London - October 29, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Have no fear.

EAT
Cocomaya Opens
What: Marble Arch chocolate shop opens an adjoining artisan bakery.
Why: Breads, seasonal fruit tarts, Vienna-style pastries, savoury biscuits, fruit lollipops and cakes.
When: Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 12 Connaught St., W2 2AF (020 7706 2770).

SEE
One Foot in the Grove
What: Last chance to catch the 15,000-square-foot outdoor exhibition under the Westway flyover.
Why: Street art, giant sculptures, installations and photography as they should be seen.
When: Fri., 2-10 p.m.; Sat., 1-10 p.m.; Sun., noon-9 p.m.
Where: 3-6 Acklam Rd., W10 5YU.

WATCH
Pinewood Studios Drive-In Screenings
What: Outdoor movie series launches with The Omen and The Shining on the world’s largest cinema screen.
Why: Reel scary. Just in time.
When: Sat.-6 Dec. Times vary.
Where: Pinewood Studios, Pinewood Rd., Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, SL0 0NH. For showtimes and to book tickets, go to seetickets.com.

PLAY
Miss Q’s Opens
What: American-style pool hall, diner and live music venue opens with a dance floor, booths and retro pinball machine.
Why: Living the American dream.
When: Wed., 5-11 p.m.; Thurs. & Fri., 5 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sat., noon-2 a.m.; Sun., noon-10:30 p.m.
Where: 180-184 Earl’s Court Rd., SW5 9QG (020 7370 5358).

EAT
Allens of Mayfair Launches Online
What: Score superior-quality meat, poultry and game from Britain’s oldest (and poshest) butcher — without paying the congestion charge.
Why: You’ve got beef.
When: Now.
Where: Online at allensofmayfair.co.uk.

Photo: Courtesy of Cocomaya

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