After much delay, Shanghai finally has a Greek restaurant. As far as the authenticity of the décor and food go, it appears as if the wait was well worth it. Featuring Mediterranean-inspired paintings on the walls, soft lighting and a menu replete with all the Greek delicacies, souvlaki, tzatziki and dolmadis, Acropolis is such a [...]
Archive for May 2010
Acropolis
May 26, 2010Webster Hall
May 23, 2010125 E 11th St between Third and Fourth Aves (212-353-1600) Subway: L, N, R, 4, 5, 6 to 14th St-Union Sq. Thu-Sat 10pm-4am. Webster Hall is an out-and-out commercial nightclub worth visiting in a fun-night-out-with-your-friends sort of way. There are four or five different mainstream musical zones, and though the crowd is essentially a suburban [...]
From Caspar David Friedrich to Picasso – Masterpieces on Paper from the Von der Heydt Museum, Wuppertal
May 17, 2010The Fundación Juan March rarely disappoints and presents a short but sweet encounter with many of European art’s leading figures from the last two centuries. The show concentrates on work done on paper, starting with visually strong pieces from Fridrich and Constable, continuing with Sisley, Degas, Cézanne and Van Gogh. Each are represented by several [...]
Cinco de Mayo at Don’s Fishmarket
May 14, 2010Popular North Shore seafood house celebrates Mexico’s independence and 1862 victory over France. For 12 days, it serves authentic Mexican foods and drinks and on Cinco de Mayo itself features live Mexican music. Potables include margaritas, specialty cocktails such as ‘Mad Iguana’ and Mexican beer. Appetisers feature chorizo sausage topped with cheese and ranchero sauce [...]
Wigmore Hall
May 11, 201036 Wigmore Street, W1 (box office 020 7935 2141) Bond Street tube. Box office personal callers Apr-Oct10am-8.30pm Mon-Sat; 10.30am-8pm Sun; Nov-Mar 10am-8.30pm Mon-Sat;10.30am-5pm Sun; telephone bookings Apr-Oct 10am-7pm Mon-Sat; 1-6.30pmSun; Nov-Mar 10am-7pm Mon-Sat; 1-4pm Sun. Tickets ?5-?35. Credit AmEx, DC, MC, ?TC, V. Built in 1901 for German piano manufacturer Friedrich Bechstein andseized as enemy [...]
