Vietnamese Food

Ping Pong is all about Beer, Bragging rights and making Buddies! Come along to the Ping Pong Social at Bounce Shoreditch to unwind, meet likeminded people and of course show off your whiff whaff skills! This event is crafted to serve both serious Table Tennis players with lots of challenges & tournaments, as well as the social players with tailor made games for singles, couples, colleagues & friends. With music playing and drinks flowing you will be able to choose from a variety of creative and quirky games including Ping Pong Tournaments, Social Doubles, Round Pong, Weapon Pong etc. There will be prizes for winners that include bottle of Prosecco & Medals and free entry to future events. We are usually by tables 15,16, 17 this is where you should meet us. However, if we change the tables or if you can't find us for whatever reason, please call/text host Vin and/or ask at reception for us, and you will be directed to us. Experience includes: \~ 4 Hours of Ping Pong Entertainment Tournament for Beginners, Intermediates, Experts (Prosecco for the Winner) \~ Quirky Social Ping Pong games with Fancy Prices for beginners \~ Fun Vibe to socialise in UV lit up exclusive Ping Pong venue FREE entry to our next Beer Pong event for winners

**Address: 210-212 Southwark Park Road, London SE16 3RX** **Doors Open 1pm Event starts 6:30pm-10pm** **Player Capacity: 32 players** Are you a seasoned Pokemon player? Or maybe just starting out? Come and join our **Pokemon TCG** Constructed Tournaments at the Brotherhood Games. The evening consists of 3 rounds of Swiss, with prizing distributed to players with a positive record. To participate in the event, alongside your ticket purchase [here](https://www.thebrotherhoodgames.co.uk/pokemon-events), you will be asked to register when you come into the shop and we will put on our system. We will hand out a booster pack for entry to the tournament. If you are unfamiliar, please ask our member of staff upon arrival to the store where a member of staff will be happy to assist. As an added bonus, you will be automatically entered in our Brotherhood League system which runs quarterly. Players will have an opportunity to gain points for attendance and winning games with prizes awarded to the top 16 players on the leaderboard, a special tournament will be held at the end of the league season. Please see terms and conditions for more details. You can visit our [calendar](https://www.thebrotherhoodgames.co.uk/event-calendar#flPtAG) to find out about our other events. And, if you haven't already, please join our Instagram, YouTube and Discord Server for news about upcoming events, announcements, and social interaction with your fellow players!

**This is a the third chapter of our longform Tuesday-night reading group on China. If you didn't get to the first meetings, don't worry - come along anyway!** This time, we're reading chapter 3, ***Ossification.*** Find the text here: https://chuangcn.org/journal/one/sorghum-and-steel/3-ossification/ \-\-\-\- About the China Study Group: What can we learn from the Chinese Revolution? That's the question we'll seek to answer as LMRG brings the heat to you once again, now on Tuesday nights, with our all-new China Study Group. In this long-form reading series, we'll meet monthly for in-depth discussion of a series of texts on China, its revolution, the socialist market economy, and more. As the [New Cold War](https://thetricontinental.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/20221107_MR-NCW_EN_Web.pdf) heats up, it's never been more important to learn what we can about the country which the US, UK and EU have all described - following the [American phrasebook](https://www.gmfus.org/news/china-systemic-rival-systemic-threat) \- as a "systemic rival"\. For the first set of meetups within this series, we'll be tackling *Sorghum and Steel: The Socialist Developmental Regime and the Forging of China* by the [Chuang](https://chuangcn.org) collective. Chuang is an independent, autonomous collective of anti-authoritarian Chinese communists and labour activists whose work provides a rare opportunity for English readers to get vital detail on historical and contemporary dynamics within Chinese society from a materialist, communist, and crucially - balanced perspective. *Sorghum and Steel* will provide our Study Group with an essential foundation in Chinese history to equip us going forward. Throughout this series, we'll give equal space to a wide variety of sources, from anti-authoritarian Chinese communists opposed to the contemporary Politburo to members of Xi Jinping's own ideological brain-trust. We'll dig deep into elements of the Chinese revolutionary experience such as the CPC's localist co-operative economics of the Civil War period, the forgotten grass roots of the Cultural Revolution, the *Boulan Fazheng* period and China's rejection of "shock therapy" as seen in the USSR, and the theory underpinning China's recent turn away from the liberal economics of the 2000s. Take care everyone and happy reading!

