Le Bonbon - London - May 2015

ELLE EST PAS BELLE LA VIE ?!

May 2015 - n° 03 - www.lebonbon.co.uk

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EDITO

Founder

« Good morning London »

Jacques de la Chaise

6:30 AM. As I am watching the sun’s pale rays dancing on London’s roof-

Editor in chief

tops (what’s with this overseas cliché about eternal fog here?), I think of

Charles Guillet

all these people awakening. All seems so peaceful and quiet from this

Design

rooftop. But underneath the red bricks, a whole world is stirring. All this

Tom Gordonovitch

energy streaming within the veins of East London stirs an arousal within

Contributors

me. It has been three months now. Three months since Le Bonbon has

Olivia Sorrel-Dejerine,

sett- led down in this upcoming area of the capital. For three months

Lexi Rose, Natasha David,

Londoners have greeted us with a smile that Parisians ignore.

Sophie Guibert, Luke Harwood,

Le Bonbon London was born, now it is awakening. Thanks to all of you.

Anna Jacobsen, Deborah

You, with that full beard and slightly baldhead, you with that grim look

Bannwarth, Abbie Moulton,

on your face, and big heart in your pocket, you with that large hat and

Marguerite Gaudin, Mariia Kilina,

that mess, bedhead hair. You who saw the magazine on the counter

Julia Ternon, Josh Geffin

of your favorite coffee shop and were intrigued. You who read it with

Sales and marketing

smiling eyes, you who took off the little bonbons vouchers to discover

Sales manager – Vuk Levkovic

a new venue, you who shared the magazine to your fellow adventurers,

Sales advisor – Benjamin Buring

cursing on those French frogs that are taking over London, but who can

Contact us hello@lebonbon.co.uk

be lovely, innit?

To all, a grand Cheers! from the Le Bonbon team.

Le Bonbon Limited

We are proud to continue the venture in this evolving part of London. I

16 Palmers Road – Founders

know it has been a decade now Brick Lane has kicked out its guns and

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needles. I know Shoreditch is hype now. I know hipsters have dwelt in

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London Fields for years now. I also know Frenchies have not waited for us to invade Dalston. But what I know for sure is that the whole of East London is still moving forward, awakening from the ashes the industrial era had shed on its roofs.

Le Bonbon is proud to jump on board of this global trip to a better city.

More ethical, more responsible, more peaceful yet active, more creative and artistic than ever. In a nutshell, more « Bonbon ».

Let’s jump off this roof and meet these people now.

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CONTENTS

0515 7.

9.

Vivo

Ricardo Cavolo

13.

23.

25.

LUREM – Simply sophisticated

Chronicle of a Life Untold

A moment with Maribou State

27.

28.

35.

Graham C Harwood

Nick Clegg

The King of Cool

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LE BON RESTO

Abbie Moulton Text

Pictures

Mark Chivers

Vivo Taste Situated on cosmopolitan Upper Street in Angel, Vivo offers a truly authentic taste of Italy.

From delicious breakfasts, light lunches and hearty dinners to aperitivo style nibbles and cocktails on the serene terrace, this is Islington’s go to destination for all-day dining.

good friends,” explains Will, “one

stuffed with amazing things. An

has been with us since the begin-

impressive granite counter runs

ning - he came over to London

the full length of the restaurant

to join us. And that’s just from

and is filled with treats such as

meeting on the beach.” That’s

‘cornetto Siciliano’ – traditional

not something every London

sweet pastries crammed full of

restaurant can boast.

sweet ricotta and pistachio, as well as little round pizzette. The

It’s been a labour of love, and

salmon and black rice salad is so

before opening, Will spent two

popular that customers often ask

years going back and forth to

for the recipe.

Italy, researching for the Vivo

The a la carte menu is where

Born out of a love for the Italian

concept. “It’s a hard life!” he

we truly see the chef’s talent.

way of life, Will Thompson ope-

insists.

The pizza is well done and great

ned Vivo with his brother Ben in

Inspiration for the menu is drawn

value, with Margherita priced at

October 2013. Having spent most

from all over Italy, taking the lead

just £6. Linguine al granchio with

of their childhood vacations in

from Sicily. Fabio, the head chef,

crab, garlic, chilli and white wine

Italy, it quickly became apparent

is Sicilian and the cooking here is

is generous and moreish. All

that the Italian way was just in

true to his heart. Coming to Vivo

pasta is cooked al dente, in true

their system. Over the years

from Gordon Ramsay’s Maze Grill

Italian style. Will is confident that

they’ve had the pleasure of

restaurant, he brings high quality

London is cosmopolitan enough,

visiting every region from North

food, at casual dining prices.

they get it.

