A taste of McClements opens in Kew

Chef restaurateur John McClements has just opened a new restaurant, A Taste of McClements, in Kew. Working together with head chef Reality Champ, John has created a tasting menu-only format, which will see a menu of around 16 dishes, served to diners in a bijou, 20-seat dining room.

Cinnamon Kitchen spices up Devonshire Sq

Vivek Singh’s Indian cuisine has been the preserve of Westminster, but now with the launch of Cinnamon Kitchen, this new concept introduces his talent to the City. Rather fittingly located in the historic East India Company spice warehouses, transformed into the stunning Devonshire Square development, Cinnamon Kitchen is just a short walk from Liverpool Street station.

Lena Restaurant in Shoreditch

Lena an authentic Italian bar and restaurant provides a real taste of Italy in London’s vibrant Shoreditch. Named after owner, Alex Foley’s mother the restaurant is a tribute to her and encompasses everything an Italian restaurant should be: a meeting point for family and friends. Alex currently presides over the successful bar and venue The Chapel Bar in Islington but has always wanted his own restaurant in which to reflect his Italian up bringing and passion for his home country.

The Clissold Grocer

Just opened on Fortis Green in Muswell Hill, The Clissold Grocer is a great new delicatessen and grocery shop from the owners of The Clissold Arms gastro pub next door.

Nordic cuisine renaissance with Madsen

Aiming to bring a new Scandinavian food experience to London, Madsenhas opened at 20 Old Brompton Road, South Kensington, SW7. Conceived by Charlotte Kruse Madsen, a talented caterer who has been running her own catering company here in London, Madsen Food for two years, the restaurant is the fulfilment of a precise and specific aspiration