Editor’s Note: Now and then we'll spotlight one of our amazing Google Places reviewers. Both so you guys can start to get to know one another and so we can pull together and share our favourite local places. Today, we introduce you to Joe Shahabuddin from London.
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Joe followed his wife to London two years ago when she began her PhD, and ended up going back to school himself. When he isn’t writing reviews on Places, he spends his spare time taking pictures or playing the guitar. We spoke to our latest featured user about the best Japanese food in the city, candlelit museums and where to dig for comic books.
What’s your favourite thing about reviewing on Places?
Hoping it helps someone make an informed decision on whether or not to visit a place.
Do you have a secret talent?
If I told you, it wouldn't be a secret!
Fair enough! What would your superpower be?
Tough choice, but I'll take super speed. Not just for running fast, but for vibrating through solid objects and time travel. So dorky.
What’s your favourite thing about reviewing on Places?
Hoping it helps someone make an informed decision on whether or not to visit a place.
Do you have a secret talent?
If I told you, it wouldn't be a secret!
Fair enough! What would your superpower be?
Tough choice, but I'll take super speed. Not just for running fast, but for vibrating through solid objects and time travel. So dorky.
Share your ultimate London insider tip:
The Tube isn't as efficient in short distances. Get walking and enjoy the scenery.
What’s your biggest guilty pleasure?
Any dessert with apples. Ben & Jerry's “Apple-y Ever After” (now in their graveyard) will always hold a special place in my heart.
Sounds delish! And how about your five favourite places in London?
Gosh Comics - Great selection of graphic novels/comics/misc. others, very friendly staff and they do lots of events/signings. If you're going to spend your cash at a retailer, this is the place to do it.
British Museum - One of the best museums in the world. Daily gallery talks, lots of impressive exhibitions, free and paid lectures and other events. You can get lost in the galleries for hours and still barely scratch the surface of what it has to offer.
Cafe Japan - My favourite Japanese restaurant in London. A bit of a trek, but so worth it every time I make it. The food is delicious and fresh, prices are extremely reasonable, service is excellent.
Prince Charles Cinema - Great catalogue of old and new movies at great prices. The sing-a-longs are so much fun!
Sir John Soane's Museum - You have to visit this museum at least twice: once to really see everything it has to offer, and another time on one of the candlelight evenings. Make sure you're in line by around 4.45pm if you want to be in the first group of 60 to go in.
Posted by Alexandra Sheppard, London community coordinator
The Tube isn't as efficient in short distances. Get walking and enjoy the scenery.
What’s your biggest guilty pleasure?
Any dessert with apples. Ben & Jerry's “Apple-y Ever After” (now in their graveyard) will always hold a special place in my heart.
Sounds delish! And how about your five favourite places in London?
Gosh Comics - Great selection of graphic novels/comics/misc. others, very friendly staff and they do lots of events/signings. If you're going to spend your cash at a retailer, this is the place to do it.
British Museum - One of the best museums in the world. Daily gallery talks, lots of impressive exhibitions, free and paid lectures and other events. You can get lost in the galleries for hours and still barely scratch the surface of what it has to offer.
Cafe Japan - My favourite Japanese restaurant in London. A bit of a trek, but so worth it every time I make it. The food is delicious and fresh, prices are extremely reasonable, service is excellent.
Prince Charles Cinema - Great catalogue of old and new movies at great prices. The sing-a-longs are so much fun!
Sir John Soane's Museum - You have to visit this museum at least twice: once to really see everything it has to offer, and another time on one of the candlelight evenings. Make sure you're in line by around 4.45pm if you want to be in the first group of 60 to go in.
Posted by Alexandra Sheppard, London community coordinator
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