21/09/26

Dallas Burger Joint arrives in London

Lisbonites have been quietly obsessed with Dallas for years. Now, Londoners can finally get a taste of the action, the laidback Portuguese burger has made its UK debut in Shoreditch this month. Landing in one of East London’s most characterful neighbourhoods, Dallas’ new 48-cover spot brings its no-nonsense burgers, nostalgic interiors and distinctly unpolished charm to London, without trying too hard to fit in. That’s because Dallas has a thing for places with a bit of history. Rather than hunting down shiny, purpose-built spaces, the cult burger joint seeks out unassuming, faded and often overlooked neighbourhood spots, breathing new life into them while keeping their original character firmly intact.

In Shoreditch, that means giving a former pub a fresh chapter rather than wiping the slate clean. The original façade and architectural details have been preserved, while inside, mustard and orange accents meet rich cherry-toned wood panelling. Walls are hung with work by photographers including William Eggleston, Devlin Claro and Martin Parr, while mosaic floors, Formica tables, vintage lighting and Portuguese tiles create the feel of a slightly time-warped mid-century café.

And the same thinking carries through to the menu. Dallas isn’t interested in burger theatrics: no skyscraper stacks and no burger that requires an engineering degree to eat. Instead, the menu is deliberately streamlined, sticking to the essentials and doing them very, very well. At the heart of it all are 165g beef patties made from a secret blend of three premium cuts, supplied by Aubrey Allen, a Royal Warrant holder that sources from the top 1% of British beef. And, of course, there’s no need to miss out if you don’t eat meat: any burger on the menu can be made with a vegan patty.

Dallas Shoreditch is the beginning of a new chapter for the Lisbon favourite. Same no-nonsense burgers, same laidback attitude, new postcode.

Address: 138 Shoreditch High Street, London E1 6JE

For more information, click here. dallasburger.com

Photography courtesy of Dallas Burger

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Burlesque Idol is back

Mar 21, 2022

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Updated: May 16, 2024

The award-winning House of Burlesque announces the return of Burlesque Idol. Europe’s oldest burlesque competition is taking up a monthly residency at The Hippodrome’s underground cabaret bar, Lola’s, from Friday, 25th March. Lola’s hides beneath The Hippodrome, an iconic cornerstone of West End entertainment that continues to push boundaries and provides a platform to support and showcase emerging talent.

Burlesque Idol 2022 will be its 13th year, and the competition invites tassel-twirling starlets from the length and breadth of the UK to shimmy, tease and lampoon their way to victory. Each guest receives a ballot paper allowing them to cast their all-important vote, and whilst votes are counted, guest performers from the judging panel will take the stage!

The panel, made up of some of burlesque’s brightest stars and chaired by House of Burlesque founder and internationally renowned Tempest Rose, will put performers through their paces on the last Friday of every month. Burlesque Idol kicks off on 25th March, before the best of the best go head-to-head in the grand final on Friday 28th October.

Location: The Hippodrome Casino, Cranbourn Street, Leicester Square WC2H 7JH

Tickets: start from £15 (over-18s only) and can be booked via Design My Night, by clicking here.

For more info visit: www.houseofburlesque.co.uk

Written by Lenny Wright

Photo credit: Photostorm Photography 2015

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