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Lauren Kendrick

Lauren is the Features Editor for London x London. She grew up outside of the capital but has spent the last couple of years exploring all there is to know about London and compiling handy guides for you to read - mainly the best places to eat (and there are MANY).

You'll likely find her in a cool new bar sipping a cocktail or two. A spicy margarita is her poison of choice, in case you were wondering.

Tour de Moon launches its otherworldly festival in the UK this year and is landing in Hackney’s Pedro Youth Club on 16th June– here’s why you need to go. Tour de Moon is a free immersive festival and promises all festival goers an out of world experience.  The festival celebrates the relationship between earth and …

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Ready to (re)discover glorious French wines from the beautiful Loire Valley? You do not want to miss the Loire Valley Wines Bucket List launching this month in London. Debuting with a dazzling floral display as part of the Chelsea in Bloom flower festival, a whole host of unmissable events will take place between 23rd May …

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Craving something special but not sure where to buy cronuts in London? Sink your teeth into these seriously tasty delights. If like us, you’re still crying over Dominique Ansel’s Bakery closure– fear not, it would seem that he left his mark and there are still some mouthwateringly good cronuts in London to try.  What are …

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Discover the Clerks’ Well  – the very spot from which Clerkwell takes its name.  Many of us will have visited Clerkenwell many times before– after all it’s well known for its cosy gastropubs, trendy bars and hip cafes.  But what if Clerkenwell had a little piece of history to discover that was still around to …

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Sure, London’s filled with plenty of fabulous restaurants – but if you’re looking for a place buzzing with global cuisines, there’s nowhere quite better than a London food court. Luckily, the capital has plenty – these are the ones you shouldn’t miss. We get it, the idea of dining canteen-style is enough to fill most …

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City Splash Festival is hosting an all day party at Brockwell Park on 29th May featuring Reggae, Afrobeats and Dancehall. Here’s why you need to go.  London’s favourite newcomer festival is back on the 29th of May – bringing you carnival vibes all day long at Brockwell Park. For those who don’t already know, City …

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Ready to discover the best pubs in Hammersmith? These are the places pulling some of the best pints in West London. With dreamy river views and an abundance of things to do, Hammersmith is one of our favourite places to grab a pint in the capital. One thing’s for sure – the area is certainly …

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Venture to a quiet corner of Greenwich Park to find Queen Caroline’s Bath – all that remains of a rather royal scandal in Greenwich.  It’s no secret that Greenwich is packed with historical treasures – from the Painted Hall to the Royal Observatory, it’s a history-lover’s delight.  Still, there’s one rather unusual spot that tends …

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Looking for the best restaurants in Deptford? Not short of cool spots to dine, this little corner in Lewisham is blessed with an abundance of brilliant places to eat out. What Deptford lacks in fine dining spots, it more than makes up for with quirky eateries and beautiful bars serving up tantalising small plates.  In …

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