Food and Drink

By Jonathan Hatchman, Food Editor, @TLE_Food With more than 4000 shades of achromatic grey allegedly available, the décor of the King’s Cross branch of Pullmans’ Golden Arrow Restaurant and Bar manages to showcase at least 30 of those variations, set towards the back of the hotel lobby, peering out onto the rigmarole of the constantly busy Euston Road. “Sleek” is the first word that springs to mind. It’s the sort of place that once the sun has set and the...

By Jonathan Hatchman, Food Editor, @TLE_Food With the rapid boom in popularity of food delivery services, providing carefully selected groceries and delivering them straight to your front door, Marley Spoon is a recipe box company that delivers delicious, balanced recipes with all of the necessary ingredients to cook at home, served in exact measurements as to avoid food waste. Beginning at £36 for a box that includes enough produce to make two meals for two people, subscribers are entitled to...

By Jonathan Hatchman, Food Editor, @TLE_Food Just a short walk from the Chelsea Embankment and Sloane Square, situated a couple of doors along from his eponymous three Michelin-starred restaurant, Gordon Ramsay’s latest London opening is the third branch of Maze Grill, following the Mayfair flagship and the Fulham restaurant which opened in April. Unfortunately, during our lunchtime visit to the new opening we were surprised to have been the only couple dining within the 55-cover restaurant, with the exception of...

By Jonathan Hatchman, Food Editor, @TLE_Food With 17 choices now on offer, Michel Roux Jr.’s two Michelin-starred Le Gavroche was one of the first quality eateries to establish a Beer List within the restaurant. And off the back of their first Roux Brew, in partnership with Bermondsey’s Fourpure Brewing Co, Roux Brew 2015 is now available. Inspired by the seasonal summer farmhouse beers of Northern France and Southern Belgium, the golden beer is light, yet packs a huge flavour. Combining...

By Jonathan Hatchman, Food Editor, @TLE_Food School summer holidays may be well on their way, but the latest pop-up from Ellen Parr and Alice Hodge’s The Art of Dining will send some fun-loving foodies back to school for this unique dining experience. Taking place at the Round Chapel Old School Rooms in Clapton, the After School Club will transform the venue to its former glory with fully equipped black boards, tables that guests can draw on and pencil cases filled...

By Jonathan Hatchman, Food Editor, @TLE_Food As soon as the news spread of a new pop-up restaurant that serves only Pork, I knew that I was in love. Situated directly opposite a Subway ‘restaurant’ that substitutes the Bacon in it’s B.L.T for revolting strips of Turkey, it’s a brave move to open a restaurant of this type. Upon entering the weekend revamp of The Café From Crisis on Commercial Street, just metres from Spitalfields Market, the interior is everything that...

By Jonathan Hatchman, Food Editor, @TLE_Food Perfect for Summer days, the Southside is a feel good mix of Rathbone New London Dry Gin, Agave Syrup, fresh Lemon Juice and The Reverend’s Detox Juice (Made with fresh Cucumber, Mint, Ginger & pressed Apples) then topped with Sparkling Wine for a light, bright & healthier-than-most long and refreshing sipper. Here’s a recipe courtesy of Fitzrovia Cocktail Bar Reverend JW Simpson, allowing readers to attempt to replicate the celebrated drink at home this...

By Jonathan Hatchman, Food Editor, @TLE_Food Situated just moments away from both Tower Bridge and the City, the St. Katherine Docks branch of Tom’s Kitchen, and its new al-fresco area, seems perfect for London dining when the temperature is exceeding 30 degrees. Looking over a marina filled with luxurious, gleaming white Yachts as the sun blazes down onto the water, almost blinding everybody in site, we find ourselves seated on the cusp of the restaurant and its terrace. During our...

By Jonathan Hatchman, Food Editor, @TLE_Food With plenty of American Independence Day celebrations taking place this weekend, London may be thousands of miles away from our transatlantic neighbours, but plenty of bars and restaurants are jumping on board to celebrate the American Holiday. Some American, and some not so American, here's our guide to the best food and drink events that the Capital has to offer for Independence Day. Marylebone’s The Lockhart will be serving some truly authentic Southern American dished...