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Edami: Dalston’s first Lebanese bakery

Hailing from the south of Lebanon, 27-year-old Adam Cherkawi realised East London was lacking a place that served manakish (traditional

Ifrah F. Ahmed and Haaniyah Awale Angus in conversation on stage in front of an audience

Side eYe host immersive theatrical evening inspired by Ifrah F. Ahmed’s debut cookbook 

Hundreds gathered at a central London theatre on Sunday evening as a cookbook paying homage to Somali culinary traditions was

April Fool’s Day: UK brands and retailers announce new spoof products

Credit: Markus Spiske – Unsplash

Founder and Head Chef of winning Sri Lankan Restaurant

Putney eatery named Sri Lankan Restaurant of the Year 2026

In a national competition, Colombo Kitchen has topped the list for being the best in the UK at delivering top-notch

Pro-LGBTQ+ activists protest against opening of Chick-fil-A’s first London restaurant 

A protest against homophobia took place at the opening of Chick-fil-A’s first restaurant in London. The Peter Tatchell Foundation led

Karabatak Coffee in Istanbul

Famous Istanbul cafe and bar favoured by celebrities opens first London location

A cult Turkish coffee shop is set to open its first UK cafe in Twickenham this spring. Ali Gokhan, 41,

Little Portugal, Lambeth, mural

Little Portugal: Cost of living, urbanisation, and a community that has to adapt

Little Portugal is a unique corner in Lambeth, London where family run businesses and community spaces thrive. Home to the

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay to open first Hell’s Kitchen restaurant in the UK

Gordon Ramsay is set to open the first Hell’s Kitchen Restaurant in the UK in Spring 2026. The opening of

Outdoor image of Ria's restaurant

I tried Ria’s Detroit-style pizza in Soho and was left feeling hungry and underwhelmed

Ria’s pizza and wine bar joins the vibey Carnaby Street with a cosy blue interior and a relaxed energy. During

Table with ramen, gyoza and drinks at a restaurant

Netflix-star chef brings renowned ramen to London 

A new Farringdon restaurant is the latest of star chef Ivan Orkin’s Japanese-style eateries. Serving up classic dishes with hearty

A person making Italian food, with ingredients lying on the table

London’s Italian restaurants welcome UNESCO’s decision to grant Italian cuisine cultural heritage status

Italian restaurant staff in London have largely welcomed UNESCO’s decision to grant Italian cuisine special cultural heritage status on Wednesday

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