For over 65 years, Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club has been the beating heart of live jazz in London. From Ella Fitzgerald and Nina Simone to Miles Davis, Prince and Dizzy Gillespie, its stage has carried legends and shaped music history night after night. Earlier this week, I had the privilege of attending the re-opening of UpstairsContinue reading “Upstairs at Ronnie’s: A New Chapter for the Iconic Soho Venue | My Soho Times”
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Bimini, But Make It Art History: The Night Party After Dark Took Over the National Gallery | My Soho Times
For over 200 years, the National Gallery has been a place of stillness — long pauses in front of oil paintings, hushed voices, measured steps. The Arnolfini Portrait has witnessed six centuries of quiet observation. Van Gogh’s Sunflowershave absorbed generations of silent admiration. Then last night, it welcomed something radically different.
Art After Dark Returns to Light Up London’s West End with Music, Colour and Community | My Soho Times
On a wet Tuesday afternoon in London, as pavements glisten and the pace of Piccadilly Circus rarely slows, Art After Dark returns to the West End with a burst of colour, music and late-night energy. Running from 3–10 February 2026, Art of London’s annual evening programme launches with a striking new public artwork by Lakwena Maciver, transforming oneContinue reading “Art After Dark Returns to Light Up London’s West End with Music, Colour and Community | My Soho Times”
Sake Beyond Sushi: Rethinking Pairings with Sake Food Sensations | My Soho Times
Would you pair sake with non-Japanese food? Until recently, I wouldn’t have thought to either… A few weeks ago, I was invited to join chefs and sommeliers at two-Michelin-starred Trivet for an intimate introduction to Sake Food Sensations — a February-long campaign created by JFOODO, the organisation that promotes Japanese food and drink globally. Masaru Mizoguchi, Director at JFOODO, explains:
New Year, New Rules: What the Less Healthy Food Advertising Regulations mean for Soho and West End Hospitality | My Soho Times
It was a recent LinkedIn post by a senior digital lead at a national restaurant group that caught my attention. It wasn’t alarmist, just honest. After months of preparation for the UK’s new “less healthy food advertising restrictions”, the anticipated “impact moment” came… and largely passed. Or did it? That question prompted a closer lookContinue reading “New Year, New Rules: What the Less Healthy Food Advertising Regulations mean for Soho and West End Hospitality | My Soho Times”
Dry January Glow-Up: 5 Skin Changes When You Ditch Alcohol for a Month | My Soho Times
A poll suggests that over 15 million UK adults were planning to go alcohol-free last January — that’s around 30% of the population. That sounds huge to me and definitely wasn’t representative of my own circle of acquaintances. In reality, the number of people who complete a full 31 days of abstinence is likely muchContinue reading “Dry January Glow-Up: 5 Skin Changes When You Ditch Alcohol for a Month | My Soho Times”
When Should I Take Down My Christmas Tree? | My Soho Times
It’s January. Your fairy lights are flickering their last, the pine needles are falling like confetti after a Soho street party, and your Christmas tree — once a glorious beacon of tinsel, baubles, and hope — is now leaning dangerously into the radiator. The big question: when exactly should you take it down?
Festive Glam Eyes 2025: Best Eye Creams, Eyeshadows & Lashes for Christmas and New Year | My Soho Times
Looking for the best festive eye makeup and skincare this season? Whether you want show-stopping shimmer, long-lasting eyeshadows, or eye treatments that lift tired winter eyes, this curated guide rounds up our team’s favourite products for the festive season — all tried, tested and perfect for parties, dinners and New Year’s Eve celebrations. From hydrating spraysContinue reading “Festive Glam Eyes 2025: Best Eye Creams, Eyeshadows & Lashes for Christmas and New Year | My Soho Times”
The Ultimate Christmas Beauty Gift Guide 2025: Soho & Covent Garden | My Soho Times
Ready, set… glow! When it comes to Christmas shopping, you can’t go wrong with London’s unique Soho and Covent Garden districts and their festive offerings. From beauty mecca Space NK to the British institution that is Liberty, the rise in K-beauty destinations and the long-standing natural independent stores, here’s your definitive gift guide for festiveContinue reading “The Ultimate Christmas Beauty Gift Guide 2025: Soho & Covent Garden | My Soho Times”
How to Repair Your Skin Barrier: 6 Must-Have Products for a Healthy Glow | My Soho Times
Seasonal changes can leave even the best skincare routines feeling off balance. Our Beauty Editor, Julia Ferrari — the expert voice behind Fresh Beauty Fix — shares her insider guide to restoring and protecting your skin barrier this autumn, with the hero ingredients and products your skin will thank you for.
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