Russian Revels' 'Cold War Spies' Night in Bloomsbury Square

Russian Revels, who have been organising pop-ups since last year, are hosting a special night at Pushkin House in Bloomsbury.  Diners are encouraged to dress up - think 1950s Cold War' and undergo some role play and fun and games, before settling down to a delicious feast.

"An evening of food, fantasy, fun and games with the Russian Revels.
Guests of this gastronomic experience are encouraged to dress up, and be at least a little bit prepared to engage with the atmosphere.
It’s 1959 and you are a spy in the Cold War. You receive an envelope summoning you to come for a briefing at HQ
There you will be trained how to pass as a citizen - Soviet or American, you won't know till then - how to handle your drink and give a proper toast are just as important as good morals…
You won't be expected to do anything specific - just enjoy the food designed for this event, drink up and walk around the venue transformed just for this night into the spy HQ.
But the more open you are, the more fun and pleasure you'll get out of the evening!"

When - Sat 22nd March, 7pm - 10pm

Where - Pushkin House, 5A Bloomsbury Square, WC1A 2TA

Tickets - £48.30 from Grub Club here

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Link - Booking page

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Loughran Gallery's Three Week Pop-up in Chelsea

Loughran Gallery have gone West for their latest pop-up, a three week stint in Chelsea, near to Sloane Square (& the Saatchi Gallery), in a previously empty space.  Lots of art to see and buy, including works by Damien Hirst (below), Blek le Rat, Dave White, and Marc Quinn.

"Loughran Gallery is set to launch SPRUNG, a brand new exhibition which sees the gallery move South West into the Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. This springtime exhibition will feature artists such as Dave White, Jessica Zoob, Marc Quinn and Takashi Murakami.
Highlights of the exhibition will include original works, including an exclusive Great White oil painting from Dave White’s upcoming LA show, Apex, as well as Limited Edition works by Marc Quinn, Takashi Murakami, Hirst and ‘Godfather of Street Art’ Blek le Rat."

When - 19th March - 5th April 2014, Monday - Saturday
10.00 - 6.00pm (Monday - Friday)
11.00 - 5.00pm (Saturday)

Where - Loughran Gallery, 7-9 Tyron Street, Chelsea, SW3 3LG

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Link - Loughran Gallery

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The March Pop-up Vintage Fair in Hampstead

Pop-up Vintage Fairs are back in Hampstead at St Stephen's Church for Sunday 23rd March.  Lots of vintage clothes and accessories to buy, plus a tea shop, and live music from The Amorelles.
As a special offer to readers of the site, you can win Tea for Two at the fair - just email info@popupvintagefairs.co.uk with the subject ‘LondonPopupsTea4Two’ and you could be enjoying afternoon tea at the Pop Up Vintage Fair in Hampstead.

"Award winning Pop Up Vintage Fairs London return to Hampstead, just one week before Mother’s Day for the perfect opportunity to pick up a beautiful original gift!
This stunning 19th Century French Gothic Church will be filled with over 40 vintage traders selling vintage fashion for ladies & gents, vintage accessories, handmade and vintage jewellery, designer vintage glasses & sunglasses from France, homeware, vintage crockery, posters & prints, antiques, collectables & more.
Relax after shopping in the Pop Up Vintage Tea Parlour with afternoon teas and cakes served on delicate vintage china.
Why not visit Pincurls & Pout for vintage hair & makeup styling.  They’re offering Mother’s Day Gift Vouchers!
Live vintage entertainment by 60s inspired trio ‘The Amorelles’.
The perfect day out in Hampstead – Vintage Style!"

When - Sunday 23rd March - 11am - 4pm

Where - St Stephen's Rosslyn Hill, Pond Street, Hampstead NW3 2PP

Tickets - £2 on the door (£1 for NUS)

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Link 1 - Pop-up Vintage Fairs on Facebook

Link 2 - Pop-up Vintage Fairs on Twitter

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The Pickled Fork's Pop-up Brixton Diner

The Pickled Fork - Chris Griffett and Alex Motture - are bringing a pop-up to Coldharbour Lane, Brixton for just eight days this March.  It'll run from Thursday to Sunday for the last two weekends of the month, and feature an excellent-looking menu for just £20 per head.  Lots of seats are sold already, and one date is nearly completely sold out, so please book as soon as you can and support these two!