to South, forging friendships

Traditional Sicilian cuisine

The wine list has been carefully

along the way. “We went to the

includes the ‘Rosticceria Sici-

selected to encompass the diver-

Amalfi coast and made some

liana’ a rustic bakery and counter

sity of Italy’s many regions and

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showcases some fantastic quality

alternative to the industrial chic

the restaurant or relax on the

wines. Cocktails, too, are popu-

look dominating many restaurants

terrace, and be whisked away to

lar – who can resist an Aperol

in the area, while still maintaining

the warm hospitality of the Italian

spritz on a roof terrace?!

a rustic and welcoming style.

family. Don’t be surprised if you

Will wants to offer an authentic

The roof terrace is peaceful and

get drawn back again and again.

experience and so Vivo restau-

serene, and is heated, making it

rant is open until midnight, and

a perfect destination for those

if someone wants to come along

spring nights.

for a pot of tea at 11pm they can.

Vivo means lively, vibrant, soulful,

The restaurant, with beautiful

and the restaurant truly reflects

interiors of Portland stone, gra-

this. Visit at any time during

nite and light wood, offers a sleek

the day or evening, settle in to

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Natasha Louise David Text

LE BON ART

Artwork

Ricardo Cavolo

Ricardo Cavolo: ‘101 Artists to Listen to Before You Die’ Originally hailing from Spain and residing in his adopted home of Brighton, rising star artist and illustrator Ricardo Cavolo’s most recent project is a visual diary of marrying his passion for music and portraits. Not one to do things by halves, Ricardo has created portraits of 101 (yes, one HUNDRED and one!) of his favourite musicians and compiled them into ‘101 Artists to Listen to Before You Die’. The book’s launch is being accompanied by an exhibition at the Atomica Gallery in Soho until May 9th.

have been represented in his

book?

anthology. His distinctive style

Music is really important in my

of illustration combines bright

life. I need it all the time and

blocks of colour and nods to

everywhere I am. So I needed to

surrealist-style use of imagery

create a sort of personal diary

within the portraits. It appears

about my relationship with music,

Frida Kahlo among others has

I love it and I need it...

been a source of inspiration for his recognisable style that

How important is the music

lends itself easily to large scale

presented in your creative

murals. This folk inspired vibe

process?

has seen Ricardo collaborate

It is really important. Music helps

with the likes of Urban Outfitters

me to get into the proper mood

and Nike, while this collection of

to work. So it is something basic

portraits is his first undertaking

that is essential for my work

in the world of publishing. And if

process and always there as I

you want to keep a piece of pop

work.

culture artistry, you're in luck. All the portraits in the volume are

How long on average did each

also available as limited edition

portrait take? Do you have a

print at Atomica Gallery.

favourite?!

I like (and need) to work fast, it

We caught up with Ricardo in

is more fun for me. So maybe I

It appears Ricardo isn’t precious

between his travels and mural

could do 2 or 3 per day. I don’t

when it comes to music genres,

creation to ask him a few things:

have a favourite! Haha, they are like my children... No favourites.

everyone from Leadbelly to The Rolling Stones to Skrillex

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What inspired you to create the

What is it about musicians

and portraits that interested

industries?

in Brick Lane and to get some

you? Did you want to capture a

My father is a painter. Our house

tattoos from my friend Teide.

particular mood or side of them

was also his studio, so I have

And anytime I go to London I

in your work?

been always in that world.

visit Atomica Gallery, to discover some new art and have a nice

In this case my goal was to create

chat with Holly and Orla.

an encyclopaedia of my favourite

Why did you choose to make

music. And the portraits had to

Brighton your home?

be like the official portrait of

I wanted to go to the UK for a

Top 3 things to do/places in

the musicians, with my personal

while, and Brighton looked like

Brighton?

touch.

the best place. Small, seaside,

A nice walk the seafront

warm mood, close to London...

Eating in the North Lanes

What is your favourite medium to

And the two years I've been living

A walk by the Palace Gardens

work with?

there it's been lovely. But now

I feel really comfortable with the

I'm moving to Barcelona.

traditional paper, inks, brushes...

But I also love painting big murals

Top 3 things to do/places in

as well.

London? (The more unusual the better!)

What is your earliest memory

The National Portrait Gallery, I

of art? How did you first

go there very often! I also like to

become involved in the creative

go to Seven Doors Tattoo Studio

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LA BONNE BOISSON

NIX&KIX

Don't you sometimes just feel like packing it all in and doing something that you've always dreamed of? That's exactly what Kerstin and Julia did when they decided to start up their business NIX&KIX.

morning, not the best time of day

drink was always intended to be

for me and the peachy-orange

non-alcoholic. However with the

bottle of goodness is a welcome

help of Mikey and the team at

pick-me-up.

the East London Liquor company, it was discovered to taste great

After both working in DollyParton-esque-nine-to-five jobs,

This magic ingredient is cayenne

when mixed with gin, tequila or

Kerstin and Julia decided to

pepper. Loaded with many

dark rum.

ditch the day jobs and set out

health benefits and packing a

to create a new drink that would

much needed punch during

The girls assure me the best way

make the world a little happier

those mid-afternoon slumps.

to enjoy NIX&KIX with alcohol is

and healthier.

