If you’ve given up looking at the London deals from Groupon and Livingsocial – there’s a new kid on the discount and deals block, and this time the deals will actually be for things you’re interested in.

There’s somewhat of a lack of a good Chinese restaurant in Southwest London – unless you go as far as Wimbledon. But finally, just down the road from the Michelin-starred Chez Bruce  in Wandsworth Common, is the new outpost of the classy Good Earth.

You’ve probably seen the iconic building beside The Thames, the one with the bright red neon OXO logo at night. But did you know that there’s an exhibition space inside, with some really cool exhibitions going on over the next few months?

This is slightly late, but Shoryu Ramen, who have their first pop up just south of Piccadilly Circus, have opened another pop-up restaurant just North of the station, on Denman Street. To celebrate their pop-up opening, they’re offering 50% off all their ramen noodles!

When you think of fondue, you think of chalets high up the Swiss Alps, being buffeted by horizontal snow, while flush faced people still in their ski gear huddle around a wooden table stabbing sticks of meat, bread, and potatoes into a melting pot of cheese.

Unless you’ve heard of DSTRKT and specifically planned to go there, it is one of those places that you’ll never think of going to while walking down the street. Tucked away on Rupert Street, just off Leicester Square, the entrance is a bit unremarkable, and first impressions is that DSTRKT is just a bar and club.

I would like to stake my claim to be one of the first to call for the start of a new food trend in London – centered on mozzarella! It’s a cheese that’s always been readily available in London, but over the past year, there’s been a renewed focus among London restaurants to really elevate the humble mozzarella to the quality that you get in Italy – and not the stringy chewy stuff on Domino’s pizzas.

Sometimes you come across something that just lights a smile on your face! Last week I came across a collaboration between British artist Chris Gilmour and Fellowes, the office stationary company.

I’ve seen the Wagamama sauces on the shelf at the supermarket, but haven’t gotten around to trying them yet. But lately, I’ve noticed my cooking has been turning into a routine – using the same types of meat & fish, cooking them the same way, and with the same sauces and marinades.

Balham has no shortage of good restaurants – indeed, the area has slowly been attracting more and more interesting places to eat. Harrisons has been around for some time and has been one of the best restaurants in the area. It recently underwent a renovation and expansion into the basement, with the creation of a new cool cocktail bar. How does its new menu stack up?