Your guide to the best steamed buns in the city Bao With four locations in London, Bao is one of the best known Taiwanese eateries in the city. Its small menu has been perfectly honed, and the five bao (steamed bun) options marry classic Asian flavours with innovative ideas. Try the confit pork or… Read more »
Scottish restaurants are few and far between in London, and Scottish food can be difficult to get right in the first place (we’re talking haggis and venison, not deep-fried Mars bars). Mac and Wild is a home from home for Scots and an amazing meaty treat for the rest of the world. With three sites… Read more »
London, like the rest of the country, has seen a huge rise in veganism in the last few years. But finding fully vegan restaurants is still quite a difficult task, even in this diverse city. Kalifornia Kitchen is the new animal produce-free hotspot, with a fully plant-based menu that leaves you feeling healthy and happy…. Read more »
The UK’s favourite food isn’t really British at all. And even with the diversity in London, an Italian restaurant can still be found on most streets in the city centre. And while the food may be Italian, the atmosphere and décor are usually totally London. So we were pleasantly surprised when we walked through the… Read more »
By Chloe has a cult following in the US, so when the brand announced it was crossing the pond to open up in London, vegans (and non-vegans) rejoiced all over the city. Vegan food has made amazing progress in the last few years, but remains a mainly healthy affair. Temple of Seitan is one of… Read more »
Londoners are extremely lucky when it comes to choice. Even if we ate somewhere different every day, it would take years to get through all of the city’s restaurants. But everyone has a favourite, and Grind is one of ours. So when we heard a new site was opening in Greenwich, we couldn’t wait to… Read more »
London lives for cocktails, so when it comes to London Cocktail Week, the city does not disappoint. Organiser Drink Up London took this year’s festival to new levels. A cocktail village was set up in the old Truman brewery in Shoreditch, with three inside and outside areas brimming with innovative food and drinks. From Schweppes’… Read more »
Work hard, play hard. A phrase especially true for the hospitality industry. One of the perks of working in this sector is being able to enjoy the benefits of discounts, special training and industry events. Glenfiddich whisky has taken this a step further and put on a free festival for people working in the industry…. Read more »
Alicante has been a favourite British holiday destination for decades now, with people branching out from the nearby Benidorm. Opinions of the latter have been less than high in the last few years, with Benidorm seen as more of a home for Brits abroad. But 40 miles down the coast, Alicante retains its Spanish soul… Read more »
Pasta is one of life’s great gifts. And really great pasta is the stuff of dreams, but can be hard to find in a world of instant food. Pastaio on Ganton Street in Soho is bringing pasta back, and in a big way. The minimal, scaled back restaurant is crisp and clean, with owner Stevie… Read more »
