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Good Morning urban jungle dwellers. Welcome to the glorious month of May. As spring fades and summer finally kicks in to gear, the city is awakening from its long slumber and we are seizing the elongated days, utilising every second to explore everything this invigorating town has to offer.

It’s time to dig out your summer wardrobe, brave the still-slightly-chilly breeze and head up to a sunny rooftop to watch the world go by over an ice cold beer or two. When the sun shines, Londoners smile and suddenly everything looks a little brighter. New ideas are hatched, opportunities are born and the scene is set for a brand new love affair to begin.

Our May issue is packed with a sense of summer. We indulge in Udderlicious’ homemade ice cream, grill DJ Eats Everything about his upcoming summer plans and brighten up our wardrobe with eccentric accessories from 40 Colori. We stumble upon the gourmand at La Polenteria and wet our whistles with delicious homemade beer.

And, as always we wanted to let you know how much we love you guys.

“En Mai, fais ce qu’il te plaît !”

Hunt & Déca

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Udderlicious

Papilles

Hip Hops

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LE BON FESTIVAL

Holi Jam 2016 - The Colour Strikes Back @ Studio 338 A mini festival melting pot during the day, street food, underground music (house & techno from some fantastic DJs) and by night an after party on the terrace with crazy activities including bouncy castles, ball pits and even more paint to be thrown from fire extinguishers, rifles and grenades!

Where : Studio 338, 338 Boord Street, Greenwich, SE10 0PF When : Saturday 7th May 1pm - 3am How much : Tickets start at £12.50

Peckham Rye Music Festival Over the course of three days from Friday 13th to Sunday 15th a big list of artists will be playing around South East London at venues including The Bussey Building, Canavan's Peckham Pool Club, Peckham Springs, The NINES, Four Quarters, Rye Wax, Gowlett, White Horse, Montpelier and more. Don’t miss this weekend!

Where : Multiple Venues across South East London When : Friday 13th May - Sunday 15th May How much : First Release £24.50

WE ARE FSTVL @ Damyns Hall Aerodrome Since 2013 this festival has run for two days every May, always with an amazing line-up. This year the headliners will be Claptone, Loco Dice, Catz `N Dogz, Fatboy Slim, and many more; playing across five different stages, each of them with an original theme.

Where : Damyns Hall Aerodrome, Aveley Road, Upminster RM14 2TN When : Saturday 28th – Sunday 29th May How much : Tickets start at £45

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LE BON ACCESSORY Text Benjamin Harvey Pictures Zak Dimitrov

Life In Technicolor With 40 Colori The ceremonious pomp and splendour that an accessory can add to an outfit are definitely new.

Oddly, the bow tie, for instance, originates from functional clothing worn during the Roman period.

At this time, orators would wear neckcloths, ensuring they kept their vocal chords warm so as to optimise their ability to make speeches.

Early neckcloths also offered a form of protection to soldiers, who’d wrap them tight about the neck so they could provide a barrier against sword thrusts.

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Today, what hangs about the

about how the new collection

neck of our urban gentlemen,

is inspired by the world around

what holds his trousers in

them. The geometric patterns

place or warms his feet, draws

skilfully abstract the springtime

eloquence, creativity, colour,

flora and each piece comes in

individuality, and identity; all the

an array of different colours.

above and more. At the helm of

The bedrock of the brand spans

producing the finest and most

back three generations to the

gloriously fun accessories in the

city of Como, a silk district in

capital is 40 Colori. Their new

the north of Italy. The Giacalone

Spring Summer collection does a

family have been manufacturing

wonderful job of presenting the

beautiful accessories for over

independent design collectives’

35 years, each with their high-

fresh approach to accessory

quality standards and production

design whilst inspiring a desirable

techniques. Combining a creative

and neat lifestyle.

and stylish product concept with top-notch manufacturing,

Speaking with the dynamic

prestigious materials, and

design duo, siblings Gabriele

outstanding attention to detail,

and Giulia Giacalone tell me

40 Colori continues to break

through the world of men’s accessories. Today, the brand is constantly evolving. Since opening its first boutique on Cheshire Street, just off Brick Lane, they have been able to temper its rich heritage with London’s resident creatives.

A neat evolution of the brand would have them branch out from their previously male dominated offering, presenting a collection of female socks.

In-line with their natural, colourconscious approach, they use materials like bamboo to render the softest of socks.

