RESPECT THE JAMÓN!
A recent blog post highlights the experience of buying a cone of jamón de bellota at Madrid’s iconic Mercado San Miguel. The author describes the premium cured ham made from acorn‑fed Iberian pigs and notes the cultural cachet of enjoying it on the spot. The piece also references a companion tasting of raw oysters, underscoring the market’s broader gourmet appeal. The post blends personal narrative with observations about Spain’s high‑end food scene.
Relaxed Affair
Bar Betsy, the new casual offshoot of chef Tyler Wells' popular Betsy, opened two doors down on Mariposa Street in Altadena. The all‑day, walk‑in‑only spot blends a bright, farmhouse aesthetic with a relaxed vibe, serving breakfast‑style dishes, seasonal sandwiches, and...
Mestizo Brings Regional Mexican Flavours to London with Annual Enchilada Festival This Spring
London‑based Mexican restaurant group Mestizo is launching its annual Enchilada Festival from 27 April to 6 May across its Camden and Chelsea venues. The ten‑day event will feature ten distinct enchilada variations that reflect regional Mexican flavors, from mole‑based and barbacoa recipes...
Chefs Chet Sharma and Joké Bakare Unite at BiBi for Collaborative Dinner Celebrating Indian and West African Cuisines
London’s BiBi restaurant will host its fifth "BiBi & Friends" collaborative dinner on May 23, pairing chef‑owner Joké Bakare of Michelin‑starred Chishuru with resident chef Chet Sharma. The two chefs will present a joint menu that blends Indian and West...
Kokum Restaurant Launches Hands-On Indian Cookery Class Series in East Dulwich
Kokum, a South‑East London Indian restaurant, has launched a five‑session cookery class series running from late April through August 2026. The three‑hour Saturday workshops, led by head chef Sanjay Gour, cover everything from traditional curry‑making without pre‑made pastes to naan...
Tozi Victoria Unveils Spring Menu with Venetian Small Plates and Tableside Negroni Trolley
Tozi Victoria launched a spring menu that spotlights Venetian cicchetti, handmade pastas, larger sharing plates, and a tableside Negroni trolley. New dishes include yellowtail carpaccio, rabbit‑ragout maccheroni, and slow‑roasted Welsh lamb shoulder. Set menus start at £23.95 (≈$31) and cicchetti...
The Obsessive, Fearless Evolution of Jeremy Chan’s Ikoyi
Since opening less than ten years ago, Ikoyi has vaulted into London’s elite restaurant roster, a notable achievement in a market saturated with Michelin‑starred venues. The restaurant’s ascent is anchored by chef‑owner Jeremy Chan, whose cross‑cultural upbringing—Canadian, Chinese, and British—feeds...
Rome Festival Celebrates Olio Di Roma PGI and the City’s Olive Oil Heritage
Rome hosted the inaugural Olio di Roma PGI Festival from April 10‑21, celebrating the city’s centuries‑old olive oil heritage. The event combined tastings, culinary demos, school workshops, and a book launch, culminating in the L’Eterno Award ceremony at the historic Curia...
Lyaness Unveils Collaboration 2.0 Menu, Blending Cross-Industry Ideas in New Cocktails
Renowned bartender Ryan Chetiyawardana, known as Mr Lyan, is launching Collaboration 2.0 at London’s Lyaness on May 13. The menu features 11 new cocktails and seven updated classics, each inspired by concepts from outside the bar world such as regeneration,...
Instant Ice Cream
A new “magic” cup that freezes any liquid into soft‑serve ice cream is gaining attention after a live Instagram demo with a parent and child. The cup must be pre‑frozen for 5‑6 hours, then filled with a simple mix of...
Gastro, Pub
Jess Shadbolt and Annie Shi have launched Dean’s, a compact British‑style pub located next to their acclaimed Italian‑French bistro King. The new venue carries the same seasonal, ingredient‑driven philosophy that earned King its reputation. Dean’s blends classic pub comfort with...
In the Lab
Mariana Velásquez, cookbook author and food stylist, is rolling out her new book "Revel: A Maximalist’s Guide to Having People Over" alongside a tableware collection with Sur La Table. She will host her first book signing at Devoción coffee shop...
