Persian Quick-Service Concept Counter by Naroon Launches in Fitzrovia
Counter by Naroon, the casual Persian offshoot of the Naroon restaurant group, opened its first quick‑service outlet at 63 Great Titchfield Street in Fitzrovia on June 4, 2026. The venue serves breakfast, lunch and a dedicated weekend brunch aimed at office workers and visitors, operating without reservations. Its menu emphasizes macro‑friendly wraps, rice bowls and rare Persian brunch dishes flavored with turmeric, saffron and cardamom. The launch marks the brand’s entry into the fast‑casual segment, expanding its presence on London’s high streets.
The Rise of the Designer Mini Dress in Contemporary Luxury Fashion
The designer mini dress has become a cornerstone of contemporary luxury fashion, reflecting a consumer shift toward timeless, versatile, and high‑quality pieces. Brands emphasize quiet luxury—neutral palettes, clean silhouettes, and minimal branding—while using premium fabrics and tailored construction. Its adaptability...
East London Seafood Stars Luna Omakase and Behind Announce Joint Dinner Collaboration
Luna Omakase and Behind will present a one‑night, 12‑course omakase dinner on 7 July at Luna’s ninth‑floor venue, 100 Liverpool Street. Executive chef Leonard Tanyag teams with Michelin‑starred Andy Beynon to blend Japanese Edomae techniques with British coastal cooking. The menu...
Beast | Movie Review
Australian drama *Beast* stars Daniel MacPherson as former MMA champion Patton James, who returns to the ring for one last fight to support his growing family. The film, co‑written by Russell Crowe and directed by Tyler Atkins, leans heavily on...
The Big Scoop on the UK’s Most Inventive Ice Cream to Beat the Heatwave
Restaurants across the UK are rolling out inventive ice‑cream, gelato and sorbet creations as a scorching heatwave pushes temperatures into the 30s Celsius. Collaborations like All Roads and ClingyWrap in London are debuting Caribbean‑inspired flavors such as Sorrel and Cheesecake,...
Covent Garden’s Floozie Cookies Unveils Global Summer Dessert Collection Inspired by Founder’s Travels
London‑based Floozie Cookies is rolling out a 24‑part "Around the World in 80 Days" dessert collection from June 1 to September 6. The line features 18 globally‑inspired cookies, four themed drinks and two snack items, with three new cookies debuting...
Santa Nata Celebrates 10 Million Pastel De Nata Sales as It Prepares to Open First Overseas Bakery in Hong Kong
Santa Nata, the London‑based Portuguese bakery chain, celebrated its 10 millionth pastel de nata sale, a milestone achieved within seven years of its 2019 launch. The company now runs six bakeries in London and one in Oxford and is preparing to...
Rothay Manor Marks Decade with Appointment of Michelin-Starred Chef Simon Ulph
Rothay Manor, the boutique hotel in Ambleside, has appointed Michelin‑starred chef Simon Ulph to lead its restaurant Rowan as it marks a decade under owners Jenna and Jamie Shail. Ulph arrives from The Stafford in London, where he helped secure...
M&S Celebrates 40 Years of Canned Cocktails with Retro G&T, New Tequila Mixes and UK Tinnie Trends Research
Marks & Spencer marks the 40th anniversary of the UK’s first supermarket canned cocktail with a limited‑edition retro St Michael Gin & Tonic and a suite of new ready‑to‑drink tequila mixes. The retailer now moves more than 15 million cans a year – roughly...
KOL at Tate: Santiago Lastra to Host Frida Kahlo-Inspired Dinner at Tate Modern with Exclusive Exhibition Tour
London’s Tate Modern will host a one‑night, after‑hours dinner on 15 July 2026, created by Santiago Lastra, chef‑patron of Michelin‑starred KOL. The event pairs a guided tour of the museum’s “Frida: The Making of an Icon” exhibition with a five‑course tasting menu...
Kappa FuturFestival Debuts Fine Dining Restaurant with Michelin-Starred Chefs for 2026 Edition
Kappa FuturFestival will debut its first on‑site fine‑dining venue, Taverna Futurista, during the July 3‑5, 2026 edition in Turin. The restaurant will serve Michelin‑starred tasting menus by chefs Davide di Fabio, Francesco Brutto, Chiara Pavan and three‑star chef Enrico Crippa,...
National Walking Month: UK and Ireland Restaurants Spotlight Scenic Routes for Food-Loving Ramblers
May’s National Walking Month is prompting restaurants and pubs across the UK and Ireland to showcase nearby walking routes, merging low‑impact exercise with regional cuisine and accommodation. In Cornwall, the newly opened section of the King Charles III England Coast Path near...
Tewinbury Farm Unveils Chocolate Afternoon Tea with Acclaimed Chocolatier Paul A Young
Tewinbury Farm in Welwyn, Hertfordshire, has launched a Chocolate Afternoon Tea in partnership with renowned chocolatier Paul A Young, available from May. Priced at £42 (about $53) per guest, the menu blends classic tea‑time fare with single‑origin Colombian chocolate, farm‑grown rhubarb,...
Xi Home Dumplings and Shogun Sakes Debut Sake-Forward Cocktail Pairing Menu in Spitalfields
Xi Home Dumplings Bay in Spitalfields has teamed with Peckham‑based Shogun Sakes to launch London’s first sake‑forward cocktail pairing menu. Five bespoke drinks, built around Shogun’s additive‑free Pure English Sake, debut on May 1 and are matched to specific Northern Chinese...
Sainsbury’s Celebrates 25 Years of MSC-Certified Seafood as UK Spending on Sustainable Fish Hits £1.7bn
Sainsbury’s has been honoured by the Marine Stewardship Council for 25 years of promoting sustainable seafood, coinciding with a surge in UK consumer spending that now tops £1.7 billion (about $2.2 billion). The MSC report shows retailers sold 189,000 tonnes of MSC‑labelled fish,...