Date Inspiration
‘London perpetually attracts, stimulates, gives me a play and a story and a poem, without any trouble, save that of moving my legs through the streets’ Virginia Woolf
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I fell for London’s allure 2 years ago. It’s a city that never stops unfolding—and provides me an endless source of inspiration.
From sipping an espresso in a West End cafe, dancing till dawn in a Soho jazz bar or soaking in an exhibition at the RA, this is some intel on what I like to get up to in this heady, intoxicating city - a guide to my favourite ways to experience London with a lover. I dive deep into chances to explore its innermost secrets with discerning types who are as open-minded in terms of history, pre-history, culture, sub-culture & cuisine as I am.
Invite me to any of those listed below, or suggest your own preference or recommendation - i’ll hold you to it!
Darkly lit bars (for optimal fun)
My favourites - unmatched atmospheres.
tried and true.
EVELYN’S Table
Unsurpassed food & drink pairings, including a mostly Basque Kombucha non-alcoholic option. French-Japanese counter dining Make a reservation
Rochelle Canteen
Victorian British grub!, casual, amazing produce Make a reservation
ENDO at the Rotunda
Japanese, contemporary Make a reservation
CycÈne
Contemporary, an actual true love of mine Make a Reservation
NOBLE ROT CONDUIT STREET
Unreal wine cellar, like going through your wino grandad’s collection. Seasonal, casual, contemporary Make a reservation
Lasdun
British, contemporary Make a reservation
The Dinner Occasion
YET TO VISIT:
The Clove Club
THE BARBARY
North-African, contemporary Make a reservation
IYOKI
West-African, 2* Make a reservation
CaractÈre
Contemporary British, Make a Reservation
A.Wong
Modern Chinese, Make a reservation
Relaxation
For those in need of me in a relaxing staycation setting….
Modern interpretations of Greek myths, drag theatre or a daytime exhibit is always a welcome place for our time together to start. Let me know any/all your tastes and I’m happy to find out what’s going something at -
Fellow culture vulture?
Serpentine
Gagosian
Barbican
ROYAL ACADEMY OF ART
National Gallery
Saatchi Gallery
Have Eve,
will travel
Joining you away from all that we know is always a welcome prospect for me. I offer some inspiration of places on my radar for a few days' away together, most of which I am yet to visit. Maybe they‘ll be in common with some of yours?
Puglia
Few have dared to suggest this region has the best cuisine in the country – coincidentally I may have met them all. With it’s wild, rugged, coastal terrain, I might have to believe them. Why don’t we take a room at Ostuni, one of the oldest human settlements existing (and where Passion of the Christ was filmed..)or Le Alcove in UNESCO town Alberobello, explore nearby Cisternino or Grottaglie, then dine at a local trattoria or Bros’? Not forgetting to pick up a huge olive oil supply before we leave. Idyllic views of the Idriatic await, as does experiencing my enthusiastic (yet slightly lacking) Italian language skills…
Tobago
I want to experience the irresistable Caribbean culture and hospitality together, sitting somewhere in the haven of a golden crescent of beach that feels like paradise with hummingbirds buzzing past… maybe at Castara eco-retreat. I know you want it too?
Mexico
South and Central America has always held so much allure for me (while I’m at it, it’s probably the closest to the States I will get to(!) Let’s get lost sampling local delicacies and Mezcalitos in Mexico city, Nayarit on the coast for a few days’ unwind, finishing with a few nights of excursions and star-gazing amongst pristine nature in the Atacama desert.
Florence
Let’s explore the roman empire together, while becoming each other’s. Pasta from places on my top secret shortlist is a must, as would be any Etruscan-focussed museum.
Sussex & sW english countryside
Sussex is always a welcome retreat from the rush of London living. Let’s get lost in coastal views, winery stays (Tillingham?), and closing a warm day of woodland walking with cold pints.
Wishes
If you would like to send a kind pre or post-date gesture, or are just geographically challenged making meeting a bit difficult, a few insights into my tastes & gift cards you can tribute are:
80% single origin chocolate (i’m sweet enough)
6-10% full spectrum, THC-free cbd oil
Donations to MAP (enquire to put your donation towards time with me)
Rook Perfume my favourite cruelty-free fragrances
Bordelle lingerie..
Organic Eucalyptus tea
Dates (not from Israel)
Vintage Brazilian records, any thing limited release – my musical taste is very eclectic
Classic or Modernist literature, (special editions valued very much x)
Tomato candle from Malin + Goetz (smells like summer to me)
Rare graphic novels (especially if you know your stuff)
A cleansing ritual at my favourite facialist - email me.
A reformer pilates class subscription
Aesop or similar
Annual memberships to London galleries, venues and special places of interest
I have extremely eclectic taste in terms of literature, film and music and an exploding archival bookshelf. Feel free to delight me in something you’d like to share with me when we meet. My record and book wishlists can show what I already have my eye on…