Cayenne pepper also encourages

‘Berlin style’ – it's the capital’s

endorphin production, which

relaxed way of topping soft

makes us feel happier!

drinks with your favourite spirit

So in the back of a salad bar

after you've sipped off a bit.

in Shoreditch the girls set up their own little ‘lab’ where

NIX&KIX comes in two other

they eventually had a ‘eureka’

flavours: lemon & lime and

If you want to ‘Get Cayenne

moment.

cucumber & lime. The drinks

Happy’ this summer, NIX&KIX are

are all natural, non-fizzy, have

currently available at Eat 17 and

"We wanted to find an ingredient

no added sugar and are lower in

a few other Shoreditch outlets.

that could give you a similar kick

calories than most other drinks.

And if your local doesn’t stock it

to caffeine," Julia says as she

“NIX&KIX also provides a great

yet… hound them until they do.

hands me a blood orange and

alternative in a bar if you don’t

ginger flavoured drink. It's the

drink alcohol,” Kerstin adds. The

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- LEXI ROSE

LE BON PLAN

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beginning of April, the platform

chance to attend events they

ShowMango offers the best,

wouldn’t necessarily have gone

alternative live events in London

to. “We try to find the upcoming

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like listening to rock, indie, jazz,

our time, we want to offer shows

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you’ll surely find what you’re

Events are promoted a few days

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looking for in all of the proposed

in advance on the website and

Ben Hacking came up with this

events. Plus, all areas of London

subscribers can grab one free

innovative concept after noticing

are covered – Shoreditch,

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Hackney, Brixton, Camden,

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also have the option to bring the

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that there was a remaining 25 per cent that could have been used

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musicians at a very affordable

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Marguerite Gaudin Text

LE BON SUMMER STYLE

Picture

Philippe Chambret

LUREM Simply sophisticated With the sun finally showing the tip of his nose, it’s time to renew your summer essentials. Luckily for you, we know exactly where to go. Lurem’s Spring Summer collection has arrived and is full of pleasant surprises.

complexity and research behind

that wants to fit around your

this collection, with details of

needs and desires.

work on fabrics, colours and shapes. The collection aligns

The game doesn’t stop there.

with two of this year’s trends,

You can find the “piece” that fits

“new seventies” and “sports

you perfectly, makes you feel

minimalism”, carefully chosen

comfortable and won’t stay in

and thought about for you. And

your closet. Lure(m) ("m" as a

we love this season’s tops: a

tribute to the designer Miyuki) is

boyfriend jean and the perfect

about playing, and attracting, the

The collection has been designed

perfecto – available in a quite

apparent simplicity allowing you

and produced in Japan, and

unique white leather that will

to express yourself; wear it as

with a new showroom recently

make you stand out from the

you like and be who you like.

opened in Tokyo, the brand is

crowd.

The coherence within the collection outreaches one unique

acknowledging its dual nationality, a subtle balance between

You’re invited to play; and the

season and all of Lurem’s lines

modern refined lines and zingy

rules of the game are yours

carry this special something –

details, the latter a nod to Lon-

to create. “We're here for the

your 2015 top will surely find the

don’s eccentricity.

customers and not the opposite,”

perfect playmate in your 2016

Dawa tells us, “we're not here to

skirt.

Once you escape the bustle of

show off.” There is a real com-

Bethnal Green Road and enter

munication process between you

And with the spring summer

Lurem, you are greeted by a

and the brand. Like the models at

collection arriving in batches, it

wooden-floored, brick-clad shop

the end of a photo shoot, you’re

is the perfect excuse to go back

with an appeasing and attractive

invited to give feedback, and

there over and over again; the

array of colours; white, black and

you’ll be heard – the interviews

month of May will be punctuated

subtle pastels wrap the walls in a

are sent to the designer in Japan,

by exciting new arrivals, and it will

playful tapestry. Step closer and

who is already working on the

only get better.

take a look, you’ll understand the

next collection. This is a brand

Bring your game on.

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Luke Harwood Text

ANONYMOUS FACES

Picture

Luke Harwood

Chronicle of a Life Untold “Sir, when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford.” When Samuel Johnson penned these famous words in 1777, life in London was very different: King George III sat on the throne, Uranus was about to be discovered and parliament debated how best to deal with the American upstarts on the other side of the pond.

