Horsing Around

It seems that there is quite the furore going on regarding a certain company and their burgers. The big chaps have covered the story to death and Twitter is awash with puns and unhappy burger munchers. Then there’s the people who question whether this is actually a problem – I had horse last week a bit of ginger and soy. Trust me on this, it’s fine. But back to the burgers. Horse meat is surely the last of your worries when purchasing burgers in the supermarket…from the frozen section (or elsewhere for that matter). Tesco currently has an apology on...

Postcards from Spain

We sent our favourite photographer Carys Lavin to sunny Spain to take in all that Primavera Sound has to offer, via the majesty of still life. Here, in unabated visual ecstasy format, are her findings. Enjo buying cialis uk y…  

GABBY YOUNG AND OTHER ANIMALS

Live at The Scala   “Come and see Gabby Young and Other Animals”, my friend said, “You’ll love them.” What are they like? “Errr, they’re like a circus troupe, but don’t let that put you off!” An endorsemen cialis buy online t like that can strike fear into the heart of man, but curiosity got the better of us, and we found ourselves at the launch party gig for ‘The Band Called Out More’, the second album from the batshit-mental ensemble fronted by the one and only Gabby Young. For the uninitiated,...

Theatre Review – Chariots of Fire ...

<em>Da da da dum dum. Da da da dum. Da da da da dum. Da da da da dum. Etc. In this Olympic year, the Ocsar-winning film <a href=”http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chariots_of_Fire”>Chariots of Fire</a> has been brought to the West End stage. When we heard that the cast portraying the 1924  Olympians trained like athletes for their roles, we sent our sports correspondent <a href=”http://www.theothersidemag.co.uk/author/ed/”>Ed Herman</a> (who moonlights occasionally as a theatre critic) to the gala opening to see if...

The boat that rocked

Bloc Festival has amassed a typically stellar array of electronic music acts for its annual ‘rave-up’ this weekend (July 06-07). Snoop Dogg and Orbital headline Friday and Saturday nights respectively, ably supported by the likes of Gary Numan, Battles, Four Tet, Squarepusher and Nathan Fake, to name but a few. This year, however, Bloc has left its humble surroundings of Butlins holiday camp, and set up shop within the capitals latest renovation project – the London Pleasure Gardens. Originally named The Royal Victoria Gardens back in 1851, this large communal space...

The Daytime Eating Guide to: The City of...

  Amongst the narrow alleyways, medieval churches and modern skyscrapers that make up London’s financial district, there exists a wealth of foodie establishments especially in the area around Bank station.  Whether you commute into the square mile every day or are just planning a short business trip, here are a few refreshment stops to provide sustenance between meetings. Where to eat breakfast Hawksmoor Guildhall, 10-12 Basinghall Street, EC2V 5BQ If you like a meaty breakfast and have time for a decadent morning meal, this is the spot for you.  Options...

Primavera Sound 2012

Sunshine, beaches and San Miguel throw on a little music and you’ve got yourself a rather tasty weekend. Primavera Sound takes place this weekend at the Parc del Forum, Barcelona, Spain and we’re excited to be going along. With cheap car repairs acts such as The Cure, The xx, Death Cab For Cutie and Justice you kind of wonder who wouldn’t be. Check out our review from last year where Pulp stole the show and tell us you don’t wish you were there. If you’re sticking on closer shores this weekend then check out this Primavera playlist put...

New site coming soon

Girls and boys. Just to let you know that we are generic cialis still alive. We’ve been working hard over the winter on various projects writing a book, recording an album and building the most awesome app you’ve seen. Fear not friends, TOS will be back in all it’s glory in the coming weeks.  

For Queen and Curry

With both the Olympics and the Queen’s Jubilee this year, food trends agency thefoodpeople is predicting a rise in demand for classic British dishes on menus. Following the Queen’s coronation sixty years ago however, it was Indian food that increased in popularity. At buy an essay the time and even now this can most clearly be seen in the creation of that classic British dish coronation chicken. Coronation chicken was invented by Constance Spry (a florist who also helped with floral arrangements on the day of the coronation) for a luncheon hosted by the Queen...

Sloppy vs. Straight Edge

The burger hunter spins the wheel on what defines a good burger. In many reviews the importance of a burger buns structural integrity is put into question. This has nothing to do with the taste of such said item, but how it is going to handle half a pound of sweating beef, squelches of sauces, maverick mayos, and malevolent mustards. You can call in the lettuce for support, hope that a cross hatch of bacon slices will keep things in place – blast that bun if it falls apart. Well I am here to say, fuck it I want a sloppy burger. Sure, sometimes you want a tight ass bun...