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We’ve teamed up with internationally renowned chef and restaurateur Bobby Chinn to offer Harden’s readers the chance to win a copy of his latest cookbook – Bobby Chinn’s Vietnamese Food. As Anthony Bourdain so succinctly says in his foreword: “What Bobby doesn’t know about South East Asian food is not worth knowing”. Now here is […]
London is the most romantic city in the UK (according to research conducted by Hotels.com) – so if you’re looking for a special destination this 14 February, head to the capital armed with our handy guide to its best menus and events. Whether you’re going on a first date, thinking about popping the question or want to avoid Valentine’s […]
Marrying two of London’s hottest trends (barbecue joints and Korean food), East Asian BBQ spot Bó Drake is coming to Soho on 12 February. It has become one of London’s most anticipated new openings and we’ve certainly had to wait a while to see inside it – initially the restaurant was scheduled to open in September […]
The third tapas joint from Madrid-born chef Omar Allibhoy (his first not to be housed within a shopping centre) will open on 24 February in Shoreditch. Tapas Revolution will have a soft launch period with 50% off food from 10-23 February. On the menu: Atun con ajoblanco y vinagreta (tuna carpaccio with almond sauce and citrus vinaigrette); croquetas de […]
Yet another Italian restaurateur pitches up in Mayfair (hot on the heels of Antonio Mellino’s Quattro Passi and Giovanni “Johnny” Micaulis’s Assunta Madre). Andrea Reitano has opened a casual Italian dining spot, Caffe Rei, on Hay Hill later this year with dishes inspired by his ‘Nonna’ and ingredients flown in every day from the motherland. […]
The Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) is looking for the UK’s favourite sustainable restaurant and diners have just two weeks to choose from five finalists. This is the first time that the SRA has run a People’s Favourite category in their annual awards and you can vote until 15 February by visiting www.thesra.org/vote or simply tweeting using […]
Hungry hirata bun lovers and beer enthusiasts will be in their element at a new pop-up opening this week above K10 Appold Street in the City. Beer & Buns offers the UK’s largest selection of Japanese craft beers and to celebrate its launch diners can buy-one-get-one-free on all beer, frozen cocktails, buns and wings, 5-6 February […]
The Warehouse restaurant in Southport, which was always a standout in that part of the world, is to close after 20 years. Owned by Liverpool’s favourite son, footballer Steven Gerrard and entrepreneur Paul Adams, the brasserie is expected to shut on 6 April, according to the Southport Visitor. Although always considered “stylish” with a “lively atmosphere” […]
Following the success of Shoreditch, Soho and Holborn Grind, the team behind the coffee shop chain are set to open their fourth site, London Grind. The cafe – the group’s first foray into proper food – will open later this month (February) in London Bridge. On the menu: brunch dishes such as poached eggs with quinoa and Datterini tomatoes, and one-pan eggs with […]
The 80s are back! (Did they ever really leave?). On Thursday 5 February, Maggie’s in Chelsea will be partnering with luxurious beauty institution, MichaelJohn, in Knightsbridge, to honour the ultimate 80s fashion statement – BIG Hair. On arrival those whose hair is not already too big to fit through the door, will be whisked off […]