Fast forward 238 years: We still

of life. Or so it seems. But what

for the online orders millions of

about the people that make Lon-

us place everyday, Oliver is obs-

don and “all that life can afford”

cured from view, often working

a possibility? The people that do

night shifts and seeing no more

the jobs we rarely consider but

natural light even when he isn’t.

that are essential in their entirety

He has moved from one zero-

– the people that bus us round

hour contract to the next, never

this city, that pave it’s roads and

finding the job security most of

sweep it’s streets. The people

us consider a right, rather than

that also tend to earn less than

a privilege: “you just feel like

the average UK wage. These are

you’re getting used, they pick

the hidden people of London, the

you up and put you down when

ignored and the obscured from

it pleases them.” As Oliver points

view. They are the people that

out, the ridiculously transient

keep London moving – totally

nature of these jobs is obvious in

necessary, constantly overlooked

the rhetoric of the various com-

and rarely thought about.

panies that have employed him: “they use two words that com-

have a monarchy, Nasa has found evidence of water on Mars, and

Oliver Aston, 24 from East Lon-

pletely contradict each other,

parliament is still debating …

don is one of these people. He

temporary-ongoing work.”

something – Johnson’s pertinent

has relied on social housing since

words however, still ring true. To

going into care at 15. Working as a

The housing benefit cap was

be tired of London, is to be tired

“picker” in warehouses that cater

introduced by David Cameron

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in 2010, and for many London

multiplicity of human habitations

that is London, past and present.

residents, Oliver included, it

which are crowded together, that

As Boris Johnson has said, “The

has spelled the beginning of the

the wonderful immensity of Lon-

last thing we want to have in

end. It means that families, some

don consists.” And so, 238 years

our city is a situation such as

having lived in their area of Lon-

on, London is still the wealth

Paris where the less well-off are

don for generations, are being

of interest and excitement that

pushed out to the suburbs.”

forced out of the city that should

Johnson believed it to be, but

offer “all that life can afford.”

most importantly, we must take

In the word’s of Peter Ackroyd,

note of his and Boswell’s conclu-

“London goes beyond any

A less well known line from

sion that this city we live in is

boundary or convention. It

Samuel Johnson’s corres-

nothing without the “multiplicity

contains every wish or word ever

pondence with James Boswell

of human habitation” that makes

spoken, every action or gesture

ponders the source of London’s

it the multicultural phenomenon

ever made, every harsh or noble

wonder: “It is not in the showy

that it is today. We must nurture

statement ever expressed. It is

evolutions of buildings, but in the

and cherish this unique context

illimitable. It is Infinite London.”

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LE BON PLAN

Bohemia Road Vintage

Tucked down a side street in Islington is Bohemia Road Vintage, a local treasure trove of vintage clothing owned and run

by Rosa-Lee Arendse.

Unmissable for both its bright pink exterior and curated collection of stunning vintage pieces, Bohemia Road should not be missed.

manufacturing. From their new

fashion academia and lecturing,

hub in Tottenham, Bohemia

another focus of Bohemia Road

Road will cover all aspects of the

will be employing and training

textile sphere, starting with girls

young women from local areas.

dresses. ‘Bohemia Bebe’ designs

The company is eager to support

will be based on styles from

women and reignite the bygone

Rosa-Lee’s childhood in Jamaica

days of London’s clothing

where her mother handmade

factories in the regeneration of

clothing without patterns, so

Tottenham. Arendse’s vision is

But you haven’t got long to head

think gingham and petticoats

more along the lines of a social

over there either! At the end of

with beautiful trims, all made in

enterprise, focused around

May Rosa-Lee will close Bohemia

Britain.

fashion and the teaching of textile skills that you won’t find in

Road’s doors and decamp to their

today’s fashion lectures.

shiny new home – two studios

From there Bohemia Road will

in a Tottenham warehouse

grow into womenswear and home

from where Arendse has plans

textiles using vintage fabrics and

Rosa-Lee’s passion for her vision

that stretch far beyond selling

textiles designed by Rosa-Lee.

is both inspiring and infectious.

beautiful vintage pieces.

Her prime inspiration will come

While you can, beeline to

from her art school days at Saint

Bohemia Road on Canonbury

Rosa-Lee’s new project

Martins in the 1970s and 1980s

Lane before the 24th of May,

will encompass design,

as well as her family’s heritage

and stay tuned for the new

manufacturing and mentoring. A

and skill. There will also be an

incarnation of Bohemia Road.

passionate designer, Arendse’s

appointment system for studio

- NATASHA LOUISE DAVID

focus for her collections will

visits for regular customers

bring traditional dressmaking

and those seeking bespoke

skills and patterns, passed down

treasures, so fear not! But

through generations, back to

Rosa-Lee doesn’t want to just

the forefront alongside British

design; following her career in

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LE BON WALL

Aye Aye Captain Ross, another trip on your drunken boat ?

Thanx Cath for becoming La Marraine du Bonbon London !

Tom & Greg <3

To the cute guy I met in a pub in Dalston at 4pm on a weekday, I'll be back in London next week and I still owe you a beer...