**Address: 210-212 Southwark Park Road, London SE16 3RX** **Doors Open 1pm Event starts 6:30pm-10pm** **Player Capacity: 8 players** Welcome to our **Dragon Ball Fusion World TCG** Constructed Tournament. The evening consists of 3 to 4 rounds of Swiss and prizing is distributed to players with a positive record. To participate in the event, alongside your **ticket purchase on our [website](https://www.thebrotherhoodgames.co.uk/dragon-ball-super-fusion-world-events)**, you will be asked to register on the Bandai+ app. We use this app for our tournament. We will hand out a promo pack for entry for the tournament. If you are unfamiliar, please ask our member of staff upon arrival to the store where a member of staff will be happy to assist. As an added bonus you will be automatically entered in our Brotherhood League system which runs quarterly. Players will have an opportunity to gain points for attendance and winning games with prizes awarded to the top 16 players on the leaderboard, a special tournament will be held at the end of the league season. Please see terms and conditions for more details. If you haven't already, please join our Instagram, YouTube and Discord Server for news about upcoming events, announcements, and social interaction with your fellow players! *The Brotherhood Games Discord* https://discord.com/invite/SJaQXyeNXx

This is part 1 of a new walk, starting at Cannon Street and ending at St.Pauls. We will meet at Sir John Hawkshaw which is on Cannon Street Station at 10.45 am, for a hot drink, at 11.15 am we will leave for our walk to the Guildhall where time will be allowed to look around. Afterwards we will walk to the Barbican, where we will have our lunch in the groundsthere { please bring a packed lunch with you} We will then go to Charterhouse, where there will be time to look around. Our walk will take us to ST Bartholomew Hospital, and the 2 churches there, and we will visit 1 of them St Bartholomew the Less. Then we will pop into Postman's Park, and then finishing our walk at The Paternoster Pub near St. Pauls with St. Pauls underground station a few minutes away. There will be a £7 meet up fee for this walk {please have the right change} There will be quite a few steps to climb on this walk., so if you have a knee problem, this walk may be not for you. \*JOIN OUR 45+ NOT GRUMPY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY \* <[https://www.facebook.com/45plusnotgrumpy/](https://www.facebook.com/45plusnotgrumpy/)\>\* ##

**PLEASE VISIT THE WEBSITE TO CONFIRM SESSION DETAILS AND LET US KNOW YOU PLAN TO ATTEND. THIS IS MANDATORY.** **Want to do something useful with your exercise? GoodGym is no ordinary gym. We're a group of people who get fit by doing good - helping out local charities and community groups with physical jobs like shifting compost and planting trees.** **📍 We meet at** **Crook Log Leisure Centre, Brampton Rd, Bexleyheath, DA7 4HH** **at 6:45pm.** **🏃‍♂️ At 7:00pm we'll run, walk or cycle to do a 30-40 minute task.** **🏃‍♂️ Then we'll head back to where we started by 8:45pm, do some stretches and maybe grab a beverage?** It's FREE. It's fun. It's fulfilling. And we're a very friendly bunch. 🍇 — **BOOK ONTO THE SESSION** **To come to the session click here:** https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions **You will need to confirm your attendance on the GoodGym website** (this includes creating an account with us if you haven’t already - it only takes a few mins). The link above takes you to the session listings in your area - if this session doesn’t fit your schedule, you may find something that does so check it out. p.s. GoodGym is a charity and you will be asked whether you’d like to donate when first creating an account. The choice is yours and does not affect your ability to attend a session. — **FAQ** Not sure you'll keep up? GoodGym is for everyone (18+). Whether you've never run before, or are chasing a marathon PB, you are 100% welcome. We always have a back-marker so no one gets left behind. 70% of GoodGym members start as non-runners so if you're new to this kind of thing you will be supported by people who are all on the same journey. 👍 What do I need to wear? Most of us wear gym/running gear. Make sure you're prepared for the weather. Don't feel like you're fit enough? Our tasks are simple and fun. There are easy jobs as well as more challenging things for those who want a workout! The choice is always yours. Do I need to bring anything? Gardening gloves are really useful for a lot of GoodGym tasks. And a head torch too if it’s likely to get dark. Please bring some if you can but there’s no requirement 🧤💡🧤 What is GoodGym? We're a (really lovely) group of people who use our energy to make a difference in our local community (and in communities across the UK!). We often meet on a weeknight, at least once a week, for a session to do good and get fit. We'd love you to come and join us. Any questions, just pop a comment below or send me a message. Find out everything you need to know at goodgym.org

