It’s World Pasta Day! But before you twirl your fork into a delicious bowl of spaghetti carbonara (done the Italian way without cream, of course), let’s spare a thought for Pasta Brown. This family-run business has been has been a staple in Covent Garden for 50 years. However, they now face the threat of evictionContinue reading “Help #SavePastaBrown: This family-run Covent Garden Italian restaurant faces eviction on Christmas Day | My Soho Times”
Category Archives: Life stories
The Muffin Man: From Big Issue to Book – Tales of a Soho Vendor | My Soho Times
Big Issue vendor and author André Rostant makes his debut as a My Soho Times contributor with a tale of everyday life on the streets of Soho, moments of connection with passersby, and the sense of community that thrives amid the constant flow of city life which ultimately inspired his book The Muffin Man.
LCC x MST: A Soho Symphony | My Soho Times
This issue of My Soho Times magazine is presented by MA Journalism students from London College of Communication (LCC) who have assumed responsibility of producing content as part of their collaborative unit. This special edition is a reflection of their ideas and creativity, featuring their chosen articles, images and social media content (keep an eyeContinue reading “LCC x MST: A Soho Symphony | My Soho Times”
Life as a Windmill Girl (1958 – 1963): Jill Millard Shapiro in her own words | My Soho Times
We take it back to Jill Millard Shapiro‘s recollection of life as a Windmill Girl for over a decade, and author of Remembering Revudeville 1932-1964 a Souvenir of The Windmill Theatre…
Twenty Years in Soho | My Soho Times
To kick-start our International Women’s Month series, we’re highlighting Soho resident and founder of My Soho Times, Kai Lutterodt aka The Soho Girl. In this article (originally published in the winter issue of the Soho Clarion), Kai reflects on her two decades of calling Soho home…
LOVEFUL IN MEXICO: How Loving A Mexican Changed My Mind About Marriage
The new year brings with it a new chapter of love for sex and relationships writer Lucía López, who shares how her move to Mexico changed her perspective on finding love, and marriage…
In the footsteps of Jeffrey Bernard | My Soho Times
Jeffrey Bernard was a renowned figure in London’s vibrant, bohemian neighbourhood of Soho. Notorious for his excessive drinking and partying, his lifestyle added to his legendary status. Join Nicholas Cox as he re-traces the footsteps of this prominent Soho figure with a guide though Soho. But first, let’s find out who Bernard was…
Darryl Gates talks Mental Health in this candid interview | My Soho Times
Darryl Gates, the legendary old-school tattoo artist and proud owner of Diamond Jacks Tattoo Parlour, shares his insights on Mental Health during a candid interview I had the pleasure of conducting at his new parlour location, just north of Oxford Street.
Black Women in Soho: A Celebration of Us | My Soho Times
November 2023 marks 20 years since I’ve had the privilege of calling Soho “home”. And what a unique experience it has been to pretty much have my entire adulthood shaped through the lens of this vibrant neighbourhood. Soho, an area renowned for its pulsating energy, bohemian history, eclectic mix of people, and thriving artistic scene,Continue reading “Black Women in Soho: A Celebration of Us | My Soho Times”
Old Soho Remembered: Recollecting the Eighties with Nicholas Cox | My Soho Times
Soho holds a special place in the hearts of many, evoking cherished memories that are often deeply personal. In this article, Nicholas Cox takes us on a nostalgic journey through time in his recollection of Old Soho Remembered…
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