We reflect on the past year with ‘Takeaway Stories‘; local people share what they’ve taken away from navigating through a pandemic… Lydia Johnson, founder of London Clinic of Hypnotherapy starts off the series.
Category Archives: Community
6 Pasta Plates in Soho for World Pasta Day
The Italian community in Soho is one of the most established and extensive in London. Since the 1860s when the first major inrush of Italian political refugees hit the city, locals of the boot shaped nation have helped shape the geographical and cultural landscape of the central London district. When one thinks of Soho-Italia, foodContinue reading “6 Pasta Plates in Soho for World Pasta Day”
Measuring up to Tony the Soho Tailor | My Soho Times
Ever walked through Soho’s buzzing streets and looked above the shop-ground windows to wonder what’s up above? Editor-in-Chief and Soho local, Kai Lutterodt takes us up into one of those rooms – the studio of Tony Phillips aka Tony the Soho Tailor– for a rare interview…
Time to Celebrate the Shining Stars of East and South East Asian Hospitality!
Food blogger Liv Alice (@livbyfood) attended the 2021 Golden Chopsticks Awards… It was an honour to be invited to the fabulous Golden Chopsticks Awards on the 27th September at the Marriott Grosvenor Square, hosted by the legendary Gok Wan MBE. The evening was a wonderful, heart-warming way to recognise all the incredible, innovative and resilient UK businessesContinue reading “Time to Celebrate the Shining Stars of East and South East Asian Hospitality!”
Inked in Soho: Diamond Jacks Tattoo Parlour
Despite a recent facelift, Walker’s Court is still home to some of the last of Soho’s establishments from the years of neon lights. The Tattoo sign continues to shine above the door of Diamond Jacks, which has been offering body art since 1985; it was founded by Dennis Cockell who still works with the currentContinue reading “Inked in Soho: Diamond Jacks Tattoo Parlour”
My Soho Times Autumn 2021
COVER STORY: NEW SILVER GENERATION… It was earlier this year that I met up with model and fashion icon, Antony Fitzgerald for an al fresco lunch in Soho. We discussed our mutual passions for promoting diversity, yet challenging tokenism. I offered Antony free rein to be creative director and guest editor of our first fashion feature… here’sContinue reading “My Soho Times Autumn 2021”
Where Have All of Soho’s LGBT Bars & Clubs Gone?
The final step of England’s roadmap out of lockdown is in sight – 19th July! With Soho being the hub of London’s LGBTQ+ scene once offering a diversity of nightlife entertainment, Tim Baros questions the disappearance of some of Soho’s most infamous and discreet gay and lesbian venues… “where have all of Soho’s LGBT barsContinue reading “Where Have All of Soho’s LGBT Bars & Clubs Gone?”
Co-op Store Returns to Soho
Pride Month started on a colourful note with the newly opened Co-op returning to Berwick Street after six years. The prelaunch event offered a sneak peek inside the store and its many amenities.
Clemmie’s Big Spring Clean: For the Mind, Body, and Home
With it being a year since the first lockdown, most of us have spent more time in our homes than ever before. So we could all probably do with a little (or large) Spring Clean – but why should our homes get all the attention? Surely our bodies and minds deserve a little spruce upContinue reading “Clemmie’s Big Spring Clean: For the Mind, Body, and Home”
Welcome Back! Soho Al Fresco 2021
Welcome back to all the businesses, and visitors into Soho!