Simplicity is key at 40 Colori but that is not to say that the accessories themselves are easily overlooked. Their approach is focused on attention to detail and artistry; anyone that wears their pieces would be sure to feel like their outfits are complete, with a touch of class. Hues of pink and blue, or purple and green, light and dark, fine and soft, finery at its absolute finest.

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40 Colori www.40colori.com 32 Cheshire Street London E2 6EH Monday - Saturday : 11 am – 7.30 pm Sunday 11 am – 6.30 pm 7

LE BON ETOILE Text Carla Salber Picture Dan Reid

Catching up with Eats Everything A.K.A. Daniel Pearce What were you doing before

when Catz `N Dogz picked up

Vinyl etc., before making our way

becoming DJ ?

‘Entrance Song’ for release on

back to our home town. However,

I actually started my career as a

Pets Recordings in 2011. Before

my love for the music and the

DJ pretty early, starting to learn

that I’d been sending out demos

scene remains the same – I know

at 14 and landing my first proper

everywhere, getting really

I can be quite outspoken on

gig a year later after winning a

desperate – my wife had given

social media, but I don’t think it

DJ competition. However, after

me one last chance to make

impacts on me as a DJ.

a few residencies I did eventually

music work! Then I did ‘The Size’

have to get a real job, working in

and ‘Tric Trac’ which were picked

Is there one thing that upsets

recruitment – I hated it, it just

up by Claude VonStroke for his

you about being a DJ ?

wasn’t me.

flagship Dirtybird label and the

Being a DJ is the best job in the

rest, as they say, is history. Those

world and I still feel so lucky

You began your DJ career as a

guys really helped make me who

to be able to do this full time.

resident for the Bristol night

I am today and I am eternally

The only downside is missing my

Ripsnorter, how did you

grateful.

family. I have a son now, which

manage to get to where you are

makes the touring really tough.

today ?

You started making music before

You just have to balance it as best

I was a resident at several

the eruption of social media,

as you can and make the most of

parties around Bristol (InHouse,

how was it at that time ?

the time you get together.

Ripsnorter, Heresy, The Maze)

It was different – you had to look

and was DJing somewhere every

a lot harder for new music. A

You’ve played some of the

weekend but it was still low-level

load of mates and I would get the

world’s best clubs and festivals,

stuff. Around 2005 I started

bus into Bristol on a Saturday,

what’s been your most

working with an incredible guy

go to Replay Records or Time Is

memorable set ?

called Mastake Toyota, who

Right and buy records on labels

Too many to say to be honest.

really taught me how to produce

like Moving Shadow, Formation,

A couple of highlights would

properly. I got my major break

Reinforced, Hectic, Slammin'

be playing at Monegros Desert

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Festival in 2014, just outside

for music, whether that be in a

Describe yourself in 3 words

of Barcelona to around 15,000

record shop, on old hard drives

Bristol’s biggest idiot.

people. Every year at The Garden

or online. Then before I know it

Festival is amazing and I can’t

it’s the weekend and I’m off on

What’s next for you, Daniel ?

wait to get back there this year

tour again.

Plans are to keep DJing and

for a new festival called Love

having as much fun as possible If you could have a drink with

with my family and friends. I’ve

anybody, dead or alive, who

got a few releases in the pipeline

The media have been saying that

would it be ?

that I’m looking forward to

London’s clubbing scene is dying,

Bill Murray.

getting out. There are loads of

International.

what’s your opinion on it ?

exciting What’s your biggest fear ?

releases planned on Edible - we

Trypophobia (the phobia of

are taking it to the next level this

What’s a typical day in the life of

irregular patterns or clusters of

year. Aside from that, gigs, gigs

Eats Everything ?

small holes)

and more gigs!

wakes up around 6 am so it starts

What are your 3 favourite tunes

Thanks, Sir.

there, then I take him to nursery

at the moment ?

while the wife goes to work at the

Jesse Perez – What you say about

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hospital. After the boy is dropped

my mama

at nursery I head to my studio for

Jesse Perez – What you say about

the day and make some noises

my mama (Trunk8 remix)

that sound like a fart. I also

Joseph Capriati – Tapa Boca

The Duster ft. Green Velvet is now out! You can find Eats Everything at We Are FTSVL on the 28th of May.

Rubbish.

Well, during the week my son

spend a lot of time searching

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LE BON BIKE

Shed Bikes and Supper at The Bike Shed Motorcycle Club Somebody somewhere once said “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” but boy, were they wrong. We humans seem to have an inept urge to improve things and everybody knows that it’s way more fun to fix something that isn’t broken than something that is.

this creative members club. Just

displayed for all to appreciate.

a few minutes’ walk from Brick

They also host events at the

Lane, Columbia Road Flower

club and restaurant, offering

Market, The Old Truman Brewery

live music entertainment every

and Spitialfields Market, The

Thursday and some Sundays.

