has worked with the likes of
, Elliot Smith and The Vines.
Bad Things is the band that the 26-year-old snowboarder formed in Los Angeles with some of his childhood friends. In the band, White will be seen playing guitar alongside Anthony Sanudo, Lena Zawaideh and Jared Palomar who are going to play guitar, drums and bass, respectively. Recently-added member Davis LeDuke is set to front the band.
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'Big Brother' Reveals MVP's Power in Season 15 Premiere
June 27, 2013 09:09:46 GMT
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The houseguests then played Popsicle Factory to determined the HoH. In the game, they had to hang onto a "popsicle" while things like cold water and paint sprayed them as they rotated. After almost three hours, Nick and McCrae made a deal which would ensure Nick's immunity as he let McCrae be the first HoH. McCrae agreed, saying, "I like you. I think you and me can work well together."
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Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
" is set to produce and star in "
The Other Typist
", the feature version of Suzanne Rindells' debut novel of the same title.
Published by Amy Einhorn Books/Putnam, the novel centers on Rose, an aloof typist in a police precinct who builds a friendship with a beautiful yet mysterious co-worker who later introduces her to the glamorous and forbidden underworld of 1920s New York. Kirkus Reviews described it as "a deliciously addictive, cinematically influenced page-turner, both comic and provocative."
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Aaron Hernandez Gets Charged With Murder, Loses NFL Contract With Patriots
June 27, 2013 08:40:50 GMT
NFL tight end Aaron Hernandez's troubles are kicking in one after the other, following his alleged involvement in the multiple shooting and eventual death of former semi-pro football player Odin Lloyd. After being arrested in his home early Wednesday morning, June 26, the 23-year-old athlete was dropped by his team, the New England Patriots, from their roster, just before he was formally charged with first-degree murder.
Pleading not guilty to the murder charges, Hernandez was arraigned in a Massachusetts courtroom the same day of his arrest, where he was also faced with multiple weapons charges. Hernandez is the primary suspect in the killing of Lloyd after witnesses reported that the two had an argument in a club a few days before the incident, and that the NFL star had actually been in contact with the victim just hours before the body was found dead in an industrial park in North Attleborough last week.
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Melissa Etheridge Engaged to Linda Wallem After Same-Sex Marriage Ruling
June 27, 2013 08:24:27 GMT
Rock musician
Melissa Etheridge
has just gotten engaged to her partner Linda Wallem. This was revealed by the "Come to My Window" singer on June 26, just after the U.S. Supreme Court gave legally married same-sex couples the same federal rights as heterosexual couples when they declared the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) as "unconstitutional" and overturned California's Proposition 8 constitutional amendment that recognizes only those marriages between a man and a woman.
"I look forward to exercising my American civil liberties and getting fully, completely and legally married this year to my true love of over three years, Linda Wallem," Etheridge wrote on Twitter. The 52-year-old LGBT rights advocate is set to wed Wallem, creator and executive producer of the award-winning series "
Nurse Jackie
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Miley Cyrus
appeared on "
Good Morning America
" on Wednesday morning, June 26. Wearing a black crop-top, white shorts and thigh high boots, the 20-year-old singer and actress performed her hit single, "We Can't Stop", in front of the show's hosts and hundreds of fans. For her second performance, Cyrus brought out surprise guest
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After the performance, Cyrus sat down for an interview. When asked if she agreed with people who thought her video for "We Can't Stop" was too raunchy, she responded, "No, then [the critics] haven't partied in a while. They haven't been to a good party in a minute."
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June 27, 2013 08:17:42 GMT
Kristen Bell
proposed to her fiance for almost three years,
Dax Shepard
, asking if he would marry her after the Supreme Court deemed the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional. The "
House of Lies
" star delightfully welcomed the news and tweeted to her beau, "@daxshepard1 will you marry me? Xo #marriageequality #loveislove."
A representative for the actress said in a statement, "They have been engaged for 2 1/2 years and have been waiting for this day so they can officially wed. They are beyond thrilled for their friends in the gay community." The "
" actor later said yes to Bell's proposal.
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June 27, 2013 08:09:08 GMT
Veronica Mars
" movie is currently underway, and director/writer Rob Thomas lets Entertainment Weekly unveil first official photo taken from the filming location. The snap features Thomas and none-other-than leading lady
Kristen Bell
, who was previously spotted filming a
late night scene
with Jason Dohring.
In addition to the image, Thomas has recently provided a casting update. From the announcement in an email to Kickstarter backers, he reveals that
Ken Marino
is officially added to the ensemble, writing, "I'm...pleased to confirm that Ken Marino will be returning as Veronica and Keith's would-be competition, Vinnie Van Low."
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Justin Bieber's Failed 'Saturday Night Live' Sketch Surfaces
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An unaired "
Saturday Night Live
" sketch starring
Justin Bieber
has just been released online. Written for the February episode hosted by the Canadian pop singer, the skit fell flat during the show's dress rehearsal and did not make it to the final cut.
The clip featured
Bill Hader
and Bieber as father-son musicians who served a musical act on "The Steve Harvey Show". Hader was the vocalist with Bieber on the keyboard,
Fred Armisen
on the drums and Bobby Moynihan playing a Dr. Seuss instrument.
