10 April 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

It’s the word on the street.

SEE
Street Art Brazil
What: Celebrated São Paulo street artists Tinho, Pato and Flip exhibit their urban art.
Why: Join the global graffiti movement.
When: Thurs.-24 Apr. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Gallery 32, Embassy of Brazil, 32 Green Street, W1K 7AT.

EAT
Apsleys
What: Chef Nick Bell (Cecconi’s, Zafferano) takes charge of the Italian restaurant at The Lanesborough.
Why: For wild garlic soup and swordfish Milanese.
When: Mon.-Sun., 7-11:30 a.m., noon-2:30 p.m., 4-6 p.m., 7-11 p.m.
Where: Hyde Park Corner, SW1X 7TA (020 7259 5599).

WEAR
Saretta Jewellery
What: Bold designs in precious metals.
Why: It’s out of this world.
When: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m; Sat., by appointment.
Where: The London Jewellery Consortium, 7 Bleeding Heart Yard, Hatton Gdn., EC1N 8SJ (020 7384 1582).

LISTEN
Andrew Shapiro
What: The New York classical composer performs solo under the golden arches.
Why: We’re lovin’ it!
When: At rough hourly intervals; Thurs., noon.-midnight; Fri. & Sat., noon-3 a.m.
Where: McDonald’s, 108-110 Kensington High St., W8 4SG (020 7937 3705).

DRINK
Firefly Waters
What: Groovy drinks brand launches new antioxidant waters in green tea and mint, yerba maté, and redbush and acerola.
Why: Three cheers!
When: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: Harvey Nichols, 109-125 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7RJ (020 7235 5000).