Bike Shed is ideally located for breakfast or lunch while you’re

Not only have The Bike Shed

exploring this vibrant area of East

been busy opening their

London. Describing the menu as

permanent venue, but from

The Bike Shed Motorcycle Club is

‘honest, freshly-cooked London-

28th - 29th May they’ll also be

built on a love of customisation

British comfort food,’ the dishes

taking over Tobacco Dock for an

and after years of blogging,

are made to order, under the

unmissable exhibition. There is

riding and hosting events, they

guidance of experienced Head

plenty to do, see, eat and drink

have parked up in the heart of

Chef, Uwe. From their hot Scotch

and so if motorbikes are your

Shoreditch. Their brand new

eggs to the infamous Bike Shed

thing, The Bike Shed is the place

10,000 square foot venue is

burgers and from their Bacon &

to be.

dedicated to motorcycle culture

Egg sandwiches to their certified

and lifestyle, bringing together

Angus steak served with shed-

Text Chloé Hunt

great custom bikes, proper

made chips, there is something

Pictures Mihail Jershov

coffee, delicious food and a shop

for everybody to enjoy.

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curated with all the best gear and apparel.

Though motorcycles are a pivotal part of The Bike Shed,

As much about good food and

an artistic approach is just as

drinks as motorcycles, non-

important with pieces from the

bikers will feel right at home in

likes of Conrad Leach and D-face

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The Bike Shed 384 Old Street London EC1V 9LT Phone: 020 7729 8114 www.thebikeshed.cc

LE BON TREAT

Udderlicious serves up ice cream made with love From their Islington shop on Upper Street, Udderlicious have been producing and selling ice cream made on site since 2013. Using only the best ingredients, this quaint ice cream parlour has become a favourite hangout for Londoners with a sweet tooth. chocolate ice cream that’s both

of the month’ is voted in by

The founders, Raj and Raj, are a

rich and refreshing at the same

passionate ice cream loving

happily married couple whose

time.

members of the public via their

love extends into every scoop of

website. This month’s flavour is

ice cream they make together in

If you’re feeling more

the bourbon sour, a light and

their small kitchen at the back of

adventurous then there are

fruity addition just in time for the

the shop. The decor is bright and

also some unusual treats on

spring sunshine.

colourful, reflecting the exciting

offer for you, such as the

colours and flavours of the

intriguing strawberry and basil,

With a new shop set to open in

dreamy ice creams and sorbets

or the delicate rhubarb and

Covent Garden in mid May, keep

on offer. It’s a welcoming space

fig combinations. However, for

an eye out for these expert ice

in which to indulge yourself, with

the traditionalists out there,

creamers as they expand their

one of the two-person seats

the Madagascan vanilla and the

fresh flavours across town.

hanging playfully from the ceiling

salted caramel flavours are spot

like a swing.

on as well.

With 24 enticing flavours on

The key to their success so far

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offer at any one time, it’s hard to

has been their readiness for

know which flavour to go for as

experimentation and community

they all sound far too delicious.

involvement. Customers are

A common favourite is the dark

invited to submit flavour ideas

chocolate and sea salt sorbet, a

and a winner is chosen each

dairy free take on a traditional

month. The popular ‘flavour

Udderlicious 187 Upper Street Islington N1 1RQ Phone : 020 7359 7777 www.udderlicious.co.uk

Text Rob Swaine Pictures Rob Swaine

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LE BON CAFÉ Text Alicia Streijffert Pictures Zac Dimitrov

Papilles : A French coffice Countless are the times you’ve been sat in your office chair with a dry biscuit in hand wishing it were a scrumptious French croissant “comme à la maison". Looking to bring a slice of France to London, Jonathan and Anne opened Papilles with The Brew last July with a clear idea in mind; the “coffice” should offer a mainly French selection of produce with a British twist at unbeatable prices.

are vegetarian friendly) or indulge

to spend a big fat gold bar on

in a daily selection of plats du

decent French food.

jour.