If you are a French tall blond man now living in London and that you read this, I hope you put your finger up your *** Emilie, mille mercis pour Gris

Thumbs up to Marion, our lovely Bonbon emissary !

Best of luck to my friend Shaunagh who's heading to India to volunteer at a women's empowerment program, you make me proud!

Olivia, cross that Channel for good !

Maggie dry your tears after the storm. We all love you

Lukasz, morda, this one you can't miss it ;)

Harwoods are part of Le Bonbon family now

Lucie, I love that new Michael Jackson nose of yours !

You certainly can blame it on the sunshine when you find yourself at a roof bar on a Monday!

Longue vie to the SARL Cagoles

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LE BON SHOP

Shop for Greek lovers only

“It doesn’t matter which olive oil is their favourite, it’s your favourite that matters most.”

Isle of Olive is a small independent shop that will draw you instantly in. Located in the heart of one of the most food

The shop has four specialities;

and other events, where the

conscious areas in East London,

extra virgin olive oil, olives,

aim is to share, learn and enjoy

just off Broadway Market, Isle

honey and herbs, but on their

the best Greece has to offer.

of Olive specialises in natural

shelves one can also find pulses,

My advice: do not miss their

Greek products sourced directly

cheeses, spreads, traditional

succulent Souvlaki Assembly.

from independent producers and

pasta and much more, including

agricultural cooperatives. At a

Greek wines that will make

Isle of Olive is a name that

crossroads between a shop and a

you reconsider everything you

defines something. You should

café, you are about to discover a

thought you knew about wine.

definitely come and get lost in

place, where the only point is to

The splendid shop makes a point

this Greek paradise!

do yourself a favour by enjoying

of offering a personal experience

these delightful products.

to customers; you can taste

- JULIA TERNON

products in the deli and find your Owners Paulina and Greg, are

preferences that perfectly fit

a passionate duo from Greece,

your palette. There is no way you

that has lived in London for

will get tired of this eclectic and

about 20 years. During this time,

varied selection carefully devised

they noticed that it was almost

and designed in Greece.

impossible to find quality Greek products anywhere in London,

Assured that they sell only quality

therefore, decided to start Isle

produce, Paulina and Greg also

of Olive!

organise tastings, supper clubs

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LE BON FLOWER MARKET

Columbia Road Flower Market

Imagine a lazy morning after a lie in. It’s Sunday, and you can see the sun beaming through the window blinds, and you’re even having breakfast in bed! What’s the next step in this day from heaven?

Don’t say staying in!

Rather, let’s (re)discover Columbia Road Flower Market.

Once in Shoreditch, you can play Tom Thumb to find your way to Columbia Road. Instead of following pebbles or breadcrumbs, keep your eyes on people coming back with bunches of flowers, plants, and bay leaf trees (well, okay, not necessarily bay leaf trees, but I like that name). Anyway, you’re almost there, immersed in an oasis of colours and perfumes that would make the grumpiest of cats feel like singing along with the birds. The charming tiny street, with its independent galleries, shops and restaurants, is overflowing with all the flowers, herbs, shrubs, plants, bedding plants, and bulbs that you can dream about. Of course, it is also overcrowded, so it’s better to arrive early (it opens at 8am) or when it finishes (3ish) if you want to escape nudges and people treading on your toes. Apart from that detail, it’s all about beauty and a joyful atmosphere! If you haven’t had enough, afterwards dive into the craziness of the Sunday Up Market on Brick Lane. Savour a spicy meal among the incredible variety of food stalls (Mexican, Vietnamese, Brazilian, Turkish… and French, obviously) and shop for vintage clothes to fill up your summer wardrobe. Sounds nicer than being a Sunday couch potato, doesn’t it?

P.S. Wanna hear a funny story? The very first time I went to Columbia Road Market I was on a date. Two months after, the guy dumped me on the phone telling me he was moving to Bermuda (seriously??). And guess what? A couple of months after, I bumped into him… at the market.

With another girl... Ouch!

But I would never blame it on the market. I blame it on the douche!

- DÉBORAH BANNWARTH

www.columbiaroad.info

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Julia Ternon Text

LA BONNE ÉTOILE

Pictures

William Cooper Mitchel

A moment with Maribou State The talented duo is back for a new album “Portraits”, to be released 1st June 2015 (Counter Records and Ninja Tune).

This album promises to be full of surprises and an irresistible blend of deep, resonant guitar licks and dishevelled synths riding upon looping breakbeats.

We talked with Chris and Liam while they were in the US just to see what they have in their guts.

completely meaningless. In the

Can you tell me a bit about your

past we’ve always struggled to

upcoming album?

name the music we make or the

The album took us just over a

projects we work on, so often

year to make, on and off with

just pull together random words

touring. There are a few collabo-

or phrases that we find in day-

rations on the record with really

to-day events. In this case, the

talented people, which we feel

name loosely stemmed from the

privileged to have worked with.

