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”
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How Dance Music Changed the World – An Evening With Paul Oakenfold | My Soho Times
Twice voted the World’s No.1 DJ by DJ Magazine and widely regarded as a founding father of electronic dance music, Paul Oakenfold has taken British dance music to global heights, quite literally, from Mile End to Mount Everest. As Perfecto Records marks 35 years, editor Kai Lutterodt sits down with the legendary DJ to reflect onContinue reading “How Dance Music Changed the World – An Evening With Paul Oakenfold | My Soho Times”
Jules Knight Releases Touching Tribute Single “To Where You Are” In Time For Mother’s Day
As Mother’s Day draws upon us (30th March), acclaimed English actor and singer Jules Knight, known for his role as Dr Harry Tressler in the medical drama Holby City and as a founding member of the award-winning vocal group Blake, has released a heartfelt single, dedicated to his late mother. Jules, who has performed forContinue reading “Jules Knight Releases Touching Tribute Single “To Where You Are” In Time For Mother’s Day”
HollyShorts London honours “An Irish Goodbye”, Irish short “Calf” take home the Festival’s Top Prize + Full List of Winners | My Soho Times
Early last year when Rukayat Moibi reviewed An Irish Goodbye, describing it as “A heart-warming film about loss“, it was up for 15 Official Selections in the Academy Award Qualifying Festivals. Fast forward, it went on to become an Oscar® and BAFTA Winning short film, as well as an abundance of accolades from various Festivals and Awards…Continue reading “HollyShorts London honours “An Irish Goodbye”, Irish short “Calf” take home the Festival’s Top Prize + Full List of Winners | My Soho Times”
Remembering Herbert “Flash” Gordon: Friendship and the Soho Flaneurs
Yesterday, on a beautiful crisp autumn afternoon, we gathered to pay our final respects to our dear friend and much-loved character across the London scene, Herbert Gordon, known to us as “Flash.” Flash was a vibrant part of our community, known for his role as part of the “Soho Flaneurs,” a close-knit group of stylishContinue reading “Remembering Herbert “Flash” Gordon: Friendship and the Soho Flaneurs”
Cocktails at Larry’s: Discover the artistic Cocktails inspired by West End Legends in this new book | My Soho Times
Larry’s Bar is the acclaimed speakeasy nestled within the National Portrait Gallery. The venue marked its 1st anniversary with a glamorous red carpet event last week, coinciding with the launch of Cocktails at Larry’s, a visually captivating and thoughtfully curated publication that blends the artistry of cocktails with the iconic figures immortalised in the Gallery’sContinue reading “Cocktails at Larry’s: Discover the artistic Cocktails inspired by West End Legends in this new book | My Soho Times”
Soho Nightlife: Staying Safe On Your Night Out | My Soho Times
A recent article by Westminster Extra reminds me that it has been 20 years since the tragic murder of 23-year-old nursery assistant Camille Gordon in the doorway of a Soho club. It occurred in March 2004, barely six months after I moved to Soho at the age of 18. Though I’d always prided myself onContinue reading “Soho Nightlife: Staying Safe On Your Night Out | My Soho Times”
Help #SavePastaBrown: This family-run Covent Garden Italian restaurant faces eviction on Christmas Day | My Soho Times
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”
The Private View: Frieze Art Fair Launch Ozwald Boateng x Efie Gallery | My Soho Times
Frieze London kicked off last night with a private view of the exciting collaboration between Ozwald Boateng and Dubai-based Efie Gallery, marking a vibrant injection of African artistry in the heart of London’s West End. This partnership not only showcases exceptional talent but also fosters a rich dialogue between traditional craftsmanship and contemporary artistic expression.
Editor’s Note: 5 Years of My Soho Times Magazine | My Soho Times
Five years ago, the journey of My Soho Times magazine began with a self-funded pilot printed in Soho. Despite facing initial challenges with printing costs and a lack of advertisers, the mission has remained to capture the essence of Soho in a tangible form. Founder and editor Kai Lutterodt reflects on changes five years on,Continue reading “Editor’s Note: 5 Years of My Soho Times Magazine | My Soho Times”
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