Author: Paloma Lacy

Created by star chef Mark Aisthorpe of Great British Menu fame, the show-stopping recipe is the perfect choice if you’re looking to impress your guests!

The biggest question I had last week was whether I’d be able to find my way to Morty & Bob’s at Coal Drops Yard in King’s Cross in time to make my table? The short answer is, no.

The Jones Family Kitchen conjures up images of at least two generations of a family working side by side. This was the only disappointment of the night.

These buttery crumb bars are filled with mixed berries and a touch of lemon. This simple recipe uses the same mixture for the crust and topping making it an dessert you can whip up all summer long.

The coming home of two brothers, Craig and Shaun McAnuff from Thornton Heath, who have realised their dream of a food empire in less than a decade.

PAPRIKA CORN ON THE COB Prep: 10 minutes | Cook:10 minutes | Serves 4 Ingredients • 4 corn on the

Portuguese food has taken London by storm in the past year, and the Algarvian dish of Peri-Peri chicken remains as popular as ever.

The Spinach team clearly cares about the customer experience and puts it at the forefront of everything it does.

Paloma has a special occasion feel about it, with luxury and highly stylised interior but the location makes it feel accessible.

Rajiv’s Kitchen is a superb lunch spot, but you’d better get to the Crooked Well pub in Camberwell quickly as his pop-up is only due to last until September.

First dates, birthdays, meetings – all of the above were happening during my visit – which shows that locals, and perhaps out-of towners, have taken it to their hearts in the near six months since opening.

Indulge in the exotic flavours of the tropics with this irresistible tropical fruit cake. Bursting with the goodness of ripe bananas, juicy mangoes and tangy pineapple, this cake is a delightful treat for any occasion.

Fresh fish from Cornwall on a plate in Brixton? That’s just what diners can expect at Sea Garden & Grill in Brixton Village.

There’s a new pub/restaurant in town, The Apollo Arms, and its offering is something a little different. A nice choice of bars within it give a good drinks offering, but it’s more about the food here.

London Craft Beer Festival is back with bang at Tobacco Dock on August 11th & 12.

Every so often, I visit an eatery and it’s love at first sight. Terry’s Café in Borough is just such a place.

This plant-based ice cream is all about the coconut with the underlying flavour and aroma of the kaffir lime leaves and lemongrass.

Not too sweet, luxuriously smooth, with the perfect punch of heat. Serve with raspberries or strawberries and little shortbread biscuits.