London recommendations

[SuperBacon]

Went to Sodo pizza on Saturday night in the end, which was fantastic.

Absolutely galling that these days my 12yo puts away as much as me, and then had a brownie and ice cream. No idea where she puts it.

Also went in Bite To Eat cafe in Tottenham yesterday which I haven't been in years. Woman who runs it has the most amazing cockney/Turkish accent and would end every sentence in Turkish to the kitchen with "innit" 

Had a ham omelette and chips and again 12yo put away these. 

Also had a Popeyes, and then today at southbank food market, we got a drink from Elephant Juice (mine was absolutely shit but I did ask her for the healthiest one as I've eaten rubbish all weekend), flat white from Ethiopian Coffee Company (might be the best coffee I've ever had) and a crepe with Nutella, from Crepe a la Carte. All big recommends.

Amazing weekend, and although London overwhelms her, she coped incredibly well and never moaned once, which considering we walked Seven Sisters to the stadium and back is incredible (if you know etc)

My feet and knees are absolutely fucked, I've spent a bomb and I'm eating noodles for the rest of the year but wouldn't have it any other way. Until August N17.

[Carbomb]

I run an agency for actors and dancers, and one of the things we do is organise dance battles. This weekend on Saturday, we've got a 2 vs 2, all-styles battle on in Wood Green, norf Lahndon - special theme is soundtracks: they'll be dancing either to famous/notorious film or TV tracks, or remixes thereof. All styles means predominantly popping, locking, breaking, and waacking, but we expect some unusual dancers to turn up.

Anyone resident in London or visiting - if you're at a loose end on Saturday evening, maybe consider us an option! 

The venue is a really cool little space - they have a great bar, and a superb little vegan kitchen.

Here's footage of our last battle's winners:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0ucjnMoNNx/?igsh=MXJzNTVvd3ZqaW93bA==

 

Tickets link (£6 online, £8 on the door)

https://www.musicglue.com/karamel/events/2025-07-19-freeyourstyle-karamel 

Edited July 15, 2025 by Carbomb
Anders Limpar

[Monkee]

4 hours ago, Carbomb said:

I run an agency for actors and dancers, and one of the things we do is organise dance battles. This weekend on Saturday, we've got a 2 vs 2, all-styles battle on in Wood Green, norf Lahndon - special theme is soundtracks: they'll be dancing either to famous/notorious film or TV tracks, or remixes thereof. All styles means predominantly popping, locking, breaking, and waacking, but we expect some unusual dancers to turn up.

Anyone resident in London or visiting - if you're at a loose end on Saturday evening, maybe consider us an option!

This popped up on my Instagram a few days ago and I thought it looked really cool! Unfortunately I have my parents visiting this weekend - going to see the Beach Boys (or what’s left of them!) - otherwise I would’ve bought a ticket.

[Carbomb]

1 hour ago, Monkee said:

This popped up on my Instagram a few days ago and I thought it looked really cool! Unfortunately I have my parents visiting this weekend - going to see the Beach Boys (or what’s left of them!) - otherwise I would’ve bought a ticket.

No worries at all! Appreciate the consideration. Enjoy the Beach Boys!

[SuperBacon]

I have to go and get my passport tomorrow which is next to the Excel Centre, and have to wait 4 hours for it. I have no knowledge of this area, so is there anywhere I can go around there, or can anyone recommend a cafe? I don't mind getting back on the tube (Custom House is the station) or going for a walk. Ideally I want a library or somewhere I can sit for ages.

[HarmonicGenerator]

2 minutes ago, SuperBacon said:

I have to go and get my passport tomorrow which is next to the Excel Centre, and have to wait 4 hours for it. I have no knowledge of this area, so is there anywhere I can go around there, or can anyone recommend a cafe? I don't mind getting back on the tube (Custom House is the station) or going for a walk. Ideally I want a library or somewhere I can sit for ages.

I've been there as a tourist for exhibitions and for Star Wars Celebration, they do have cafes in the Excel. Or rather, there's definitely a Costa. Nothing world-shattering but you'd be able to pass the time.

[SuperBacon]

4 minutes ago, HarmonicGenerator said:

I've been there as a tourist for exhibitions and for Star Wars Celebration, they do have cafes in the Excel. Or rather, there's definitely a Costa. Nothing world-shattering but you'd be able to pass the time.

Haven't been in about 30 odd years ago, and I used to make my Dad take me to those computer game conventions. I think I bought a copy of Power Move Pro Wrestling on the PS One last time there. 

[BigJag]

pie and mAsh near custom House - Google Maps

Would you try out any of those places?

I'd be tempted to go to Greenwich or Canary Wharf. No idea if that's feasible though.

[SuperBacon]

Ended up walking around docklands for a bit and up to Greenwich, had some Afghan food and then managed to while away a few hours at some convention at the excel that I just walked in to. I couldn't really make out what it was for, ecommerce I think. Full of absolute twats, so I fitted right in. Terrible place, hopefully never have to go back.