Friday, November 20, 2009

Szeráj

A new Istanbul-style cafeteria offers good meals until the wee hours of the morning on busy Szent Istvan korut. Dishes like lamb stew, mousaka and chicken with aubergine are served from the steam table, and kebabs are prepared while you wait. There's a great selection of salads, breads, strong Turkish tea in traditional glasses and desserts, like baklava or rice pudding. The cavernous, ornate interior includes a working fountain. It's like an evening in Byzantium - or at least a quick meal there.

Monday, November 9, 2009

Quannum: DJ Shadow, Blackalicious & Latryx

DJ Shadow is renowned for his experimental instrumental hip hop. His début 'Endtroducing' album did much to put the term 'Trip Hop' on everyone's tongue a few years ago. His long-time collaborators and Quannum label-mates, Blackalicious and Latryx also reflect the experimental side of West Coast hip hop with their effortlessly nimble rapping and conscious lyrics. Lifesavazma serves as 'special guest' at what will be one of the concerts of the year.