Hidden London: Ffiona's, the restaurant that turned away Hugh Grant and Madonna A conman, opera singers and drunken all-nighters: Ffiona Reid Owen tells Josh Barrie the story of her Kensington bistro Evening Standard · Jan 10
35 of the best January deals in London's restaurants From pasta for a fiver to Michelin menus for £26, pick up a food and drink steal across town Evening Standard · Jan 9
Restaurants worth travelling for: The Crown, Bray The delightful eccentric Simon Bonwick is on beautiful form in Bray, says David Ellis Evening Standard · Jan 7
Taylor Swift Effect Strikes Again as Sancerre Wine Sells Out After TV Cameo in Docuseries Taylor Swift's Eras Tour documentary briefly featured a £32 ($40) Sancerre bottle that quickly sold out in the US, with fans calling it another chapter in the 'Swift Effect'. International Business Times UK · Jan 7
‘Stock up’: Ontario premier promises to banish Crown Royal whisky from province Doug Ford’s move comes after Diageo announced plan to shutter Ontario whisky plant and move operations to US The Guardian - US · Jan 6
Wetherspoons set to open new pub in central London: everything you need to know Wetherspoons is opening a new pub in the heart of London Evening Standard · Jan 6
Princess Diana, Cindy Crawford and black cod: Inside Nobu’s extraordinary rise From cooking a nervous tempura for Princess Diana in 1997 to inventing black cod with miso and feeding the world’s biggest stars, Nobu Matsuhisa reflects on celebrity diners, personal tragedy and the moments that shaped his global restaurant empire. By Lauren Taylor The Independent UK · Jan 6
90-year-old central London restaurant where diners included the Beatles faces losing licence Police want 90-year-old Elysée, which Prince Philip is also said to have visited, to have its licence revoked due to ‘multiple breaches’ of public safety rules Evening Standard · Jan 5
The most important branding tool in 2026 isn't what you think They're making a resurgence, and designers need to take note. Creative Bloq · Jan 5
Lisa Snowdon just delivered a masterclass in how to style leather trousers, with a chic and cosy look that's worth replicating A pair of wide-leg leather trousers was the perfect choice to elevate Lisa’s cosy knitwear and comfortable trainers Woman & Home · Jan 1
Menus-Plaisirs: Les Troisgros review – Frederick Wiseman’s mammoth feast for the eyes Over four hours, cinema-verite demigod Wiseman takes a gastronomic tour through the minutiae of running a triple-starred Michelin restaurant The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2025
Is ‘coasting’ the perfect way to enjoy an alcoholic drink this New Year’s Eve? Retailers say appetite for alcoholic drinks that are about half the strength of the traditional versions is soaring The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2025
“Ramsay’s Plan All Along”: Gordon Ramsay’s Scathing Wedding Dig Fuels Explosive Family Drama “This wedding will be remembered for all the wrong reasons, how sad.” Bored Panda · Dec 29, 2025
Oldest French restaurant in London to auction off decor ahead of new look London’s oldest family-run French restaurant is auctioning off its classic interior decorations to make way for a new look. Evening Standard · Dec 26, 2025
International Business Times UK · Dec 26, 2025 Brooklyn Beckham Declares Wife Nicola Peltz 'My Everything' After Blocking Parents on Instagram Brooklyn Beckham declares Nicola Peltz his 'everything' while blocking his family on Instagram, escalating a bitter feud that reportedly began with a wedding dress snub.
Evening Standard · Dec 24, 2025 Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay anger locals with 'selfish' wedding decision The Olympic swimmer, 30, and model, 25, have reportedly uninvited much of Adam’s family from the wedding amid weeks of public sparring
Tom’s Guide · Dec 24, 2025 I went behind the scenes in a Michelin-starred chef's kitchen — here's 3 things I learned I got a first look at Clare Smyth's new restaurant, and even learned a few tricks in her pro kitchen.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 23, 2025 Scottish whisky market slides into supply glut amid falling sales and US tariffs Global sales fall by 3% in third consecutive year of decline as distilleries scale back production or expand storage
Tom’s Guide · Dec 23, 2025 How to cook the perfect Christmas turkey, according to a Michelin-starred chef: 'It sounds simple, but it truly works' A Michelin-starred chef shares her top tip for cooking a perfectly juicy Christmas turkey.
Evening Standard · Dec 23, 2025 Clara's: New French and Italian bistro opens in Shoreditch with ex-Artusi chef Rochelle Hutchinson, formerly of the River Café, is general manager
Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2025 Brooklyn Beckham brushes off family blocking drama with poignant post His younger brother, Cruz, accused Brooklyn of blocking his parents over the weekend
International Business Times · Dec 18, 2025 Via 13: A Contemporary Italian Lens Shapes How Restaurants Compete for Group and Corporate Dining in New York Via 13 illustrates how a focused culinary perspective can support a contemporary Italian restaurant and corporate use cases.
Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2025 Simpson's in the Strand will reopen in February, Jeremy King announces The restaurant, famous for roasted meats, silver service and chess, has been closed since 2022
Tom’s Guide · Dec 15, 2025 3 top new shows I'd stream this week on Netflix and Prime Video (Dec. 15-21) This week’s TV lineup is packed with drama, thrills and laughs, including "Fallout" and "Emily in Paris."
The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2025 ‘Every chef should train here’: Turkish restaurant ranks fourth on list of London’s top food spots Enfield’s family-run Neco Tantuni, which specialises in Turkish street food, secured place among other Michelin-starred restaurants on Vittles 99-strong list