Starting this month, the coffice After 20 years in the UK, the

will remain open after 6 pm and

couple’s wish was to offer

turn into a French wine bar in the

Londoners the chance to easily

evening (yes, with cheese and

get their hands on authentic

charcuterie boards) as Jonathan

food with the finest produce

is firstly a sommelier. The menu

and with original recipes - such

consists of meticulously picked

as the pear moelleux cake

wines to make a change from

Anne’s mother makes. To extend

those you see on every other

the “comme à la maison"

menu across the capital. Using

atmosphere, the family affair

mostly French wine producers,

continues with Jonathan’s cousin

the goal is to allow people to

Antoine, a trained chef from

discover other often underrated

Marseille, taking great care of

wines. All are available by the

The concept allows you to sit

the kitchen while his Italian best

glass, with the exception of the

back and work from your laptop

friend serves the coffee from

infamous Côtes du Rhône. The

while sinking your teeth into a

Volcano Coffee Works in Brixton.

little favourite has been banned

genuine pain au chocolat made

The ultimate condition to this

and can only be purchased by

with AOP Beurre d’Isigny from

project was to have carefully

the bottle as Jonathan is really

France for breakfast, enjoy a

selected sources and most of

keen for his customers to try

healthy selection of homemade

all an affordable menu, giving

something new instead of blindly

salads for lunch (most of which

you the opportunity to not have

pointing at it without paying

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attention to the other delights.

ship and Sir Conran’s retro red

Whether you need a place to

leather stools to dimmed lights

work or you’re looking for a lunch

and industrial bricks, you’ll feel

or drinking spot, Papilles is where

as much in Shoreditch as in a

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it’s at. In addition to great service

friend’s house.

Papilles 163 City Road EC1V 1NR Facebook : PapillesUK

and selection, the decor itself is worth the journey: from wood retrieved from an old Russian

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LE BON CHARITY Text Aisling McNally Artwork X

Waste Not Want Not Every year almost one third of all food produced across the globe is wasted.

In Britain alone, 15 million tonnes of food is wasted annually. The Food & Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations tells us that annually, consumers in industrialised countries waste as much food as the entire amount that is produced in sub-Saharan Africa. While almost 800 million people across the globe are suffering from hunger, the disparity is baffling.

organisations in East London who

food waste. Rejuce has also

are tackling the problem of food

expanded its juices to many of

waste while also creating tasty

the UKs music festivals including

meals and drinks within the local

Bestival, Secret Garden Party and

community.

Field Day.

One such organisation is Rejuce,

Another inspirational offering is

located in Hackney Wick. The

Bethnal Greens ‘Save the Date’

brainchild of Thom Fletcher,

restaurant. A member of the

Rejuce makes healthy and

Real Junk Food Project, Save the

vigorous juices from surplus

Date offers high end restaurant

fruit and vegetables from food

dishes created from rescued

markets across London, with

food that would otherwise end

New Spitalfields Market being one

up in the bin. The restaurant has

of its biggest suppliers.

a ‘pay as you feel’ policy, meaning that those with very little money

A former chef, Fletcher came up

can feed themselves all whilst

with the idea while pondering

tackling the issue of food waste.

the problem of food waste. As he

With more people becoming

The shameful act of food waste

built a rapport with the market

sustainably aware, Save the

is something we are all guilty

traders he learned they had no

Date offers ethical catering for

of, from our home bins to the

way of ethically disposing of

occasions such as weddings and

giant skips in every restaurant in

surplus fruit and vegetables. It

corporate events, all using the

London, food waste is an issue

was from this, that Rejuce was

same great method of cooking

that some great local businesses

created. In a country where 13

rescued food.

have started to tackle, with

million people live below the

considerable results.

poverty line, Rejuce is a novel and

Hackney Hub is part of the

I’ve tracked down some local

innovative approach to tackling

FoodCycle organisation which

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works in communities to save

goodwill of volunteers and

a sustainable business has far

food from being wasted and

the determination of market

reaching effects, from rescuing

in the process, feeds local

traders and local businesses.

tonnes of food from the bin

vulnerable people. Every

One cannot escape the great

to supporting local vulnerable

Thursday, the team of volunteers

sense of community in all of

people. Check out these

create a vegetarian 3 course

these projects. The collective

tasty venues for a worthwhile

meal in Hackney for anyone who

aspirations of these organisations

epicurean adventure!

wants it.

seek to tackle local issues which have global implications.

