TATTOOIST FRANCIS MERLYN DOODY ON THE ‘HAND POKING’ METHOD
Shall Adore Tattoo Parlour’s Francis Merlyn Doody talks to The Resident about the ‘hand poking’ method of tattooing and the Golden Years of bodyart…
REALIGN YOUR POSTURE WITH A ROLFING TREATMENT
There’s a new fascia focused treatment in town that aims to realign your posture and re-centre your energy. We find out why rolfing is set to become all the rage in London, a revived concept that was established in 70s New York
FLOAT YOUR WAY TO LOWER STRESS LEVELS
It’s hard to switch off when you live in a big city as fast paced as London, and research has shown that our salience networks are in overdrive. Our salience what? Co-founder of The Floatworks in Vauxhall, Edward Hawley, explains…
2017’S 11 HOTTEST FOOD TRENDS
The Resident’s must-read guide to the weird and wonderful food movements set to hit London next year. You’ll be able to spot those who aren’t quite in the know by their Instagram feeds – don’t be the one still Instagramming smashed avo on toast… that’s so 2016!
RESTAURANT REVIEW: 1901 WINE LOUNGE
Andaz Hotel Liverpool Street’s new wine lounge offers sumptuous luxury in an obscure location, connected to Andaz’s breakfast room and the main hotel with high sweeping ceilings, grand staircases and colossal artwork. Cheese, charcuterie and wine make their way across the intricately tiled mosaic floor on wooden platters carried by impeccably dressed waiting staff, while the seating arrangements are so soft and plush, you could drop to sleep on them in an instant.
RESTAURANT REVIEW: DESSERT AT PATARA HAMPSTEAD
Patara’s latest opening in charming Hampstead is everything you would expect and more. The gold and blue tones on the walls fuse to create a relaxed and luxurious setting with high end Thai cuisine on offer, plus a dessert menu that could have you coming back every week…
THE SALT YARD’S BEN TISH ON WHY SPANISH IS BEST
The Salt Yard Group’s Chef Director Ben Tish talks guest chefs, culinary genius in London and his new book, Grill Smoke BBQ which is based on the concept of barbecuing everything the traditional Spanish way, using wood and charcoal. Ben tells The Resident why the group has such an affinity with the Mediterranean way of life…
CALLY FESTIVAL RETURNS TO ISLINGTON THIS JUNE
The Cally Festival returns to Caledonian Road in Islington on 19 June 2016 for the annual celebration of local arts, community and the area’s diverse heritage. This year’s festivities will encourage local residents to get active and embrace their inner artist
THE BARNES LINK TO THE ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL
How Barnes local Caroline Giddings and her husband brought the defunct Isle of Wight Festival back to life in 2002 and why, with constant new quirks and a rich dissident heritage, it’s a festival for all. This year, 40 years of punk and David Bowie tributes will dominate the stages
BOARD BENEFIT’S PAMPER SHIP ON THE RIVER THAMES
The Good Ship Benefit launched last month at R.S Hispaniola on the Thames with pampering stations, make-up goodies galore and pink, fluffy decor. Cocktails, afternoon tea and culinary experiences are plentiful, along with classes and immaculate views across the river…
