Jasmine Lee Kennedy is our Lead Editor - Food & Drink at
DesignMyNight, with a first-class degree, an NCTJ Diploma, and over
9 years of experience writing, editing and commissioning content on
all things food and drink.
Born in Brixton, she's a London local, and an expert on
restaurants, bars and pubs in the city - she's worked in many
herself, which gives her a unique insider's perspective into the
city's vibrant food and drink scene.
Over her past 4 years at DesignMyNight, she's tried and tested
some of the best
Sunday roasts and is a pro at finding the best cheap
eats in town. She is eagle-eyed when it comes to food and
drink guides on our site, especially when it comes to
greasy spoons.
Looking for the best new
restaurants in London for
2025? From Michelin-starred chefs launching bold new
ventures to hidden gems popping up in unexpected postcodes, this is
your ultimate guide to...
Cardiff has a treasure trove of
fantastic restaurants, thanks to its rich cultural diversity and
some of the best produce in the UK right at its doorstep. The
city's dining...
On a particularly drizzly Sunday, I headed to Fire & Wine by Boxcar, nestled
in upmarket Marylebone on the ever-trendy New Quebec
Street. After seeking refuge under the restaurant’s patio...
While elbow to elbow with other commuters on the Jubilee Line
(one of my least favourite lines, after Central of course), I
became absorbed in Larry Jayasekara's story, reading a...
In the words of Slade... It's
CHRIIIIIISTMAS. So it's time to shower your friends with
gifts, enjoy lots of yuletide partying and tuck into festive feasts
aplenty. But if you're...
The festive period is fabulous for many
reasons: the food (obviously), yuletide parties, catching
up with friends, and? The fact that venues across the nation
transform into magical winter wonderlands....
Sunday roasts – they’re an iconic part of British culture.
Popularised by King Henry VII in the 15th century, they’re now
found across London’s incredible gastropubs and restaurants, featuring
everything from chicken, lamb,...
London Cocktail
Week, the world's greatest celebration of cocktail culture, is
back for 2025; that's right, the city-wide festival will take place
from the 9th to the 19th of October,...
A fabulous festival of colour and
lights, commemorated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains across the world,
Diwali is one of the most important events around. And thanks to
the capital's...
Sleigh bells ring, are you
listening… that’s right people, Christmas is BACK. Traditional German-style markets
are set to pop up across the country in the lead up to the big...
Found in the City of London, Jang had ignited
my curiosity far before it had even opened last July – Korean and Japanese fusion food? I couldn’t
think of a...
London is renowned for its iconic steakhouses, which makes it a
little hard to stand out against the crowd. But Mr
Porter, a new luxurious steak restaurant from The Entourage...