It is a damning indictment of our

Larger charities who tackle

paradoxical society, when people

food wastage such as FareShare

go hungry to bed every night

rescue enough food from the bin

while enough food to fill football

that they can donate to over 200

stadiums is wasted for lack of

charities that use it to feed the

sustainable solution. While local

vulnerable.

organisations simultaneously tackle food wastage and poverty,

The benefits of buying your

they do it dependant on the

next juice, coffee or lunch from

— The Hackney Hub 49 Ainsworth Road London E9 7JE Save the Date Cafe 460 Hackney Road E2 9EG. Rejuce Unit 1a Stour Road E3 2NT 15

LE BON GAME

Hip Hops : The beer card game

Remember playing Top Trumps as a child? You collected the cards, and whiled away your afternoons getting competitive with your siblings, friends and pretty much anybody that would play with you. Well, Francis Madeira, founder of Hip Hops has created exactly what we’ve all been waiting for - an adult card game based around beer.

Not only is the game great fun,

rounds! And luckily, the cards will

but it’s also a collectors item. The

survive if you do happen to have

cards themselves are a work of

one too many and spill your pint.

art, designed in London, printed in Belgium and featuring beautiful

Keep an eye out for Hip Hops.

artwork from amazing beers from

With 250 cards already available

all over the world. Many exciting

to collect, a brilliant video

London breweries are already in

tutorial online and new breweries

It’s no great secret that

the game, including Beavertown,

getting involved, the game is only

Londoners love beer and Hip

Five Points, Truman’s, Bullfinch,

getting more exciting.

Hops is the perfect alcohol-free

Camden Town, Canopy, Crate,

way to enjoy it. Born in 2015,

Four Pure, Gypsy Hill, Hackney,

Visit the Hip Hops Cards website

Hip Hops began as a creative

Hop Stuff, Howling Hops, Orbit,

and use the code ‘LEBONBON’

platform to illustrate the new,

Partizan, Sambrook’s, Toast,

for free delivery!

interesting beers which Francis

Weird Beard and Wild Card.

discovered wherever he went.

It’s quick to learn, easy to play

Hip Hops wasn’t specifically

and a great way to find out more

designed to be a drinking game.

about beer. Simply use the details

The beers are often craft beers

Text Chloé Hunt

on your card (alcohol content,

that have been brewed to be

Picture Hip Hops

bitterness, hops) to beat your

enjoyed, not downed. That said,

opponent. Easy Peasy!

there are unofficial rules for

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drinking versions making the

www.hiphopscards.com

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LE BON WALL

My Chloe, are you a daily shaver or not a shaver at

Farewell dissertation,

all? You are prickly!

it’s been a blast! See you never.

Sometimes, the haters are going to hate and there isn’t a single thing you can do about it.

Be my friend One day Nobody regretted Be my love One life Need it

Go team

Dear Matt and Carlo, Keep up the good work, you guys are my special

Huckletree, you guys rock !

Darling Margaux, please don’t forget to shave your legs.

flatmates! Carlita x

The past couple of weeks have been ruff, but I can’t wait to start our adventure!

Yo banana boy,

Terryfiance

Lukasz, I won't repeat it another time!

She said, hey babe,

Taco cat Your good old pals - Evil Olive aka

take a look on the right side - Lou Reed

Two things are about me are true. As Lana

Rats live on no evil star Step on no pets was it a car or a cat i saw?

Del Rey once said, ‘pink flamingos always fascinated me’. She also said ‘when I’m down on my knees you’re how I pray’.

Wink wink.

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LE BON BREWER Text Rob Swaine Pictures UBrew

Getting handsy with hops Learning from books has never done it for me. And no matter how inspirational a guide they may prove to be for those with patience, I find that reading words just isn’t as sexy and fulfilling as getting hands on.

Crowd Funder, UBrew describe

to the basics of beer brewing and

themselves as an ‘open brewery’.

are not overly in-depth. However,

This means that their converted

in the space of three hours we’d

railway arch on Old Jamaica

learned how to ‘sparge, hop and

Road acts as a community space

finger pop’ like a pro, as well as

for all kinds of beer-based fun,

other key practices associated

from curious novices learning

with the brewing process such

the basics, to more established

as what ingredients to add and

home brewers testing out their

when, and how to enjoy watching

There is a never ending flow

latest recipe on a larger scale.

a kettle boil.

of brew-it-yourself literature

Their taproom also invites beer

appearing online and in

lovers to try out fresh flavours

Perhaps most importantly,

bookshops every day. However,

in an environment where their

following the example of our

for aspiring beer makers with

paying members’ concoctions

teacher, we came to understand

short attention spans like myself,

are gurgling away in large steel

that sampling other people’s

a funner way to learn the craft

containers just inches away from

beer throughout the brewing

is by having a wise elder teach

you.

process, preferably those on

you. It just so happens that

sale in the taproom, is essential.

such services already exist

It was here, one evening late last

I still believe that in doing so,

and that beer schools offering

summer as the sky turned a pale

some of the refined flavours from

introductory brewing courses

shade of amber, that my brother

each new bottle consumed was

are prevalent across London.

and I created our very first batch

somehow magically transferred

One team of brewing maestros

of ale under the watchful eye of

into our own creation as we

with the mission of helping beer

a characterful Canadian beer

stirred the wort.

enthusiasts from all over this city

brewing genius.

get started on the road to brew-

Indeed, by the time it came to

topia are the UBrew collective.

