Category: Lifestyle

  • March in food: The most anticipated restaurant launches in London

    Ah, we’re finally seeing the sun in the UK after two grim months of near-constant rain, cold, and darkness. And while there have been some interesting new launches earlier this year (see January launches and February launches here), we’re looking forward to a month of a bit more sunshine – and some seriously tempting spring…

  • Wahaca is celebrating Margarita Month with two bold new cocktails

    Pickle juice, hot honey and Yorkshire rhubarb aren’t the first ingredients that come to mind when you think of a classic Margarita. But for Margarita Month (yes, this February!), Wahaca is deliberately steering away from the plain Janes of the cocktail world – introducing two limited-edition cocktails that take the familiar tequila-lime recipe in two…

  • Drink like a BAFTA winner: You can now try this year’s official BAFTA cocktail at The Savoy

    We all know the drill when it comes to award ceremonies. The entrance is a star-studded affair, with A-listers gliding down the red carpet under cameras’ flash before moving inside for a sumptuous dinner, flowing champagne, and the steady drip of winner announcements. Once the cameras stop rolling, we can only imagine the lavish after-parties…

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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…

  • Missed the restaurant bookings? Here’s how to do Valentine’s dinner better at home

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    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…

  • 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…

  • cato is the new ingredient-led bar opening this week in Covent Garden

    A new cocktail bar, cato, is set to open in Covent Garden on Friday, the 6th of February, bringing a drinks concept focused on British spirits, fresh ingredients and ingredient-led cocktails to Seven Dials. The bar is a new project from hospitality group Bart & Taylor, developed in collaboration with award-winning bartender and author Angelos…

  • 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…

  • Love in action: Valentine’s Day 2026 experiences to remember

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    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…

  • 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…