Irvine Welsh novel Marabou Stork

Next step for us: taking the album

Nightmares.

on tour live.

When you met each other,

What are your favourite places in

were you already two music

London? Any tips?

lovers with different musical

It’s a hard question to answer as

influences?

there are so many good places to

I think when we met our musical

go in London, spread all over the

Where are you now and what are

influences were essentially very

city. Some great bars and venues

you doing?

similar, there were a few diffe-

in Peckham, all of our favourite

We’re in Denver! We’re coming

rences but to be honest, us and

places to eat seem to be in and

up to the halfway point of our US

our friends, all listened to the

around Soho. We both really like

DJ tour. Today we have a day off

same stuff, I guess it’s because

Stoke Newington as we have a

so we’re going to rent a car and

we used to share a lot of music

lot of friends who live there so

drive up to the Red Rocks and

between each other.

we’ve got to know the area quite

the Garden Of The Gods.

The main thing that we wanted

well. Really love Camden as it’s

to install into the music we made

so unique to London. Can’t really

Maribou State, why this name?

as Maribou was a sound that

think of another city that has a

We get asked this a lot! I guess

felt natural and non-synthetic,

place like it.

it sounds quite intriguing…we’re

drawing on music from other

sorry to say that it’s actually

countries and cultures.

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Still in London, where do you go

The best pub?

The Roundhouse is a great music

when you want to:

Tricky! When we have time off

venue, same with The Village

Dance and shake you booty?

and we’re home, we spend a

Underground. Again there’s a lot

We both rarely go out clubbing

good chunk of our time in pubs

to choose from!

anymore so it’s hard to comment.

with our friends, so I feel we’re

Festivals are the only real time

quite well versed when it comes

What about Paris? Have you ever

we both get stuck in and have a

to where to go, which makes it

been there?

dance. Having said that, I went to

really hard to pick out one spot!

We’ve played in Paris a few times

Soul train in the Bussey Building

To name a few that we like: The

now but we’re both still quite

in Peckham a few weeks back,

Faltering Fullback in Finsbury

unfamiliar with the city. I’ve said

which was a lot of fun.

Park, The Hawley Arms in Cam-

for years that I would want to live

den, The Montpellier in Peckham,

there and hopefully someday will.

The best rooftop?

The Engineer in Primrose Hill,

We’ve had some great times after

The Pineapple in Kentish Town.

A word for our readers?

hours at the Queen of Hoxton and

There’s a lot to list!

Our debut LP ‘Portraits’ is out on Counter June 1st!

the Roof Gardens In Kensington are pretty unique, mainly because

And of course, your favourite

of the flamingos walking around.

venue here?

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LE BON ART

Natasha Louise Text

Pictures

Anna Jacobsen

Graham C Harwood A Hackney Wick resident of ten years, painter

splendor of nature, science, transformation and

Graham C Harwood moved into his current studio in

memory- Harwood’s love for colour makes a dra-

East London before this slightly eerie part of town

matic impression and shows in everything from his

was ever considered trendy. An explosion of colour

large-scale layered oil paintings to his smaller one-

and light, walking into Harwood’s space is a delight

off prints and more intimate watercolour works.

for all senses with the artist’s paintings making a

—

particularly strong impression. Fascinated by the

www.grahamcharwood.co.uk

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LE BON COCKTAIL

Nick Clegg : a British Sangria, tasty mix?

Nick Clegg is the perfect son-in-law. He is a refined Europhile who speaks five languages and skis perfectly. We bet he has impeccable table manners.

Oh, isn’t he just perfect?

Yep, but he is a traitor.

journalist and for the EU, then

Ever. So what do we have here?

became MEP in 1999.

A British Sangria: - Start with red wine: preferably

Following that he just couldn’t

Spanish, but any continental wine

resist but to narrow himself

would do

down to UK politics. He became

- Add orange, lemon, club soda

MP for Sheffield in 2005 and

- Give it a British twist:

Lib-Dem leader in 2007. When

add Pimms, cucumber and

the Conservatives won in 2010,

strawberries

Here’s one interesting mix:

they needed the Lib-Dems to

Clegg’s grandma was a Russian

form a government – so Nick

Serve that to your friends, for

baroness and his Dutch mother

became Deputy Prime Minister!

everybody likes a glass of this

grew up in the then-Dutch colony

All was going well. Too well. Then

Spanish favourite. But soon,

Indonesia, so, Nick Clegg was

he decided to spectacularly

you will all be vomiting in bed

doomed to be more open to

shoot himself in the foot. His big

and battling a terrible hangover

Europe and the rest of the world

promise to the public was to get

– after what was supposed to

than his fellow countrymen. He

rid of student tuition fees, but

be just an innocent BBQ. Your

went to Cambridge but took a

no, he decided to let the Tories

friends will feel cheated, and

few detours on his road to British

triple them - good job, Nick! For

you will all discover the hard

politics: he studied in the US and

the young progressive voters that

truth behind sangria: it tastes

at the College of Europe, which

brought him to power, that was

sweet and fresh, but you don’t

is a Belgian Eurocrat-breeding

it: he was always going to be the

realise just how fucked up you’re

machine and where he met his

Traitor. And no amount of Uptown

getting.

