Author: Paloma Lacy

I arrived at Italian Bistro in Streatham a few weeks ago with trepidation in my heart.

The dedication of one South London chef to his army of loyal fans is quite remarkable.

Wine bars were considered old hat for much of the last two decades but they might just be making a comeback. I, for one, hope this comes to pass.

Limin’ Southbank has brought the warmth of the Caribbean and created a balmy spot in central London. Come rain or shine, rum punch flows.

How much do people know about Scandinavian food? Not a lot. I waited too long to discover. Danish delights, Norwegian nibbles and Swedish smorgasbord.

Southwark Quarter is well and truly in the festive swing. Southwark Quarter also plays host to a number of pop-ups

Caribbean sunshine beams from Rudie’s Jerk Shack… It’s lively, bright, fun and good-time vibes abound.

The lesson learned by Sodo Pizza in Deptford is that the best pizza recipes are highly coveted and best kept a secret.

If you fancy venturing further north, a visit to former UK city of culture, Liverpool, will provide all manner of activities to keep the whole family busy

One of South London’s favourite neighbourhood restaurants Peckham Cellars has launched a weekend menu that’s hard to beat.

Crosstown is ready with the launch of its limited-edition vegan doughnuts for Halloween.

Croydon has been awash with excitement since Birch (Selsdon) opened in Selsdon. Known as Selsdon Park Hotel for many generations, this new incarnation promises something very different.

Give your chocolate tarte an upgrade, with a chocolate biscuit base and velvety white ganache, topped with dark chocolate and After Eights. This is mint heaven.

Good breakfast spots are a rare find in London these days. Luckily for me, my neighbourhood cafe is one of the good guys.

English apple season starts in autumn, so it’s the perfect time to be buying and enjoying this home-grown produce. 21st October marks UK Apple Day so lots of time to practice some recipes.