Independent London pizza group Zia Lucia is opening its fourth permanent restaurant – in Aldgate East – in February. The move will mark the company’s most central site to date, adding to existing restaurants in Islington, Kensington, and Boxpark Wembley. Claudio Vescovo and Gianluca D’Angelo established the brand in 2016 and it has since become […]
A new destination rooftop bar is to open in the Hilton at Tower Hill, 12 storeys above the City. Savage Garden will bring a “brutally botanical vibe, opulent interiors, and an expansive al fresco terrace”, with experimental cocktails and food offerings. Head of Mixology André Cavalheiro has designed an outlandish drinks menu, with “creative concoctions” […]
London offers plenty of opportunity for al-fresco dining but when the good weather hits those tables fill up fast. To stand an outside chance of snagging a table in the sun this summer, take a look at some of the new terraces that have opened in the capital of late… If you want to see […]
Doom and gloom in the news this week as research by CGA Peach revealed the extent to which Brexit has knocked confidence among restaurateurs. A survey by the business analyst found concerns over consumer confidence, rising product costs and staff availability headed the list of worries – with just 15% of respondents feeling positive about […]
Kansas City-style BBQ joint, Bodean’s, has announced that its seventh hog hotspot will open in Covent Garden on 12 April. The new restaurant will offer 50% off food (lunch and dinner) during its soft launch, 12-14 April (inclusive). The discount is only available for direct bookings via coventgarden@bodeansbbq.com. The group has taken over the former […]
D&D London relaunched its Mayfair Italian Sartoria on 7 December following an extensive three-month refurb’. Even more interesting than the new look, though, is the new chef the group has attracted to head up the kitchen – Francesco Mazzei. The Italian chef has moved from one impressive all-rounder to another, going from the City’s L’Anima to D&D’s […]
What better way to get into the mood for Christmas than by gliding elegantly around London’s longest-standing outdoor ice rink? (Well, in your mind’s eye anyway!) Whether you’re a skating novice or an old hand, the City’s Broadgate, by Liverpool Street station, is the place to wrap up warm and don a pair of skates […]
It seems as though Belgravia will soon be rivalling the City when it comes to new restaurant developments. Following the glitzy launch of Broadgate Circle (red carpet, brawny bouncers and all) by Liverpool Street station this summer, the tide of new launches has turned from EC2 to SW1. As well as the Zig Zag building […]
Anna Hansen will bring her inventive fusion cuisine to the City in July with a second Modern Pantry opening in Finsbury Square. The venue will feature a tapas bar, restaurant and private dining room all housed within a rather handsome Georgian building. Heading up the kitchen will be chef Rob McLeary, a protégé of Hansen’s since 2008. […]
A new Vietnamese street food concept offering ‘Com Binh Dan’ (Working People Food) arrives in the Square Mile dishing up boxes of pho, banh mi and bun noodle salads to go for Moorgate office types. HOP, which comes to us from ex-City worker Paul Hopper, will open in Finsbury Avenue Square on 15 June. HOP (meaning […]