Master the art of curry making with Kokum We spent a sunny afternoon in East Dulwich learning the ins and outs of heavy-duty Indian cooking at Kokum. Clearly, it has become a little bit of a trend for chefs and restaurants to open up their kitchens and reveal their secrets in cookery courses. A few […]
Mama Li Canary Wharf
Mouth-watering meats from the Far East (Canary Wharf) Mama Li, which promises succulent Cantonese roasted meats in cosy surroundings, has opened its third location in Canary Wharf. Founded by a mother-daughter team who were frustrated with a lack of authentic ‘Siu Mei’ (roast meat) in London. Their menu combines these meats, duck, pork, beef and […]
Parmigiano Reggiano with Gennaro Contaldo
Who knew Parmesan could have so many uses? Recently, we attended a cookery experience at Westminster Kingsway Catering College, an institution with a storied history, having been founded with Ritz and Escoffier and boasting such luminous alumni as Jamie Oliver and Ainsley Harriott. We were there to find out more about the wonderful world of […]
Easter at Bread Ahead
If you have no daughters, give them to your sons; what it takes to bring Bread Ahead’s famous Hot Cross Buns to market. These magic morsels have been enjoyed on British and Commonwealth tables for over half a century, and their popularity shows no signs of waning. Bread Ahead, who are difficult to miss in […]
Rigoletto at the Royal Opera House
Bravado and Bravura in this barnstormer of a production Oliver Mears’s Rigoletto is back at the Royal Opera House with a revival of his production of Rigoletto. The story of Rigoletto is adapted from Victor Hugo’s play Le Roi s’Amuse (The King Amuses Himself). Rigoletto’s librettist, Francesco Maria Piave, replaced the king with the Duke of […]
Luna Omakase
Experience transcendent dining made with care at Luna Omakase Tucked away inside a Mexican nightclub, be transported and worship at the altar of Japanese fine dining. Omakase can be a mixed bag. ‘Leave it up to the chef’ is not always the best idea, after all, the customer is always right in matters of taste. […]
Tigermilk Brunch
Tigermilk introduces a South American brunch in Soho Tigermilk opened in the UK in June last year, expanding from its original locations in France. It promises a ‘gram-worthy magical mystery tour through the cuisines of South America, couched in plush, eclectic but relaxed surroundings. The interiors mix a sort of Mexican Victoriana, complete with black […]
Bluebird Cookery School – Chelsea
Learn to make a Bluebird classic with Executive Chef Owen Sullivan Housed in a former Art Deco Garage, Bluebird, as a complex of shopping and dining offers, has been a King’s Road staple since it was converted by Terrence Conran in 1997. Under its current executive chef, Owen Sullivan, the menus and kitchens for their […]
Paranormal Activity – Ambassadors Theatre
Bone-chilling horror that’ll keep you up all night Felix Barrett had us quaking in our boots with this spooky and claustrophobic tale. Eerie performances, a tight script and ingenious set design combine to create a play that’ll have you second-guessing every creak, judder and thud you hear for the next few months. Not for the […]
Freak Momma – Parsons Green
Has Scott Hallsworth’s newest offering really grown up? Freak Momma is a contemporary and informal location offering a range of Japanese-Western fusion dishes. The food is perfect both for an evening out and as snacks at the bar. There is a well-thought-out and thematically appropriate drinks menu ranging from the classics to Japanese twists on […]