If you went anywhere near the Notting Hill Carnival or the other one this weekend, you may have acquired a taste for Caribbean food. The Caribbean is a broad group of countries and islands – though there is much good eating out there in London …
So. You’re in a Mexican restaurant. You think you know what you want from the menu – it’s all the same, right? A bit of chilli con carne, some guacamole, maybe a few tortilla chips, a beer with a slice of lime or jug of …
The average price of eating out in London has been disclosed today thanks to research published by Harden’s restaurant guide. And, would you believe it, grub is getting more expensive! Restaurant prices across the board apparently rose by 4.1 per cent during the year, with …
The Polish presence is London is noticeable, and a good thing too: Polish restaurants and Polish food is widely available across London in the form of delicatessens, cafes, bars and restaurants. Polish food makes use of lots of sour cream, dill, rye, cabbage of all …
Chinese restaurants have long been a reliable and well-loved staple in the gastronomic landscape of London. For the full experience of Chinese dining, head to Chinatown and enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of the restaurants with the hanging whole roast duck and orange cuttlefish …
Summer is once again threatening to make an appearance, so what better way to guarantee rain at the weekend than putting on an event that involves food in a wide open space? This weekend, Mansun fans and foodies will be making their way to Regent’s …
Marylebone: shops, bars, restaurants increased death rates, respiratory disease and more asthma attacks. At least that’s what to expect according to a press release from Friends of the Earth who reveal that air pollution levels in London are breaking European law and that the government …
A set of confidential health reports obtained by the Guardian have thrown a bit of an ‘unsavoury’ light on some of London’s more exclusive eating establishments. Here’s what they had to say about Gordon Ramsay’s at Claridges in November of 2003: Raw meats were being …
Is it petty to point out stupid errors on the major news sites like the BBC? Quick answer: Yes. Slightly longer answer: Yes, but let’s do it anyway because it’s fun. This piece from the Beeb site today is a bit of a filler article …
We like Peroni beer here at Londonist. In fact, our last Londonist get together was held at Luigi’s bar on Wardour Street, specifically because it’s one of the few places they have Nastro Azzurro on tap. However, their latest rebranding exercise might be doing them …
They’ll be talking about this one for years to come. Yesterday a water main burst on Upper Street turning the streets in the area into what the Standard described as “a mini-Venice”. According to reports people were trapped inside restaurants, bars and shops as “gallons” …
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