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'The Avengers' Wins Big at 2013 Saturn Awards
June 27, 2013 07:15:09 GMT
The Avengers
" claimed big victory at the 39th Saturn Awards on Wednesday night, June 26 in Burbank, Calif. Receiving six nods, the Marvel flick eventually brought home four trophies from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, such as Best Science-Fiction Film, Best Supporting Actor (
Clark Gregg
), Best Director (Joss Whedon) and Best Special Effects.
Tim Burton-directed "
" won in all two categories it was up. The
Winona Ryder
-starring animation was honored for Best Animated Film and Best Music (Danny Elfman). In other categories, Best Fantasy Film went to "
Life of Pi
", Best Horror/Thriller was given to "
The Cabin in the Woods
" and "
" won Best Action/Adventure.
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June 27, 2013 07:09:29 GMT
A paparazzo filed a lawsuit against
Justin Bieber
on Wednesday, June 26, after he allegedly "physically attacked" the photographer in May 2012. According to a court filing obtained by E! News, Jose Osmin Hernandez Duran said that he was one of the paparazzi who took pictures of Bieber and then-girlfriend
Selena Gomez
at the parking lot of The Commons shopping center in Calabasas, California.
According to the filing, Bieber had difficulties turning his Mercedes Sprinter van because Duran and his fellow photographers swarmed his car. The "Baby" singer later allegedly yelled at them, "F**k off! Get out of my way!" However, "a few seconds later" Bieber went out of his car and "delivered a martial-arts type kick" to Duran's left lower rib, launched a "hard" punch to the plaintiff's face and pushed him to a parked car.
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Earl Sweatshirt Cancels European Shows Due to Medical Condition
June 27, 2013 07:01:50 GMT
Earl Sweatshirt
will axe several tour dates due to illness. The 19-year-old rapper, who recently suffered from pneumonia, took to Twitter to announce the unfortunate news. He wrote, "IM STILL SICK AND THIS SUCKS A** THAT I CANT MAKE IT TO THESE JULY SHOWS I AM REALLY F**KING SORRY TO EVERYONE WHO WAS LOOKING FORWARD TO IT."
Even though he said "these July shows", Earl would only cancel the European tour dates. He will not be seen joining his rap group,
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, to headline some festivals in European countries including Denmark, Sweden, England, Netherlands, Italy, Germany and Scotland. He is scheduled to return to the stage for a show at New York's Buffalo Outer Harbor on July 21.
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'Revolution' and 'The Walking Dead' Among TV Winners at 2013 Saturn Awards
June 27, 2013 06:52:34 GMT
" and "
The Walking Dead
" are the Best Network Television Series and the Best Syndicated/Cable Television Series respectively in 2013, according to the Academy Of Science Fiction, Horror & Fantasy Films. The two shows were among the winners in TV field at the 39th Annual Saturn Awards, which was held Wednesday night, June 26 in Burbank, Calif.
"Walking Dead" earned another nod through
Laurie Holden
, who was named Best Supporting Actress on Television. Holden, whose character Andrea was killed off at the end of "Walking Dead" season 3, defeated the likes of
Anna Gunn
Jennifer Carpenter
Jessica Lange
for the prize.
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Oprah Winfrey Is Forbes Most Powerful Celebrity for 2013
June 27, 2013 06:28:24 GMT
Even an $88 million income drop last year could not pull down talk show host
Oprah Winfrey
from the top spot in Forbes' list of the Most Powerful Celebrities for 2013. The 59-year-old media mogul is back at the No. 1 position in the business magazine's annual Celebrity 100 ranking after two consecutive years at the runner-up spot.
Winfrey's return to the No. 1 slot somewhat symbolically depicts her recent recovery in terms of running her own network. From an estimated $330 million in losses at the onset, her Oprah Winfrey Network may stand to turn some profit by the end of this year, boosted by must-see shows like that of her two-part interview with disgraced cyclist
Lance Armstrong
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Katy Perry, Carly Rae Jepsen and More Star in Bonnie McKee's 'American Girl' Music Video
June 27, 2013 06:24:05 GMT
Bonnie McKee
has released a star-studded music video for "American Girl". The songwriter invited her famous friends including
Katy Perry
Carly Rae Jepsen
Adam Lambert
Jenny McCarthy
Kelly Osbourne
Giuliana Rancic
Nicole Scherzinger
Tommy Lee
George Takei
Jane Lynch
and many more to appear in the video and lip-sync to the song.
The 4-minute video opens with Montley Crue's Lee impersonating McKee. Wearing a red wig and a bandana, Lee applies a shocking pink lipstick on his lips. Holding her teddy bear, Perry pops up from her bed. Later, other celebrities appear after one another while singing lines like, "I was raised by a television/ Every day is a competition/ Put the key in my ignition."
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'Annie' Finally Finds Miss Hannigan in Cameron Diaz
June 27, 2013 06:14:24 GMT
Cameron Diaz
has landed a role in Sony Pictures' upcoming musical "
", Deadline reports. The "
Knight & Day
" actress, who recently showed up in the international
teaser trailer
for Ridley Scott's "
The Counselor
", is on board the project to take on the role of Miss Hannigan.
