Recently Time Out had an article on London’s Best Coffee (no, not an oxymoron, there really is good coffee to be found here). As a published coffee reviewer (ahem), I was intrigued by what places got the seal of approval. Of course the list was not exhaustive but it did merit consideration of places heretofore unknown to me, and also reminded one of the gems of London’s java joints (disclaimer: I have a predilection for flat whites with skinny milk, no sugar. This may or may not influence my preferred …

Having traipsed along Oxford Street during the human traffic rush hours for a few weeks now, I feel more than experienced to vent frustrations with the zoo known as Oxford Circus and its surroundings. Top peeves:
1. Umbrellas: Emily Post should have written a book on Umbrella Etiquette. I nearly get an umbrella in the eye about three times a day. People should have to pass tests to own and use one. If you are walking and someone is nearby, raise your umbrella up. Please.
2. Arms as weapons: People who swing their arms …