Ultra-secret night-out alert! Are you ready to enter Lost World? (If you can find it)
One of the best events in London so far this year was Lost City, in which Duran Duran invited a select audience to a secret location in central London. Inside was a cross between an art installation - which featured members of the band acting away, Simon Le Bon writing lyrics, Nick Rhodes taking your photo etc - and a Blitz-style nightclub where everyone was dressed like androgynous cyberpunk models. They took your phone away from you too, which was an unnerving but eventually liberating touch, forcing you to actually socialise with other people.
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What is the LOST City? It might be the most secretive night out in London
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9 hours ago
- Evening Standard
Ultra-secret night-out alert! Are you ready to enter Lost World? (If you can find it)
One of the best events in London so far this year was Lost City, in which Duran Duran invited a select audience to a secret location in central London. Inside was a cross between an art installation - which featured members of the band acting away, Simon Le Bon writing lyrics, Nick Rhodes taking your photo etc - and a Blitz-style nightclub where everyone was dressed like androgynous cyberpunk models. They took your phone away from you too, which was an unnerving but eventually liberating touch, forcing you to actually socialise with other people.
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Couple visit American chippy and are baffled to find Scottish delicacy on menu
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info While fish and chips is often seen as a quintessentially British dish, it turns out you can savour this classic in the heart of New York City. Nestled in Greenwich Village, A Salt and Battery serves up authentic British-style fish and chips, complete with all the trimmings you'd expect from your local chippy. From battered cod or haddock to chip butties and even battered sausage, this overseas chippy doesn't skimp on variety. Visitors can also indulge in traditional sides like mushy peas, gravy, tartar sauce, or beans. But the burning question remains: can it truly match up to the British original? This was precisely what one couple aimed to discover during their recent trip to New York. Ryan and Jade were eager to see if A Salt and Battery could live up to their expectations, so they popped in to order their usual and conduct a transatlantic taste test. To their astonishment, the menu boasted an array of choices, including a Scottish favourite that caught their eye. "I never knew there was a British chip shop in New York city," exclaimed Ryan in their video. Meanwhile, Jade placed an order for fish and chips, ensuring she enquired about the availability of a side of gravy. "It was exactly like a chip shop at home," Jade stated, as viewers got a glimpse inside the establishment before the video cut to her unveiling their meal. "There was a choice of fish, we went for cod, cos cod is the best. Everyone knows that." As she poured gravy over the battered fish, Jade commented on its runny consistency, suggesting it hadn't been prepared 'by a Northerner'. She also expressed surprise at finding it on the menu alongside mushy peas. She then showcased the main meal, featuring a bed of chippy chips topped with a large crispy battered fish fillet. "It looks like a normal fish and chips," Jade observed, revealing that the meal had set them back $18 (£13.27) before tucking in with a fork. "It's good. It tastes very fishy." The "pièce de résistance" however was tucked away in a small paper bag, to which Ryan said: "I haven't seen these anywhere outside of Scotland." ""Looks like an alien invasion," he quipped as he held up a battered Mars bar, which they purchased for $5 (£3.69). Although he didn't provide a review, his impressed expression as he took the first bite of the fried sweet treat spoke volumes. In the video's comment section, several viewers shared their thoughts on the chippy, with some Americans revealing other British foods they enjoy. "Wait til you find out we call it shepherds pie even though it's usually just cottage pie," one person noted, while another viewer shared : "The entire state of Wisconsin does fish and chips, but they call it fish fry. Culver's is a fast food chain from Wisconsin that features usually cod, and during Lent, they also have walleye." "Clearly, you never had Halibut," another viewer said. "A weekly visit for me. Shame it costs waaaaay more than in the UK. But 100% worth it!" exclaimed another viewer. However, a different person argued: "Fish and chips is disgusting. French fries and fish sticks. I ate that when I was poor."
