S Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Opens 2026–27 Applications with Top UK Chefs on Jury
The San Pellegrino Young Chef Academy has opened applications for its 2026‑27 edition, inviting chefs under 30 to submit a signature dish by 9 June 2026. A UK regional final will take place in October, judged by a seven‑member panel of prominent British chefs. The UK winner will compete in the Grand Finale in Milan in 2027, with mentorship and several specialty awards available to participants. Past alumni have leveraged the programme into high‑profile roles, underscoring its career‑accelerating impact.
Yannick Alléno and Claude Bosi to Host Collaborative Lyon-Inspired Dinner at Pavyllon London
Two of France’s most celebrated chefs, Yannick Alléno and Claude Bosi, will team up for a one‑night, six‑course dinner at Pavyllon London on 29 April 2026. The event, priced at £145 (approximately $184) per guest, transforms the Four Seasons venue into a...
Rycrofte’s Restaurant Brings Modern British Cuisine to New London City Hotel This Month
Rycrofte’s Restaurant, Coffeehouse and Bar will debut in 2026 at The Derby London City, a Curio Collection by Hilton hotel on Great Tower Street. Named after Sir John Rycrofte, the venue blends modern British cuisine with historic references, featuring seasonal...
Wasabi Launches Expanded Onigiri Range
Wasabi, the London‑born Japanese quick‑service chain, is rolling out an expanded onigiri range across its more than 40 UK locations starting at the end of March. The new line features four flavours—Salmon Teriyaki, Spicy Tuna, Avocado & Edamame, and BBQ Chicken—aimed at...
Sticks’n’Sushi Brings Japanese-Scandinavian Dining to Manchester with Spinningfields Opening
Sticks’n’Sushi opened its first Manchester venue in Spinningfields Square, extending the brand’s Japanese‑Scandinavian concept beyond Denmark and the UK’s existing hubs. The two‑storey restaurant, designed by Berlin firm Diener & Diener, blends Japanese architectural cues with Scandinavian timber and glass,...
Rake at the Compton Arms Earns Michelin Guide Nod for Innovative British Pub Fare
Rake, the kitchen residency at London’s historic Compton Arms, has been added to the Michelin Guide’s New section, highlighting its modern British cuisine. The venture, led by chefs Jay Claus and Syrus Pickhaver, operates as a temporary residency rather than...
Veeraswamy Marks 100th Anniversary with Nostalgia Menu Celebrating a Century of Indian Cuisine in London
London’s Veeraswamy, the nation’s oldest Indian restaurant, has unveiled a special *Nostalgia* menu to celebrate its 100‑year anniversary. The menu revives historic dishes, including a 1947 Hyderabadi Lamb Salan Curry and Anglo‑Indian Mulligatawny Soup, showcasing the evolution of Indian cuisine...
Kiln and Smoking Goat Chefs to Join Comal in NYC for Collaborative Tasting Menu
London’s Kiln and Smoking Goat chefs will partner with New York’s Comal for a two‑night, five‑course tasting menu on April 23‑24, 2026. The collaborative dinner, sponsored by hospitality‑tech firm Blackbird, showcases a blend of Mexican and Southeast Asian flavors using...
Bicep to Headline Sensora Sensory Charity Dinner to Raise Funds for Brain Tumour Research
Electronic duo Bicep will headline Sensora, a multi‑sensory charity dinner in London’s West End on May 5, 2026. The event pairs six Michelin‑starred chefs with each of the five senses plus memory, offering a six‑course tasting while raising funds for The Brain...
Alberto Landgraf to Release Oteque Cookbook with Carbon Footprint Data for Every Recipe in World First
Brazilian chef Alberto Landgraf will publish *Oteque* in April 2026, a hardcover cookbook that uniquely includes carbon‑footprint data for each of its 78 recipes. The environmental metrics were calculated with sustainability consultancy Reach Eat, making it the first global culinary...
The Original Ivy Launches Heritage Menu for Pre- and Post-Theatre Dining in Covent Garden
The Original Ivy in Covent Garden has unveiled a Heritage Menu aimed at pre‑ and post‑theatre diners. The menu, available Monday‑Friday, offers two courses for about $36 and three courses for about $44. Dishes range from classic Ivy shepherd’s pie...
Gloria Introduces Italo Sunday Club with Italian Sharing Feast in Shoreditch
Gloria, the Shoreditch outpost of the Big Mamma Group, has launched the Italo Sunday Club, a three‑course Italian sharing feast offered every Sunday for £39 (about $50) per person. The set menu runs from midday to 4:30 pm and accommodates groups...
Burnt Ends Celebrates 13th Anniversary with Global Chef Takeovers From Four Continents
Singapore’s Michelin‑starred Burnt Ends marks its 13th anniversary with a global chef takeover series in 2026, featuring culinary talent from Chile, Australia, India and Brazil. Each visiting chef will command the restaurant’s four‑tonne wood‑fired ovens for a single, ingredient‑driven dinner....
