By Steve Taggart Halloween is nearly upon us and it really has cemented itself as one of the most exciting social occasions in the calendar. The London Economic doesn't like to miss out on a party either so we have put together a great selection of places to eat, drink...
By Steve Taggart Nightjar on City Road was again voted in the top three world’s 50 best bars. This cocktail bar’s menu is divided into pre-prohibition, prohibition and post-war drinks in a setting that is firmly in the prohibition era. You half expect to see Al-Capone in the corner drinking...
“I Dreamed of Kensal-Kensal Kensal raise, whoa-oh-oh oh-oooh oh-oh-oh Kensal Rise”, is what Chris Martin should have written, if he wasn’t preoccupied with his “conscious uncoupling.” Well Coldplay’s loss is Kensal Rise (and my cover bands) gain. NW10 is so hot right now; ok it has been for a while....
Everyone loves a relaxing and sunny beach vacation, but where can you find undiscovered and hidden sandy gems? Beach vacations are a source of relaxation and happiness for many. Taking a leisurely break from working life, filling up the Vitamin D supply and getting a tan describes the ideal...
Sport News 24/7 By David de Winter – Sports Editor @davidjdewinter @TLE_Sport This weekend marks the début of the new European Rugby Champions Cup. After intense negotiations the now-defunct Heineken Cup was panned and a new, improved version was approved. Not much has changed; there are now only 20 teams...
By Emma Silverthorn @HouseOf_Gazelle On paper the trajectory of novelist Phillip’s career is every writers dream. With the publication of his second book Philip (Jason Schwartzman) is put on The New Yorker’s five under thirty five list, is taken under the wing of his literary idol Ike Zimmerman (Jonathan Pryce)...
Sport News 24/7 By Ian Carroll @TLE_Sport Alan Pardew is still Newcastle United manager. He’ll be Newcastle United manager, at St James’ Park, again this weekend against Leicester City who are managed by ex-United caretaker Nigel Pearson. Luckily for Alan, Mr Pearson tends to spend a lot of his time...
It doesn’t have a train (well it sort of does) or a tube, so it can often be overlooked on the map. But for anyone who has visited the place will know Camberwell is one of the best places to live in London at the moment. There are no chain...
By Jack Peat, Editor of The London Economic The internet has given birth to a new generation of consumer power. Whatever the product or service the web has become a platform upon which open letters of praise or grumble can be voiced, which means for better or for worse, there's no hiding from the...