Not heard of Balham? Its a sleepy neighbourhood in South London, the sibling to the more widely known Clapham. For years, Balham was always see as second rate to Clapham in terms of food & drink, but lately, some trendy and top class bars and restaurants have sprung up in Balham.

Kentish Canteen has been on my radar for quite a while now, but until recently I didn’t have a reason to be in Kentish Town, and therefore have brunch at Kentish Canteen.

The test of any good meal is simple: did the conversation stop when the food arrived then magically re-start when everyone was finished? Thai Square passed. Just about.

The first ever Soho Food Feast is being held on Saturday, 25th June, at the St Anne’s Church Garden on Wardour Street in the heart of Soho. This new food festival aims to raise funds for the Soho Parish School, which is helping inner-city London kids with school clubs and promoting healthy eating.

Who could resist the offer of one of The Connaught Bar’s signature martinis from their famous martini trolley, and canapes designed by two Michelin starred chef, Hélène Darroze? With the thought of a well made martini and some Darroze designed canapes, off I went to The Connaught hotel.

It is interesting to see how trends ca rise and fall in different parts of the world, independently, and when you least expect it. Back around 2002, Bubble Tea was all the rage in Asia.

This small Japanese restaurant tucked behind Mornington Crescent station has always been quite the hot table in town for those in the know. I had unsuccessfully been trying to get a table at Asakusa many months before, having visited twice and been told they had no tables and calling a few times and also being told that they were fully booked!

Looking for somewhere to socialise and meet new people whilst enjoying some food and wine, and learning about it at the same time? We might just have found the thing for you. Let us introduce you to Tastour.

It’s not your typical pub or bar, Public House has somewhat of an independent spirit, with a shabby-chic furnishing inside that would feel more at home in Shoreditch or Hoxton than in Islington.

Masterchef extraordinaire Michel Roux Jr. and his dad, Albert have teamed up to make quite an exquisite menu at the Roux at Landau in the Langham Hotel. With their protégé Chris King heading the kitchen, this was sure to be a fabulous dining experience.