Rolling On
In March, chef Jihan Lee launched TBD Gimbap, a takeout‑first Korean gimbap concept, in the space adjacent to his original West Village Nami Nori. The new spot replaces the gluten‑free bakery Postcard, signaling a shift toward quick, flavor‑forward Korean street...
New Series "Food Network's Top 10" Delivers a Craveable Weekly Countdown From Restaurants Across America
Food Network is launching "Food Network’s Top 10," a weekly countdown series that premieres on May 25, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET/PT and streams the next day on HBO Max. Each episode ranks the nation’s best dishes in a specific category, beginning with a pizza‑focused...
Little Baobab Launches Monthly Senegalese Food and Music Nights at the Africa Centre in Southwark
Little Baobab, London’s sole Senegalese restaurant, has introduced a monthly Food and Live Music Night at the Africa Centre in Southwark. Each event, priced at £35 (about $45) per person, offers a buffet of traditional dishes and an acoustic concert...
Osip Announces Plot 26 Chef Collaboration Series, Launching in May with Kadeau’s Nicolai Nørregaard
Somerset’s Michelin‑starred Ososip is debuting a new chef‑collaboration series called Plot 26, kicking off on 19 May with a dinner featuring Nicolai Nørregaard of Copenhagen’s two‑star Kadeau. The event will showcase hyper‑seasonal dishes crafted from Osip’s biodynamic farms, with 28 seats priced at...
Yeoneo Jorim — Korea's Gochujang-Braised Salmon with Daikon, Rice, Sesame Spinach and Spicy Braised Tofu
Yeoneo Jorim is a Korean gochujang‑braised salmon dish served with daikon, short‑grain rice, sesame spinach, and spicy braised tofu. The recipe highlights the jorim technique—simmering protein in a reduced, glaze‑rich sauce—while preserving the traditional banchan table layout. It provides a...
Buzzworks Chefs Train With Master Chefs Of Great Britain
Buzzworks’ culinary teams attended an elite patisserie masterclass organized by The Master Chefs of Great Britain at Prestonfield House in Edinburgh. The hands‑on session taught advanced pastry techniques, presentation standards, and creative innovation, forming part of a corporate sponsorship that...
Mestizo Launches Low-ABV Cocktail Menu in Partnership with Leve Agave Spirit Co-Founded by Ex-F1 Driver Nicholas Latifi
London’s Mestizo Mexican restaurant group has teamed with Leve, an agave spirit co‑founded by ex‑F1 driver Nicholas Latifi, to debut a four‑cocktail, low‑ABV menu at its Camden and Chelsea venues. Leve, distilled at 22% ABV from 100% Blue Weber agave,...
Pad Thai: A Recipe
The post outlines a step‑by‑step Pad Thai recipe for two, emphasizing technique over shortcuts. It highlights the importance of using dried flat rice noodles, layering flavors through sequential browning, aromatics, and a balanced tamarind‑based sauce. The author notes that protein variety—chicken,...
An Idea To Steal
A Paris‑based pop‑up event called "Lunch of Little Mechanics" turned food service into a theatrical spectacle, delivering meals on steampunk‑style moving contraptions. The concept, championed by designer Rain Noe, blends street performance with industrial design, creating a kinetic dining experience....
KP+: Walnut, Nocino, and Brown Butter Texas Sheet Cake
The KP+ blog post introduces a revamped Texas Sheet Cake featuring walnuts, Italian walnut liqueur (nocino), and brown butter. The author highlights how these ingredients transform the classic Southern dessert into a richer, more complex treat. Detailed preparation steps emphasize...
From Wandsworth to Queensway
The former Whiteleys shopping centre on Queensway has been repurposed into luxury flats and the Six Senses hotel, which houses Whiteleys Kitchen. The restaurant bills itself as British but delivers uneven food quality and a price tag that reaches $128...
Marcel the Shell: A Restaurant Emerges at the Breuer
Sotheby’s has opened Marcel, a high‑end restaurant inside the landmark Breuer building, marking the auction house’s first dedicated dining venue. The project was a joint effort between Robin and Stephen Alesch, who navigated strict preservation rules to create a dramatic...
