Showing posts with label festivals. Show all posts
Showing posts with label festivals. Show all posts

Sunday, 27 July 2014

Urban Perk #3: Street-Feast @ Lewisham

Hi Everyone,

I'm sorry for the lack of posts recently but
my summer holidays started yesterday so I
should have some more time on my hands to
post now.

Last weekend was spent at the
lovely Latitude Festival in Suffolk.
I'll be posting about the festival once my 
photos are developed!I saw so many great
acts from headliners; Lily Allen and
 Bombay Bicycle Club to under-the-radar bands
like Spring King and Parquet Courts.
So keep a look out!


Today I wanted to tell you about another
perk of living in the city which is
Street Feast London who have various feasts
around new and upcoming locations in London.
I recently went to one in Lewisham (which I have
been told is now nicknamed 'Newisham'), it is set in
the abandoned 1950s Model Market which is
rough and rustic.



To get in, you're probably going to have to queue for a
while, unless you get there quite early.
Upon entering the market you are greeted by a walkway of run
down records shops, dry cleaners and takeaway branches
but when you look in you can see that they are being
 occupied by passionate foodies...

Smoke swirls out from SmokeStak BBQ where I swear they
serve some of the best ribs in London! On the menu there 
is smoked beef or pork ribs - although they are quite 
pricey you get what you pay for in quality and
even quantity! The shop itself has plaster walls,
a make do seating area, an open kitchen and a very
lovely order taking lady. I highly recommend!





Afterwards, I found this place called Yum Bun.
I had heard of Yum Bun from a breakfast show and
was happily surprised when I saw them at the feast
- the food looked incredible and simple too!
Yum Bun are famous for their soft steamed buns with a 
selection of fillings: pulled pork, fish, chicken, salmon or 
mushroom. 
Theses beautiful buns are great as a light snack
and are perfect for munching on the street.
 I ordered the Pulled Pork bun and it was amazing; the bun
light and fluffy whilst the pork sweet and tender!




Not only does it have great food and drink but a lovely
atmosphere too! There area few eating areas which are located
in shabby shops decorated with make-do furniture. However,
the main eating place is right in the centre of the market
complete with a bar, loud music, fairy lights and even
a TV! 


And just to top off a wonderful evening, there are a variety
of desserts to choose from. I chose the brownies from
the South East Brownie Bar who had a great selection of
flavours; Peanut Butter, Oreo, Mojito and loads more!
With the help of the friendly Brownieman I was able
to choose 5 miniature brownies to go; Oreo,
Salted Caramel x2, Mojito and Peanut Butter. 
And they were absolutely incredible!!


So, if you're looking for something to do or you're
feeling hungry head to Lewisham's Model Market for 
some lovely food, people and music. 
Street Feast is open from 20th June to 27th September
every Friday and Saturday from 6pm till late. 

Happy Feasting,
Poppy




Thursday, 3 April 2014

Top Summer Festivals (UK) 2014

Hey Everyone,

So I thought that since summer is coming up soon
you might be looking at some music 
festivals to go to...

Therefore, I have put together a small collection
 of the top UK festivals to see this summer
(although I am basing this on the blog's music
taste)!

Field Day
Date: 7th-8th June 2014
Location: Victoria Park, London
It may be over 18s only, which is probably
quite a bonus for you adults, but this festival
has a brilliant line-up! The Pixies, Drenge,
Metronomy and Temples are all to bless the
stage and in previous years Beirut and The Vaccines
have headlined too! So, if you enjoy the rock/indie 
music scene then this one is for you.


Bestival
Date: 4th-7th September 2014
Location: Robin Hill, Isle of Wight
Bestival; a festival of music, food and the arts.
Every year this festival comes back with a stronger 
line-up than ever before. Foals, Paloma Faith,
Chvrches and Laura Mvula are set to perform as well
as Public Service Broadcasting (for the more
alternative/electronic musician inside you).
This perky festival is a celebration of all things
fresh and "out-there".



Latitude
Date: 17th-20th July 2014
Location: Henham Park, Southwold, Suffolk
Having been to this festival a few times I can honestly
say that it is wonderful! Music, Poetry, Film and Comedy
create a lively, atmospheric vibe. People of all ages
flock to Suffolk annually for entertainment, amazing food 
and beautiful scenery. Named 2nd best festival of 2013,
Latitude gets all the best acts; this year Damon Albarn,
Crystal Fighters, Bombay Bicycle Club and George Ezra
have been announced! 


T in the Park
Date: 11th-13th July 2014
Location: Kinross-Shire, Scotland
Yes, it may be in Scotland but don't let this killer
festival put you off. The fantastic line-up includes:
The Pixies, Imagine dragons, Haim, The Arctic Monkeys,
Bastille and dozens more!! If you want a festival
with a broad music scene then this is perfect! 
A smaller-than-average no-nonsense festival
for the music lover in you, get the tickets
soon or they'll go!

The Garden Party
Date: 24th-27th July 2014
Location: Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
The Garden Party is a lovely festival with the
best new artists including MO, Wolf Alice,
Big Deal and Foxes. Set in a dreamy indie/hipster
forest setting this festival is artistic and 
magical. A must-see!


I'm hoping this may come into some use for
you festival-scavengers! 
Of course I am aware that I didn't include
Glastonbury or the Isle of Wight festival
but I wanted to give some smaller festivals a 
chance.


Have a magical Friday :D

Poppy Valentine x