"The Pickled Fork is teaming up with local residents to present The Brixton Diner, a pop-up restaurant creating a buzz at a secret location on Coldharbour Lane. 
Serving classic American dishes created with the best of local British produce, The Brixton Diner is a concept restaurant inspired by chefs Chris Griffett and Alex Motture, of Twenty Something and Edible Experience fame, opening March 2014. 
The dynamic gastronomy duo said: “ We use imaginative cooking styles, inspired by cooking experiences in the USA and know the London crowd will love it. The diversity of Brixton food is amazing and we can’t wait to contribute.”
The Brixton Diner uses British ingredients sourced from local suppliers including London Farmers Markets and D Vine Cellars. 
Londoners will have the exciting opportunity to enjoy an American diner-style three-course set menu at £20 created especially for them by the Pickled Fork team.
Menu
Starter
‘Barrier Block’ Buffalo Wings served with 4 British Sauces
Vegetarian: Ale Crisped Seasonal Vegetables
@ManorFarmVeg Iceberg & Celery Salad
Pickled Parliament Sauce
Shropshire Blue
SW9 Mayo Dressing
South Devon Chilli Sauce
Main
Brixton Brisket Bap
Vegetarian: Sweet Potato, Maple & Pecan Bap
Wild Garlic Slaw
Keens Cheddar Crisp
Fried Pickles
Corn on the Cob
Fries with Cheddar Salt
Dessert
Coldharbour Lane Banana & Clotted Cream Pie
Hob Nob Base with Peanut Butter & London Honey Cream"

When - 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th March 2014.  Bookings can be made for Thursday, Friday & Saturday (7.00pm onwards), and Sunday (12.30pm lunch)

Where - Coldharbour Lane, Brixton SW9 8QH

Tickets - £20 per head for 3 courses from Edible Experiences here

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Link 1 - The Pickled Fork
Link 2 - Booking Page


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Nicos & Philthy's 3 Nights of Reef 'n' Beef in Bethnal Green

Nicos and Philthy are back for another Surf 'n' Turf - they call it Reef 'n' Beef - pop-up following the success of their two sold-out nights in Camden earlier this month.  The menu is similar, but this time it's in a bigger space - The Arch Gallery in Bethnal Green, and over three nights.  £35 gets you in, with a side, a dessert, and a cocktail - pay for extra sides, appetisers and desserts on the night.
I went last time and it was brilliant - you won't be disappointed.

"Nicos and philthy are back for another 3 days only!!
In case you missed it last time. were A surf n' Turf pop-up dinner with great food, great Music & some hard drinkin'
Nicos n’ Philthys’ Reef n’ Beef
After our last two days at our sold out first event at the Dandelion cafe Camden we are going to a bigger venue in Bethnal green for 3 days.
£35 gets you access to our unique dining experience. a gargantuan main meal, with sides/ dessert and one of our custom cocktails.
Menu
Appetisers - £6
Buffalo wings with blue cheese sauce
Roast mushrooms, goat's cheese & walnuts (v)
Pulled pork profiteroles, Monty jack & whiskey sauce
Main event
Pork loin with lobster mac n cheese, pop up salad 
Char-grilled ribeye with grilled tiger prawns & frites
Trio of burger; beef with pulled pork, squid & chorizo with chipotle mayo, crab & sweet corn with chilli & coriander salsa
Sides - £5
Mac n cheese
Pulled pork
Blue cheese & walnut stuffed sweet potatoes (v)
Fries (v)
Pop-up salad (v)
Dirty rice
12.5% service charge will be added to your bill.
we will also be introducing custom cocktails with our fully stocked bar."

When - Thursday 27th - Saturday 29th March, from 6pm

Where - Railway Arch 289, Cambridge Heath Road, E2 9HA

Tickets - Book with Nicos by emailing reefnbeef@outlook.com or calling 07875 238 095
You can also book the first night for £35 through Grub Club here

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Link - Facebook

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Tweat Up's Taco Wars 2014 at Hawker House near Bethnal Green

Having spent the winter involved in Hawker House, Tweat-up's first signature event of 2014 has been announced as Taco Wars 2014, at Hawker House E2, on Saturday 29th March.  It's a battle between 8 taco makers, with the eating public voting on the winner.  Full details below, the the most important thing to know is that tickets go on sale on Tuesday 11th.  Last year it sold out in minutes - don't miss it this year.

