Food & Drink
Weekly Food Roundup: The Flavours You Need to Know About
From wild fermentation to retro desserts making a comeback, this week’s food scene is serving up some seriously mouth-watering moments. Whether you're a restaurant-hopping foodie or just looking for a new obsession in the kitchen, here’s what’s hot in the world of food and drink this week. Pickle Power: Fermentation Frenzy Goes Mainstream Fermentation is no longer just for your kombucha-loving...
Big Easy Kings Road – just re-opened
Big Easy Kings Road – an old flame just got hotter27 years in the making, London’s original Big Easy on Chelsea’s Kings Road reopened on Tuesday 18th September with a new look, larger bar, 50% off food for 10 days and 100 complimentary Margaritas.Big Easy was introduced to the restaurant scene in 1991 by its founder Paul Corrett. Since...
New Burger Alert: Gourmet Burger Kitchen launches the Prawn Star
GBK has a new summer special out now and it's called the Prawn Star. The Prawn Star is made up of a 6oz patty, two juicy wasabi tempura prawns, thousand island sauce, American cheese, smoked lettuce and pickled onion, all held together with a classic sesame seed bun."The Prawn Star burger is living proof that this summer, their famous patty’s and...
Rhythm & Brunch – Easter brunch specials at 100 Wardour Street
Love Brunch? Looking for something fun and exciting to do in the daytime during the Easter holiday? Look no further than Rhythm & Brunch at 100 Wardour Street. 100 Wardour Street has Easter Brunch covered from Friday 19th April through to Sunday 20th April, which entails music, food, drinks and a whole heap of fun. Gather your mates and book...
7 of the best rum cocktails to enjoy in the UK on National Rum Day
In celebration of National Rum Day on 16th August, BACARDÍ, the world’s most awarded rum brand, with more than 674 awards for quality, taste and innovation, has shared 7 of the best rum cocktails to enjoy in the UK. From Dandelyan in London to Candy Bar & Diner in Scotland, rum lovers can celebrate this National Rum Day in a variety of...
Turtle Bay Brixton Launch Secret Cocktail Menu for Christmas
Turtle Bay in Brixton is launching their Christmas "Secret Cocktail" menu launches on 19th November - get ready for a Caribbean Christmas! It’s all about serving up the magic of the Caribbean and Turtle Bay offers the ultimate alternative festive vibe with a Christmas that caters for celebrations of all sizes, durations and budgets.Secret Christmas Cocktail MenuA new collection of cocktails created especially for Christmas...
Wanna see The real Wolf of Wall Street? Get tickets and go to M Victoria Street – Wednesday 8 May
The real Wolf of Wall Street is hosting an intimate dinner at M Victoria Street on Wednesday 8th May at 6.30pm. Get your tickets now! Jordan Belfort aka the real ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ will be in London for this one-off intimate dinner, where guests will sit down to a three-course dinner paired Californian wines and will have the opportunity to...
ONE LOVE Valentine’s menu at Turtle Bay (Brixton). Celebrate with your BF, GF, BFF or whoever you like
Turtle Bay in Brixton have just announced their glorious new Valentine's menu, and it's not just for lovers! It’s all about ONE LOVE - sharing great food with anyone you adore, from best friends to grandparents or whoever you like! It's launching on Bob Marley's birthday, so take a look at some of Bob's inspirational quotes below. One love, let’s get together and...
Disappearing Dining Club and Graham’s Port launch ‘Little Porto’ in the heart of the City
Fancy going on a sumptuous journey of the delights of Portuguese cuisine without leaving Zone 1? Look no further than the latest partnership between Graham’s Port and supper club aficionados Disappearing Dining Club, who have collaborated on a series of six-course dinners inspired by up-and-coming holiday hotspot, Porto. Little Quiet, nestled on the backstreets of Barbican, will be transformed into ‘Little Porto’ for...
Three virtuous recipes to get you in shape
Whether you’re just getting into the swing of exercising or you’re a veteran athlete looking for recipes that go beyond chicken and rice, check out these delicious, easy-to-make recipes that’ll help you stay in shape. They’re also great for fat loss and muscle-building. When you exercise, you need to eat the right foods, and while some recipes leave you feeling...