In the story, Miss Hannigan is introduced as a mean lady who runs the orphanage where Annie and her friends live. Sony initially envisioned that character to be played by
Sandra Bullock
. However, the co-star of
Melissa McCarthy
in "
The Heat
" decided to pass on it after failing to reach an agreement with the studio at the negotiation table.
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Kim Zolciak Confirms Fifth Pregnancy
June 27, 2013 05:58:34 GMT
Kim Zolciak
is excited to welcome another child to her family. The 35-year-old TV personality officially announced that she is expecting a baby in a June 25 episode of Bravo's "
Don't Be Tardy...
"Pregnant, pregnant, pregnant, pregnant, pregnant, pregnant," Kim read the results of at-home pregnancy tests to her footballer husband, Kroy Biermann. "Kroy, we have not one negative test. How exciting is that, love muffin? You did it again, lovey. Are you excited, love muffin? It must be the athlete sperm," she said while hugging the Atlanta Falcons' player.
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Armie Hammer Is Not 'Ant-Man', Vin Diesel Might Be Courted for 'Avengers 2'
June 27, 2013 05:50:54 GMT
Latest updates on two Marvel movies have surfaced online. First up, director Edgar Wright takes to Twitter to slam recent rumors he met
Armie Hammer
on the set of "
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
" and offered him a leading role in "
". "But... I haven't been on the Cap 2 set," Wright wrote. "Or met Mr. Hammer."
Hammer confirms the truth to ScreenRant. The co-star of
Johnny Depp
in "
The Lone Ranger
" admits he's never heard of "Ant-Man" project or even the director's name. "Who's Edgar Wright?" he says to the site in response to the rumor. "I did go visit the set, though. Not with Edgar. Um... a buddy of mine was working on the movie so I just wanted to go say hi."
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Rhys Ifans Cast as Sherlock Holmes' Brother on 'Elementary'
June 27, 2013 05:06:04 GMT
" has found Sherlock Holmes' older brother in
Rhys Ifans
. CBS has announced that the "Notting Hill" star is cast in the recurring role of Mycroft Holmes and will make his first appearance on the show in the second season premiere, which will be filmed on location in London and air September 26.
"I could not be more excited to have Rhys coming aboard," creator Robert Doherty says in a statement. "I've always been a tremendous fan and feel very honored to have him in the fold. Equally excited are Jonny [Lee Miller] and Lucy [Liu], both of whom have worked with Rhys in feature films. I think this is going to be a lot of fun for all of us."
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will.i.am Sues Pharrell Williams Over Use of 'I AM' Trademark
June 27, 2013 04:51:54 GMT
Black Eyed Peas
' leader
is suing fellow artist
Pharrell Williams
over his use of the former's "I AM" trademark on the latter's "i am OTHER" brand. The "Scream & Shout" artist claims that he owns the copyright to the phrase "I AM" and Williams' creative brand dilutes his ownership of the "I AM" and "WILL.I.AM" marks.
will.i.am further claims that Williams' "i am OTHER" logo is "confusingly similar" to his own "I AM " logo. The record producer established the "i am OTHER" as a "creative venture and way of life," with brands such as Billionaire Boys Club & ICECREAM and Brooklyn Machine Works aimed to find a diverse group of talented individuals and promote them online.
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June 27, 2013 04:28:38 GMT
Kat Von D
is mending a broken heart, yet again. The former "
LA Ink
" star, who was engaged to
Sandra Bullock
's ex-husband Jesse James in 2011, has split with her fiance
a.k.a. Joel Zimmerman.
Announcing the breakup on Twitter, the tattoo artist hinted that the Canadian music producer cheated on her. "Cheating on your loved one is the most hurtful thing one could do. I hate to have to admit, that this relationship is indeed over," she wrote on Wednesday, June 26.
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Prince Jackson Describes Moments Before Father's Death During Trial
June 27, 2013 04:11:34 GMT
Michael Jackson
's 16-year-old son Prince Jackson delivered an emotional testimony during his father wrongful death trial on Wednesday, June 26. The teenager told the court about the last time he saw the King of Pop before his death.
"My dad was hanging half off the bed, and his eyes kind of rolled in the back of his head. My sister came upstairs, but we kept pulling her downstairs. She was screaming the whole time saying she wants her daddy," he told the jurors in quivering voice, as quoted by New York Daily News.
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'Thanks for Sharing' Trailer: Mark Ruffalo and Josh Gad vs. Sex Addiction
June 27, 2013 04:08:34 GMT
Lionsgate's upcoming movie "
Thanks for Sharing
" has just dropped its first trailer online, featuring
Mark Ruffalo
as a man whose mind is apparently too often occupied with sex. How bad his addiction can be is somehow teased in the video as he is introduced as one of some people who think about it 15 times an hour.
Now You See Me
" actor Ruffalo is not the only one dealing with the problem. In the movie,
Josh Gad
also happens to suffer from a sexual addiction. "I'm out of control," so the "
" star describes himself after the trailer sees him getting caught filming up his female boss' skirt. In the end, there's only one question left: can they be finally cured?
