Named after the famous Italian salt cod dish, Baccala is the creation of four friends; sommelier Fabio de Nicola (previously of Hovarda, Oblix & Zuma Istanbul), head chef Moreno Polverini (previously at Four Seasons Hotel Group at Park Lane in London), Fabio’s designer wife Ilanit Ovadya, and Elif Taner Polverini, who is married to Moreno.…
Read moreLondon is getting lit from now into the new year with the IlluminoCity Light Trail popping up across the City. The light installations will feature at Citypoint, London Wall Place and Principal Place from 3pm - 9pm daily, lighting up those dark winter evenings. The five installations have been designed by artists from five different…
Read moreFor a lot of us, 1st January marks our first day of Dry Jan and what better way to celebrate than with a 6-hour sober rave? Morning Gloryville is back to welcome us into 2022 with the world's biggest sober party. As well as dancing, you can take part in workshops, yoga, open mic and…
Read moreIf you like cocktails and you like candles then you'll defo want to book into a Cocktails By Candlelight masterclass iHeld in Covent Garden, the class combines cocktail and candle making – throughout the ninety mins, you will learn how to make your very own candle and two tasty gin bevvies. The masterclass is in…
Read moreIsola by San Carlo is the latest addition to St Christopher’s Place and part of the San Carlo group, a collection of restaurants around the UK more recently known for THAT Dior pop-up on the Selfridges rooftop. Isola is all about bringing Italy's famous cafe culture to central London with its bright interiors, classic food…
Read moreLondon Bridge’s much-loved Mexican restaurant Santo Remedio has opened a second site in Shoreditch. The Mexican joint run by Edson and Natalie Diaz-Fuentes first opened in Shoreditch six years ago on Rivington Street, they were forced to close the restaurant after five months after problems with the building. Now the pair are back in the…
Read moreAfter building a cult following as Black Axe Mangal, chef Lee Tiernan did a Prince and rebranded his Islington spot to Formerly Known As Black Axe Mangal, or FKABAM for short, following the restaurant's hibernation during the pandemic. The name may be different but the spirit is still the same - a mash-up of bistro…
Read moreBurger joint Shake Shack has collabed with Sri Lankan restaurant Hoppers to create two limited-edition dishes. Injecting some spice to the Shake Shack menu, the dishes are the Lankan Shack burger, a burger pimped with onions pickled in coconut vinegar, coriander and green chilli mayo, a Sri Lankan mustard cream sauce finished with a braised…
Read moreJose Pizarro's Broadgate Circle restaurant serves up the authentic tapas he's become known for - think dishes like Jamon Iberico, squid ink & prawn croquetas, Iberian pork cheeks with pumpkin puree, hake with salsa verde, with lots of Spanish wines, sherries and massive G&Ts on the drinks list. It's a real slice of Spain in…
Read moreVillage by BOA is brand new to Porto, only opening its doors earlier this year. It’s a Portuguese apart-hotel that combines serviced apartments but with hotel-style service. As well as the main building of apartments, there are rows of terrace cottages hidden around the back, which date back to the 18th century and through ongoing…
Read moreBarcelona has it all. The Spanish city is bursting with culture and plenty of famous landmarks to see, endless bars to enjoy tapas, and unlike most other European cities, it has a beach to soak up the sun, making it the perfect destination for a summer break. We took a trip there recently for a…
Read moreMadrid is one of those cities that is a great idea all year round. The Spanish capital, known for its historical buildings, food scene and nightlife is bursting with energy and you can always rely on it for a fun weekend getaway from London. We recently took a trip to Madrid, for 48 hours of…
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