The UBrew evening courses, such

pitching the yeast, our tipsy

Based in Bermondsey and initially

as the one we attended, are

tutor had seemingly resorted

funded by money raised on

designed as a short introduction

to grunts instead of words that

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we concluded to mean, ‘sterling

collect our twenty litres of

any text books to do it. There’s

effort team, this APA’s going to be

bottled nectar. It may not have

no doubt about it: learning

a corker.’

been the finest American Pale Ale

from a wise master, no matter

ever produced but it was ours,

how inebriated, can help any

And so it was. Two weeks later,

and it had been fun to make,

aspirational brewer take their

we got the call to go in and

and I hadn’t needed to read

beery ambitions to the next level.

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LE BON BRUNCH Text The Team

How do you like your eggs in the morning?

We know that finding a new place for brunch is close to impossible and every Sunday the one question that resonates is “Where to go for brunch?”. Luckily, we’ve tried pretty much all the options across the city, so here are 5 suggestions for an unparalleled experience.

Barge House Barge House stands out amongst the myriad of places to eat and drink. Their “Breakfast in Bread” brunch consists of four options to choose from, but we highly recommend the bespoke sourdough loaf stuffed with smoked salmon, crème fraiche, spinach, leeks, oyster mushrooms, topped with an egg and heaped with melted cheese. Er. Mah. Gerd. This heavenly, melty, gooey goodness really does taste as good as it sounds.

Luckily you can walk off your inevitably humongous food baby with a stroll along the beautiful towpath, which takes you past Victoria Park, Broadway Market, and Camden Lock.

Saturdays and Sundays 10 am to 4 pm The Barge House, 46a De Beauvoir Crescent, N1 5RY

Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings This one is a Modern all-day Brasserie and Bar in Clerkenwell. You’ll enjoy their famous cocktails, in a 70-cover restaurant complete with a greenhouse, a relaxed café area as well as characterful private rooms. Try the Huevos Benedictos (chorizo, avocado, béarnaise sauce) and crispy potato hash with a fried duck egg or poached hen’s egg. The bar has pitchers and pitchers of Bloody Mary’s and Bellini’s for a quick replenishment.

Saturdays and Sundays 10 am to 4 pm 42 Northampton Road, Clerkenwell, EC1R 0HU 24

Lima Floral Lima Floral is the chilled ‘little sister’ of the Michelin-starred restaurant Lima. With its £18 brunch menu, you will embark on a terrific discovery of the Peruvian ingredients and cuisine way beyond the usual ceviches. Add 4 glasses of prosecco at a bargain of £10 and you’re set. We had the quinoa porridge, and trust us, porridge will never be the same again! The yoghurt with maca root, bee pollen and eucalyptus will make your tongue tango under this incredible burst of flavours.

Saturdays and Sundays 10:30 am to 3:30 pm 14 Garrick St, WC2E 9BJ

Pavilion Cafe The Pavilion Cafe is rammed for a reason: tables overlooking the sparkling Victoria Park lake, brunch fit for royalty, and damn good coffee. The food is sourced ethically and the portions are the size of a small child, just about managing to fit on the plate.

Homemade baked-beans are a highlight: the skin still clinging on, and soaked in a delicious herby tomato sauce – a far cry from its tinned cousin!

But everything here is lovingly made; from the beautifully presented homemade cakes, and the freshly juiced organic smoothies, to the glowing, golden gloriousness of the hollandaise sauce.

Open daily 8 am to 3 pm The Pavilion Café, Victoria Park, E9 7DE

Opso From Tsoureki brioche and pancakes to Greek Eggs Benedict (served on Greek bread with Greek yoghurt hollandaise) and Souvlaki, Opso is an interesting alternative to your traditional brunch and Full English Breakfast. If you’re feeling a bit exotic definitely try this cute Greek restaurant on a sunny Saturday in Marylebone. You’ll be setting good vibes for the rest of the day.

