We recently caught up with filmmaker Luke Monaghan to learn about the top 5 places to eat in his city of London, UK. Coincidentally he’d just finished shooting a short film on his number one pick, The Modern Pantry in Clerkenwell. In this film he visits the Canadian-born, New Zealand raised Modern Pantry owner and head chef Anna Hansen. Check out the film above and continue reading for a full run down of Luke’s top five eateries.

Modern Pantry, Clerkenwell
Probably my favourite restaurant in London, I haven’t not been amazed any time I’ve eaten here. It’s amazing food served in a ‘not too stuffy’ atmosphere, the chef is pretty in demand too, with awards for her food beginning to fill up one of The Modern Pantry’s backroom cupboards. The brunch is meant to be glorious to, so when in London, book a table.

French brand A.P.C. has opened its second London store last night. After catering to the more ‘polished’ crowd already with their Mayfair flagship store, they have now made the move into East London and opened another store in Redchurch Street. The opening was packed and the brand’s founder Jean Touitou was clearly in the good mood. Make sure to hit the new location on your next London trip.

With all the Will & Kate hubbub going on in London, we thought it fair time to share our inside look at 5 of London’s best independent menswear shops. In this piece we chat with the good people of Albam, Folk, Present, GOODHOOD and LN-CC to discuss the men’s retail scene in the British capital. See the full Highsnobiety London Shop Guide here.

Nike’s latest Stadium space, at London department store Selfridges, plays host to the ultimate football experience.

From watching their favourite team’s matches live on the state-of-the-art High-Definition, 4×4-metre screen to visiting one of the rooms adjacent to the viewing stadium to play table football or the latest video games, fans will feel as close to the action as it is possible to be whilst staying in central London. There will also be an exhibition of iconic and rarely seen Nike kits to marvel at and bring back some cherished football memories.

Altogether 62 plasma screens ranging from 19” to 50” wide, all operated via a ‘Hippotizer’ system will create a wrap-around wall of sound and enhanced images within the main space to ensure the Nike Stadium at Selfridges experience is never short of breathtaking – even in between the matches.

Looking beyond the obvious support of the English football team, the Nike Stadium at Selfridges will pay homage to the most successful and feared footballing nation of all time – Brasil. The space itself takes its inspiration from the country’s famed on-pitch passion and energy and its design follows the yellow, green and blue colour cues of the national flag. Elements of Brasilian culture from dance and music to art and entertainment will be seamlessly incorporated into the Nike Stadium at Selfridges to create the ultimate sensory football experience.

To coincide with the launch of the stadium in the Ultralounge, Nike and Selfridges have also created a bespoke retail environment on the store’s first floor Menswear area. This new shopping space will showcase the very best of Nike Sportswear’s products, including a number of exclusive pieces from the NSW Collection to exclusive footwear.

Have a closer look after the jump.

Following yesterday’s Icon-Temporary London announcement, we now have a more detailed look at the two London exclusive Ronson sneakers from Gucci. On offer for London are a grey herringbone flannel midtop (our favorite of the two), and a black and white patent polka dot low cut style. Each pair features leather boat lacing and a “Gucci with Mark Ronson” dog tag. The limited edition sneakers also come with unique packaging designed specifically for London.

On April 22, the third installment of Gucci Icon-Temporary will open for three weeks at 37 Earlham Street, Seven Dials, Covent Garden, London WC2.

Take the leap for detailed images of the London Exclusive Gucci Ronson Sneakers.

Gucci’s Icon Temporary flash sneaker store makes its next stop in London. For the occasion, Frida Giannini whipped up two London exclusive Ronson sneakers. As seen above, the nautically inspired kicks receive limited herringbone and polka dot make ups for the Brits. Starting April 22nd, the store will be open for three weeks at Covent Garden and will carry 17 additional sneaker styles from the Icon-Temporary collection.

Take the leap for more on Gucci Icon-Temporary London.

WeSC opens its first store in London on Carnaby Street 38 with an exhibition with Mitch and long time Weactavist Stash. The store is situated at 38 Carnaby  Street, W1 London. Offering access to the whole WeSC collection for the first time in the UK.

The opening is an initial step in WeSC’s international roll out. We take a look at the opening event and at the new WeSC flagship store. Take a look after the jump.

The London Nike Sportswear Store, called 1948, has been renovated and re-openend this weekend. Make sure to pass by, as its the best place to check out the new Nike Sportswear Spring/Summer 2009 Collection, as well as the Nike Tier 0 product.

Nike 1948
Arches 477/478
Batemans Row
Shoreditch
EC2A 3HH

Taking over the 5 floors of the Behind the Shutters Gallery at Cordy House, Mutate Britain is a multi-media media barrage from Mutant Waste. They’ve hit Glastonbury and Burning Man before, and this newest installation will remain on view for 5 weeks. Look for painting, sculpture, performance and more. (via the art collectors).

Cordy House, 87-95 Curtain Road, London, EC2

Selections from Mutate Britain follow the jump.

Currently, Adam Neate’s painting sells for a neat 43,000 pounds at London’s well known Elms Lester Painting Rooms. On Friday, however, he’ll go back to his roots and leave paintings around London for anyone to pick up. This follows some grand self-funded public art projects by other “street artists,” but here there is a greater take home offer. The freebies will begin appearing in the early hours on the outskirts of the city, and move further in as the day moves to a close.