Howling for more

Bocca di Lupo in Soho continues to impress me with their ever changing fancy descriptive menu and the amazing chefs behind the bar. I enjoy sitting at bars of restaurants (if available) because, as a customer, you are priveledge to watch how quick and precise these chefs can be. The chefs at Bocca di Lupo so happen to also be Italian (some Portuguese) and they are painting a picture with their cooking.

There's no point of ordering dishes of food you could whip up yourself (unless you don't cook at all). I always choose a few interesting dishes to excite my tastebuds. This time it will have to be the courgette flower. It's slightly crispy on the outside from the quick dip in hot oil but the flower itself just melts in your mouth with the slightest natural taste of sweetness. The chefs are not only great with their timing on cooking but also creating the delicate rich sauces that seal the tastes of rather simple dishes. The red wine selection has just enough variety to compliment the food.

Inside Aqua - Kyoto or Nueva...?

Argyll Street brings back so many memories of living in Soho and Movida car shows (you know what I mean). The street has been paved beautifully and Aqua has found itself a vast space that overlooks Regents Street. With two restaurants to choose from: Kyoto (Japanese) and Nueva (Spanish) the place was very much buzzing! DT took me there so I chose Japanese...
DT is one of the few people that can pull off a white jacket. He is also one of the rarest Scottish people I have seen who actually tans rather than turn into a freshly cooked lobster.



I have much to say about this place, good and bad and.... but I truely believe you must go to experience it yourself.

A few tips to keep in mind:
-The bar/restaurants are on the 5th floor (the elevator only has two buttons)
-Host/hostess will tell you the restaurant is on the 5th floor
-DO NOT let the bartenders serve you their specialties unless you enjoy cucumber juice with gin
-Be prepared to hear a banker say 'Oh, I'm going to make that building my office', pointing at the Crown's property across the street
-Expect to walk half way across the 2 restaurants if you're heading to the ladies' room


Is it trying to be the new Nobu?

Dinings: Sushi & Japanese Tapas

Dinings on Harcourt Street: two sittings ONLY per night, limited days a week, and you may only book through the phone! Not pretencious at all, rather very comfortable and pleasant.

Good Luck!

1910's Contemporary

Futurist City, Perspective Drawing by Sant'Elia, 1914

Futurist City, Perspective Drawing by Sant'Elia, 1914

Portrait de Martin Luis Guzman, Diego Rivera, 1915

Unique Form of Continuity in Space, Umberto Boccioni, 1913

I chose the 1910's decade for inspiration to Menswear because I didn't know much about the time period.  Looking at late Cubism art and the Futurist ideas made this decade rather contemporary than dated.

Mystery Concept shop in Barcelona

Shop in Barcelona on a street near La Ramblas; off Hotel Catalonia Avinyo.

Ghanaian food is SPICY; All Saints controversy

Portobello Market is swarming of tourists and locals who dig around for antiques, hand-made crafts, various fashions, knick knacks, food, etc.
I always follow the smell of amazing food; and this time I've discovered the most delicious food in the market - Ghanaian food. It is served as a stew form and in this summer weather, the chillies will numb your mouth. According to TimeOut magazine, there are few others around London worth giving a taste!


While trying to swallow the mouth flaming food, I discovered another reason why I love London markets...look closely.

On an ending note, if we want to reserve Portobello Road for its markets, we will have to battle the likes of All Saints and other retailers from taking it all away.

Fresh20 does Underwater Photoshoots

AIU London Graduate Fashion Show 2010

On May 27, AIU London held its 2010 Graduate Fashion Show at the famous One Marylebone.

Live streaming video is available at: http://www.aiulondonfashioncollections.com/

An article feature has been released by Who's Jack magazine as well.

Brick Lane Challah

Reasons why I love Brick Lane:


-the best challah bread in London for £1 at the famous Bagel Bake (OPEN 24/7)!-all the Japanese tourists taking pictures of people while we are taking pictures of them
-fresh food stands
-vintage shops
-small independent stores
-the selection of hip clothing a person decides to wear
-drinking/eating on the curbs culture

Henri was a friend of mine...

Henri was the first photographer I worked with that looks beyond the face of who he's shooting...
You can connect to his subject through his photos.
Here are some of my favourites:




http://www.oftana.com/

Shell, Be Mine...

Shells, extraordinary in shape, structure, and purpose
It protects and shields the tender
You are not confined, instead you are safe.

In a city of many unknown, it is much like a vast ocean
There's much you can't predict. Traitors and enemies come in all forms.
One must find a solid ground.

The recession was an event caused by many to hurt the unprotected.
We felt the need to be on guard.
To be wary of what we do and buy.

You appreciate more than you did before
Shielding yourself with care
But still taking control
Much like you would in a gently encased shell....

Final Proj #4:

Galvin La Chapelle - Spitafields

If there is one French resaurant in London that I adore, it has to be Galvins. Each Galvins presents you with a variety of atmosphere and view. Having already tried the convenient 5-min walk to Galvin Bistrot de Luxe and admiring the amazing view of London from Galvin Windows; I knew that the next one would continue to impress me.
Galvin La Chapelle at Spitalfields.


Just look at the refurbishment they've completed while retaining some details of the area leaving us to feel the mood of the surrounding area. I had a quiet Sundat brunch worth the travel to.

It began with a squiggly line.

It seemed so long ago when I first made that scribble.

The scribbles get easier as I loosen my fingers then my hands and wrists.
With practice the scribbles become rhythmic lines.
Soon I'm creating with those simples lines.

A second look, they are no longer interesting.
The scribbles seem to scramble.
Once rhythmic lines are either too flat or sharp.
It's time to give those scribbles and lines companionship.


*Project3-Revamp*

Design Development Summer '09

Revamp version: