Blog•Mar 9, 2026
Ukrainian-Founded FlipDog to Open in Shoreditch with Experimental Cocktails and Asian-Eastern European Menu
FlipDog, a Ukrainian‑founded cocktail bar, is set to open this week at Imperial Hall in Shoreditch. The two‑storey venue combines a 12‑seat ground‑floor bar serving ten technique‑driven highballs with an 80‑person basement offering immersive evenings. Head bartender Igor Brovko employs historic loggerhead heating and clay aging to create the Flip10 menu, while chef Anton Vasyliev pairs Asian‑Eastern European small plates. Opening on 14 March 2026, the concept highlights innovative mixology and cross‑cultural cuisine in London’s nightlife.
By The UpComing (Film)
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
Willett’s to Open at The Cadogan in Chelsea, Offering Seasonal British Bistro Fare in Historic Townhouse
Willett’s, a new British bistro and bar, will open on 2 April 2026 in the historic 1887 Cadogan townhouse on Sloane Street, Chelsea. Executive chef Michael Turner, formerly of the Gordon Ramsay Group, leads a menu built around seasonal British produce, offering...
By The UpComing (Film)
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
Australian Brand Wood Fired Coffee Introduces Traditional Wood Fire Roasting to the UK
Australian coffee brand Wood Fired Coffee entered the UK market in January, bringing a rare wood‑fire slow‑roasting technique that uses sustainably sourced hardwood. The launch offers a range of blends, single origins and capsule formats, priced from £13.99 for beans...
By The UpComing (Film)
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
From Petersham to Knightsbridge
The review highlights two standout London eateries: Nanyang Blossom in Knightsbridge, a smart Chinese‑Malaysian venue praised for its seafood dishes, elegant décor and attentive service despite premium pricing; and The Dysart near Richmond, a chef‑driven restaurant led by Roux Scholar...
By Andy Hayler (Blog section)
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
From Petersham to Mayfair
London’s fine‑dining scene sees two standout venues—Cocochine and Dysart—offering high‑quality, ingredient‑driven menus. Cocochine, backed by a farm and private‑island investor, introduces dishes like a langoustine canape, lobster kedgeree and a Sri Lankan‑infused dessert, while its chef brings classical Petrus training....
By Andy Hayler (Blog section)
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
From Twickenham to Mayfair
Hakkasan Mayfair is now the only Hakkasan in London, marking 25 years since the original opened and proving the brand’s timeless appeal. The restaurant retains its sleek décor, clever lighting, and appealing menu, continuing to attract diners despite not following...
By Andy Hayler (Blog section)
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
From Clapham to Westbourne Grove
The article reviews two London eateries: Ploussard in Clapham, a French restaurant praised for its consistent tasting menu and standout duck pithivier, and Materia Prima in Westbourne Grove, a Japanese‑focused venue noted for high technical skill and imported ingredients. Both...
By Andy Hayler (Blog section)
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
From Wandsworth to Soho
Frites Atelier, a casual Belgian‑style chip concept, opened its first UK restaurant in Soho, backed by three‑Michelin‑star chef Sergio Hermann of Oud Sluis. The venue emphasizes simple yet high‑quality fries paired with inventive toppings, including a Flemish beef stew. Meanwhile,...
By Andy Hayler (Blog section)
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
From Euston to Hammersmith
The blog spotlights two affordable London eateries: Master Wei in Hammersmith, praised for authentic noodles and standout Kung pao prawns, and Diwana Bhel Poori in Euston, a long‑standing vegetarian Indian snack bar known for its cheap bhel poori and chaat. Both...
By Andy Hayler (Blog section)
Blog•Mar 7, 2026
16 Most Expensive Mushrooms in the World: Prices, Seasons & Where to Eat Them
The article ranks the 16 most expensive edible mushrooms, highlighting Yartsa Gunbu as the priciest at up to $138,000 per kilogram. It details price ranges, seasonal availability, and the ecological constraints that keep these fungi wild‑foraged and often uncultivable. The piece...
By Luxury Columnist
Blog•Mar 7, 2026
South Marais Food Tour
Paris’s South Marais Food Tour offers a three‑hour, small‑group culinary immersion that showcases the neighborhood’s historic cheese caves, artisan charcuterie, pastries, and wine. Guests visit up to five curated shops, enjoy a seated tasting in a vaulted cellar, and finish...
By Paris by Mouth
Blog•Mar 6, 2026
Smashed Restaurant Report: 74 Charlotte Street by Ben Murphy
The AA released its spring 2026 rosette awards, granting four rosettes to Home by James Sommerin and Sorrel, and three rosettes to several London and Scottish venues including 74 Charlotte Street, Bonheur, and LOMA. Trade publications covered the results, but...
By Smashed
Blog•Mar 6, 2026
The Art of Fire Cooking
Dong Yuan, a Hunan‑style restaurant in North Acton’s Park Royal estate, has turned fire‑intensive wok cooking into its signature experience. Owner Cui Yaohua, formerly in scrap‑metal and 3D‑filament businesses, revamped a former Lebanese takeaway with water‑curtain wok burners to deliver...
By Vittles
Blog•Mar 4, 2026
Anthony Bourdain Mississippi Delta: All Of The Restaurants Picked On Parts Unknown
Anthony Bourdain’s “Parts Unknown” episode on the Mississippi Delta spotlighted a handful of iconic eateries, from Big Apple Inn’s smoked‑sausage sandwiches to Doe’s Eat Place’s legendary steak‑tamales. The show also featured soul‑food staples at The Senator’s Place and pit‑smoked whole‑hog barbecue at Lamar Lounge. Several of the highlighted...
By The Fine Dining Blog (Continents & Condiments)
Blog•Mar 4, 2026
Anthony Bourdain Punjab: All Of The Restaurants Picked On Parts Unknown
Anthony Bourdain’s “Parts Unknown” episode on Punjab aired in April 2014, exploring the state’s rich, dairy‑heavy cuisine and Sikh hospitality. The show highlighted three key eateries – Kesar da Dhaba’s buttery kulcha, Beera Chicken House’s iconic tandoori chicken, and Chapslee’s...
By The Fine Dining Blog (Continents & Condiments)