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 […]
Our reporters have long been fans of José Pizarro’s “daringly simple” tapas, dished up in the trendy environs of Bermondsey at his two eponymous restaurants – José and Pizarro. Now City types (and tourists) will be able to benefit from a much more central venue as the Spanish chef launches his third outpost in EC2’s […]
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 […]
Chelsea’s long-established ‘crab shack’ Big Easy (now with a site in Covent Garden too) has announced the launch of a third outpost in Canary Wharf, funded through Crowdcube. Opening in May at the brand new Crossrail Place in London’s financial heartland, the restaurant will be the chain’s new flagship. On 1 May there will be a special Bank Holiday pre-opening party […]
When it comes to top wine producing countries England doesn’t yet rival France or even Germany. But vineyards in old Blighty are now producing enough vintages to warrant an entire week in their honour. English Wine Week takes place from Saturday 23 – Sunday 31 May and in celebration Borough Market’s Roast will host two wine dinners on Tuesday 26 […]
On 1 May Des McDonald will launch his third pop-up restaurant at Selfridges; On the Roof with Vintage Salt. Open for five months, Vintage Salt will kick off Selfridges’ ‘Great British Outdoors’ campaign. Inspired by a Cornish fishing village, the restaurant will have al fresco dining and plenty of nautical nods – including deck chairs and […]
Fried chicken under a railway bridge in Shoreditch? We know what you’re thinking, but BIRD doesn’t try too hard to be hip according to our 2015 survey. Next week readers can enjoy 50% off the diner’s new lunch menu, available Monday-Friday 12-5pm from 20 April. There will be new dishes on the menu, including the Fried Chicken Biscuit […]
The Gladwin brothers – the trio behind London’s “quirky” faux rustic Notting Hill spot The Shed and Chelsea’s Rabbit – will open up their family run vineyards to the general public for the first time from May. Visitors to Nutbourne in West Sussex can take part tastings and see how the grape goes from the vine to bottle to […]
D&D London’s Le Pont de la Tour may have “sensational” Tower Bridge views but our reporters noted a lack of passion food-wise in last year’s survey. Perhaps a new partnership is just the (ahem) caffeine injection the restaurant needs? The South Bank icon has teamed up with ethical coffee brand CRU Kafe to introduce a range […]
Still one of our reporters’ favourite cuisines for a cheap eat that packs a big punch. Here are the best restaurants in UK to get an authentic taste of Thai cuisine (according to our survey)… LONDON Sukho Fine Thai Cuisine SW6 “The best Thai food in town” can come as a “surprise” find at […]
