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LATEST RESIDENT NEWS
Chabrot restaurant opened on Long Lane
The team behind Chabrot Bistrot d’Amis, the authentic bistro du coin discreetly tucked away in Knightsbridge Green, opened its second restaurant on Long Lane, Smithfield, on 7 May in the space vacated by the St Julien restaurant. The brainchild of respected industry professionals, operations director Yann Chevris, Michelin-starred chef Thierry Laborde and celebrity florist Pascal Lavorel, Chabrot Bistrot des [...]
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An artist’s view of the Barbican
Artist James Sinclair finds the Barbican’s architecture inspirational as far as his painting is concerned. Some of his Barbican related illustrations, and their context, are set out in the article below. I have many thoughts and feelings about the Barbican. It is a great place to live, safe, comfortable and stimulating. But it’s never had [...]
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The Barbican’s Wildlife Garden
Paula Tomlinson updates us on the progress of the Barbican’s own wildlife garden – the setting for the bucolic scene on the front cover of this issue of Barbican Life. The garden is unknown to mant Barbican residents yet brings a taste of true countryside to our urban setting. 2012 was a very special year [...]
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Water, water everywhere… (The Rain Room at The Barbican)
Water, water everywhere… but not a drop of it falls on you in the Rain Room. The latest show at the Curve space in the Barbican Centre, has been causing long queues since its opening in October. Kate West went to find out if it is worth the wait. I’ve long been a fan of [...]
LATEST RESTAURANT REVIEW
Côte Barbican – A great addition to Barbican area eating out
I have now eaten at the new Côte Barbican, next to the Barbican’s new cinemas under Ben Jonson House, a couple of times since its opening in March and have been impressed each time – not only with the food and service, but especially with the price. You can truly enjoy a good meal there [...]
BARBICAN LIFE MAGAZINE
Barbican Life is the magazine for London's premier 'urban village'. Not only are copies delivered to ALL the Barbican's 4,000+ residents, but also a substantial number of additional copies are available from Estate Agents specializing in sales of Barbican properties. These will be made available to new and prospective purchasers to give them an idea of what it is like to live in the City of London's prime residential and cultural complex, increasing the overall circulation. Copies are also … [ more ]