27 September 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

On with the show.

The Rat Race
What: Whacky adventure across London; spectators enjoy live music and food stalls in vast event village.
Why: You’re a mover, not a flaker.
When: Sat. race, 5-8 p.m.; Sun. race, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Event village open Sat., noon-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: Potters Field, Southwark, SE1 2AA (next to City Hall). Enter race online or call 0845 009 4365.

DRINK
Simply Hibi
What: Refreshing, good-for-you hibiscus juice is the latest must-serve beverage.
Why: A great floral tribute.
When: For breakfast, lunch, cocktails and dinner.
Where: All Waitrose, Tesco and Sainsbury’s stores.

BUY
Theo Fennell’s Show Off
What: Dioramas, installations and sculptures as part of a jewellery exhibition-cum-sale.
Why: They’re serious rock stars.
When: Thurs., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: 6 Burlington Gdns., W1S 3EX (020 7591 5080).

COOK
Trotter Gear
What: Unctuous new meaty stock-base for cooking, from St.John chef Fergus Henderson.
Why: RIP the humble stock cube.
When: Mon.-Wed., Fri. & Sat., 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Thurs., 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: Selfridges Food Halls, 400 Oxford St.,W1A 1AB (0800 123400).

SEE
Naoki Honjo’s Small Planet
What: Japanese photographer shoots London as a miniature toy village.
Why: It’s a small world after all.
When: Fri.-12 Oct. Mon.-Wed. & Fri., 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m-6 p.m.
Where: Paul Smith, 9 Albemarle St., W1S 4BL (020 7493 4565).