Spanish wife. He worked as a

Funk remixes will change that.

- SOPHIE GUIBERT

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LE BON COCKTAIL

Nigel Farage : a pint of bitter, or should I say a barrel?

Nigel Farage is just like you and me. He goes to the pub. He loves beer.

He smokes. He lives just around the corner from his mum (alright, maybe not exactly like you and me).

Racist? Xenophobic?

God no! He just thinks immigration is the cause of every problem in the UK...

Tory. “Man of the people”? Not

Bulgarians, asylum seekers, and

quite.

– the worst – those who have HIV and are treated by the NHS. It

He left the Conservative party

seems like his German wife might

in 1992 after they signed

just be the UKIP equivalent of

the Maastricht treaty, and

that “black friend” racist people

co-founded UKIP in 1993. He was

have. So, yes, Nigel is right, do

elected MEP in 1999, became

“believe in Britain” but save it

the party’s first leader in 2006,

from UKIP.

and transformed this small party into a political monster. Boom!

So what kind of drink would Nigel

UKIP arrived first at the 2014

be? A pint of bitter. Because

Nigel Farage likes to show he is

European Elections. How did

Britain, I love you, but flat tepid

one of “us”, the proud people

he do it? Because Nigel Farage

beer is just not what you do best.

of Britain. And like many Britons,

has the answer to all of Britain’s

It’s an unpleasant version of a

a good chunk of his ancestors

issues! Housing crisis? Too many

beer that will remind you that

were migrants: in his case, it was

immigrants.

not all British drinks are tasty.

Huguenots and Germans looking

NHS debt? Too many ill

Thanks, but no thanks. And if you

for a better life in the UK. But his

immigrants. Unemployment?

are with foreign friends, throw a

“man of the people” tale starts

Too many employed immigrants.

pickled onion into the mix. That

to crumble very early on: public

Traffic jams? Too many

should make them run back to

school educated, he shunned

immigrants with cars. Rain in

their country.

university to work in finance in

Britain? Bloody immigrants!

- SOPHIE GUIBERT

the City. And he was an active

He’s not a fan of Romanians,

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LE BON MYSTIC

Aries

Cancer

If you follow your instinct, your independence will

Nobody likes drama queens. Fortunately you’re not

enable you to go a step further in your job. It is

one! Your work will give you a lot of satisfaction and

time for your dreams to come true. Do not be too

even recognition from your boss. Keep on going and

stubborn though and listen to your relatives’ advice.

don’t lose your humility! You have no job and had a

Love wise you will have a tough moment when

dream about a jungle full of monkeys and snakes?

realising what beautiful people can become when

Then it’s time to quit everything and just trust your

they are a bit undressed and tanned. But remember

gut. Fulfil your dreams! You might even stop being

all the qualities of your soul mate and everything will

such a wimp… Ahah kidding!

be just fine. Keep partying and doing sport as it is

Cupids are targeting your lonely heart, will be hard

important for you to have a good personal – private

not to fall in love. And if you already are, then stop

life balance.

wondering and start living in the moment.

Taurus

Leo

Looks like April got you lost somewhere on the road.

Oh Leo… You’re such a horny cheeky! We know the

Where did your sense of humor go? We all prefer

weather is getting warmer but please, calm your

you with it, thanks for not forgetting that again…

enthusiasm there are children around.

Sunny days are back and we all agree that a tan is

As much as you are trying, your partner will not lose

important (nobody likes zombies right?) but don’t

the nerves. So if you want to argue, it would be cle-

forget your romance and beloved one or you might

ver to do it with someone else. Change your attitude

be challenged! You need a romantic act in order for

and everything will go smooooothly. Not sharing

you relationship to be stronger than ever. Single?

your bed? Stop crying, it’s never too late to show

Keep your eyes open, with the night might come the

your assets and how you use them!

romance.

Gemini

Virgo Stars are (finally) on your side! Your energy is

This month, luck is on your side. Do yourself a favor

impressive but don’t forget to take a deep breath or

and don’t stay at home, rather go out with friends

you might turn breathless by the end of May. Time

and have fun after a hard day at work. It’s the best

will pass slowly till the summer holidays… golden

way to relax, especially for you! People often say

sand, attractive beach and ocean blue are already

that you’re bipolar… Well this month won’t be an

mocking you. You should find an open-air swimming

exception with a full moon all the way long! Relaxing

pool and a friend to bring with. Some swimming laps,

won’t be too much for you at this point. You really

sun bathing and you’ll feel fresh again! Expecting

need to chill otherwise you might make tachycardia.

some changes in your job, your wishes will come

Cocktails on the beach, that’s what you have to

true. Looking for one? Won’t be immediate but take

focus on!

advantage of it and try something new and exciting!