**New members of all ages always welcome!** In November 1519, Hernando Cortés walked along a causeway leading to the capital of the Aztec kingdom and came face to face with Moctezuma. That story--and the story of what happened afterwards--has been told many times, but always following the narrative offered by the Spaniards. After all, we have been taught, it was the Europeans who held the pens. But the Native Americans were intrigued by the Roman alphabet and, unbeknownst to the newcomers, they used it to write detailed histories in their own language of Nahuatl. Until recently, these sources remained obscure, only partially translated, and rarely consulted by scholars. For the first time, in Fifth Sun, the history of the Aztecs is offered in all its complexity based solely on the texts written by the indigenous people themselves. Camilla Townsend presents an accessible and humanized depiction of these native Mexicans, rather than seeing them as the exotic, bloody figures of European stereotypes. The conquest, in this work, is neither an apocalyptic moment, nor an origin story launching Mexicans into existence. The Mexica people had a history of their own long before the Europeans arrived and did not simply capitulate to Spanish culture and colonization. Instead, they realigned their political allegiances, accommodated new obligations, adopted new technologies, and endured. This engaging revisionist history of the Aztecs, told through their own words, explores the experience of a once-powerful people facing the trauma of conquest and finding ways to survive, offering an empathetic interpretation for experts and non-specialists alike.

Casual chess in a cozy French bar in Blackheath, open to all levels. I only have one chessboard, so feel free to bring your own.

Get ready for a flavour‑packed night exploring bold **Cambodian‑inspired cuisine** in the heart of Borough Market! We’re heading to **Barang**, an exciting new restaurant residency above The Globe Tavern that’s earning rave reviews for its vibrant dishes, smoky open‑fire cooking, and shareable plates designed to delight. ### 🌶 **Why Barang?** Barang is transforming Cambodian cuisine into a fresh, modern experience using **open‑fire techniques, punchy spice blends, and seasonal ingredients**. Diners consistently praise its **“amazing food”**, **“incredible combinations of flavours”**, and **friendly, relaxed service**. Many reviews highlight Barang as one of the most exciting culinary experiences in South East London right now — with guests eager to order *everything on the menu*! ### 🍴 **What We Might Try** While the menu changes seasonally and often leans into sharing small plates, here are some dishes that have been featured and sound irresistible: **Starters & Small Plates** * **Raw tuna** with compressed melon, lemongrass, coconut & lime * **Diver scallop** with tamarind brown butter, pickled apple & pig’s ear crackling * **Laab of venison** with pork fat & Khmer spices **Grill & Bigger Plates** * **Whole grilled red mullet** in banana leaf with Kep dipping sauce & herbs * **Bone‑in sirloin steak** served with bone marrow, prahok (fermented fish paste) dripping & chilli relish * **Smoked & roasted half mallard** with long‑pepper curry and duck flatbread **Sides & Sweet Finish** * Stir‑fried winter greens or citrus salads * **Pineapple & galangal sorbet** with candied nuts and lime‑leaf meringue And for drinks, Barang’s cocktail list — including inventive aperitifs like a **Kampot gin martini** with a Carlingford oyster — sets the tone for a flavourful evening. ### 🍷 **Experience & Atmosphere** Barang combines the buzz of Borough Market with laid‑back yet polished service, making it perfect for a **group dinner with fellow foodies** — especially those who love bold, aromatic, Southeast‑Asian flavours. The setting above The Globe Tavern adds a cosy, convivial backdrop ideal for shared plates and conversation. Please note there will be a £25 deposit payable for this event. As there is a no-show charge of this amount being charged by the restaurant we are doing this to cover any potential cancellations without advance notice. Once you have signed up for the event you will be contacted by the organiser to arrange payment. Your place won’t be confirmed until we receive the payment, and places will be offered on a first come (and paid) first served basis. **Links** Observer: [https://observer.co.uk/style/restaurants/article/barang-london-i-now-trust-this-restaurant-with-my-life](https://observer.co.uk/style/restaurants/article/barang-london-i-now-trust-this-restaurant-with-my-life) Evening Standard: [https://www.standard.co.uk/going-out/restaurants/barang-borough-market-review-london-b1267544.html](https://www.standard.co.uk/going-out/restaurants/barang-borough-market-review-london-b1267544.html) Barang home: [https://baranglondon.com/](https://baranglondon.com/)

