• Food

    Renaissance Pizzeria, Battersea Rise

    Tucked along the ever-lively Battersea Rise, just a short stroll from Clapham Common, Renaissance Pizzeria is quickly establishing itself as one of South London’s most charming new neighbourhood spots. With its sun-drenched terrace – a true gem when looking to catch those Costa Del Clapham Rays – it’s the kind…

  • Escapes

    ÀCosta by Olivier, Lisbon

    Perched along the shimmering banks of the Tagus River, ÀCosta is one of Lisbon’s most compelling dining destinations, a place where Portugal’s deep-rooted maritime identity is reinterpreted with elegance, creativity, and a quietly confident sense of style. Opened in 2024 by (now my favourite) restaurateur Olivier da Costa, the restaurant…

  • Food

    Regional Japanese favourite Maki & Ramen makes London debut 

    Offering £5 ramen to the first 100 people between 6th and 8th March  Maki & Ramen has launched its first bricks-and-mortar London restaurant in Soho. The UK restaurant brand – already widely established across England and Scotland – is opening in the former La Bodega Negra site on Old Compton…

  • Food

    Introducing Taverna Ermou

    Tucked into the ever-bustling charm of St Christopher’s Place, Taverna Ermou arrives as a welcome slice of Athens in the West End – one that feels particularly well placed for those working nearby (including me ha!). Having opened its London outpost in March 2026 under the ERGON umbrella, the restaurant…

  • Arts

    Jazz in the Gardens Brings Friday Night Jazz and more to Nine Elms and Battersea

    World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens welcomes back its seasonal concert series – Jazz in the Gardens –bringing rhythm, soul and community spirit with a diverse programme of jazz performances to its intimate music venue in Nine Elms, Battersea.  From late spring to early summer, Friday 1 May to Friday 17 July, World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens will become a vibrant live music destination for jazz lovers, showcasing nine jazz concerts on Friday nights from world-class jazz musicians to rising stars, including legendary saxophonist, Jean Toussaint, Tony Kofi Quartet and jazz pianist, Julian Joseph.  Kicking off…