PA Life had a chance to sample the Christmas menu at Hyatt Regency Blackfriars‘ NYnLON restaurant, ahead of the launch on December 1st. The hotel opened recently in a beautiful Grade II listed building on the former grounds of King Henry VIII’s Bridewell Palace, a great location just by Blackfriars Bridge… What’s the Christmas menu […]

Our Editor enjoyed a taste of India at the newly opened Cinnamon Bazaar in Richmond, South West London’s leafy neighbourhood… Vivek Singh, the man behind some of London’s most popular Indian restaurants, including The Cinnamon Club and Cinnamon Kitchen, has opened Cinnamon Bazaar in the leafy suburb of Richmond. From a Bazaar breakfast with spiced […]

PA Life visited EVE in Kensington to try out the relative newcomer, opened in September 2023, that’s already made its mark in this foodie neighbourhood by becoming a firm favourite with the locals. We could see the appeal as soon as we stepped into the warmly coloured and welcoming lobby.  EVE is located in a […]

Our Editor spent a beautiful summer evening at Bōkan in Canary Wharf, enjoying sun-downers on the 39th floor rooftop bar, followed by a fine dining experience two floors down at one of London’s best skyline restaurants. London is not shy of skyscrapers and rooftops and when it comes to admiring views across the city, there’s […]

The Dorchester has welcomed the next chapter at its renowned restaurant The Grill with executive chef Tom Booton taking over at the kitchen and making history as the first chef to have a restaurant named after them at this legendary London hotel. Essex-born chef Tom Booton, one of London’s most exciting talents, has crafted a […]

How to describe Tattu London, the new contemporary Chinese restaurant by Tottenham Court Road station? The restaurant, located in Outernet in the Now building, opened in 2022 and has already made its stamp on the London foodie scene. Opulent, sophisticated yet relaxed are the first words I’d use, says our Editor who dined at this […]

Our Editor spent a cosy a Saturday evening dining at In Horto, located in the new Southwark Quarter. It’s the latest restaurant venture from the tvg hospitality group. The location is a fantastic open air courtyard close to London Bridge. Off the alfresco seating area are a number of restaurants. In Horto is definetely a […]

Our Editor paid a visit to experience Fitzrovia’s sought-after, exclusive destination restaurant and bar YOPO at The Mandrake. The multi award-winning boutique hotel, renowned for its fusion of amazing art, culture and design, has re-opened with newly evolved design and a new menu . The creative force behind YOPO is the critically acclaimed Executive Chef […]

Our Editor visited Mayfair for a dinner and cocktails evening at one of its most popular dining destinations. Hush is tucked away from the hustle and bustle, in a quiet courtyard just behind Bond Street and has long been a favourite of those in the know and celebrities wanting to dine in peace. The restaurant […]

Carlo Scotto’s new restaurant Amethyst is a gastronomic experience worth adding to your black book under ‘exceptional dinners and lunches’. Our Editor ate her way through the 12-course tasting menu. I was really looking forward to dining at the much praised Neapolitan chef Carlo Scotto’s new restaurant in the heart of Mayfair’s fine-dining scene. Carlo […]

Aquavit is the name of a tasty Scandinavian spirit – and also of a Swedish-inspired restaurant opened a few years ago in London’s St James’s. PA Life went along to try both for a recent lunch meeting… The Aquavit restaurant in New York has received all sorts of praise in recent years, so we were […]

A riverside setting, seasonal ingredients and exquisite cocktails provide the foundations for Northank, a restaurant that prides itself of serving fresh fish since its inception in 2007. Jade Burke dines out in the venue to experience its mouth-watering offering. If you’re after a dinner with a view then look no further than London’s Northbank restaurant […]

Finding a stand-out restaurant among a sea of venues in the city can be a tricky task. To help, we’ve highlighted four statement restaurants that boast exceptional interior and design elements to make guests’ jaws drop. HIDE Piccadilly, London 0203 146 8666, 85piccadilly.co.uk Three floors make up the recently opened Hide, which includes two restaurants […]

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Indian Accent is a modern take on traditional Indian cuisine based in Mayfair, London.  You won’t find a chicken tikka but you will find a refined, sophisticated restaurant that can cater for a business lunch, private dining experience, a larger event such as a Christmas work party. We sent Vincenzo Ferrara and PA/restaurant blogger Paula […]

Vincenzo Ferrara has been to Ginza Onodera near Green Park in London to taste what they have to offer. Ginza Onodera is an authentic Japanese restaurant in central London, it offers good food, good drinks and beautifully designed spaces that can be used for everything from a quick business lunch to a private room meeting. […]

London Victoria is home to an exquisite array of restaurants and it’s here where you can find the Rail House Café. Jade Burke sits down to taste some of its global dishes with a healthy twist. International dishes with a unique twist are what the Rail House Café prides itself on, and I can see […]