The Belpassi Bros’ long-promised permanent restaurant (we first remember writing about the possibility back in 2014!) will open on Saturday 6 August. Livio and Lorenzo Belpassi, famed for their meatball truck (parked at Spitalfields Market) will be swapping the streets of Shoreditch for South London with a 40-cover restaurant and bar in Tooting. To celebrate the launch […]
Diners looking for a relaxing lunch need look no further than Kensington’s Baglioni hotel, situated just on the edge of Hyde Park. The hotel’s new, modern Italian dining room, inspired by the traditional, Milanese trattorias of the 1950s – Osteria 60 – is offering three courses for £29, including coffee and water. Book your table at […]
Is this innovation in catering, or is it just teeth-gratingly annoying millennial nonsense? Probably it’s more a publicity stunt than anything – and it’s worked because here we are writing about it! Notting Hill’s house party themed pop-up restaurant Little Yellow Door (based on a fictional flat share) has launched an emoji-only menu. It is […]
To celebrate summer, the team behind Fitzrovia’s Scottish dining spot, game specialist Mac & Wild, have launched their latest burger. The Big Mac and Wild is available to customers for just one wee pound every lunchtime this week, but will feature on the menu for the rest of summer. Mac & Wild are offering 50 burgers each […]
Soho’s treasured gelateria Gelupo – “blood orange sorbet… be still my beating heart!” – has introduced a collection of new seasonal gelato, sorbets and ice cream to its menu. Newly developed flavours include: Apricot Crumble, White Chocolate & Lavender, Yogurt & Berries, and Strawberry Sherbert. Reminiscent of the fragrant, fresh flavours of the Amalfi Coast, and inspired […]
A restaurant where you can literally eat like a squirrel? This summer, Charlie Gilkes and Duncan Stirling, (the chaps behind Inception Group venues; Mr Fogg’s and Bunga Bunga, etc) will open new healthy eating spot, Squirrel, in South Ken – a hangout which offers diners the chance to enjoy salads, grain bowls and porridge pots while sitting in a tree […]
Set against a masculine backdrop of dark mahogany woods, buttery green leathers and vibrant pops of red, Smith & Wollensky is famous for its perfectly-cooked USDA Prime dry-aged steaks alongside British and Irish cuts and premium seafood. Sitting alongside are 40 classic cocktails with a twist and a 500-strong bin list of award-winning wines, 40 […]
An unusual and eccentric take on Indian dining is coming to the Old Brompton Road next month in the form of Flora Indica, a new restaurant, bar and lounge opening on 15 July. The ground floor will comprise a 30-seater cocktail lounge, while the lower-ground floor dining room can seat up to 70. Private dining is also available, with […]
MK by Muriel’s Kitchen in Putney, the first grab-and-go venture from the three-strong Muriel’s Kitchen group, is giving away 250 free breakfasts on Monday 4 July to celebrate its opening. Each free breakfast includes one breakfast muffin and a regular tea or coffee available from 7-9 am. Designed for busy Londoners on the move, MK by […]
Restaurant group Genji UK today (27 June) launches Sushi and Robata on the first floor of Kensington’s Whole Foods Market. The Japanese-style barbecue restaurant, also specialising in sushi as the name might suggest, is set within the 1930s Barkers Building overlooking Kensington High Street. The space has been completely renovated with a copper and cobalt […]
