Gorse: A star is born in Cardiff November 12, 2025 After winning Cardiff’s first Michelin star, Gorse is opening a new chapter for fine dining in the Welsh capital, writes Carys Sharkey On a quiet street in the leafy Pontcanna neighbourhood of Cardiff is Gorse. A small, unassuming restaurant with an open kitchen and just a handful of tables, Gorse is the first place to [...]
What Champagne to buy for Christmas 2025, from Krug to Moet November 11, 2025 It was with a light step that I made my way to a tasting of Moet-Hennessy’s champagnes. To add spice to the occasion, it took place in Langham’s Brasserie, off Piccadilly, the scene of much revelry over the years. Moet-Hennessy, which has been part of the Louis Vuitton Group since 1987, owns some of the [...]
Serra at Chancery Rosewood review: dining at the US Embassy November 2, 2025 The most high profile hotel opening of 2025 has arrived with Mayfair’s Chancery Rosewood. Adam Bloodworth eats at SerraTerribly wealthy international visitors must be excited by the prospect of London right now. There has been a sprint of uber-luxury hotel openings where rooms cost north of a grand per night, and the Chancery Rosewood is [...]
Sexism is still rife in the wine industry – problematic men are the real ghouls this Halloween October 31, 2025 Forget the ghosts and apparitions, the real terrors this Halloween season are the wine industry’s bigots and sexists Halloween may be on the way, but the scariest thing in wine is that snobbery and bigotry still exists. Recently, after a very good lunch in London Bridge, some friends and I popped into a nearby wine [...]
Celebrate Day of the Dead at a Toklas bakery speakeasy October 24, 2025 Tequila brand Don Julio Tequila is bringing the colour and soul of Mexico to the capital with Panadería Don Julio, a three-day takeover of Toklas Bakery. Running from 31 October to 2 November, the event marks the UK debut of Mexico City’s hip bakery Panadería Rosetta, helmed by Michelin-starred chef Elena Reygadas. Guests will be [...]
Toast the City finalists: Who will win best Late Night Venue? October 22, 2025 The Toast the City Awards are here to celebrate the very best in hospitality of placemaking in the Square Mile. On the eve of the big night, we are highlighting each of the 138 finalists who have beaten off competition from more than 2,000 entrants. Next up is the Best Late Night venue category, a [...]
Toast the City finalists: Who will win the Best Sandwich category? October 22, 2025 The Toast the City Awards are here to celebrate the very best in hospitality of placemaking in the Square Mile. On the eve of the big night, we are highlighting each of the 138 finalists who have beaten off competition from more than 2,000 entrants. Next up is the Best Sandwich category. To find out [...]
Toast the City Awards: Who has the best roof terrace in the City? October 22, 2025 The Toast the City Awards are here to celebrate the very best in hospitality of placemaking in the Square Mile. On the eve of the big night, we are highlighting each of the 138 finalists who have beaten off competition from more than 2,000 entrants. As the most vertical place in London, there are no [...]
Toast the City Awards: What’s the City’s Best Hidden Gem? October 22, 2025 The Toast the City Awards are here to celebrate the very best in hospitality of placemaking in the Square Mile. On the eve of the big night, we are highlighting each of the 138 finalists who have beaten off competition from more than 2,000 entrants. The Square Mile is full of hidden nooks and crannies [...]
Toast the City finalists: Who will win Best Casual Dining? October 22, 2025 The Toast the City Awards are here to celebrate the very best in hospitality of placemaking in the Square Mile. On the eve of the big night, we are highlighting each of the 138 finalists who have beaten off competition from more than 2,000 entrants. Next up is the Best Casual Dining category, a hotly [...]