There appears to be some sort of epidemic breaking out in the City – something to do with pasta, chianti and air dried hams. News reaches us that a third Italian restaurant has opened in London’s financial this month. First Caterina55 (4 July) , then Scarpetta (7 July) and now La Tagliata has appeared in Sandy’s […]
Fulham’s popular pre-footie gastropub, The Butcher’s Hook (pictured), is expanding its horizons with the launch of a second site in Hammersmith next month. Owner Gus Evans will open his latest venture on 11 August, in the former Ravenscourt Park premises of that cute little boozer The Thatched House (RIP). In the kitchen is John Stanyer, formerly […]
Here’s a novel idea that will appeal to those with a hipster sensibility – a vintage tricycle that’s been converted into a mobile drinking den. Bar on a Bike will launch at Foodies Festival’s Feast event (Battersea Park. 15-17 August) with a selection of long drinks and cocktails to tickle revellers’ taste buds. The vintage tricycle, which […]
Spiaggia, a new beach-themed Italian restaurant complete with sun-loungers and seaside cocktails, is coming to the Fulham Road. Not to the bit sometimes called ‘The Beach’, however, but rather to the more downmarket environs of Fulham Broadway. It seems a pity that it is not opening opening till late September/early October. Perhaps owner Mish Haddad […]
The Frescobaldi family – who have produced some of Tuscany’s finest vintages, since 1308 they claim – will open their first restaurant and wine bar outside of Italy this autumn. No prizes for guessing where they have chosen for their foray into foreign territory – it’s London, of course, and more specifically Mayfair. Dei Frescobaldi […]
What is happening to Dim Sum chain Ping Pong? Their restaurants seem to be closing at a steady pace. First Patty & Bun took over their outlet by Liverpool Street station, then Opso was founded on the site of their Marylebone branch and now we hear that the chain’s premises in Eastcastle Street near Oxford […]
Can food really be art? Shuttlecock Inc hopes to deliver a spirited case for the defence in the form of Carousel – a new interactive space opening this August in Marylebone. The self-style ‘foodie nomads’ (pop-up dining operatives to the rest of us) will open a three storey interactive and immersive restaurant/gallery which delves not […]
Pizza Pilgrims will open their second London branch in Kingly Court, off Carnaby Street, today (28 July). The new restaurant – a Pizzeria & Frigittoria – will offer the Dean Street original’s signature pies plus new dishes and specials. Also on the menu; arancini stuffed with slow-cooked ragu and mozzarella and Pizza Fritta – deep fried calzones […]
The King’s Cross development, now the largest urban renewal area in Europe, is fast becoming a destination for dining. The project includes Granary Square which houses Grain Store, Caravan and soon Dishoom, and now we hear that Vinoteca will open an outpost at nearby One Pancras Square. This will be the fifth London restaurant for […]
This dish was inspired by several visits to L’Ami Louis in Paris, where the food is simple and honest, respecting the quality ingredients used. We buy Swainson House Farm chickens, which have an amazing gamey flavour. INGREDIENTS 1 free-range chicken, about 1.5kg, with livers sea salt and freshly ground black pepper a few sprigs […]