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Lady GaGa Named the Most Powerful Musician by Forbes
June 27, 2013 04:01:34 GMT
Lady GaGa
tops Forbes' Most Powerful Musicians in The World list. Based on earnings, social media presence and press mentions, the 27-year-old superstar beats fellow musicians including
Beyonce Knowles
, who come behind her to round out the top three.
The Mother Monster makes it to the list's No. 1 after her "Born This Way" world tour grossed $168 million through January, despite being cut due to a hip injury. The "Bad Romance" hitmaker also has a strong social media presence with 38 million people following her on Twitter and 58 million fans on Facebook.
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Video: Paula Deen Gets Tearful on 'Today' While Defending Herself Against Racist Claim
June 27, 2013 03:43:45 GMT
After canceling her scheduled "
" interview last week,
Paula Deen
made her promise this time to appear on the show Wednesday, June 26. Sitting down with host
Matt Lauer
, the beleaguered cook addressed the N-word issue that has landed her in hot water.
Asked if she's on the show to stop the financial bleeding suffered by several companies who invested on her, she replied, "I'm here today because I want people to know who I am." She elaborated, "The main reason I'm here today, Matt, is that it's important for me to tell you and everyone out there what I believe and how I live my life."
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Rolling Stones Signs Publishing Deal With BMG
June 27, 2013 03:09:28 GMT
The Rolling Stones
has just entered into a new publishing deal with German record company Bertelsmann Music Group (BMG) to represent their extensive music catalog. BMG is the latest outside company to sign a publishing deal with the Stones since EMI Music Publishing, who owned the band's songs from 1971 to 1983, before the band subsequently took over.
"We look forward to a fresh and fruitful long-term business relationship with all the team at BMG," said founding members,
Mick Jagger
Keith Richards
, who share credit for writing many of the band's greatest hits. Effective July 1, BMG will be responsible for publishing the songs written by the duo since 1983.
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James Gandolfini's Family and Friends Attend Private Wake in New Jersey
June 27, 2013 02:53:15 GMT
Family and friends attended
James Gandolfini
's private viewing held at the Robert Spearing Funeral Home in Park Ridge, New Jersey on Wednesday, June 26. The actor's widow Deborah Lin, teenage son Michael, and 9-month-old daughter Liliana were among the first wave of mourners who arrived at the funeral home.
Baby Liliana was shielded by umbrellas as she entered the funeral home inside a baby carrier with her mother. Gandolfini's sisters Johanna Antonacci and Leta also joined their aunt, uncle and cousin at the invitation-only wake, which was scheduled to run until 9 P.M.
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'A Night With Janis Joplin' Set to Hit Broadway Stage
June 27, 2013 02:50:49 GMT
"A Night With Janis Joplin" is coming to Broadway. The tribute show starring Mary Bridget Davies as the psychedelic rock legend, who died at the age of 27 due to an overdose of heroin, will go for a Broadway run, with previews scheduled to begin on September 20 and official opening set for October 10 at the Lyceum Theatre.
The show previously went by the name of "One Night With Janis Joplin". Written and directed by Randy Johnson, the musical is supported by an eight-piece band and a trio of backup singers, featuring Joplin's hits such as "Piece of My Heart", "Mercedes Benz", "Me and Bobby McGee", "Ball and Chain" and "Summertime".
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Jay-Z Reportedly Plans Surprise Concert in Times Square
June 27, 2013 02:37:28 GMT
is reportedly planning on doing a surprise concert atop the marquee of the Ed Sullivan Theater, where the "
Late Show With David Letterman
" is taped. New York Times, which broke the news, said that the concert was scheduled for June 8 and Jay-Z would turn rush-hour Times Square into a gigantic street party.
Jay-Z is reportedly seeking approval from Mayor Bloomberg's office. "If he gets permission from the mayor's office, it's going to be off the hook," a law-enforcement agent told the site. "They'll have to shut down Broadway around the Letterman building. They'll have to have a strong police presence. It's going to be chaos with so many fans."
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Rob Kardashian Says Kim Kardashian's Baby Name 'Sounds Cool'
June 27, 2013 02:34:33 GMT
Rob Kardashian
defended his sister
Kim Kardashian
's baby unique moniker during a phone call to
Ryan Seacrest
's KIIS FM radio show. In the Wednesday, June 26, radio interview, Rob told Ryan that he supported Kim and
Kanye West
's decision to pick an unusual name for their baby daughter.
"I told Kim and Kanye this: I'm like, 'Yo, people are always going to talk whether it's good or bad. There's always going to be the haters, but do what you guys feel. Like, you know everyone's going to say, 'Oh, you're coming up with some weird celebrity, crazy name.' ' You know how it is," Rob explained.
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FOX Announces 2013 Fall Premiere Dates, Plans Early Start
June 27, 2013 02:00:58 GMT
FOX is another broadcast network that won't stick to the traditional premiere week, which starts September 23 this year. While The CW pushes back its shows' premiere to October, FOX will start a little early.
The X Factor (US)
" season 3 premiere will kick things off on September 11, with a two-hour second-part premiere following on September 12. "
" returns with new season on Monday, September 16 at 8 P.M., followed by "
Sleepy Hollow
" debut at 9 P.M.
