Leading sommeliers from two of our survey’s most talked about restaurants have announced ‘An Unexpected Pairing’ – a duo of events designed to challenge preconceived ideas about what makes a great wine and a great sommelier. Sunaina Sethi, co-owner and wine buyer for Mayfair’s “sensationally subtle” Gymkhana, and Sandia Chang, co-owner and sommelier for Fitzrovia’s “phenomenal” Kitchen […]
Celeb chef du jour, Nuno Mendes, who closed Viajante last year and headed for Marylebone’s über hot Chiltern Firehouse (pictured), has opened a casual, new tavern in east London. Mendes, perhaps the first chef to put Bethnal Green on the culinary map with his tour-de-force restaurant at the Town Hall Hotel, launched Taberna do Mercado in […]
Surely it was only a matter of time before London’s most exclusive department store opened a lounge dedicated to gastronomy’s most expensive ingredient? Knightsbridge landmark Harrods has announced the launch of Italian truffle lounge Tartufi & Friends, on the lower ground floor of the world famous retailer. Tartufi & Friends is ‘entirely dedicated to the […]
The former site of Chutney Mary on King’s Road has been transformed into MW Eat’s newest venture – Masala Grill. Opening today (5 May), the restaurant is a more casual affair than its predecessor serving street food snacks alongside grilled fish and meat, curries, biryanis and thalis. The restaurant group will relocate its Chelsea stalwart […]
Fitzrovia cocktail bar The Lucky Pig will launch its second venture in Fulham on 16 May. The new outpost will be more than just a drinking den, however, with chef Michael Mannion heading up the kitchen of its all-day restaurant. Mannion worked at such illustrious establishments as Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons and Claridge’s before tackling […]
One of the capital’s most respected Italian restaurants marks 25 years in business in May. Enoteca Turi, a fixture in our London guide since 1995, has been serving up “first-class regional cooking” plus “a massive selection of carefully chosen Italian wines” for a quarter of a century. To celebrate this rare milestone, Enoteca are offering Harden’s […]
Westminster institution, Shepherd’s, a favourite haunt of politicos, lobbyists and journalists is offering Harden’s readers 50% off food next weekend. Just call 020 7834 9552 or email restaurant@shepherdsrestaurant.co.uk and quote ‘Harden’s’ when you book a table to redeem the offer. When Shepherd’s closed in 2013 it was dubbed “the end of an era” by The […]
Fork to Fork Festival @ ARK Franklin Primary Academy 13 June £5-8 Thomasina Miers, founder of the bright ‘n’ buzzy Wahaca chain, and her bff Laura Harperâ€Hinton, co-founder of those “bustling brunch” hangouts Caravan, have launched the first Fork to Fork Food Festival. The event ( taking place Saturday 13 June at ARK Franklin Primary Academy in […]
Comilona @ Casa Malevo 11-15 May £40-45 pp Looking to prove that Argentina has much more to offer than just great steak, Malevo Group (Zoilo, Abasto, Casa Malevo) founder Diego Jacquet has announced London’s inaugural Argentine festival celebrating the country’s food and drink – Comilona. The restaurateur has invited Argentinean chefs from kitchens across the world […]
As the General Election approaches Hackney hipster hangout The Cat and Mutton on Broadway Market is offering people the chance to vote on an issue they can really get stuck into: Free wings vs free burgers. In the run up to the election diners will be able to vote for their favourite snack – whichever wins the […]
