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This storming little Pan-Asian pop-up from Scott Hallsworth (founder of Kurobuta) and Phar Shaweewan finds a permanent home in Soho’s Frith Street, in what was once the original Barrafina premises. Freak Scene fuses Japanese, Singaporean and Malay cooking, as well as adding some South American inspiration in the form of Miso-grilled black cod tacos with […]
Tom Aikens has relaunched the flagship site for his Tom’s Kitchen group of casual brasseries. The restaurant on Chelsea’s Cale Street has undergone an extensive refurbishment, as well as the introduction of a new menu offering seasonal British small plates. Tom’s Kitchen Chelsea first opened in 2006 serving comfort food classics, now 12 years on […]
A thousand restaurants across the world will put sustainability on the menu this week as they take part in the Sustainable Restaurant Association’s (SRA) One Planet Plate campaign, launching on 24 March. Chefs and restaurateurs will serve dishes that highlight what their business is doing to address problems within the food system – problems highlighted […]
This summer the unique dining experience that is London in the Sky will return to the capital. Previous years have proved so popular that organisers have decided to add two extra sky-high tables so more diners can book this daredevil al-fresco eating experience. Three Sky Tables will simultaneously be suspended 100ft in the air above the South […]
London’s appetite for fresh pasta specialists remains undimmed (Pastaio, Padella, Pastifico all spring to mind). Joining their ranks is this Covent Garden-fringe venture from William Ellner (of Joanna’s in Crystal Palace) and David Ramsey with ex-Locanda Locatelli chef Louis Korovilas in the kitchen whipping up the likes of pappardelle with kid goat and rosemary ragù. […]
Jay Rayner in The Observer reviewed United Chip in Clerkenwell. But make sure you also check out his defence of restaurant pricing below… “…the bravest restaurant opening in years. “United Chip stands out for attending to practically every modern bell and whistle it can find, while still caring about the essentials.” “…be in no doubt: this […]
Kiwi chef Jeff Tyler whips up handmade gyoza and a range of colourful Asian-inspired salads and snacks in this tiny (15-seater) operation in Mayfair’s picturesque Shepherds Market. Titu opened today (Monday 19 March) serving a pared-back menu will offer a selection of mains and desserts, as well as breakfast options, focusing on high-quality ingredients and quick service. […]
Soho’s “inspired” and “palate-searing” Thai BBQ spot Kiln has teamed up with Clapton’s trendy wine and food shop P.Franco and London’s other kings of Thai spicing som saa for a one-off collaboration that will transform the Brewer Street restaurant into a standing-room-only Larb Bar. The walk-ins only event takes place on 26 March from 6 pm. Tickets […]
With St Patrick’s Day coming up (Saturday 17 March) here are six Irish whiskies the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) recommends to get you in the spirit of things… Midleton Barry Crockett Legacy New England in the Fall. Log cabins, brown leaves, light ginger notes, delicate tea and some hints hints Bubble Gum. Palate, […]
