Kokova Magazine

A quick glance at the best-seller lists for novels and DVD box sets and it is obvious that Scandinavian crime fiction and drama have become a cultural phenomenon here in the UK. This weekend 15th - 16th June 2013 at Nordicana, you'll not only be able to see the very latest Nordic film and TV programmes but also have a chance to meet the author and stars of Arne Dahl plus hear from Borgen creator Adam Price, The Killing star Marie Askehave, the new Linda Wallander, The Killing novelist David Hewson and much, much more!

With nearly eight million Brits planning a summer 'holi-stay' this year, there has never been a better time to embrace the great outdoors and enjoy an alfresco lifestyle. Almost a third of people living in Britain can no longer afford a week's holiday abroad (National Statistics 2013) and are therefore embracing the stress-free comfort of their own homes. What better way to celebrate this than with the return of the 'at-home' outdoor eating and entertaining campaign - Gastro Alfresco 2013.

Last week we were lucky enough to get an invitation to the YO! Burger launch party at YO! Sushi's premier restaurant in Poland Street where we sampled all five of the limited edition YO! Burgers and talked to Mike Lewis, YO! Sushi's award winning Executive Chef. The creation of the YO! Burger stems from Mike's many travels across Japan, to all the different regions. Mike wanted to capture all the flavours and experiences from his travels into the five new, exciting flavours of YO! Burger.

Looking for somewhere new to go on a Thursday night? Well you'll be delighted to hear that Buddha-Bar London solves the problems for foodies and music lovers alike with the launch of EAT.PLAY.LOVE. This fun fuelled evening has the best of both worlds with a menu of sumptuous dishes, plus live music all night long. Well-loved resident DJ Omar Gharbi is spicing up the dining scene by inviting renowned musicians to accompany him and play live with all-time Buddha-Bar favourite tunes.

Why not get out and about this summer and combine a family walk on the South West Coast Path with a host of other old-fashioned childhood pleasures, from crabbing in rock pools and exploring hidden coves, to following in the footsteps of giants. Each of the five walks, which have been chosen by the South West Coast Path team, can be downloaded at South West Coast Path.

Galeto, a brand new Brazilian street food restaurant concept capturing the vibrant flavours of Brazil opened for business this week on London's iconic Dean Street in Soho. The 70 cover restaurant will bring with it the carnival spirit of Rio de Janeiro and a variety of authentic Brazilian street food dishes, cocktails and beers.