Celebrate Pride in London on July 6th with a Pride and Prosecco Beach Party at Bucket
Bucket is having a beach party! To celebrate Pride in London on July 6th and raise money for a great young charity, Westbourne Grove’s favourite beach-vibe seafood restaurant Bucket will be closing its doors to the public and kicking off the summer with a glass of Prosecco DOC, the sparkliest of Italian libations. From 6pm-1am Bucket will be home to summery...
Bamboo Mat Stratford Review – A Peruvian-Japanese Fusion Feast
Nestled in the heart of Stratford's Olympic Village, Bamboo Mat brings a unique blend of Peruvian and Japanese flavours to an unexpected corner of East London. Though slightly off the beaten track, it's only a quick five-minute stroll from Stratford International Station, making it accessible yet tucked away enough to feel like a hidden gem.Bamboo Mat exudes a modern, minimalist...
Galvin La Chapelle create Gourmand Tasting menu especially for Vegetarians and Vegans
Popular French Restaurant Galvin La Chapelle has introduced a 7-course Menu Gourmand especially designed for vegetarians and vegans. Jeff and Chris Galvin have noted the importance to cater for diners needs, whether that is dietary requirements or lifestyle choices. The two menus offer the very same top-drawer French cuisine that the Michelin-star brothers have become known for. Menu highlights include textures...
You simply must try the Lava Stone Wagyu Steaks at Sakagura
SAKAGURA - London’s much-loved Japanese restaurant and bar on Heddon Street has launched a new Ishiyaki Stone Steak menu, presented to guests on a hot lava stone grilling plate, allowing diners to grill their meat just the way they like it with a Japanese Ishiyaki style twist. The launch of the Ishiyaki Stone Steak forms part of a brand new...
Grey Goose flavoured miniature set – The perfect stocking filler or secret santa
The Grey Goose – La Collection is the perfect stocking filler... A gift of five beautiful miniature bottles in five different flavours: Cherry Noir, L'Orange, Original, Le Citron and La Poire. This is the perfect gift to delight any cocktail lover, and enable them to create elegant cocktails from the comfort of their home this festive season.The Grey Goose – La Collection is available to buy...
Burberry has launched its Classic Afternoon Tea at its all-day café Thomas’s
It's time to get yourself down to Burberry's flagship store on 121 Regent Street and enjoy its Classic Afternoon Tea at its all-day café Thomas’s. The Classic Afternoon Tea comprises a selection of sandwiches, scones and English cakes alongside a passionfruit and milk chocolate Burberry bar which features the house’s Monogram. The Monogram celebrates the house’s founder Thomas Burberry and its heritage through...
All Star Lanes goes Stranger Things for Halloween
All Star Lanes are launching a ‘Stranger Things’ themed menu this year for Halloween, their sci-fi theme will take over from October 10th to 4th November across all of their sites. To celebrate the hallowed season All Star Lanes are introducing a Halloween package available over the 10th Oct – 4th Nov this will include – Halloween burger, side, dessert shake, cocktail and a game...
New cocktail pop-up opening this September at the OXO Tower bar
While the heatwave has apparently gone for good, Graham’s Port is hoping to bring a bit of sunny Porto to London with a month-long takeover of the OXO Tower bar and terrace from 3rd September – 30th September. The entire venue will be transformed into a slice of Portugal but, what’s more, Graham’s have worked with an expert mixologist to create a...
New Brunch Menus – Five places in London to get brilliant brunch
London isn’t short of places to go for a brilliant brunch but finding the best of the new brunch menus can be a challenge. From bottomless sushi to stunning Mediterranean platters, we’ve got it covered in our roundup of the top five best new brunch menus to try in London this month. Pacific, MayfairWhat? Bottomless modern Japanese food with an...
Food News: Michelin-Star Galvin brothers launch take away window for city lunchtime crowd
Michelin-star brother duo Chris and Jeff Galvin have introduced a takeaway window at their popular Spitalfields location, Galvin HOP. The new takeaway window will be serving the bustling city lunchtime crowd a perfectly crisp and delicious chicken roll together with a soft drink or beer for an easy £8.50. The lunchtime roll consists of a crispy buttermilk chicken thigh fried in...
