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What to get up to in London this weekend
From the relaunch of a renowned gallery to a new footy-focussed hit at the theatre, Mike Daw has the pick of what to get up to in London this weekend
Drink in the view: London’s hottest rooftop bars
David Ellis has searched high and low — well, mostly high — for the capital’s finest sky dwelling spots
Flat Iron founder and ex-Guinea Grill landlord to open pub in autumn
Well-known publican Oisín Rogers is teaming up with Flat Iron founder Charlie Carroll to open an ambitiously grand new Soho pub
Beyoncé donates £8,000 to Tottenham restaurant Chuku’s
It’s good news for the small Nigerian tapas restaurant in Tottenham, which last November appeared to face financial difficulties
Jimi on Hoko: It’s half diner, half cab office — and hits a sweet spot
The implicit off-menu special is a possible side order of Type 2 diabetes, says Jimi Famurewa, but this one-trick pony is a joy
Would you delay moving house for a sandwich?
A south London bakery is so popular that customers are taking six-hour trips just to try it. Josh Barrie takes a bite
Kolae: Som Saa duo launch southern Thai restaurant in Borough Market
Som Saa founders Mark Dobbie and Andy Oliver are to open a second restaurant, taking on a unit in Borough Market
Where to find London’s best martinis, from Dukes Bar to Egerton House
Tyler Zielinski and Mike Daw on the capital’s bartender pushing the boundaries of the cocktail — with a few classics to boot
Time to try Cartizze — it’s Prosecco, but posh
Cartizze — shorthand for a region and the wine that comes from it — is slowly starting to take off. Mike Daw takes a sip
Refugee Week: Ben and Jerry’s collaborates with refugee entrepreneurs
The new flavour was inspired by the food and culture of Morocco, Afghanistan and Syria
Clare Finney: ‘When you come together to eat, things are ok’
As her new book is released, Clare Finney reflects on a lifetime of eating — and how it’s brought her closer to every type of love
Cult Milan seafood restaurant Langosteria announced for The OWO
Langosteria has long been a hit in Milan’s fashion district, as the London opening marks the group’s third outside of Italy
15 dad-friendly restaurants perfect for celebrating Father’s Day
Whether your pa is daddy cool or more of a strait-laced father figure, here’s where to treat the old man
Ynyshir named UK’s best place to eat for second year running
The capital puts on a strong show, with 14 of the UK’s top 20 restaurants named in London
Sex, celebrity and a legacy of unbridled joy: Annabel’s at 60
Flashbulbs lit up Berkeley Square last night as stars gathered to celebrate a landmark birthday of one of the capital’s most famous nightclubs. David Ellis reports on the occasion and raises a glass to its sensational ground-breaking history
Everything you need to know about Taste of London 2023
The five-day festival returns to Regent’s Park on June 14 with Gloria, Roti King, Hoppers and more all firing up the grills
Ibiza 2023: Your guide to the best music events on the party island
Your comprehensive look into music events on the White Isle
A sparkling success: UK wines win big at Decanter World Wine Awards
Sparkling wines in the UK cemented their worth after winning a host of medals at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2023
Critics’ choice: Our 20 favourite restaurants in London
Where do food critics eat? Jimi Famurewa and David Ellis share the places they really love
Private Party: London’s most exclusive members’ clubs
From new clubs to old favourites, Mike Daw peeks behind the door at London’s most hidden-away hotspots
Jimi Famurewa on Lilienblum: Eccentric Israeli sends mixed messages
Lilienblum founder Eyal Shani is on his third UK opening in a year. What’s the rush, wonders Jimi Famurewa
Sushi Kanesaka: Master chef Shinji Kanesaka to open 13-seat counter
The new restaurant, dedicated to Edomae sushi, will serve 18 courses for £420, making it the most expensive menu in the country
The best European music festivals to travel to this summer
Swap muddy fields for sun-soaked cities and glistening beaches with these continental events
Josh Barrie’s dishes that can do one: Truffle oil anything
What’s a sure-fire way to ruin a moment of nuance? Wreck it with truffle oil, says Josh Barrie
Empire Empire: Disco-themed Indian restaurant to open in Notting Hill
Expect drinking, dancing and dining all under one roof — and, with a bit of luck, plenty of silk, floral shirts
First Look: All day dining and dancing at new Gaucho Covent Garden
A decade since Gaucho’s last opening, the group’s new Covent Garden site promises more than just good steaks
Kachori: First look at new Indian with ex-Gymkhana chef
A new super modern Indian restaurant arrives at Elephant Park, with a former Gymkhana head chef in charge
Pride 2023: where to learn about London’s queer history
From the UK’s only museum dedicated to the LGBTQIA+ community to a stalwart of Soho’s pub scene, here’s where to uncover more about the UK’s queer past
The hottest restaurants opening in June, from Outcrop to Kima
From late-night sandwiches to South African tapas, Ben McCormack has the new openings to get excited about in June
Join the cue at one of London’s hottest BBQ restaurants
It’s not all Webers and bad weather. From Texan meats cooked low and slow to the glow of a Middle Eastern charcoal grill, Ben McCormack feels the heat
The best fish and chips in London, from Masters Superfish to Poppies
From cod and haddock to halibut and Dover sole, there isn’t a fish that isn’t improved by being deep-fried. Here are 15 of the capital’s best fish and chip shops