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May 2015

Libra

Capricorn

Could you please stop looking at yourself in the

Monday morning is hard for all of us. But it might

mirror? Yes it’s been a long week and as the Black

be harder on you! At least on the second week of

Kids says “listen to your body tonight”. The more

May, when Mars and Venus collide in the Scorpio

positive you’ll be, the more peanuts you’ll get. When

constellation. Ask yourself some questions: is your

it comes to romance, recent events have made

wife cheating on you? Is your husband really going

your feelings stronger than ever. Enjoy it with your

to the pub the pub with his mates? Is your dog

beloved one! If you don’t have a partner, be ready

really yours ? Make it simple. Quit your job, go on a

to have some funny adventures, you’ll have a lot of

life trip to Peru and dive yourself into shamanism,

fun and butt. You are a strong and empathic person;

humanitarian aid or cheap cocaine. Life here is not

try to never forget that and you’ll do amazing things.

worth it.

Scorpio

Aquarius

You’ve always been so impulsive… living off the

Hop on board, for life is awaiting you! Seems like

limits and looking for adrenaline. But try not to

winter has kept you in a hot soup/ cuddles. But no

spend all your salary in a one-night-shot this time!

more shall you slack! The stars are on your side. Get

You’re good looking and sensual so why keep buying

out now! Ask the first cripple on the street to guide

shots for every good-looking girl around the bar

you to his favourite pub. Order the same lager he

and behind the darkest streets? When it comes to

had when he dumped his wife to become a drag

work, you will have to show some flexibility towards

queen and drink it bottoms up. Then fate leaves you

an annoying office-mate. But you know how things

a choice. End up with him and live a horrid – though

are… we’re all someone’s fool. Just try not to punch

exhilarating - life together. Or, go back home, down-

your brother’s boss this time!

load Made In Chelsea S02E07 and hang yourself with that thong you stole from the cripple.

Sagittarius

Pisces

Beware of the double decker for May might be

You can finally smell the wonderful summer scent

against you. Planet Mars has never been your friend

coming. You wonder if you should party hard with

and it’s keen on striking! For singles, this time is for

the sun right now or rather get fit and spend money

reflection. Vultures prowl their prey and you seem

on the new trendy swimming suit. Though since you

like a perfect one... you might want to stay home

are currently reading our sexy magazine we have no

with friends and drown your sorrow in dignity. In a

doubt you are able to do both! Free your tortured

couple, do not loose track of your other half, as they

mind, enjoy the weather and life will be as simple

might be your redemption! In other words, take care,

as using an apple device. You will then have such a

remain or become healthy and stay put until Jupiter

communicative energy you’ll fill all your relatives

comes to your rescue and allows you to shine again!

with joy. Appraisal is not excluded.

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LE BON SNAPSHOT

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SPRING IS IN THE AIR

© MARGUERITE GAUDIN

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LORD BONBON

Pierre Winsborrow Text

Picture

Mariia Kilina

The King of Cool I’m not one for writing things

We open on a sunny Friday

some time, and being single at 36

down. Instead, I like to capture

evening – wide shot. It’s a little

ain’t too cool. It’s simply, tricky.

thoughts and memories and play

after six and I’m running down

Most women I meet my age tend

them like movies in my head. I

Tabernacle Street in Shoreditch.

to come with baggage, i.e. kids,

have one particular movie I’d like

Although the sun shines, there’s a

divorced, married even, and I’m

to share with you. It’s a comedy/

crisp chill in the air. Spring is still

oddly free of all the latter, which

drama or ‘dramedy’ if you prefer.

in its infancy but I’m optimistic.

makes me wonder why the hell

It stars yours truly, Mister Bonbon

I’m dressed accordingly in black

I haven’t settled down yet. Well

– a man of quite a few words, and

jeans and a stonewash denim

tonight my goal is simple: Push all

a man getting on in years –

shirt.

that angsty bullshit aside and just

36 if you must know.

The plan was to meet my friends

get laid. What’s the worst that can happen?

at quarter to six at McQueen, a So, as I grab the proverbial

bar that honours the late actor,

Reaching for the prominent black

remote and ready my finger on

aka ‘The King of Cool’. But right

door I enter McQueen short on

the PLAY button, take a seat, get

now I don’t feel so cool, just

breath. Fade out.

comfy and allow the darkness to

hopelessly late and a little ner-

wash over you, because shortly

vous. ‘Why the nerves?’ you ask.

To be followed on

my projector will illuminate...

I’m single and have been for quite

www.lebonbon.co.uk

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