Coffee And Olives

Can't beat it, wind down coffee, olives and chit chat to end a bank holiday weekend.

Graffiti On A Sunday

After a delightful sun-filled wedding on Saturday, we decided to hit the streets of Bedminster on Sunday and check out the goings on at Upfest. This annual graffiti event is really starting to draw in the crowds and brings North Street alive with the sound of hip hop beats, smell of barbecuing grills and an enthusiastic, jolly crowd of on-looking appreciators.

The Great Gatsby

Last night, my friend Georgia and I followed a few yummy plates of Sushi with a trip to the cinema to see the much hyped, glitzy, blinged up, Great Gatsby. Initially it did take a bit of time to adjust to Jay-Z's pumping beats set against the glittering 20's backdrop but as soon as I did, I actually surprised myself by quite enjoying the movie, being swept up in the hip-hop-jazz vibes. The beginning and end had the addition of being set in a sanatorium with the narrating character Nick as a recovering alcoholic, but with a few frivolous scene boosters, the story was pretty spot on and as long as you can see past the fruity tan of Leonardo Di Caprio, the actors seemed to be pretty well cast. I liked the fact that the original book cover illustration by Francis Cugat, which Fitzgerald had written into the book as he loved it so much, made an appearance on several occasions.

Eat Drink Bristol Fashion

Last night I was lucky enough to have an absolutely delicious meal c/o Casamia at Eat Drink Bristol Fashion. Queens Square in Bristol has been home to some tepee style tents for the last week or so and hosting special guest chef/restaurant nights where you get to try some of the best food in the South West. My five course (pescatarian) meal consisted of...

 

London

I had a fantastic weekend catching up with my fab friends Louise and Shona in London this weekend. I went to see the Lichtenstein exhibition at the Tate Modern, saw Craig Charles at his funk and Soul night at the Jamm in Brixton and had the most delicious coffee and halloumi wrap in French & Grace in Brixton Village on the Sunday. Just fabulous.