Dopamine Dining: Rosa’s Thai Is Offering the Antidote to British Weather in Tower Bridge
Rosa’s Thai is debuting a limited‑time "Sunshine Hit" dining experience at its Tower Bridge venue from April 22‑28, 2026. Guests will enjoy a 90‑minute slot at tables equipped with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) lamps that simulate natural sunlight, paired with...
TasteBuds NYC
TasteBuds NYC is a YouTube channel with 2.89 K subscribers that documents a series of episodes where the host samples authentic dishes from individual countries, all within New York City. Season 1 features 20 episodes, each spotlighting a different nation’s cuisine—from Armenia...
Spanish Culinary Stars Line up for Spain Fusion: The Premium Experience in Manila
Spain Fusion: The Premium Experience will convene top Spanish chefs—including Albert Adrià, Ricard Camarena and Chele González—at The Westin Manila on April 20, 2026. The invitation‑only, five‑hour program features showcooking, masterclasses and a wine panel aimed at showcasing premium Spanish...
Where to Eat Outside of London This Weekend
Vittles Restaurants’ "Half a Dozen of the Other" column showcases six day‑trip dining spots outside London, with Hana Loftus spotlighting G.Neko in Colchester. The Japanese‑inspired izakaya offers inventive Hsinking beef noodles, specialty broths, and a four‑person meal priced at about...
A Berlin Chef’s Philosophical Pivot
Ernst, Berlin’s nine‑seat fine‑dining counter, closed last November after seven years of intense, Japanese‑inspired service. Co‑founder Dylan Watson‑Brawn admits the restaurant’s relentless pace left him missing four days out of every week, highlighting the personal toll of high‑precision kitchens. The...
Mother’s Day, Ticketed
The Nines has published a curated list of top reservations for Mother’s Day on May 10, targeting diners looking to celebrate with their mothers. The highlight is Santa Monica’s Crudo e Nudo, which offers a four‑course lunch flight starting at noon, featuring...
Dal Fiorentino Brings Signature Schiacciata to Notting Hill with Latest London Opening on Westbourne Grove
Dal Fiorentino, a Florentine‑inspired lunch concept, opened its fifth London restaurant on Westbourne Grove in Notting Hill. The outlet serves daily‑baked schiacciata flatbread sandwiches, offering more than 15 meat, vegetarian and vegan varieties prepared to order. Founded in 2022 by...
Reservations Open for MA/NA, a New Japanese Restaurant and Cocktail Bar in Mayfair
London’s Thesleff Group has opened reservations for MA/NA, a new Japanese restaurant and cocktail bar launching on May 6, 2026 in Mayfair. The concept, inspired by the Japanese notion of mana, moves from a formal dining room serving certified Kobe...
Underrated Vegetables: Celery
The post spotlights celery as an underrated vegetable with surprising culinary flexibility. While commonly used as a crunchy dipper or soup base, the author demonstrates how celery can star in salads—substituting for fennel with pear, parmesan, and lemon‑honey dressing—and serve...
My 'Anyone Can Make This' Pasta Sauce
The post introduces an ultra‑simple pasta sauce inspired by Marcella’s tomato‑butter classic, using whole tomatoes, olive oil, and a low‑heat “confiting” method. After a slow cook, the mixture is blended, eliminating the need for knife work or constant stirring. The...
Room Service
The Wagyu Room, located on the 10th floor of Manhattan’s Hotel 32 32, offers an ultra‑intimate four‑seat omakase centered on Japanese and Australian wagyu. Guests embark on a 10‑course, 90‑minute tasting where the chef prepares each plate at the table and...
Ashcombe X Carousel Returns for 2026 with Exclusive Fire-Led Dining and Star Chef Line-Up
London’s Carousel collective will host its third Ashcombe Estate pop‑up this summer, offering fire‑cooked tasting menus across 22 weekends from May to September. Each Saturday night, 20 guests will dine at the custom WildKitchen outdoor kitchen, followed by a two‑night...
Grain Opens in Holborn with Mediterranean-Inspired Bowls
Independent restaurant Grain opened at 272 High Holborn, London, serving Mediterranean‑inspired grain bowls built around saffron rice, tri‑colour quinoa and grain lentils. The menu features seven signature bowls, a build‑your‑own option, and filled sourdough pitta and bagel items, with all...