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'Hunger Games: Catching Fire' Confirmed to Debut New Trailer at Comic-Con
June 27, 2013 01:58:54 GMT
It's official, "
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
" will come to this year's San Diego Comic-Con. From Lionsgate's press release issued on June 26, the panel for "
The Hunger Games
" sequel will be held on Saturday, July 20 with exclusive new trailer from the Katniss Everdeen film set to be debuted during the event.
The studio will bring "
I, Frankenstein
" as well. The panel for
Aaron Eckhart
's action movie will take place on the same day as "Catching Fire" with "never-before-seen footage" from the feature adaptation of Kevin Grevioux's graphic novel ready to be unveiled at the convention.
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Rupert Alexander Grint (born 24 August 1988) is an English actor, who rose to prominence playing Ron Weasley, one of the three main characters in the Harry Potter film series. Lego House is a song by British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. /5
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who is rupert grint — Ron Weasley from Harry Potter. He was also in Eds "Lego House" video
The fact that Rupert Grint is in Ed Sheeran's Lego House is just awesome! Rupert is one sexy ginger!!!
Maleficent , Godzilla , Noah Movie (coz of Emma Watson )and Lego House (coz of Rupert Grint) --- too many of them.. tigum sa ta aneh :3 or better yet.. DOWNLOAD nlng :D
I'm not losing it, right? That IS Rupert Grint in Ed Sheerans Music Video Lego House...right?
Ed Sheeran - Lego House [Official Video] I was just dumbstruck as i watch RUPERT GRINT fangirl over Ed.
Rupert Grint chats to MSN's Emma Roberts about starring in Ed Sheeran's Music Video for Lego House. ©MSN.
Aunty thinks Rupert Grint is Ed Sheeran because of the Lego House video...
Lego House + Rupert Grint it's the most wonderful. ¡I love your Songs!
Because of the Music Video of Lego House, I thought Ed Sheeran looks like Rupert Grint. Did you too?. Ed Sheer…
OKay just to clarify with myself... Rupert Grint just Lip Synced for the Music Video of Lego House for Ed Sheeran... Okay, OKay... that's better...
Rupert Grint starred in Ed Sheeran's Music Video for "Lego House." He played an obsessed fan.
Rupert Grint and Ed Sheeran just make my day in Lego House:)
At first I thought Ed Sheeran was a girl. and then I saw his video "Lego House" I thought he looked like Rupert Grint..
Happy YouTubesday! Today, we have fun with Ed Sheeran's "Lego House" Music Video, re-dubbed side-by-side with real - live - LEGOs! That's right, all - step right up, and see the beauty that is a Lego man, pretending to be Rupert Grint, pretending to be Ed Sheeran:
Watched the Music Video for Lego House only to see Rupert Grint and not Ed Sheeran. I was heavily confused for a couple of minutes...
The Lego house video made lots of people believe Rupert Grint was a singer, surely that's enough reason to vote -
The Music Video to Lego House by Ed Sheeran is so cool. And of course he got Rupert Grint to be in it. OF COURSE
My dad is actually the definition of Rupert Grint in the Lego House video.
Lego House made me love Ed Sheeran even more. And the fact that he asked Rupert Grint to play the part was quite funny.
Just watched Lego House video clip for the first time. What a crackup!!! Rupert Grint as Ed Sheeran stalker...
I thought Rupert Grint was Ed Sheeran at the Lego House mv :( huhu.
I could watch the video for Lego House all day. Solely because I wanna snuggle with Rupert Grint.
//.Is Rupert Grint in the Music Video Lego House?!?!?
Ed Sheeran and Rupert Grint are the same person in "Lego House"
Watch "Lego House" by Ed Sheeran. Check out more Ed Sheeran Music Videos, interviews, photos and music news at VH1.com.
Watch the incredible Lego world shot for shot remake of Ed Sheeran's original "Lego House" video featuring actor Rupert Grint. Listen to '+' on Spotify -- sm...
Ed Sheeran used Rupert Grint in his Music Video "Lego House" soo good.
Ed Sheeran is amazing. Lego House can fix whatever mood I'm in, and the fact the he used Rupert Grint, bonus points ❤🎶🌠
4 most of Lego House vid I was amazed as to how much Ed Sheeran resembled Rupert Grint...til I got to end of the video smh
first time listened by Ed Sheeran is Lego House and I tought Rupert Grint sang.
i can't help but to fall in love with song Lego House. I mean Rupert Grint is in it.
Omg the Lego House Music video is perfect it has Rupert Grint 😍
When Rupert Grint stars in Ed Sheeran's Music Video for Lego House and it took me a week to figure out that it wasn't Ed
Watch & Rupert Grint as animated Legos in this amazing shot for shot remake of the Lego House Music video:
OKAY THIS IS THE DUMBEST QUESTION EVER , but is it Rupert Grint in the Lego House video by Ed Sheeran?:s
saw `s Lego House Music video it is really good it has Rupert Grint from Harry Potter! he played Ron Wesley, it was really good
Who wants to explain 's official Music Video of Lego House? What does Rupert Grint have to do with anything?