The Grand Expedition, a new immersive dining experience from Gingerline
Brace yourselves for a five-course meal, dance, poetry, projections and stunning animations with The Grand Expedition's new immersive dining experience from Gingerline. Once guests have stepped into the theatrical set, fashioned into a fantastical landscape among the clouds, they are sworn to secrecy and urged not to post photos online as they are taken on an incredible, edible journey.The Grand Expedition is...
The Play Brunch at Savage Garden – Spin the bottle & Jenga with delicious drinks and food
Let the games commence. Have you heard that Savage Garden, London’s wildest rooftop bar, launched a brand new weekend brunch concept called the 'Play Brunch'? Savage Garden is one of London’s wildest sky-high destination, and together brings decadent décor, jaw-dropping views, dramatic cocktails and savage menus to Tower Hill.With favourite tipples and elements of play incorporated, the new brunch menu is...
The Perfect Date Night… 100 Wardour Street – ‘Spotlight’ the new immersive live music and dining experience
100 Wardour Street has launched and brand new immersive live music and dining experience called Spotlight and it's the perfect date night. Every Thursday night during the month of May Spotlight will present live vocalists and musicians performing songs across a variety of genres and decades, while the venue serves up a unique and immersive live music and dining experience.Spotlight...
Everything Everything and Frank Carter and The Rattlesnakes headline BrewDog’s First Beer Festival
Metro Mayhem takes place on Saturday 10th November 2018. Brewery and pub chain BrewDog are holding their very own festival with some very special guests, Everything Everything and Frank Carter and The Rattlesnakes are set to headline. Fans can enjoy up to 9 hours of beer, food and awesome live music before doors close at 11 pm.Frank Carter and The...
Turtle Bay Restaurants Now Offers 2-4-1 Caribbean Breakfasts + Extended Happy Hour
Calling all foodies and breakfast lovers... We got exciting news that Turtle Bay restaurants are now open from 8.30 am and you can now get 2-4-1 on their fantastic Caribbean breakfasts. Plus they have extended the happy hour to run all day long. And there's more... Bottomless Brunch starts at 10 am daily! Kick-off the day with a little extra Caribbean...
Turtle Bay Brixton’s New Menu Has Landed!
Turtle Bay Brixton's New Menu Has Landed! It's all about the Caribbean social - sharing plates, goat burgers, Callaloo, Vegan options and more! This is a menu that will unite the food tribes as it's all about ‘anything goes’, laid-back Caribbean eating and drinking. From strict vegans to the most carnivorous of meat lovers, from the adventurous food explorer to those who would like...
Wild Rice & Mamasan restaurants opened in Soho
Thai food has hit the streets of Soho last week in the form of new restaurants, Wild Rice and Mamasan. Wild Rice is the ground floor restaurant focusing the menu on small plates to share, showcasing traditional, bold and vibrant Thai flavours, paired with seasonal British ingredients to create reinventions of classic dishes. The underground basement casual concept is Mamasan,...
Galvin HOP (Spitalfields) launch artisanal charcuterie & cheese bar
Galvin HOP Bistros & Bar, the trendy little sister of Michelin-starred La Chapelle located in Spitalfields, has just launched an artisanal charcuterie and cheese counter. Modelled on the fashionable bistros and bars of Paris and New York, Galvin HOP has re-invented for 2019 and the charcuterie revolution rolls on as the Galvin Brothers open a meat and cheese counter.The outstanding charcuterie board...
OXO Tower Bar Terrace Unveils Japanese-Inspired Roku Gin Terrace
The House of Suntory has today announced the launch of a Japanese-inspired immersive gin garden on the OXO Tower Bar Terrace. Discerning drinkers will have the opportunity to enjoy an exclusive range of Roku gin cocktails overlooking the South Bank from Thursday 5 July until Thursday 30 August. What’s more, Japanese-inspired bar snacks that complement each drink have been specifically designed to enhance...
Blame it on the alcohol – Christmas drinks and cocktail gift set guide
Christmas is coming... That one time of year when we can drink, eat and be truly merry with our family and friends. And speaking of drinks, take a look at our Christmas drinks and cocktail gift set guide below. GREY GOOSE LA VANILLEAs a pioneer in coffee serves within the luxury spirits category, GREY GOOSE will further innovate in this space by...