Michelin-starred chef Phil Howard opens new pasta venue in Broadgate January 16, 2026 Michelin-starred chef Phil Howard has opened a new fast-casual branch of his pasta brand NOTTO in Broadgate, marking the first step in the brand’s expansion beyond its original Pasta Bars. The Broadgate site opened in late December 2025, targeting London’s office workers with a high-quality, quick-service experience. Howard is one of the UK’s most respected [...]
Paranormal Activity brings thrills and scares to London stage January 15, 2026 Paranormal Activity | ★★★★☆ | Ambassador’s Theatre Given the endless churn of lacklustre sequels, it’s easy to forget just how scary the original Paranormal Activity was. A found footage successor to The Blair Witch Project, it brought the same flavour of supernatural horror into a chillingly recognisable domestic setting that could be your own home. [...]
How to (probably) get Ariana Grande tickets for Sunday in the Park with George January 15, 2026 In the biggest piece of showbiz casting since Tom Holland starred in Romeo + Juliet in 2024, the musician Ariana Grande has been cast in the musical Sunday in the Park with George, to play in London in the summer of 2027. Grande is one of the world’s most popular musicians, and is scheduled to [...]
Four Nordic whiskies that showcase the region’s unique flavours January 15, 2026 Nordic whiskies have moved beyond their experimental phase, carving out a unique place on the shelf alongside the more established players such as Irish and Scotch whiskies. Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Norway are now setting new benchmarks for innovation and terroir-driven production and the approach is characterised by a refusal to mimic traditional Scotch profiles. [...]
Casks of Distinction: Rare whisky for drinking, not investment January 15, 2026 Whisky Business: City AM’s monthly look at the world of whisky. Established in 2017, Casks of Distinction was created by Diageo to offer something different for the world’s most devoted whisky collectors – 12 unique casks selected from the group’s vast whisky collection known as “The Twelve.“ The drinks giant owns around 30 distilleries across Scotland [...]
Galvin La Chapelle launches menu to celebrate Toast award January 15, 2026 I have written about restaurants for this newspaper for some 15 years – but my latest visit to City institution Galvin La Chapelle was a first: reviewing a menu designed to celebrate winning a City AM award. Last year we hosted the first Toast the City awards, celebrating the things that make the Square Mile [...]
£90 for breakfast? We review London’s first Michelin-starred breakfast tasting menu January 15, 2026 Pavyllon has unveiled London’s first Michelin-starred tasting breakfast. Is it a novelty, or a reflection of a changing fine dining market?
Celebrate Burns Night with the Scotch Malt Whisky Society in a 600-year-old crypt January 15, 2026 If you’re looking for a unique way to celebrate Burns Night this year, the Scotch Malt Whisky Society has you covered. Following a sell-out event last year, the Society is bringing back its Burns Night event in the 600-year-old ancient church crypt of St Etheldreda’s in London. One of the oldest Churches in London, the [...]
Ariana Grande to make London theatre debut with Wicked co-star January 14, 2026 The musician Ariana Grande is making her West End debut. The singer will perform in the musical Sunday in the Park with George alongside Bridgerton co-star Jonathan Bailey. Bailey and Ariana Grande recently worked together in the Wicked movies. The show has music and lyrics by the legendary Stephen Sondheim. The book is by James Lapine and [...]
Farmer J has a rival: meet new London restaurant Honest Greens January 14, 2026 Until very recently one of the top corporate complaints was how impossible it is to get a healthy lunch. Well, how things have changed: now you cannot move through the City without being confronted by a fast-casual outlet touting some sort of swattishly nutritious boxed up lunchstuff. There are now so many options that innovator [...]