Rupert Grint & Ed Sheeran "And out of all these things I've done, I think I love you better now (8) - Lego House"
I thought Rupert Grint was Ed Sheeran for a minute from watching the video to "Lego House" 😑
Still love the Lego House video. Rupert Grint & !
Opinion on Celebs: Taylor Swift: Ok so I liked her songs like Love Story and everything but she is just a *** dating every boy out there and just she is just so frustrating. JB: ok so I don;t know if you are talking about Jonas Brothers or Justin Bieber? Olly Murs: I love him, his songs and he is so funny :P Rupert Grint: Again cute when he was in the first years of Harry Potter but now not really but he was so good in Lego House so funny. Comment more celebs :P This is fun -Kadek
Why is Rupert Grint in Ed Sheeran's "Lego House" Music Video? This is why I'm always so doubtful.
I watched Lego House on Youtube - Only 'cause I saw that Rupert Grint was in the Video. :) Since then...
Lego House: hate the song, love that Rupert Grint is the star of the video =]
Knowing Rupert Grint is in Ed Sheeran's Lego House video is awesome 👍
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Ed Sheeran and Rupert Grint look alike so much I felt goosebumps while watching Lego House :c
Yeah he is. Watching the video for Lego House and was confused a bit by the appearance of Rupert Grint.
LOL at Rupert Grint (Ron from Harry Potter) playing a crazed stalker in the Music Video for Lego House
Question: You come face to face with a death eater, and neither of you have a wand. The item to you right will be your weapon, the last song you heard will be your fighting song, and the last celebrity you watched in a film is by your side to help. What you got? My weapon is a lighter (I dont smoke so have no idea why its next to me! ), my fighting song is Lego House by Ed Sheeran, and I have Rupert Grint (my future husband) to help me. ~Bella Snape~
I say Daniel Cook shouldve been the creepy stalker in Lego House. Forget Rupert Grint.
Watching how the video of Lego House was shot with Rupert Grint :D ~Cissy
"Ed Sheeran in Lego house looks like Rupert Grint" in the video it is Rupert playing ed in the video.
Rupert Grint in the Lego House official Music Video. hold me
so funny how they got Rupert Grint to be Ed Sheeran in the video for his song Lego House because they look so alike
It's the first time I notice it.. But Ed Sheeran looks exactly like Rupert Grint! Or at least in Lego House's Music Video..
I saw Ed Sheeran's video for Lego House & I actually thought Rupert Grint was the artist, but then saw that he was just crazy.
I love how Ed Sheeran uses Rupert Grint in his Lego House Music video, gets me every time
that isn't rupert grint singing LOL the song is called Lego House by Ed Sheeran. Rupert Grint just Lip Syncs in the video.
The first time I saw the video for Lego House by Ed Sheeran, I was very confused. I didn't see who the video was by and all I saw was Rupert Grint.
Lol. I'm in shock. Why does Ed Sheeran look like Rupert Grint in the Lego House video. :)))
I love this video. Lego House the reasons? I love and Rupert Grint appears in this
is in KL! Going to go all Rupert Grint in Ed Sheeran's Lego House on him.
bakit ang gwapo ni Rupert Grint sa MV ng Lego House? Check it out :)
I almost fell for Ed Sheeran's "Lego House" Music Video that I thought it was Rupert Grint who was singing the song. It was an awesome MV.
Still think the best Music Video ever made has to be Lego House, Rupert Grint sings the best lyrics to me...
Not sure if Ed Sheeran or Rupert Grint. :-P I'm listening to: Lego House by Ed Sheeran on my amazing Nokia Lumia.
just watched the video for Lego House and was like that looks like Rupert Grint...
Just watched Ed Sheeran's "Lego House". It totally misleading me into thinking Rupert Grint was the one who sing it.
have you seen the Lego House Music video? Rupert Grint is in it ;)
if comes to Manila I would totally do what Rupert Grint did in Lego House
Rupert Grint 1) he plays and looks like one of my favorite characters, Ron! 2) He was in the video of lego house! :)
mention your gigundo crush for Rupert Alexander Lloyd Grint, and how you loved them on Lego House
that Music Video for Lego House was so weird. but it had Rupert Grint in it, so it was alright LOL
When I hear the song "Lego House" I always picture Rupert Grint. Every time.
One of my favorite things to do is show people the Music Video for Lego House and trick them into believing Rupert Grint recorded a single.
Rupert Grint, stars in the video "Lego House." Grint plays a crazed fan who convinces himself he actually is Ed Sheeran
honestly when I first saw Lego House by edsheeran, I thought twas Rupert Grint from Harry Potter.
If my life was like the Lego House Music video. I would be Rupert Grint, and one of the boys would be Ed Sheeran.
Rupert Grint in the Lego House video makes me so happy ^-^
As reported, Harry Potter actor Rupert Grint joined British singer Ed Sheeran in a new Music Video for his single, Lego House. The video has now been release...
Every time I see Rupert Grint it just reminds me of him being the ultimate fangirl of Ed Sheeran in the Lego House Music video
looking amazing at the Jubilee, wish you sang lego house though and brought out Rupert Grint
oh yeah he is awesome, I'm now worried I'm going to turn into Rupert Grint in Lego House! :/
I swear thats Rupert Grint in the Lego House video omg
Ed Sheeran wanted Prince Harry for his 'Lego House' video but didn't know if he could act and so went for Rupert Grint instead.. True Story
I had listened to Lego House because Rupert Grint was in the Music Video, I need to listen to absolutely everything.
