Category: Food & drinks
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We visited cato, the new ingredient-led bar that’s just opened in Covent Garden
Cato is the new kid on the Seven Dials block – and what a cool kid it is. Launched in Covent Garden in early February, it brings a drinks concept focused on British spirits, fresh ingredients, and ingredient-led cocktails. The bar is a new project from hospitality group Bart & Taylor, developed in collaboration with…
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Review – The Lighterman – A canalside hangout with big flavours and zero pretension
If most London restaurants feel like secret spaces hidden behind unbranded doors you only notice if you’re really paying attention, The Lighterman is the opposite. You can spot it from a mile away – sitting proudly on Granary Square with floor-to-ceiling glass and a wrap-around terrace overlooking Regent’s Canal. Open since March 2016, this was…
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Missed the restaurant bookings? Here’s how to do Valentine’s dinner better at home
Valentine’s Day falling on a Saturday sounds ideal – until you remember everyone else has had the same idea. The best restaurants are booked solid, the special menus long gone, and suddenly you’re refreshing OpenTable like it owes you money. But staying in doesn’t have to feel like second best. In fact, done properly, it…
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The new February restaurant and bar launches we’re bookmarking
February might be short, but it isn’t short of new promising launches across London. This month, there are some fresh faces in the restaurant, bar, and bakery scene – from Milan-inspired dining rooms and Welsh-led bakeries to Cantonese comfort food and Mexican seafood – each bringing something utterly unique to the table. To make things…
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This month in food: hottest new January launches
You’d think January is a quiet, gloomy month that makes you want to stay home, and that restaurants would be holding off on rolling out the red carpet until the sun comes back. You’d be wrong. January has been buzzing with new restaurant openings – and there’s plenty more to come. So, if you’ve already…
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Love in action: Valentine’s Day 2026 experiences to remember
If you want to switch things up this Valentine’s and make the day a little more memorable than taking a stroll outside or waiting until dinner to kick off the celebrations, we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re after something adventurous to get the heart racing, or a way to slow down, unwind, and just enjoy…
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Review – We tried the new Saatchi Yates menu at Nipotina, and it’s perfect for a date night
Nipotina on South Audley Street in Mayfair has quickly become one of London’s most talked-about Italian restaurants since opening in late 2024. Named after the Italian word for “granddaughter,” the neighbourhood ristorante marries the warmth of family-inspired cooking with the polished energy of one of London’s poshest areas. Under Turin-born chef Somaia Hammad, the menu…
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Review – Nina is the coolest see-and-be-seen restaurant in London
Nina is tucked behind an unassuming front – you have to actually be paying attention to catch the logo on the door. But head downstairs and you’re met with what might be one of the coolest basements in London. Open since the 15th of March 2025, this Italian restaurant is owned by Pachamama Group, who’s…
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Review – Sartoria Launceston Place is a sophisticated restaurant, but it will leave your belly blissfully full
Opened in November 2025 on the site of the former Launceston Place in South Kensington, Sartoria Launceston Place is not your typical Italian diner. For starters, the name carries some weight – the Sartoria brand was first established on Savile Row in 1990 and its all about bringing a refined Italian approach to a more…
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The most delicious alcohol-free drinks to crush Dry January
You’re halfway through January and you’ve officially outgrown kombucha. The daytime parade of wellness drinks has done its job, and by early evening, you’re craving something that feels just a little more like a treat – a drink you can pour, sit with, and mentally swap for your usual glass of wine or G&T. Yes,…
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