The owners of Hackney wine bar Sager + Wilde have revealed their plans for expansion with a second site opening under the railway arches of Bethnal Green. Michael and Charlotte Sager-Wilde will launch a new 90-cover restaurant, Mission, in Paradise Row in late August. With a focus on Californian wines, the pair’s latest venture will […]
An old Peckham cash and carry has been transformed into the new home for Italian pop-up Forza Win. Until now the temporary restaurant could be found roaming the length and breadth of London, serving up its rustic three course meals.Forza Win, which has been popping up since 2011, has now taken up residence at the […]
Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen restaurant (the flagship of his empire which now straddles continents and has taken to the high seas) has opened a cocktail and wine bar. The flash new drinking den, situated at the Naked Chef’s Hoxton restaurant in Westland Place, will serve classic and modern concoctions, craft beers, ciders and a few choice bottles […]
The Taste of London festival is now on in Regent’s Park. With dozens of demonstrations, masterclasses and tastings featuring great restaurants and chefs, Taste is a treat for any London food lover. But don’t take our word for it, Pascal Aussignac, chef/patron of Club Gascon gives his thoughts on the festival… “Taste of London provides an […]
Hip-hotelier par excellence Andre Balazs has announced plans to open one of his oh-so-trendy Standard hotels in, er, King’s Cross. Balazs’s recent Marylebone opening, Chiltern Firehouse (pictured), has been a runaway success, with the restaurant (under chef Nuno Mendes) appearing now to be THE unchallenged celebrity hangout. The new hotel will be the first in the Standard […]
Although London now has a dining scene to rival any major city, we do often – too often, some might say – still take our cuisine cues from New York. So kudos to London’s Shuttlecock Inc, and their “immersive theatre and dining experience”, for turning the tables and taking their pop-up concept, Mile High, all […]
This weekend is Father’s Day and since our dads have always been so good at treating us to dinner out, perhaps it is time to repay the favour? We’ve rounded up some of the best places to take your dad around town… For a Father’s Day Sunday Roast Galvin La Chapelle E1 £29 “Stunning […]
