by James Balston | Mar 24, 2015 | Cityscape, London
As you can’t fail to have noticed, London is physically changing at an exponential rate. Turn your back for 5 minutes, and another new building appears to have sprouted. Now, on the whole, I find this quite exciting: new architecture, cultural monuments,... 
by James Balston | Mar 16, 2015 | London, Restaurants
It’s always a delight to shoot and eat, and I’ve always been particularly fond of Spanish cuisine. Omar Allibhoy is a Spanish chef on a mission to put Tapas on the map in the UK. Already being referred to as a Spanish Jamie Oliver, for his campaigning... 
by James Balston | Apr 23, 2014 | Architecture, Cityscape, Contemporary, Gardens, Landscapes, Leisure, London, Parks, Travel
One of my biggest disappointments of recent years, is not having attended any events at London 2012. For a few weeks that summer, it was as if all else was on hold. The build up had been so long and intense, with all the usual rows and cynicism that are part of our... 
by James Balston | Mar 31, 2014 | London, Restaurants
I’ve heard it suggested that the map of Great Britain looks like an old lady riding a pig! It’s a bit of a stretch, I admit, but if you think of Wales as the pig’s head, you might just see it. Much more familiar is the idea of Italy being the shape... 
by James Balston | Feb 27, 2014 | Apartments, Architecture, Kitchens
Some magic worlds are found at the back of wardrobes, down rabbit holes, or in between platforms 9 and 10 at Kings Cross. I recently discovered another down an unprepossessing alley in Sydenham of all places. Behind a large industrial door, lies Yasemen’s...