Tapas is always a good idea, especially when it’s as good as this! BiBo Dani García opened last summer at the new Mondrian Shoreditch on Curtain Road and it’s already become known for its authentic Spanish dishes and cool atmosphere. BiBo is a vibrant, casual-luxe concept from three Michelin-starred Andalusian chef Dani García, with outposts in Madrid, Ibiza, Marbella, Tarifa and Doha. It pays homage to time-honoured Andalusian recipes and cooking techniques with a few touches of aromatic Japanese flavours. Walking down the stairs of the bright, contemporary Mondrian, you immediately feel the ..read more

One Hundred Shoreditch opened its doors earlier this year, replacing the landmark Ace Hotel that sadly didn’t make it through the pandemic. Luckily, the game-changing Lore Group was quick to snap it up and within a speedy five months, a second London hotel joined its portfolio, which includes Sea Containers London, Pulitzer Amsterdam and Riggs Washington DC. The Shoreditch High Street hotel certainly feels more grown-up than its predecessor with an elevated look and a brand new concept for its six restaurants and bars. I’ve stayed in this property a few times over the years (anyone remember w ..read more

Visiting London has never been easier with so many affordable, design-led hotels and serviced apartments popping up all across town. If you’re planning a trip to the capital and want to stay somewhere with the wow factor and a cool local vibe, the hottest brand to watch has to be Locke. I first discovered this game-changing aparthotel concept with a fabulous stay at Leman Locke, the group’s debut opening housed in a modern Aldgate tower with plush pastel interiors, high-spec appliances and spectacular views of the city. Since then, Locke has expanded to five sites in London, as well as Manche ..read more

It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for… restaurants are back! While we have to wait until next month to dine indoors, many London eateries have worked hard to transform their outdoor spaces, big or small, and lift our spirits again. With such promising sunny days throughout April, there’s no better time to support your old favourites or try somewhere new. Just be sure to wrap up warm (especially for dinner), stay safe and be a gracious guest – there’s nothing more soul-destroying for restaurants than a no-show. Here are some of the best terraces for a celebratory meal to remember… The Berk ..read more

With restaurant reopenings still a few months away and the tedium of cooking setting in, it’s more tempting than ever to order a cheeky takeaway. We all have our local favourite, but there sare so many exciting new kitchens to order from. Whether you’re in the mood for traditional siu mei, pork pibil tacos or a top notch Neapolitan pizza, here are a few spots to add to your takeout list… Giz N Green’s Pizza Pies Remember when Pizza Hut brought out the stuffed crust pizza in the mid-nineties and how mad it was at the time? While many of us have been fixating on the rules of authentic Neapolitan ..read more

The festive season has arrived and London is lit up in twinkling lights, ready for some much-needed merriment. Christmas in the capital will certainly look different this year, but there’s still a lot to get excited about with plenty of events and new openings to enjoy safely. Here are some of the top picks to add to your list… Selfridges Christmas Market on the Mews What better way to get into the holiday spirit than wrapping up for a stroll around a Christmas market with mulled wine in one hand and warm gingerbread or a pretzel in the other? Luckily Oxford’s Street’s iconic department s ..read more

London’s favourite Italian delicatessen, Lina Stores, responded at lightning speed to the national lockdown and launched its online grocery delivery service in April. Months on, it’s one of the food industry’s rare success stories, bringing its signature turquoise striped boxes full of delicious goodies to all London postcodes and also nationwide. Established in 1944, Lina Stores has grown from a bijou Soho delicatessen to include a standalone restaurant around the corner on Greek Street and a restaurant-deli-cafe at Coal Drops Yard in King’s Cross. With such a flurry of activity in the past f ..read more

London may be a quieter version of its summer self and we’re all being more conscious of how we socialise right now, but the government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme is going some way to lift our spirits. It’s a rare occurance that we can score up to 50% off the bill and revisit old favourites or tick off those ‘wish list’ restaurants at a snip of the price.  So many great cafes, bars and restaurants have signed up and even added their own offers and special menus, so you can eat exceptionally well for just a tenner! Here are a few top picks for where to eat out in London during August… Po ..read more

The BFI London Film Festival 2019 is back with a dazzling programme of the best new film releases.  It offers cinema lovers a rare opportunity to walk the red carpet at a Gala Screening and be the first to see the films that everyone will be talking about at a world, European or UK premiere. Beyond the blockbusters, it also showcases independent releases featuring emerging talent, plus you can delve deeper into the director’s intentions with an intimate Q&A after the film. Here are just a few of the inspiring, exciting films that you can see this week at participating cinemas acr ..read more

Tapas is always a good idea, especially when it’s as good as this! BiBo Dani García opened last summer at the new Mondrian Shoreditch on Curtain Road and it’s already become known for its authentic Spanish dishes and cool atmosphere. BiBo is a vibrant, casual-luxe concept from three Michelin-starred Andalusian chef Dani García, with outposts in Madrid, Ibiza, Marbella, Tarifa and Doha. It pays homage to time-honoured Andalusian recipes and cooking techniques with a few touches of aromatic Japanese flavours. Walking down the stairs of the bright, contemporary Mondrian, you immediately feel the ..read more