what to see
Mosaic celebrating the Irish community in Islington
Within the towering blocks around Archway tube station you’ll find a piece of artwork which was commissioned by Islington Council [Read more]
Western Europe
Glasgow
***Closed***Valaria, Glasgow – we try the new evening menu
Valaria – not just cakes and coffee Valaria, the Instagram-friendly patisserie and brunch spot on Byres Road in Hillhead which [Read more]
UK
The Thin House at Thurloe Square in South Kensington
Take a look at The Thin House at Thurloe Square in South Kensington, famously measuring just 6ft wide at its [Read more]
Drink
Ruma celebrates a year in business
Edinburgh-based Ruma celebrates a year in business with a brand-new low-waste menu including non-alcoholic & non-rum options, launching an online [Read more]
Edinburgh
Top Scottish chefs take on ultimate kitchen cook-off at food hall Bonnie & Wild
Some of Scotland’s best chefs are sharpening their knives for the ultimate kitchen cook-off at Scottish food hall Bonnie & [Read more]
cafe
Katsute100 Islington Review | Japanese Tea Room London
Katsute100 Islington Review: Japanese Tea Room in London Looking for a peaceful Japanese tea room in London? Katsute100 Islington is [Read more]
coffee
68 Degrees Speciality Coffee Archway London
We have been discovering the coffee shops of Archway this week and this one is so new that it isn’t [Read more]
coffee shop
Caffeinate Crouch End
Coffee in Crouch End There’s no shortage of coffee shops in Crouch End. Caffeinate had been recommended to us, so in [Read more]
cafe
Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum | Things to do in Walthamstow, London
Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum is a free museum located in a Grade II listed old Victorian pumping station. As well [Read more]
Edinburgh
Mussel & Steak Bar is celebrating 20 years in business this year
World Famous Mussel and Steak Bar will revert back to 2005 menu pricing for week-long birthday celebrations Nestled in the [Read more]
Archway
Bread & Bean Archway
Time for a coffee break in Archway Archway isn’t too far from Highgate Cemetery, so here is a suggestion for [Read more]
London
Alto by San Carlo launches new rooftop terrace for spring.
Perched atop one of the world’s most prestigious department stores – Selfridges, London. Alto by San Carlo has unveiled its [Read more]
coffee shop
Cafe – Merro Crouch End
From commuters to croissants at Merro Crouch End Merro Crouch End is located at the former Crouch End railway station, [Read more]
Scotland
Dining at The Seafood Ristorante, St Andrews
The Seafood Ristorante delivers again We treated ourselves to a mini staycation in Fife, so a day out discovering St [Read more]
UK
V&A to open first major exhibition dedicated to Cartier jewels and watches
The V&A will stage the UK’s first major exhibition in almost 30 years dedicated to Cartier jewels and watches, exploring [Read more]
lifestyle
Balgove Larder launches a programme of gardening and floral workshops with Strathtyrum Walled Garden
Balgove Larder has launched a series of seasonal gardening and floral workshops with accompanying tours of the Walled Garden on [Read more]
Where to eat
Spring is Served: Sloane Place Restaurant Brings Contemporary European Cuisine to Chelsea
Refined British dining reimagined as the warmer weather beckons seasonal celebrations and alfresco afternoons. Sloane Place Restaurant is embracing the [Read more]
Glasgow
New Champagne bar for Glasgow’s West End
Glasgow to welcome new West End Champagne bar – Cuvée Cuvée, a new Champagne, wine and cheese bar is set [Read more]
Edinburgh
Number One Restaurant announces exclusive wine dinner with Maison Trimbach
Number One Restaurant announces exclusive wine dinner with Maison Trimbach On Monday 16th June, Chef de Cuisine Mathew Sherry and [Read more]
Edinburgh
Easter Afternoon Tea on Fingal
Scotland’s only five-star luxury floating hotel is rolling out a new limited edition Easter Afternoon Tea from 18th to 21st April 2025. [Read more]
Scotland
Exploring Freuchie
Freuchie is a village in Fife, Scotland, at the foot of the Lomond Hills, and near Falkland. The nearest major [Read more]
UK
London Greasy Spoon Guide
Foodie Explorers London Greasy Spoon Guide The greasy spoon, part of what makes London ..London for me. A visit isn’t [Read more]
Food
Wendy’s Whitby
Wendy’s have a bit of a sassy online presence and not being able to get a Wendy’s in Glasgow (Coming [Read more]
Quirky
Butter cross
A medieval street butter cross in Scarborough Hidden off the usual tourist area in Scarborough is an old market cross [Read more]