Peruvian Chef Jaime Pesaque Brings Mayta Flavours to Ricard Camarena Restaurant for One-Night Collaboration in Valencia
Peruvian chef Jaime Pesaque, founder of Lima's Mayta, took full creative control of a one‑night menu at Valencia's two‑Michelin‑star Ricard Camarena Restaurant. The collaboration blended indigenous Peruvian ingredients with the Valencian chef’s regional produce, offering diners a rare cross‑cultural fine‑dining...
Holy Carrot Bistro Opens in Spitalfields, Bringing Fire-Led, Vegetable-Focused Dining to East London
Holy Carrot Bistro has opened in Spitalfields, marking the brand's second London location and a shift to a neighbourhood bistro format. Founded by Irina Linovich and helmed by chef Daniel Watkins, the venue expands the fire‑led, fermentation‑focused, low‑waste menu first...
Maison Pommery to Host Exclusive Champagne Tasting at Sycamore in Covent Garden This April
Maison Pommery will host a one‑night‑only champagne tasting at Sycamore in Covent Garden on 8 April 2026. Tickets are £50 (approximately $62) for a two‑hour session featuring three Pommery cuvées, including the newly launched 1874 Apanage Blanc de Blancs and the rare...
The Kensington Unveils Surrealist Afternoon Tea Inspired by V&A’s Schiaparelli Exhibition
The Kensington hotel in London is launching a "Fashion Becomes Tea" afternoon tea inspired by the V&A Museum’s Schiaparelli exhibition. The menu translates Elsa Schiaparelli’s surrealist couture into sculptural pastries, vivid colour palettes and inventive savoury bites, and is priced...
Lauren Auder – Whole World as Vigil | Album Review
Lauren Auder’s sophomore album *Whole World As Vigil* drops on March 27, 2026, building on the introspective foundation of her debut *The Infinite Spine*. The record weaves brooding lyricism with bright choruses, merging electronic, classical, and underground hip‑hop influences across...
Bōkan 37 Unveils Spring Brunch Menu with Skyline Views over Canary Wharf
Bōkan 37, perched on the 37th floor of the Novotel at 40 Marsh Wall in Canary Wharf, has launched a spring brunch available every Saturday from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm. The three‑course menu, curated by Executive Chef Robert Manea, is priced at £45 (≈$58)...
Bone Daddies to Open New Old Compton Street Ramen Bar in Soho with Tribute Dessert
Bone Daddies, a leading London ramen chain, will launch a new restaurant on Old Compton Street in Soho on 6 April 2026. The 80‑seat venue replaces the long‑standing pop‑up Shackfuyu, which is closing after an 11‑year run. The space combines the brand’s...
Meat & Fire Festival to Return to Barcelona with World-Class Lineup of Grill Masters
The fourth Meat & Fire festival will take place June 12-14, 2026 at Barcelona’s Port Vell, featuring more than 30 grill chefs from across the globe. Organisers highlight a record‑breaking international lineup, including award‑winning Argentine chef Daniel Cocchia and debut representatives...
London to Host First Korean Food Festival in King’s Cross This May
London's first Korean food festival, Jung Festival, will be held at Canopy Market in King’s Cross from May 1 to May 4, 2026. The free, four‑day event will showcase about 20 food and dessert traders alongside ten independent packaged‑food and...
Lady of the Grapes to Open New French Bistro and Speakeasy Wine Bar at Menier Chocolate Factory, Championing Female Winemakers
Lady of the Grapes is launching a new French bistro and speakeasy wine bar in early May 2026 at the historic Menier Chocolate Factory near Borough Market. The two‑storey venue will feature a 60‑seat restaurant with a 20‑seat terrace and...
Art’otel London Battersea Power Station Opens Rooftop Bar and Infinity Pool with Panoramic City Views
Art’otel London Battersea Power Station will launch its rooftop venue in April 2026, featuring the JOIA bar, a heated infinity pool, and sweeping city views. The bar and restaurant are open to the public, while the pool remains exclusive for...
Mucci’s to Relaunch in Chelsea with Fixed “10/20” Menu Pricing to Tackle the Cost of Dining Out
Italian eatery Mucci’s on King’s Road is set to relaunch in April 2026 with a bold "10/20" pricing model, charging £10 for any starter and £20 for any main. The overhaul coincides with an expanded, flower‑filled outdoor terrace designed for...
The Faithful: Women of the Bible | Show Review
The Faithful: Women of the Bible is a Disney+ original that re‑centers biblical epics on female protagonists, beginning with Sarah and Hagar in Genesis. Minnie Driver humanizes Sarah while Natacha Karam delivers a vulnerable Hagar, framing their story as an...
Kung Fu Mama to Open Second London Noodle Bar in Canary Wharf with 50% Launch Offer
Kung Fu Mama, the Taiwanese noodle bar co‑founded by Chris Hsu and Ottolenghi’s Noam Bar‑Chang, is opening its second London venue in Canary Wharf’s Jubilee Place. The launch runs from 20‑27 March with a 50 % discount on the entire menu...
