• Added: 15th of March 2008
• Area: Newcastle Upon Tyne
• Category: Shops

Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 5AG
0191 221 0948

ragados said
Howard's Scam
It seems that Howard's Bass Place in Newcastle has closed over the Christmas period with no information on future contact details. I had left one of my bass guitars that they were to sell on my behalf, I have heard nothing from them.

• Added: 9th of May 2007
• Area: New York
• Category: Arts and Culture

New York 10012

ragados said

The Onion is an all time classic, reknowned for its satorial commentary of american life and politics. Available online and updated weekly it is also available in hard copy on the streets of New York for free!

• Added: 15th of April 2007
• Area: Covent Garden
• Category: Bars and Pubs

London WC2E 7NA
020 7379 7917

ragados said

The finest Pub with the best selection of Beers in London. Any beer drinker simply has to visit it. You'll not have much money when you leave though!

• Added: 5th of March 2007
• Area: Durham
• Category: Restaurants

Durham DH1 2HX

ragados said

The "classy" fish & chip shop in Gilesgate. This is a lovely take out with good food. The decor is very nice with an aquarium built into one wall (a little twisted in my opinion but there you go!).

• Added: 5th of March 2007
• Area: Durham
• Category: Bars and Pubs

Durham DH1 3AS

ragados said
Lovely Local Pub
This has to be my favorite pub in Durham. They always have a selection of at least 5 local ales on and more types of whiskey than you could shake Scotland at. This little hotel come pub always gets top reviews both as a hotel and as a pub and with good reason, a friendly local pub this is everything that you expect to find in a place like Durham. Even the students that go there are well behaved and friendly. This is a must try.

• Added: 1st of March 2007
• Area: Newcastle Upon Tyne
• Category: Bars and Pubs

Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 1TT
0191 261 5718

ragados said
United in loving The Union Rooms
I have yet to meet anyone who doesn't like The Union Rooms, Wetherspoons run, this is a nicely converted building with a chilled atmosphere that makes you happy to spend a whole afternoon there.
It comes with the standard Wetherspoon food which is always tasty and filling, and also the drink selection is splendid.
If you are in Newcastle and looking for somewhere to stop for a quick drink, a long drink, a meal or an evening out, this is the place to go.

• Added: 1st of March 2007
• Area: Camden Town
• Category: Restaurants

London NW1 7PG
020 7482 3990

ragados said

I'd forgotten about this place until I was browsing the site. This little restaurant is a little forgettable all round really. I like my Japanese food, sushi, sashimi, bento, it is all good. This place does it all well, not really memorable for anything, it is just one of an increasing number of japanese restaurants in the capital.

If you are in Camden and looking for somewhere reasonable to eat then this is deffinately a good place to try, but don't make a trip for it.

• Added: 1st of March 2007
• Area: Leicester Square
• Category: Restaurants

London WC2H 7JP
020 7287 8777

ragados said
Almost Authentic
The Tokyo Diner tries very hard to give customers an authentic japanese experience with sliding doors, traditional artwork on the walls, minimalist seating (not on the floor, but benches), and also a polite note about tipping not being expected or wanted, with any money left on the table being donated to charity (The Japanese do not have a culture of tipping for service).
This is all very nice, however the food itself is not the best and within a 5 min walk there are at least 3 other japanese restaurants that are really excellent, Misato being my one of choice. Don't get me wrong, the food is very good and I'd happily eat there, but there is much better to be had for less money (even including a tip!).

• Added: 1st of March 2007
• Area: Leicester Square
• Category: Restaurants

London W1D 4TF
020 7439 2275

ragados said

Taro offers authentic Japanese food, not just the sushi you'd expect but a selection of cooked dishes including Bento Boxes and dishes with rice (-don dishes) that are particularly nice. They also serve some nice sake.
The restaurant is in a basement but seems very open and light and it has TVs showing the kitchens so you can 'spy' on the chefs as they prepare meals. Seating is very minimalist with a lot of softwoods used for benches, tables and flooring.
This place is deffinately worth a try.

• Added: 1st of March 2007
• Area: Blackwall
• Category: Restaurants

London E14 4QT
020 7512 5790

ragados said

Situated in the Canary Wharf complex this trendy sushi restaurant is the place to go if you are in that area. Dishes are served on a rotating belt and you just help yourself to what you want, keeping the plates so they can track how much you've eaten.
The food is some of the best sushi I have had in London and certainly outside of the West End. Their hot dishes are also very tasty. I'd highly recommend this to anyone.