With its formal techniques, emphasis on fresh ingredients and pride in presentation, French cuisine is arguably the world’s ...

The quality of British food has been a long-time joke, but anyone who has been to London in recent years knows that that assumption is a thing of the past. The city is filled with innovative ...

You’ll know you’ve arrived at L’Escargot once you spot the vintage-style, neon lights spelling out its name, and notice the plaster bust of a person riding a giant snail above the door (it turns out ...

Set in the heart of Soho, L’Escargot holds the distinction of being one of the oldest and most celebrated restaurants in London. This legendary French restaurant is renowned for the excellence of its ...

As such, it omits a huge number of restaurants that are also institutions, but of a different kind. There is, for example, no ...

When it comes to reopenings, Simpson’s isn’t the only returning legend. Much-loved east London pub The Gun has also just re-opened under new management, and Camden LGBT+ institution The Black Cap is ...