Saturdays and Sundays 10 am to 5 pm 10 Paddington St, London W1U 5QL 25

LE BON CONCEPT Text Alicia Streijffert Pictures Aida

Spring & Rain at Aida Ever wandered around the streets of Shoreditch on a spring day, dress flowing with each step you take, sunglasses on, sun shining so bright you’re fearing it might burn your retina and force you to live the life of the blind forever? Of course not, because spring in London is a mere extension of a never-ending grey, wet and cold winter. And thus, you step into concept store Aida and the first thing you see, conveniently positioned by the doors, are raincoats.

homeware, bringing a touch of

ever stays for more than half

warmth to your home. However,

an hour. The four sisters who

black, grey and dark blue remain

founded Aida are also hosting

on the core palette of the

various events, launching a

collection, perfectly evoking

cinema screening this month.

what the flowering season

It will open with Rust and Bone

actually is to Londoners: a sunny

by Jacques Audiard on 19th May

start of the day turning into yet

at 8pm for £12. To celebrate

another nameable storm by 4

the very first screening, you’ll

o’clock.

be offered two complimentary free drinks, and the cinema

Our favourite picks include a cute

snacks available include popcorn,

sleeveless silk top with a lemon

Japanese rice crackers, dried

pattern by Des Petits Hauts, H.

fruit and nuts, frozen yoghurts

Mainz feathery shaped earrings

and homemade cakes. After all,

coming in different colours, a

isn’t going to the cinema your

Matt & Nat mint leather backpack

best bet on a rainy day? Come

and we love the pastel leather

over and don’t forget your

In spite of the eternal terrible

brogues. Special mention to

raincoat.

weather curse that was once

the delicate Twist & Tango lace

upon a time cast upon the

underwear collection - there’s

country, the Shoreditch High

nothing like feeling pretty

Street shop has dropped its

underneath.

Spring/Summer collection.

Aida, known for its homely and

On top of delivering a beautiful,

comforting feel, filled up its rails

easily wearable and adaptable

with delicate fabrics, original

spring collection, Aida also offers

cuts, and fruity, pastel coloured

refreshing juices and smoothies,

clothes, accessories and

much needed if the London sun

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Aida 133 Shoreditch High Street Shoreditch E1 6JE Phone: 020 7739 2811 www.aidashoreditch.co.uk

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LE BON QUIZ Text Hunt & Déca Illustrations Sally Nixon

What Kind of Woman Are You? Sally Nixon’s evocative yet refreshing illustrations show what women get up to when nobody is watching.

The Le Bonbon team were fascinated by her work, and used it as a platform for debate: where should we be brushing our teeth, how often should we shave our legs and should we be sucking in our stomachs?

So, we created a little quiz, not to cause offence or form sexist opinions, but just for fun! So ladies and gents, it’s time to find out what kind of woman you are…

When getting undressed you…

When you’re high, your mates

a) strip tease and throw your

will find you…

undies across the room

a) stuffing your face with

b) neatly fold everything put on

whatever munchies you can find

your pyjamas

b) sexting your ex

c) leave everything in a pile on

c) with your head in the toilet

the floor for somebody else to deal with

A night out with the girls involves…

When your tummy rumbles you…

a) wine, food and movies

a) cook yourself a feast

b) heels, boobs and boys

b) order a pizza

c) cats, tissues and ice cream

c) starve. You’re broke and lazy Your lunch break is spent…

Your favourite spot to brush your

a) working - you’re at the top of

teeth is…

your game and you’ve got no time

a) at the bathroom sink, where

to eat

else?

b) staking your friends on

b) in the shower

Facebook

Sunglasses are a great for…

c) on the way out the door -

c) pretending to care about your

a) looking like a film star

you’re always running late

colleagues story about their

b) eyeing up great bottoms c) hiding the hangover

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newborn baby taking a shit Sundays are best spent… a) brunching with your friend

You shave your legs…

(whilst trying not to vomit from

a) everyday, you have a phobia of

your hangover)

stubble

b) visiting your parents - snooze!

b) when there is a good chance

c) in bed, with your cat, watching

of getting lucky

the Eastenders omnibus

c) never - I like the natural look

Mostly A’s

Mostly B’s

Mostly C’s

You’re always at the top of your

Rest assured, you’re just like

You’re pretty lazy and you love it.

game, even when nobody is

everybody else. You have good

You’re comfortable in your own

watching. You’re the belle of the

days and bad days and that’s ok.

skin and don’t care who knows

ball and everybody wants to hang

Your quirks make you who you

about it. Never let anybody tell

out with you. Are you sure you

are, and who cares if you booty

you you’re doing it wrong, they’re

were totally honest?

call your ex once in a while.

just jealous. Just don’t forget to shave your legs occasionally.

