Ben Norum
Music8 Nov 2023
Our favourite Christmas songs of all time
With the festive season now just weeks away, we choose our favourite carols and crooners
Restaurants
Dishoom King's Cross: A Bombay blockbuster
Small plates come with small price tags but big flavours at this slick Indian restaurant group
By Ben Norum
11 Dec 2017
Restaurants
The Ivy Kensignton Brasserie: An increasingly chain-like crowd-pleaser with special pedigree
A fine-tuned crowd-pleaser, with a just a few shavings of something to make us all feel a little special
By Ben Norum
11 Dec 2017
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The Heron: Truly authentic Thai food with karaoke to match
Something special is going on under an Edgware Road boozer
By Ben Norum
11 Dec 2017
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El Pastor: A Mexican revolution at Borough Market
You might not know it yet, but a Mexican kebab is about to become your new favourite says Ben Norum
By Ben Norum
11 Dec 2017
Restaurants
Santo Remedio: Mexican marvel is right at home in its new casa
London's hottest Mexican is back, bigger and brighter than ever
By Ben Norum
11 Dec 2017
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Santore
Creative combos with an retro vibe from Clerkenwells fan-fav pizzeria
By Ben Norum
11 Dec 2017
Pubs, Bars and Nightlife
The Jugged Hare review: A top-end gastropub a stone's throw from the Barbican
A top-end pub in the city serving excellent Sunday roasts
By Ben Norum
11 Dec 2017
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Morito Exmouth Market: Top tapas that’s well worth a wait
If you have to queue, do. The tapas at Morito is worth it every time.
By Ben Norum
11 Dec 2017
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The Barbary, Covent Garden – tried and tasted
The long-awaited sequel from team Palomar doesn’t disappoint
By Ben Norum
11 Dec 2017
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Blanchette East, Shoreditch – tried and tasted
Soho’s buzzing Parisian bistro has a new sibling
By Ben Norum
11 Dec 2017
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The Frog, Shoreditch – tried and tasted
Adam Handling shows off some serious skill at his casual fine dining Brick Lane restaurant
By Ben Norum
11 Dec 2017
Restaurants11 Dec 2017
Pastaio, Soho: Stevie Parle shows off his pasta prowess
Good food. Lively surrounds. Slap bang in the middle of town.
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Lardo
A Hackney hangout serving above-the-bar pizza and local charcuterie
By Ben Norum
11 Dec 2017
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Pizza Pilgrims Soho
Soft and doughy Neapolitan-style pizzas with a plumped-up crust and a rich tomato base
By Ben Norum
11 Dec 2017
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L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele
Touted as some of the best pizza in town this Stoke Newington favourite is a pizza lovers paradise
By Ben Norum
11 Dec 2017
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Homeslice
Some off-the-wall toppings may put off purists - or Italians - but clever combos and a blistering hot oven ensure the end results really do work.
By Ben Norum
11 Dec 2017
Restaurants
Launceston Place, Kensington – tried and tasted
This west London classic has shaken things up a bit, and it’s a change for the better
By Ben Norum
11 Dec 2017
Pubs, Bars and Nightlife
The Canton Arms review: A south London gastropub with a thing for foie gras
A smart setting in south London with impressive Sunday roasts
By Ben Norum
11 Dec 2017
Restaurants
Roka Mayfair: Energy, atmosphere, sushi and sizzle
The emphasis is firmly on conviviality, hospitality, setting and buzz as well as the sushi, grill and sake
By Ben Norum
11 Dec 2017