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NFT TM Not For Tourists TM Guide to London

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Dear NFT User,

Weve seen a lot these last couple of years. There was the Royal Wedding, which cheered up even the most miserable bastards among us. The glorious sight of spitfires and hurricanes flying over the capital was enough to make one feel proud to be British, and a style icon was born when Kate Middleton wore Alexander McQueen up the aisle. Then in 2013 arrival of His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge. And in 2015 Princess Charlotte.

Then there was the Olympics: otherwise known as that running-jumping-swimming-cycling-diving event thingummy, the name of which we cannot mention for trademark reasons; luckily it all went smashingly, we were ready (eat it, Mitt Romney!), and Britains dignity, respectability and credibility remained intact. Well, there was that moment when Boris got stuck on the zip wireoh, and the mix up with the North and South Korean flagsRussell Brand at the lacklustre closing ceremony. But other than that, all good. Well done everyone, jolly good show.

Elsewherespecifically, Sarf of the riverwe have a new Renzo Piano-designed 72-storey glass shard-like pyramid-idoididooby tower. Once destined to be the tallest building in Europewell, with all that new Russian money we knew that wouldnt last, but well always have the view. We could make a joke about the best thing about the view is that its the one place you cant see The Shard, but that would be a little shabby. Anyway, so that happened.

And to think all this happened amid a backdrop of financial collapse, Mayan nihilism and Danny Boyles supremely dreary view of the Industrial Revolution. But thats where a stiff upper lip comes in handy. All of which is to say, here it is, a guide to the most delicious, intoxicating, awe-inspiring, groovy destinations in the city. The best places for quaffing, boogying, spending, and caffeinating ourselves silly in one of the best cities in the world. Or just spots that we likethose that become part of our everyday as Londoners and which weve chosen to share with you.

Dont forget to visit us online at www.notfortourists.com for updates and added content. And while were at it, check out the NFT appits a great way to take the little black book on the go. No, well never shake the tactile pleasure of the printed page, but that doesnt mean we wont find new ways to reach out and connect. As usual, dont hesitate to let us know how you feelyour comments (and criticism!) are always very much appreciated.

Jane, Scott, Claire, et al.

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Map 1 Marylebone (West)

Marylebone (West)

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Where the mullah meets the hookah, a stroll down Edgware Road is soundtracked by gurgling shisha pipes and bangin Arabic pop music. To the east, ostentatiously bejewelled madams patrol Montague Square. Theyd turn their noses up at a shawarma at Beirut Express , and probably wouldnt deign to shop at Maroush Deli . Good, more for the rest of us.

Cinemas

Odeon Marble Arch 10 Edgware Rd

Everyman Baker Street 96 Baker St

Coffee

Apostrophe 19 Baker St

Bagel Factory 39 Paddington St

Borough Barista 60 Seymour St

Caffe Nero 184 Edgware Rd

Daisy Green 20 Seymour St

Eat. 400 Oxford St

Eat. 114 Baker St

Kings Caf 177 Edgware Rd

Palm Cafe Shisha Bar 7 Crawford Pl

Pret A Manger 556 Oxford St

Starbucks 29 N Audley St

Starbucks 34 Edgware Rd

Landmarks

Marble Arch Oxford St & Park Ln

Speakers Corner Cumberland Gate & Park Ln

Nightlife

Duke of York 45 Harrowby St

Sequoia Ruby Lounge 23 Orchard St

Post Offices

Baker St 111 Baker St

Edgware Rd 354 Edgware Rd

Restaurants

Beirut Express 112 Edgware Rd

Daisy Green 20 Seymour St

Locanda Locatelli 8 Seymour St

Maroush VI Express 68 Edgware Rd

Nippon Tuk 225 Edgware Rd

Shopping

Maroush Deli 45 Edgware Rd

Phil Parker 106 Crawford St

Primark 499 Oxford St

Spymaster 3 Portman Sq

Totally Swedish 32 Crawford St