Daily Archives: November 24, 2005

Night out with Kiss Kiss Bang Bang and Bar Soho

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Tonight saw a reunion of the team that took Leeds by storm. M had arranged a full night of entertainment for D and myself, including a stop for dinner at Belgo Centraal, a bit of Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (ooo la la) and some drinks at Bar Soho.

Belgo Centraal is one of a chain of Belgian-themed restaurants. If you’re interested in a cheaper meal its worth trying to beat the clock (that is, get your order in before 6.30) with select meals being priced at the time of order accompanied by a free beer (or softdrink). The atmosphere is definitely pumping with the low ceilings giving it a cosy beer cellar feel. Service was efficient and food was delivered quickly. The food itself is pretty good and I was stuffed after my half chicken and very generous portion of frites. A great place to catch up with friends.

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

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Finally a comedy that doesn’t give away all of its jokes and general entertainment value in the trailers! This one is definitely a keeper.

Robert Downey Jr (who has such gorgeous eyes!) teams up with Val Kilmer and finds himself thrust into the strange universe that is Hollywood. Downey Jr. plays a Harry, a petty thief who, whilst running away from the police on a break-in gone wrong, stumbles into a movie audition for the role of a detective. He is sent to Kilmer, a tough-guy gay PI, for some character building and the two find themselves immediately embroiled a number of murder-mysteries, including one that involves his childhood love Harmony (played by Michelle Monaghan.)

Lots of twists and turns and intertwining stories make this movie a joy to experience. Although the laughs don’t stop coming, this movie is everything but light and fluffy. Dark, smart, sassy and with great spoofing of Hollywood excesses this movie is a lot of fun. No hesitations in recommending this one.

Bar Soho

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The stoned floor, wood timber walls and candle-lit tables give the main room a very relaxed feel. Tonight it was buzzing and the music was great. The company was great. The only negatives was the over priced drinks (I guess that is Central London for you) and the bar service with attitude (must go with the media-types that tend to frequent this bar.) Otherwise an okay bar for its ambience and music. Beware of the potential for high cover charges.