fusion – The Cultural Exposé http://www.theculturalexpose.co.uk A blog from a lifestyle journo covering culture, food and style in London and beyond. Mon, 23 Jul 2018 21:50:47 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 http://www.theculturalexpose.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/cropped-logo_2017-32x32.jpg fusion – The Cultural Exposé http://www.theculturalexpose.co.uk 32 32 Five Dope Tracks is a curation of dope music, five tracks at a time. Check out the monthly playlist each month on Spotify. fusion – The Cultural Exposé clean episodic fusion – The Cultural Exposé megerecooper@gmail.com megerecooper@gmail.com (fusion – The Cultural Exposé) The Five Dope Tracks music podcast fusion – The Cultural Exposé http://www.theculturalexpose.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/five_dope_tracks_podcast_cover.jpg http://www.theculturalexpose.co.uk Somewhere You Should Go… Chotto Matte http://www.theculturalexpose.co.uk/eat-drink/somewhere-you-should-go-chotto-matte/ http://www.theculturalexpose.co.uk/eat-drink/somewhere-you-should-go-chotto-matte/#comments Wed, 14 May 2014 10:33:10 +0000 http://www.theculturalexpose.co.uk/?p=8975 Fusion restaurants have long been popular in the capital but this was my first time sampling Japanese and Peruvian cooking. Chotto Matte is a large restaurant by Soho standards and like its fusion food, the décor is a mixture of gold and black sleek sophistication suggesting an upmarket restaurant with a graffiti covered downstairs wall […]

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]]> Fusion restaurants have long been popular in the capital but this was my first time sampling Japanese and Peruvian cooking. Chotto Matte is a large restaurant by Soho standards and like its fusion food, the décor is a mixture of gold and black sleek sophistication suggesting an upmarket restaurant with a graffiti covered downstairs wall bringing coolness and colour to the place. It also has a mixture of small tables for cocktails and larger tables for dining with a large glass front which can be fully opened on warmer days. Chotto Matte Soho London Sake dragon Roll The fusion cooking gives the menu an array of choice with something to appeal to everyone from sushi to dumplings to barbecued meats. There is also a special quick lunch menu perfect for people looking for something filling and different in their lunch hour. On the main menu dishes are small and meant to be shared, with the highlight of our meal being the barbecued ribeye with Peruvian chilli. Beautifully cooked. this was tender melt-in-your-mouth steak with just the right amount of seasoning to it. And it’s worth saving room for dessert as I’ll be going back for the salted caramel chocolate fondant. Chotto Matte Soho London Moshi Moshi Padre The drinks menu is also Asian-inspired with an extensive cocktail and whisky collection, you get the impression if you want something that isn’t on the menu that probably means it’s not worth having and its time you tried something better. Unfortunately when I visited on a Thursday lunchtime the restaurant was quiet but I can imagine on a warm Friday night with people eager for an after-work drink or dinner, it will be a great and popular destination. (Words: Lucy Palmer) For more info, visit: www.chotto-matte.com

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]]> http://www.theculturalexpose.co.uk/eat-drink/somewhere-you-should-go-chotto-matte/feed/ 143 Somewhere you should go… KKC Orchestra at the Exhibition Road Show http://www.theculturalexpose.co.uk/music/somewhere-you-should-go-kkc-orchestra-at-the-exhibition-road-show/ http://www.theculturalexpose.co.uk/music/somewhere-you-should-go-kkc-orchestra-at-the-exhibition-road-show/#comments Fri, 03 Aug 2012 10:00:19 +0000 http://www.theculturalexpose.co.uk/?p=4645 As you may have noticed from the Olympic opening ceremony, London is pretty proud of its music scene. The city often acts as an intersection between the many cultures that find themselves here; the fusion and production of new sounds. If you want to see this in practice here’s something that might just embody that […]

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]]> As you may have noticed from the Olympic opening ceremony, London is pretty proud of its music scene. The city often acts as an intersection between the many cultures that find themselves here; the fusion and production of new sounds. If you want to see this in practice here’s something that might just embody that idea – the KKC Orchestra. The sound is described as “Incredible French Django Rheinhardt style gypsy swing goes Hip Hop” (but between me and you let’s just call it very cool-sounding electro swing). Performing this weekend at the Exhibition Road Show, the diversely trained quartet may not be homegrown, but their experimental style epitomises the musical vibe Londoners live for.

KKC Orchestra

The musicians met in Toulouse and spent their days in flat 74 in the cite d’Empalot, fine tuning their sounds; no easy feat considering their diverse backgrounds. The female pianist is classically trained, the guitarist from a swing background; the vocalist, a Hip-Hop rapper and the DJ has a love for Drum and Bass. Their style is unique and fresh and irresistible for anyone who likes to dance. The wider festival presents other culturally exciting performances from experimental music to choreographed street performances; all taking place in the culturally rich area of Kensington’s Exhibition Road until August 5th. Sounds like the perfect way to spend the weekend to us! (Words: Laura Thornley)

For more info, visit www.exhibitionroadshow.co.uk

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