Papas Arrugadas Con Mojos Recipe (Canarian Potatoes)
Papas arrugadas con mojos is a signature Canarian dish where small potatoes are boiled in heavily salted water, then shaken to develop a wrinkled, salty crust. The potatoes are served with two distinct sauces: a red mojo flavored with smoked...
The Creamiest Scrambled Eggs
The post outlines a streamlined French‑style scrambled egg method that cuts cooking time and reduces heavy‑cream usage by simmering a half‑cup of cream before mixing with eggs and a tablespoon of crème fraîche or mascarpone per egg. It compares cookware—favoring...
From Hammersmith to Knightsbridge
The review highlights two London upscale eateries—Em Sherif, a Lebanese venue tucked inside Harrods, and the River Café in Hammersmith—both criticized for high prices that outpace the quality of their dishes. Em Sherif’s menu ranges from acceptable to outright poor,...
Michelin-Starred Chefs Tom Brown and Arturo Granato to Join Forces for Exclusive Galvin La Chapelle Dinner This May
Michelin‑starred Galvin La Chapelle will host a one‑night collaborative dinner on 27 May, pairing chef‑director Arturo Granato with rising star Tom Brown. The £125 (~$155) tasting menu blends Brown’s Cornwall‑inspired seafood with Granato’s Mediterranean‑infused dishes, with an optional £75 (~$93)...
Thirty7 to Celebrate English Rosé Producer The Heretics with Special Dinner and a Party
London’s Thirty7 restaurant is staging a ticketed dinner and party on May 7, 2026, titled “The Heretics Get Out of Hand.” The event celebrates its multi‑year partnership with English rosé maker The Heretics, featuring a three‑course menu paired with the winery’s...
Silva Appoints Charlie Dilworth as Head Chef to Lead Anniversary Menu in Mayfair
Silva, the Mayfair Mediterranean restaurant celebrating its first anniversary, has hired 29‑year‑old Charlie Dilworth as head chef. Dilworth arrives from a Michelin‑starred background, most recently senior sous chef at Lita, and will debut a new menu on 28 April. The refreshed...
Brixton Culture Capital 00.04.2026
London’s iconic Roti King and Morley’s have launched a four‑day pop‑up in Brixton Village, blending Malaysian mamak stall flavors with the borough’s beloved fried chicken. The collaboration offers mash‑up dishes like nasi goreng topped with Morley’s wings and roti‑wrapped chicken...
Champagne, Bars & Restaurants
FOUND’s curated guide “The Nines” spotlights a fresh East Village venue, Stars, opened by the Penny/Claud team. The bar features a show‑stopping back‑vintage champagne list and a solid selection of bottles priced under $100. Access to the complete Nines archive...
Skoleboller with a Twist
A food blogger shares a twisted version of Norway’s classic skoleboller, soft cardamom‑spiced buns filled with custard and topped with icing and coconut. The recipe details a rich dough, cardamom butter filling, and a vanilla custard, plus a decorative apricot...
Try Armenian Orange and Ukrainian Brut at This New Notting Hill Hangout
Sova, a new 40‑seat wine bar opened on April 8 just off Portobello Road in Notting Hill, showcases low‑intervention wines from Armenia, Ukraine and other Eastern European regions. The menu highlights an Armenian orange wine, a Ukrainian Brut sparkling wine, and...
1864 Rooftop Bar & Kitchen Reopens Atop John Lewis Oxford Street for Summer Dining and Drinks
The 1864 Rooftop Bar & Kitchen has reopened on the roof of John Lewis’s flagship Oxford Street store for the summer season. Operated in partnership with hospitality group Benugo, the venue offers an al fresco dining experience featuring Mediterranean‑inspired sharing plates and...
The Royal Horseguards Hotel to Reopen Summer Terrace with New Menu and London Eye Views This Month
The Royal Horseguards Hotel in Westminster is set to reopen its summer terrace on April 13, 2026, operating daily from noon to 10 p.m. The outdoor venue offers alfresco dining with unobstructed views of the London Eye and a dog‑friendly policy....
Three Nights, Zero Waste
Mill, the cult‑favorite food‑recycling platform, is launching a three‑night, zero‑waste dinner series in Los Angeles for Earth Month. Acclaimed chefs from Los Angeles and New York will team up to create seasonal, waste‑free menus on April 14, 22 and 23...