"Tweat Up returns this March with Taco Wars, the annual taco competition that pits eight top chefs against each other to battle it out for the title of Britain’s Best Taco. Taking place on 29th March at street food stronghold Hawker House, ticketholders will get the chance to sample eight tasty tacos, each created specially for the event, before choosing which trader will take home The Cuervo Cup and a £2,000 cash prize.
The £35 ticket includes; eight great tacos, a festival-sized pint of Pomegranate Margarita, a beer and an ice cream taco from sweet treat specialists Sorbitium. Starting at noon, taco-tasting goes on until 5pm, with the winner announced at 6pm, meaning plenty of time to make the rounds and decide your winner.
Last year’s winners Luardos, who vanquished the competition with their beer battered king prawn taco, will be back to defend their crown, competing alongside Street Feast veterans Breddos Tacos, authentic Mexico City traders Santo Remedio, Kimchinary with their Korean/LA fusion tacos, B.O.B’s Lobster with fresh tuna tacos, Rita’s Deep South tacos and many more….
Throughout the day Rotary Bar and Jose Cuervo will be serving up pint-sized classic Mexican cocktails including Pomegranate Margaritas, Blood Orange Margaritas, Palomas and El Diablos as well as Tamarind and Chilli Frozen Margaritas from the Cuervo Frozen Margarita Machine and of course the infamous Chilliback (a shot of tequila chased with a shot of Breddos pickled habanero juice).  From 6pm ‘til Midnight, a dedicated Tequila Bar will open, with a selection of top tequila cocktails, including the whole Jose Cuervo portfolio, mixed by Milk & Honey bartenders and Cuervo’s Gabriela Mondaca.
After the competition, doors will open at 6pm for the last ever Hawker House, where anyone who missed out on Taco Wars tickets (last year the first round sold out within a few hours) can sample the eight contenders, alongside street food from the best Street Feast specialists Yum Bun, Rola Wala, Breddos Slider Bar and Street Vin.  Tickets to the Hawker House closing party are £3 per person on the door, with Taco Wars ticketholders gaining free entry."

When - Saturday 29th March, 12 noon until 3am
(Ticket-holders only before 6pm)

Where - Hawker House, 38-50 Pritchard's Road, E2 9AP

Tickets - £35 from Eventbrite here, released on Tuesday 11th

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Link 1 - Tweat Up
Link 2 - Tickets page

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The Long Table 2014 Sharing Dinners with Craft Beers at The William Morris Gallery in Walthamstow

The Long Table is back with a series of dinners at The William Morris Gallery in Walthamstow, featuring delicious food for sharing, and a different craft brewer each month.  These did really well late last year, so we welcome a second season!

Following the success of its first sell-out series, The William Morris Tea Room is hosting another 4-date series of The Long Table in the beautiful setting of the William Morris Gallery.
As the weather warms up this spring and summer, settle in for an informal sit-down that's all about the best company and the best food. Head chef Chris Pickett will treat guests to two mouthwatering courses cooked from the freshest seasonal British ingredients, washing it down with a new featured craft beer each month.
Through the glass walls and roof of the Tea Room stunning sunsets and gorgeous views over Lloyd Park will accompany the meal. And between courses guests will have time to explore the Gallery itself. Here, at the 2013 ArtFund Museum of the Year and winner of the 2013 Arts and Heritage award for best Permanent Exhibition, they will learn about the life and works of William Morris. Arguably Britain's most important designer, his iconic prints, tapestries and furniture fill the Gallery, along with an exploration of his life and philosophy. Meanwhile complementary contemporary works live in the temporary exhibition space.
Avoid the daytime crowds while enjoying some of the best seasonal British food around. Why would you want to take in this incredible venue any other way?
March 20th menu:
Main - Crispy Lamb Breast, Char Grilled and Raw Purple Sprouting Broccoli, Roasted Celeriac, Wild Garlic Puree, Warm Lamb Vinaigrette
Dessert - Rhubarb, Pecan and Buttermilk Pudding, Clotted Cream and Granola Crumble
Craft Beer - To be confirmed

When - Thursdays -  March 20th, June 12th, July 17th, August 21st, all at 7.30pm

Where - William Morris Gallery, Lloyd Park, Forest Road, E17 4PP

Tickets - £24 for two courses and a drink from Edible Experiences here, with more drinks available

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Link - Booking page

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