OK I know Im totally behind but 's vid for Lego House with Rupert Grint is so awesome!!! Love that he got Rupert involved
Someone posted this comment on Ed Sheeran's Lego House Music video because Rupert Grint (Ronald Weasley from
I get really confused when Ed Sheeran's Lego House song comes on and Ron Weasley aka Rupert Grint looks as if he's singing it?! Freaks me out every time !!
The first Ed Sheeran video I ever saw was Lego House. I legitimately thought Ronald Weasley/Rupert Grint was Ed Sheeran, but had changed his name throughout the entire video
Ed Sheeran - Lego House (Official Video): this has me so confused! lol i love the song but thats rupert grint! lol
Lego House: it is about a man ( Rupert Grint) who is like mental+is obsessed with Ed Sheeran. He has a men
I kinda feel down when I mention Ed Sheeran's Lego House and others' reactions are, "Ohmygod! Rupert Grint this and that." just, no. -.-
Rupert Grint trolling so hard in the Music Video for Lego House...
Harry Potter veteran Rupert Grint stars in Ed Sheeran's new Music Video Lego House - as the singer's crazy stalker.
Trying to convince my parents that Rupert Grint does not sing Lego House... A hopeless endeavor... Especially when Dad keeps referring to Rupert as Ronnie Deasley -.-
Please, watch in HD. I'm a big fan of Rupert Grint. Song by Ed Sheeran; Lego House.
I'm a bit behind but I loved Rupert Grint in Ed Sheeran's video for Lego House!
yes that one. I disagree, but Rupert Grint is the star of his Music Video for "Lego House" I believe. go listen to it.
Lego House, Drunk, UNI is nice. Lego House has Rupert Grint in the mv!
4 year old Jaz singing Lego House, inspired by her 2 favourite people Ed Sheeran and Rupert Grint! This video was made purely for Ed Sheeran's lego house com...
By the way everyone in Ed Sheeran - Lego House . It was Rupert Grint who wrote the lyrics to the song . Said he wanted Ed Sheeran to sing it because he loved him , and wanted to meet him . So they decided to be nice and let Rupert Grint lip-sync it in the video , but you see Ed Sheeran towards the end . So yeah ! :)
I fear that I go crazy over like Rupert Grint in Lego House Music video. Oh wait, I'm like that already?! :))
In the Lego House video, I was wondering why Ed was looking so different and that Ed was looking somewhat like Rupert Grint.
Just introduced Kammy Kuang to Ed Sherran's "Lego House" Music Video. Gotta love Rupert Grint.
lol. i thought Rupert Grint turned to a singer now while watching Ed Sheeran's Lego House! fail. :)))
Rupert Grint in Lego House is so beautiful.
I love Lego House's video, with the Muggle side of Ron Weasley. Rupert Grint looks so handsome. ASDFGHJKL
Listening to some of Ed Sheeran's songs. Not bad :) I'm in love with the Lego House video just cause its Rupert Grint :)
Rupert Grint singing Lego House...whatever you do, you'll always be Ronald Weasley.
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At least 21 bikes, including nine 1000cc machines featuring tuned production-based engines with prototype chassis, will contest the 2012 MotoGP world championship.
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Sep 11
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YamahaGYTR says:
Will certainly add some spice to a grid whats low on numbers question can they last the season.
Apr 08
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IRacingGreen says:
2 races rolled into one. It's all a bit disappointing really to think that there still aren't even as many bikes as F1 cars on the grid. Maybe now is the time to think about changing the points structure to only awarding them for top 10 finishers.
Oct 11
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revnev7 says:
Six works bikes,six also-rans and nine no-hopers,Four strokes were such a great idea!
Jun 11
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PaceyCasey says:
At least we'll have a fuller grid to look forward to and so many more 'incidents' in the first lap or so. That aside, we'll have to get used to seeing backmarkers after 10 laps and 'probably' lots of over-stretched proddy engines going pop. We all know it'll be the usual suspects battling for the top places but i'm looking forward to some great mid-pack battles. (as long as they get shown!)
It's worth a try.
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ratchetman says:
Seems that if you havnt got a honda or yamaha protype you got no chance. I know the prototypes are supposed to be the cutting edge but in the present economic climate wouldnt it have made more sense for every one to ride crt bikes. it would work out cheaper. better racing plus the bikes are more like road bikes so more sales for manafactures . plus it might have been possible for a WSB against motogp race if they could get over the politics . You motogp guys should take a closer look at WSB or BSB and before you say stoner and lorenzo are qicker riders i think your right but are they the better racers.
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BarbaricCub says:
This may have been covered a while back and i've missed it, but weren't Norton supposed to be competing? They havn't been mentioned in any recent articles so I don't know what's going on, someone help me out here? xD
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two championships?
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rizla1962 says:
Yep you missed the article in MCN stating Norton have postponed its motogp plans to catch up with the back orders of their production line. They are a bit behind and are getting some complaints from customers who have put a deposite down.