Come and join our Board Game night at the Brotherhood Games Cafe! With access to our board game library, these nights offer the perfect opportunity to play old classics or learn new and exciting games. We offer a welcoming environment with tasty coffee and delicious food, perfect to meet new people or come with friends. On this occasion, we will also be hosting a thrilling session of Blood on the Clocktower. A storytelling game full of mistery, cunning and accusations. Will you be able to survive the night? Don't forget to book your ticket [here](https://www.thebrotherhoodgames.co.uk/special-events) to secure your spot. Your £5 ticket grants you £5 store credit to use on food on the day. Why don't explore our other events? Visit our [calendar!](https://www.thebrotherhoodgames.co.uk/event-calendar#flPtAG)

Chef Akbar will teach delicious, authentic Tajik dishes followed by a sit-down meal. Warm and easy, like being with family! Course fee (£54.88). **ABOUT THE CUISINE** Tajik cuisine, with its roots in the ancient Silk Road city of Samarkand, is a beautiful blend of flavours and traditions from across Central Asia. Influenced by Persian, Turkish, and Russian cooking, it celebrates fresh ingredients, aromatic herbs, and gentle spices. From fragrant rice dishes like Palav to soft, hand-folded dumplings and vibrant salads, every meal is a reflection of generosity, hospitality, and the joy of sharing food together. Tajik cooking is colourful, comforting, and deeply tied to family and community—food made to be enjoyed with love. **ON THE MENU (subject to change):** * **Shee** \(Lamb Broth with Pickled Sorrel and Root Vegetables\) \| Meat \(Lamb\)*; Milk* * **Tuy Kabob** \(Wedding Kebab\) \| Meat \(Lamb\); *None* * **Moshkichiri** \(Mung Bean and Rice with Yoghurt and Onions\) \| Vegetarian; *Milk* * **Bichak-i Kadugi** \(Butternut Squash\-filled Pastries\) \| Vegetarian; *Eggs, Gluten (Wheat), Milk* * **Chalpak** \(Semolina Flatbread\) \| Vegan; *Gluten (Wheat)* * **Salati Bahor** \(Spring Salad\) \| Vegetarian; *Milk, Mustard* This menu contains meat (**lamb**). Allergens include: ***eggs, gluten, milk, mustard.*** Further details and reservation link: [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tajik-cookery-class-with-akbar-london-pop-up-tickets-1978959356708](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tajik-cookery-class-with-akbar-london-pop-up-tickets-1978959356708) Do you speak French and would like to be part of a reading group and other events in French? [https://www.meetup.com/gaia-livres/](https://www.meetup.com/The-London-French-Club/) Do you speak Spanish and would like to be part of a reading group in Spanish? [https://www.meetup.com/gaia-libros/](https://www.meetup.com/London-Spanish-Club/) Or join my eclectic English book club: [https://www.meetup.com/gaia-books](https://www.meetup.com/gaia-libros/) instagram: @persian_culture_ -Whatsapp group: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/EZk35ZbJZ6W6wwyHyuxoS2](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EZk35ZbJZ6W6wwyHyuxoS2)