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STRIP WAX BAR

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London’s N°1 hair removal specialist Phone: 020 3651 3600 164 Upper street - London N1 1US * Minimum spend of £500

SIGNORELLI

2 verres

Free glass of de vin Prosecco

offerts

Join us for Afternoon Tea Bakery - Pasticceria - Catering Phone: 020 8534 4972 7 Victory Parade, East Village - London E20 1FS ciao@signorelli.co.uk

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HUCKLETREE

One days' free hotdesking*

Shared office spaces in London 8:30am to 8:30pm 18 Finsbury Square, Shoreditch 87 Charterhouse Street, Clerkenwell www.huckletree.com * Available in Huckletree Shoreditch & Clerkenwell

BAILEY NELSON

Free eye test*

We make incredible glasses, incredibly affordable! Frames at £98 inc. prescription lenses Phone : 020 3289 0265 41 Brushfield Street - London E1 6AA www.baileynelson.co.uk *Book appointment online (& bring in voucher on the day)

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PAPILLES AT THE BREW

Dish of the day for £5

Franco - British Coffice Phone: 075 4022 3019 163 City Road - London EC1V 1NR @papilles_uk

UDDERLICIOUS ICE CREAM

Win free ice cream for a month by entering the flavour of the month competition

Homemade Ice Cream in Islington Phone: 020 7359 7777 187 Upper Street - London N1 1RQ www.udderlicious.co.uk

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LA POLENTERIA

Free glass of wine*

Gluten-free Italian Kitchen Phone: 020 7434 3617 64 Old Compton Street - London W1D 4UQ info@lapolenteria.com * Choose from Bardolino (red) or Pinot Grigio (white) / Available from Monday to Thursday

AIDA

£5 to spend in-store*

GLUTEN-FREE ITALIAN KITCHEN

Menswear - Womenswear - Homeware - Café Phone: 020 7739 2811 133 Shoreditch High St - London | E1 6JE aidashoreditch.co.uk * Minimum spend £30. Offer available in-store only / Valid until 31/05/2016

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LE BON ADDRESSES

AIDA

L'ERBOLARIO

133 Shoreditch High Street

106A Upper Street

THE RESTORATION 2 Bouverie Road

Shoreditch

Angel

Stoke Newington

E1 6JE

N1 1QN

N16 0AJ

020 7739 2811

020 3601 8130

079 9057 3889

CHOI’S

HUCKLETREE

SIGNORELLI

226 Bethnal Green Road

18 Finsbury Square

7 Victory Parade

Bethnal Green

Shoreditch

East Village

E2 0AA

EC2A 1AH

E20 1FS

077 2052 4995

020 3862 1400

020 8534 4972

CONSERVATORY ARCHIVES

MERO RETRO

BAILEY NELSON

493-495 Hackney Road

2 Bradbury Street

41 Brushfield Street

Cambridge Heath

Dalston

Spitalfields

E2 9ED

N16 8JN

E1 6AA

Phone: 077 8552 2762

020 7686 6807

020 3289 0265

EAST LONDON LIQUOR COMPANY

OUI MAMAN

PAPILLES

221, Grove Road

26-36 Wharfdale Road

163 City Road

Victoria Park

King’s Cross

Islington

E3 5SN

N1 9RY

EC1V 1NR

020 3011 0980

020 7313 6582

075 4022 3019

LA POLENTERIA

SEESAW STUDIOS

40 COLORI

64 Old Compton Street

3 Stanford Mews,

32 Cheshire Street

Soho

Hackney | E8 1JA

Shoreditch

W1D 4UQ

Phone: 020 7254 5671

020 7434 3617

E2 6EH 020 7059 9778

STRIP LA FERME LONDON

164 Upper Street

UDDERLICIOUS

102-104 Farringdon Road

Angel

187 Upper Street

Angel

N1 1US

Islington

EC1R 3EA

020 3651 3600

020 7837 5293

N1 1RQ 020 7359 7777

JK PIKE THE BIKE SHED

www.jkpike.com

384 Old Street Shoreditch

DICE

EC1V 9LT

www.dice.fm

020 7729 8114

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VINTERIOR www.vinterior.com

* Je veux toujours plus de looks.