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CBR11X says:
In effect they are saying that a 12 bike race will be great for the sport. Utter nonsense! I'd rather see a one engine prototype series with teams allowed to aquire their own chassis than to see 6 guys racing and 15 also rans on inferior machines. Either that or just combine the WSBK and MotoGP series until the money starts flowing again.
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"Talk terroristic to me, baby," she said, all her alert levels soft and rising . . .
"Want to go for another baby before they drag me away to Gitmo?" he growled in her ear.
God she loved the FBI; it was better than Viagra.
These are exactly the kinds of words that have gotten Mohja Kahf into trouble with ultraconservative Muslims. They're also what her growing Muslim fan base has come to expect from her writing, which ranges from the recently published coming-of-age novel The Girl in the Tangerine Scarf, to scholarly papers as part of her work as a professor at the University of Arkansas, to a volume of poetry called E-Mails From Scheherazad. And, of course, there is her online column, "Sex and the Umma" — advice and short fiction with sexual themes for Muslim sensibilities — which runs infrequently on the Muslim Wake Up! Web site. "Talk Terroristic to Me" is one of the column installments that has brought Kahf more and more attention.
"My Islamic education included positive teachings about sex from the beginning," Kahf wrote when she introduced her column. "We also learned that a Muslim can talk about sex without shame, that sex can be a form of ibada [worship] like any other human act, and that sex is not tolerated just for the purpose of procreation the way it is in some other religions (or so we learned), but as a good and natural act that God made humans love to do."
Kahf's column reflects the way Muslims broke with the Judeo-Christian tendency to describe sex in the most reprehensible, shameful, only-if-you-must colors. As she so frankly puts it, "To whom else but a readership versed in the Quran does a question [in one of her short stories] such as 'Do we get dick in heaven? Men get pussy. Do we get dick?' make perfect sense?"
Certainly her column lets uninitiated Westerners in on the secret that healthy Muslims can be sexually free. But as her readership grows and the column continues to gain both positive and negative attention, Kahf feels the need to distinguish her sex project from sex as we commonly know it — to cast it in more of an Islamic mold and reiterate the sexual comfort and health preached at Islam's formation.
"My sexually themed stories spring from my Islamic values and my particular experience of Arab culture," she says. "Far from being Western-inspired, my stories come from a sensibility that is aghast at the often casual, crass and soulless attitudes toward sex portrayed in the mass media, including on the program Sex and the City, whose name nevertheless helped name the column — and whose storylines I raptly watched, of course, darling, with the prurient fascination of an amateur Occidentalist."
Kahf is also firmly against premarital intercourse, "on the grounds that sex is sacred; our bodies, including our sexual organs, should be treated with respect." Even so, her column speaks not only to Muslim women, but to some of Kahf's "non-Muslim, 1970s cluster-fuck friends" who "expressed to me the need for a sexual ethics." Her project is like a search for morals within the sometimes brutally insensitive world of sex: "[I look for] a framework of ethical sexuality that people can take joy in, and I try to find out how that would be expressed in Muslim inflection."
Kahf works to reconcile spirituality and sexuality, which have been estranged as part of the neo-puritanism that has seized certain segments of the Islamic Umma (community). Many Muslims suffering from sex complexes and anxieties, so foreign to early Muslims' sexual uninhibitedness, could use a reminder of the good old days centuries ago. In front of a Muslim audience at a Michigan public library, Kahf read a retelling of the romance of Khadijah (the prophet Muhammad's first wife), to which she gave the nickname "How Khadijah Got Her Groove Back." "She was a successful businesswoman. It's a story of a woman and a much younger man," says Kahf. "They loved it."
Kahf, who was born in Damascus, Syria, says that Muslims in the Middle East cannot and should not try to escape from a literary past animated by incredibly vivid and humorous sexuality, from the "racy, multicultural, secular" Thousand and One Nights to "our rich heritage of Sufi poetry," where the "inseparability of eros and spirituality is inescapable." Kahf gathered enough material to teach a course called "Love and Eros in Literature," during which she examines "seven or eight Arabic treatises on erotic love from the ninth to the 17th century, many of them by religious scholars."
With her sexuality excavation work, Kahf has reopened the fragrant box of Muslim love, which leads many to try to label Kahf as a progressive or liberal. But she rejects these labels and even published a list on the Muslim Wake Up! Web site called "Why I Am Not a Progressive Muslim." At the top of the list: "Labels suck. They don't do us complex humans justice." Later in the list she writes, "I hate U.S. foreign policy. I love Islamic traditions."


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UMCOR continues to support the efforts of the United Methodist Church in Mozambique to provide relief from this year's and last year's flooding. Current relief and recovery efforts include providing food and other relief items for thousands of displaced families, water purification (see photo), and the construction of homes for people who have had to relocate. Several provinces in the central area of the country are currently experiencing flooding. UMCOR is also responding through our ecumenical partners to the flooding in Malawi. Please give to Flood Relief in Mozambique and Neighboring Countries, Advance #156500.
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Photo: Mozambique Annual Conference disaster response workers, villagers and local students assist with water purification and other flood relief and recovery efforts. Credit: June H. Kim / UMCOR, Mozambique, December 2000