WhatsApp Follow this link to join my WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/IE0zv2LWJIZExZInB7084C?mode=gi_t Whether you’re looking for a private dining for a private celebration your Birthday with family and friends, an important business meeting, a working lunch, or the opportunity to impress your clients over dinner. We can offer our clients access to discreet private venue or if you prefer something semi-private, we can offer our mezzanine level space where you can enjoy the buzz of the restaurant while maintaining a level of privacy. **30 pounds per person** Sharing Starters A selection to share, including: Charcuterie and cheese boards Arancini Bruschetta with cherry tomatoes Parmigiana di melanzane Bread basket Marinated olives Main Course Choose one: Spaghetti Carbonara Tagliatelle al Ragù (Bolognese) Classic Lasagna - beef ragù and béchamel Vegetarian Lasagna - basil pesto, goat cheese, and béchamel Cannelloni al Forno - stuffed pasta with beef ragù Gnocchi alla Sorrentina - tomato sauce, mozzarella, and basil Polpette al Sugo - meatballs in tomato sauce Chicken Milanese - breaded chicken cutlet Dessert Choose one: Panna Cotta - chocolate or mixed berries Tiramisù Babà

Hello Vietnam Restaurant in Rockville, MD, offers an authentic Vietnamese dining experience with a diverse menu featuring traditional dishes such as pho, bun, and banh mi. Patrons can enjoy a variety of options, including fresh summer rolls and crispy spring rolls, as well as customizable dishes with different proteins. With a commitment to quality and flavor, Hello Vietnam serves a range of appetizers, house specials, and classic noodle soups that cater to various tastes and preferences. The vibrant atmosphere and delicious offerings make it a popular choice for both locals and visitors seeking a taste of Vietnam. Check out their menu: [Hello Vietnam! Restaurant](https://www.hellovietnamfood.com/) All aboard mates!

This place gets crowded so let’s meet early and enjoy their very authentic Chinese food! 2026 is the year of the Fire Horse! https://www.mamachangva.com/

Bonsoir à tous! Venez nombreux pour causer autour d'un repas ou d'un verre chez La Madeleine. On n'a que deux règles: (1) qu'on y parle exclusivement le français et (2) qu'on achète quelque chose à boire ou à manger (c'est La Madeleine qui le demande). Merci et à bientôt!

☕💻 Join us for a relaxed coworking session with handcrafted coffee at Kaldi’s Social House in Clarendon. With its cozy café vibe, comfy seating, and free Wi-Fi, Kaldi’s is a great spot to settle in, get some work done, and sip on an excellent mocha or latte. 🥢🍜 Around 1:00 pm, for anyone who’s interested, we’ll take a short walk over to Wagamama—just a couple of blocks away—for lunch at this popular Asian-fusion favorite. Feel free to join for the coworking, the lunch, or both! [Kaldi’s Social House ](https://www.instagram.com/kaldissocialarlington?igsh=MWVpMTFoNDJlNGtvdw==) [Wagamama](https://northernvirginiamag.com/food-and-drink/reviews/2024/09/24/first-bite-review-wagamama-brings-big-flavor-to-clarendon/)

We will be participating in a trivia night event at craft house located in Fairfax on Tuesday. Trivia starts at 7:30 pm. Parking: There is free parking. Please show up by 7:15 pm so that we organize accordingly. We may field multiple teams depending on turnout. Please plan on arriving and staying for the entire trivia event. To ensure you get a spot on a trivia team: * Please arrive by 7:15 PM, or notify the hosts that you are running late by 7:15 PM. If you arrive after 7:15 or don't notify the hosts, you are not guaranteed a spot on a trivia team and may need to form your own, separate team. * Please RSVP so we know to expect you. Don't be like Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn from Wedding Crashers and crash a trivia event (i.e., don't show up without being on the attendee list). \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- If you have Instagram, you can check out our account at asiandiningandadventuregroup for photos and announcements of group outings!

They are a family-owned business. With family from all around Asia, they are exposed to a variety of Asian cuisines. Their mission is to bring the best of these worlds together at Mi La Cay! Many people assume Mi La Cay is just another pho spot. While they are one of the top-rated pho locations in the DMV, pho is just scratching the surface of Asian flavors! Start the meal off with spring rolls, summer rolls, roast quail or papaya salad. These are all great for sharing around the table. In the mood for poultry, seafood or red meats? Rice or noodles? Soup? They have something to tingle your tongue. Have a look at their menu: [MI LA CAY | Noodles and Grill](http://milacaywheaton.com/#menu) All aboard mates!