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Al Fresco Dining in London: Where to Eat This Spring

February 5, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

Spring in London is a season of subtle transformation. The city shakes off the grey haze of winter, parks bloom with cherry blossoms and the river glints under longer, warmer afternoons. For food lovers this […]

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 […]

Celebrating Ferrari Trento Wines at GAIA Mayfair

August 25, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

Last month a group of us gathered at GAIA Mayfair to sample four superb Ferrari Trento wines paired with some delicious Greek-Mediterranean dishes specially prepared for the evening. The dinner, hosted by Ferrari Trento, was […]

CORD Café by Le Cordon Bleu Afternoon Tea

August 21, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

Last week was Afternoon Tea Week and so I thought it only fitting to write about a new offering at CORD Café by Le Cordon Bleu in the City of London, who recently launched their […]

Pétrus by Gordon Ramsay

August 5, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

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 […]

Lahpet Larder

July 30, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

Lahpet Larder is one of the new unsung heroes on the foodie highway that is Bermondsey Street, just a stone’s throw from London Bridge station, making it very accessible. Having opened last year, it is […]

Freak Scene Opens New Pop-Up in 100 Wardour Street

July 14, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

Renowned Australian chef Scott Hallsworth and The Evolv Collection are launching an exclusive pop-up residency called Freak Scene x 100 Wardour Street, from next Tuesday 22nd July through to November this year. Hallsworth is known for […]

Kanpai Classic Soho

May 28, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

Following its opening last July, Japanese steakhouse Kanpai Classic in London’s Soho has just launched a refined new menu centred around Japanese A5 Grade Wagyu, featuring a refreshed selection of dishes that reflect the essence […]

Lucky Cat Bishopsgate by Gordon Ramsay

February 11, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 2

Last summer I enjoyed a superb lunch at Lucky Cat Mayfair, Gordon Ramsay’s first Asian eating house that opened in 2019 and was inspired by the 1930’s Tokyo kissas and Shanghai’s drinking dens following Ramsay’s […]

Bridge Baker (Bakery and Pizzeria)

December 5, 2024 Our Man On The Ground 0

While many high streets around Britain are sadly dying off, small independent shops, boutiques and restaurants are still buzzing and thriving on Fulham Road, in no small part thanks to the residents who tend to […]