French haute cuisine, the wellspring from which culinary magic seems to flow across the world, has been sidelined of late in favour of rusticity, simplicity and (let’s face it) dirty great burgers. But can the classics ever truly go out of style? Surely we all just need a gentle reminder of France’s culinary prowess? Well, […]
The Editors’ review of Pavilion It’s handy enough for a pricey shopping lunch, but not a destination restaurant. Grace Dent is in a Viennese whirl over Fischer’s The Evening Standard critic loves Corbin & King’s new Vienna-style café. Smith & Wollensky to open at Adelphi US steakhouse to open its first London outpost […]
NYC steakhouse Smith & Wollensky is to open its first non-US operation: in the Adelphi, just off the Strand. The massive – 300-cover – restaurant will occupy the ground floor of one of the capital’s most impressive ’30s office buildings, the upper floors of which overlook the Thames. The two level restaurant will cover 15,000 square […]
Handy enough for a pricey shopping lunch near Ken High Street, this grandly marbled bar-cum-restaurant otherwise struck us as a venue without many obvious attractions. F. Scott Fitzgerald was right. The rich are different from you and me. They seem, for example, to deem only one decorative finish acceptable. And that is marble. Step forward, […]
Huw Gott and Will Beckett opened the latest outpost of their ever-popular Hawksmoor restaurants in Knightsbridge today (3 July). The duo aren’t offering a soft launch period at their new venue (most likely because they’ve never had any problem getting derrières on seats) but anyone who books a table during July and August will get […]
If ever a restaurant could perfectly encapsulate the Shoreditch vibe, the newly opened Forge & Co might just be it. This British brasserie is not just a restaurant but a lounge, bar, social workspace and a gallery too. Founded by Cymon Eckel (of XOYO nightclub) and Lalit Maria – who are apparently dedicated to ‘social working’ […]
Acclaimed roaming restaurant Chateau Marmot is bringing its new Supernature dinners to London. The menu will be overseen by Dan Doherty (he of Duck & Waffle fame), showcasing seasonal British herbs and flowers across eight courses, served with a selection of matching wines. Taking place in a secret location in Waterloo 18-19 July, this pop-up marks the […]
Macdonald Manchester Hotel & Spa has decided to celebrate the relaunch of its Scottish Steak Club with a collection of ‘unique’ savoury cocktails. The restaurant, which has been given a new look as part of a £2 million investment programme across 16 hotels, will serve up limited edition concoctions like the ‘Whisky Steak’ and the ‘Rosemary Gin […]
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 […]
