Jay Rayner
Som SaaImage source: Sophia Evans for the Observer
Jay Rayner also rates the restaurant that can seemingly do no wrong in the critics’ eyes, likening Som Saa in London’s Shoreditch to the ‘friendliest slap around the chops’. Read more…
London Restaurant Festival is back. The capital’s annual celebration of dining out brings you London’s most sough-after tables, for less. Whether it’s Michelin stars, rooftop bars or bubbles on a boat, we’ve got plenty of reasons to escape the sofa. Read more…
Ever wondered exactly what The Michelin guide is, how Michelin stars are awarded, and what sets these dining spots apart from other restaurants? Check out our guide to Michelin’s world-famous awards, explore Michelin star restaurants, and find out about specially selected restaurants in the guide. Read more…
AA Gill & Marina O’Loughlin
SardineImage source: Andy Hall for the Guardian
Marina O’Loughlin awards her 8/10 to Sardine for ‘sheer, grin-inducing enjoyment’, rather than for ‘elaborate technique or skill’. Read more…
As an SW8 local, I need no convincing of Vauxhall’s charm. Its tourist-free, riverside bars, cosy backstreet pubs, hidden gem art galleries, and even a city farm are a regular draw for those in the know. Read more…
Having not seen my bestie Chantelle for about a month, she decided to make a guest appearance in public – and without any kids in tow! We had the pleasure of dining at Ping Pong for Sunday lunch, ideally located at our local Westfield in Shepherd’s Bush. We were greeted by a lovely waitress who offered us a table outside on the terrace. Read more…
Grace Dent
SosharuImage source: Evening Standard
New opening from ‘super-restaurateur’ Jason Atherton, Sosharu, is scored 4/5 by Grace Dent. This Japanese izakaya spot is ‘sparsely furnished’, though compensated for with cooking that is ‘sharply focused’ and ‘ever-pleasing’. Read more…
