10th May 2018
Fariba Farshad, founder of Photo London and lead developer of the Condé Nast College of Fashion & Design, shares with us her guide to Fulham and Hammersmith
Fariba Farshad is founding director of the annual Photo London fair (17-20 May at Somerset House), which she began with her husband in 2015. She has been a lecturer at the University of the Arts London, helped to develop the Condé Nast College of Fashion & Design and is co-founder of the Candlestar cultural consultancy.
Photography: Gemma Day
51 Palliser Road, W14 9EB
This is the best butcher in London. It’s dedicated to traditional and free-range farming methods and I can’t resist their quail scotch eggs. hgwalter.com
Thames Wharf, Rainville Road, W6 9HA
Legendary and still wonderful, especially when you phone on the way home and they miraculously have a late table. rivercafe.co.uk
Bishops Park, Bishop’s Avenue, SW6 6EA
This is a gorgeous tree-lined walk from Fulham FC to Putney Bridge. Stop for coffee at the Bishop’s Palace and soak up its history. tfl.gov.uk/modes/walking/thames-path
143 Old Church Street, SW3 6EB
This effortlessly retains its bohemian style. Lunch in the delightful gardens is one of summer’s greatest treats. chelseaartsclub.com
3 Jubilee Place, SW3 3TD
This leading photography gallery represents a group of brilliant fine art photographers, one of whom — Eamonn Doyle — found his way to our walls at home. michaelhoppengallery.com
172 King’s Road, SW3 4UP
This has small plates of thrillingly imaginative “wild” English cuisine and wines from the owners’ vineyard in West Sussex. Perfect for a long lazy lunch or a quick pre-cinema supper. rabbit-restaurant.com
Chelsea 206 King’s Road, SW3 5XP
This is an art house cinema with a nice café as well as amazingly comfortable Pullman seats. curzoncinemas.com
27 Duke of York Square, SW3 4LY
With a small, carefully curated range of cosmetics, this is a place to discover new brands and reacquaint yourself with old favourites. It also runs a brilliant loyalty scheme and is generous with samples. spacenk.com
