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Wimbledon Themed Spritz and Dessert Menu at Azzurra

June 29, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

To celebrate the start of Wimbledon today, Italian seafood restaurant Azzurra on Sloane Street has created a limited-edition menu in partnership with Wild Idol, the naturally alcohol-free sparkling wine alternative and non-alcoholic aperitif brand Everleaf, which […]

London’s Best Air-Conditioned Restaurants for Summer Dining

June 27, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

With record temperatures in the capital hitting over 30°C this week you will be forgiven for wanting to take refuge anywhere that has their air conditioning cranked up. For me, my local supermarket offered a […]

Bread Street Kitchen and Bar at 22 Bishopsgate

June 24, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

Last month Gordon Ramsay added to his portfolio of restaurants in London with the opening of Gordon Ramsay Bread Street Kitchen & Bar at 22 Bishopsgate following the opening of Lucky Cat Bishopsgate by Gordon […]

Tigermilk Spitalfields

June 18, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

Last summer the first Tigermilk restaurant opened in the UK close to Tottenham Court Road in Central London, having already opened five restaurants in France and one in Belgium. This year sees the second restaurant […]

Azzurra Chelsea

June 6, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 2

Sloane Street has undergone a bit of a transformation since I was last there, with landscaped plants and trees lining the street to make it more pedestrian-friendly. And tucked away at the south end of […]

Coq d’Argent Endless Lunch by Mirabeau

June 1, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

What with the recent spell of unusually hot weather we’ve been having, it’s the perfect time of the year to enjoy a barbeque and a few glasses of chilled rosé on a rooftop terrace. And […]

Tigermilk London

March 13, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 1

It’s been less than a year since the UK debut of Tigermilk here in Central London, having already opened five restaurants in France and one in Belgium. Walking through the door, you quickly forget about […]

Emilia’s Crafted Pasta – Victoria

February 27, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

I recently visited Emilia’s Crafted Pasta in Victoria which opened just over 6 months ago to try some of their renowned handmade pasta with a glass or two of Italian vino. The new restaurant in […]

Da Long Yi Hot Pot

December 14, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

If you are feeling adventurous and like both Chinese and spicy food, then a visit to Da Long Yi Hot Pot in London’s Fitzrovia is the place to go this winter. It is sure to […]

Pétrus by Gordon Ramsay

August 5, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 1

As I made my way through the side streets of Knightsbridge and Belgravia to Pétrus for lunch on a recent hot summer’s day, I was expecting the Michelin-starred restaurant to be somewhat stuffy given its […]