Cheapside

living it up in London without breaking the bank.

In Translation

because subtitles aren’t always possible.

Rough 'n Tumble

getting off your butt and onto the pitch.

Street Talk

getting lost in London just got really fun.

Tomfoolery

your guide to a good time—you don’t even have to call Jenny.

Avenue Q: Grade A puppetry
Wednesday, 21 Jul, 2010 – 10:34 | No Comment
Avenue Q: Grade A puppetry

Michele Martinelli isn’t a fan of musicals but he was a little seduced by the puppets of Avenue Q.

The Entrecôte Experience
Wednesday, 31 Mar, 2010 – 9:59 | No Comment
The Entrecôte Experience

Many visitors to Marylebone High Street wonder why, with so many good restaurants to choose from, there are always people willing to queue outside Le Relais de Venise. There are two possible reasons for this: …

The offside of football in London
Monday, 22 Feb, 2010 – 16:45 | 3 Comments
The offside of football in London

Discrimination is something ex-pats everywhere have had to deal with. Michele Martinelli tells us how he was discriminated against for having an Italian-sounding surname when trying to buy tickets for a football match.

Cheap laughs at the Fymfyg Bar
Thursday, 18 Feb, 2010 – 2:34 | No Comment
Cheap laughs at the Fymfyg Bar

Always on the lookout for new and wallet-friendly ways to enjoy London, The First Pint sent Michele Martinelli to check out Lee Hurst’s comedy club.

Ale-ienation
Friday, 15 Jan, 2010 – 17:43 | One Comment
Ale-ienation

Drinking ale is a distinctly British passtime currently enjoying a revival. Michele Martinelli, unconvinced of the beverage’s merit, takes a closer look.