Naomi Scott – F.I.G | Album Review
London singer‑songwriter Naomi Scott released her debut album *F.I.G.* on March 20, 2026, merging 80s pop influences with contemporary alt‑pop sensibilities. Produced by Lido, the 11‑track record showcases lush vocal harmonies and varied moods, from the energetic opener "Hellbent" to...
Andalusian Chef Ángel León Transforms Aponiente with Immersive Marshland Dining Experience in Cádiz
Award‑winning chef Ángel León is revamping his three‑Michelin‑starred restaurant Aponiente in Cádiz with an immersive marshland experience called Aponiente 2026. Guests will first walk through the surrounding natural park, witnessing live sourcing of marine ingredients before dining in the historic tidal‑mill building....
New British Bistro Tavern to Open in Shoreditch with Refined Pub-Inspired Menu
Tavern, a new British bistro, will open on Old Street in Shoreditch on 28 April 2026. The venue is the latest project from the Nest team and the Michelin‑starred St Barts group, with executive chef Brendan Appleby at the helm. Its menu spotlights...
Corsica: An Island of Beauty Beyond the Crowds
Corsica stands out among Mediterranean islands for its dramatic contrast of snow‑capped peaks, crystal‑clear bays and unspoiled villages. Its 1,000 km coastline and rugged interior, highlighted by the famed GR20 trail, offer travelers seamless transitions from beach to mountain. The island’s...
Little Pudding and Guinness Unveil Exclusive Doughnut Pudding for St Patrick’s Day at Seven Dials Market
Little Pudding and Guinness have teamed up to launch a limited‑edition Guinness Doughnut Pudding at London’s Seven Dials Market. The dessert, a warm chocolate‑doughnut‑based pudding topped with vanilla cream cheese frosting, will be on sale from 16 to 22 March 2026. The market’s...
Chishuru and Wilsons to Unite for One-Night Tasting Menu in London to Celebrate West African and Produce-Driven Cuisine
London’s Michelin‑starred Chishuru will host a one‑night collaborative tasting menu with Bristol’s Wilsons on 24 March. The menu blends Chishuru’s West African cuisine with Wilsons’s vegetable‑centric, market‑garden approach, featuring dishes such as Ose Ji with radishes and a spiced okra...
Dishoom Launches Limited-Edition Chicken Ruby Pie in Collaboration with Chef Calum Franklin
Dishoom is rolling out a limited‑edition Chicken Ruby Pie from 19 March to 19 April, pairing its flagship Chicken Ruby curry with a buttery pastry. The collaboration with celebrated chef Calum Franklin, dubbed the “Pie King,” was unveiled during British...
Bermondsey’s Trivet to Host Exclusive Collaborative Dinner with Michelin-Starred Turkish Chef Aret Sahakyan
On 28 March, Trivet, a two‑Michelin‑starred London restaurant, will host an exclusive collaborative dinner with Turkish chef Aret Sahakyan of Maçakızı. The chefs co‑created a multi‑course menu that fuses Aegean‑inspired New Mediterranean cuisine with Trivet’s globally‑influenced style, featuring dishes such...
Three-Michelin-Star Chef Heinz Beck to Lead Culinary Transformation at Orient Express Venezia
Orient Express Venezia has hired three‑Michelin‑star chef Heinz Beck to oversee its entire culinary program. Beck will design menus for the flagship 20‑seat Heinz Beck Venezia restaurant, casual venues like La Casati, and the Wagon Bar, drawing on lagoon ingredients...
Two Women Brings a Modern Twist to a Quebec Cult Comedy as It Heads to Cinemas This April
Two Women, a modern reimagining of Claude Fournier’s 1970 cult classic, will debut in UK cinemas on 3 April 2026 after winning Sundance’s World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award in 2025. Written by Catherine Léger and directed by Chloé Robichaud, the film...
Riz Ahmed Leads New Prime Video Comedy Bait as Trailer Lands Ahead of March Launch
Prime Video unveiled the trailer for "Bait," a six‑episode comedy series created by and starring Riz Ahmed. The show, premiering March 25, 2026, tracks Ahmed’s character Shah Latif, a struggling actor navigating a high‑stakes audition over four chaotic days. Supporting cast includes...
Resurrection | Movie Review
Bi Gan’s latest film, Resurrection, arrives as a visually opulent, post‑apocalyptic meditation that follows the enigmatic “Big Other” as she awakens a dreaming android by recounting Chinese history. The movie stitches together vignettes drawn from silent‑era expressionism, Hong Kong noir...
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...
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...
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...
Dublin Film Festival 2026: Hello Betty | Review
"Hello Betty" dramatizes the birth of Switzerland’s iconic Betty Bossi brand through the eyes of Emmi Creola, a copywriter battling male‑dominated workplaces and a demanding home life. As Emmi rallies allies—from a rebellious manager to an Italian restaurateur’s wife—her concept...
When Free Content Isn’t Really Free: Understanding Modern Monetisation Models
Free online content is underpinned by affiliate marketing, where creators embed trackable links that generate commissions for purchases. Networks such as Awin, CJ Affiliate, and RevenueLab provide the infrastructure, even supporting crypto payouts, allowing niche publishers to stay afloat without...