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Chris Paling, novelist, has worked in our city for 30 years. The capital is the setting of two of his novels, including the latest, Nimrod’s Shadow, published this month. And yet, he says, “I don’t know London very well.” The city is “a place I …

Photograph courtesy of The Forge Continuing our series of interviews with London chefs, our latest instalment hits up the mastermind behind the scenes at The Forge. Set in the heart of Theatreland and close to Covent Garden Market, The Forge offers fine dining in a …

Photography courtesy of Ward Giroux Welcome to Ask a Concierge our series of interviews with the concierges of London hotels. With more than 22 years experience working in London as a concierge, Head Concierge Ward Giroux of The Kensington Hotel proved an excellent choice for …

Photograph courtesy of Matt Edmonds Impressed with the meal we had at The Mandeville Hotel’s deVille restaurant back in April, we were curious to find out more about what goes into such a tasty menu. Luckily, Executive Chef Matt Edmonds was happy to oblige us …

Looking at the personalities behind London’s small businesses James South has always followed the beat of his own drum. After a philosophy degree, a few years of travelling and supporting himself by playing online poker professionally, James founded Econogo and launched the stylish, practical and …

Photograph of Aimée Lombaya courtesy of Mahoe Situated snuggly in a basement at the south end of Bow Lane, Caribbean restaurant Mahoe feels like a City of London secret. It’s also a much tastier option for a meal or drinks than so many of the …

Photograph of Cass Titcomb courtesy of Canteen With four locations in London, Canteen provides Londoners with “simple British food” in tastefully casual settings. Chef Patron Cass Titcomb has been with the small chain from its 2005 start. After a recently and terribly filling lunch (we …

Photo by Ed Robinson Looking at the personalities behind London’s small businesses Brett Jefferson Stott is the founder of Shoot Experience, an experiential photography organisation that uses photography and audience participation to fuse art, culture, and fun in local environments. Shoot Experience’s other services include …

Photograph courtesy of The Coach & Horses There’s no shortage of quality pubs in Clerkenwell, with a good number of them boasting a reputation for slinging delicious hash as much as for pulling proper pints. One of the most celebrated of Clerkenwell’s gastronomically oriented pubs …

Dean Stalham is a Londoner, artist and playwright. He’s also founder of Art Saves Lives, a community interest company that gives marginalised artists a voice and a platform. This year, he’ll be opening his own 100 seater community theatre right in the heart of New …