Le Corbusier was the nickname of architect and designer Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, one of the pioneers of modern architecture. The Hotel Le Corbusier is situated in the two floors in the middle of the Le Corbusier’s Unité d’Habitation tower in Marseille. The hotel revels in its architectural heritage which according to Hip Hotels makes it feel both ‘retro and futuristic,…
Obama included reference to those with disabilities in his victory speech: “It doesn’t matter whether you’re black or white or Hispanic or Asian or Native American or young or old or rich or poor, abled, disabled, gay or straight. You can make it here in America if you’re willing to try.” I’m with him and…
Bunga Bunga is described as ”An Englishman’s Italian, Bar, Pizzeria and Karaoke”. Bunga Bunga has a meaning in Italian which is unclear (suffice to say it is used in conjunction with Silvio Berlusconi and his sex exploits.) It’s located just over Battersea Bridge and apparently attracts a young ’20 something crowd’ from Chelsea. Operated by Charlie…
If you read my comments on restaurants etc. you can see I’m frustrated by the lack of facilities and less able toilets in many places. However this comment from the disability charity Scope put it into perspective for me – there is always someone worse off than you! “Hi can you explain your version of…
I and an old and friend are visiting Indian Zing at the end of November, after realising that the Chef Proprietor, Manoj Vasaikar, was my neighbour. We both watched the Olympic Torch pass our building and another neighbour highly recommended the food!! There are also two other restaurants in the group Indian Zest in Sunbury and Indian…
I went to Hibiscus at the end of October accompanied by the Epicure Lieutenant. We had a great time we were given a suggested menu which was brilliant. I loved my starter of crab with rosehip & crab apple sorbet and walnuts, whilst my Lieutenant got stuck into a ravioli of smoked potato & hen’s egg yolk…
We haven’t audited Hammersmith Apollo but we have found out that there are 2 steps and a ramp into the venue. The stalls are accessible but the circle is not. The shops in the foyer are also totally accessible and there are 2 fully accessible bars and kiosks in the stalls area. The disabled toilet is at…
Ozone is a very stylish roastery originating from New Zealand it opened it’s first chain in Shoreditch. There are 2 small steps up to the door but they will help you up those no problem! Once inside there are no steps and they have a disabled toilet. Ozone gets a provisional 2.5 BBS Ticks
Finally a Boisdale with a disabled toilet! We haven’t audited Boisdale in Canary Wharf but we gave them a call. It ‘s a ‘lively restaurant serving traditional Scottish cuisine, with live music, whisky bar, cigar terrace, caviar and oyster bar’ – Something for everyone then! Obviously be prepared for plenty of tartan style. They have…