Dining Beyond Zone 1: Trullo
An Islington favourite, full of heart.
Italian
What’s for Lunch? Obikà, Canary Wharf
Proper mozzarella di bufala and down to earth southern Italian cooking at Obikà in Canary Wharf.
A Bunga Bunga Christmas
Get ready for Christmas the Italian way round at Silvio’s…
What’s for Lunch? Zucca, Bermondsey
At the heart of summer, lunch should be a little more special and that’s where Zucca comes in.
Review: Waitrose Cookery School
If you’re still on the hunt for Christmas pressies for foodie friends or family or you want to know what to do with Boxing Day leftovers, you may want to check out the new Waitrose Cookery School, a first for the premium supermarket chain which …
Restaurant Review: Truffle Menu @ Refettorio
Tis the season to be jolly, especially for lovers of pig-found pleasures as Giorgio Locatelli’s Refettorio launches its white truffle promotion. Refettorio have sensibly decided to offer the truffle dishes as specials so that those who just want to dip their beak can choose to …
Sandwichist: Umami Sandwich at I Camisa on Old Compton Street
In search of London’s best sandwich since sliced bread “Oooooooo-mar-meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.” It’s a great word. If you can think of a better one you can join us for the next sandwichist mission. It’s also, quite literally, the ‘quintessential’ taste. Umami was “discovered” around 100 years ago …
An Anteprima and an En Primeur with Berry Bros & Rudd Wine Merchants
Spiffy spittoon photo by Chris Osburn As appropriate a venue for wine tasting in London as any place could ever be, Vintner’s Hall was the scene for Berry Bros & Rudd’s inaugural Italy Anteprima Forum on the 17th of February. An opportunity to taste Italy’s …
New Restaurant Review: Polpo
Photography by Chris Osburn Undoubtedly, the atmosphere, warmth and buzz are the best things going for this northern Italian newcomer. Indeed, it’s wonderful to see cicchetti – Venice’s answer to the ever growing roster of world “tapas” – making an appearance in this low key …
London Dating: Wit, To Woo
If you’re looking for a Good Sense Of Humour in the dating game, you could certainly do worse than heading to the speed dating night at comedy club Up The Creek on 17th Feb. Established acts and newcomers provide stand-up comedy based around the pitfalls …
Francesco Mazzei’s Italian Hot Menu at PizzaExpress
Photography by Chris Osburn At 11.30am today throughout the UK and Ireland, PizzaExpress will introduce a new line up of starters, pizzas and one pasta dish created by celebrated Calabrian chef, Francesco Mazzei. Known for his much lauded upscale Italian restaurant L’Anima in the City …
