Jasmine Lee Kennedy

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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, has reviewed some of the hottest spots in town, from Michelin-starred Taku to local gem Babur, and is always on the hunt for the best new restaurants in London.

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Recent articles...

10 Best Bars And Restaurants In Canton

Jul 1, 2022

If you haven’t heard, Canton is one of the trendiest, most vibrant neighbourhoods in the city. Not only is it home to independent cinema and unique shops, but also a...

This Fitzrovia Restaurant Is Slinging Out Gourmet Three-Course Menus... For Your Dog

Jun 24, 2022

Catalina’s
Fitzrovia

You've got to be barking mad not to try this out. It doesn’t get more pup-friendly than Catalina’s, that’s fur sure. The Mexican restaurant in Fitzrovia is making sure that...

The Food Festival With £3 Tasting Menus, An Oyster Shack And A Bloody Mary Bus

Jun 1, 2022

SAVOUR Festival

This outdoor festival is set to be a wonderland of award-winning food. Fancy trying exclusive tasting menus from some of London’s best eateries, such as Frenchie, Polpo and Legare? Then...

Retro Games & Themed Cocktails: Meet The Neon-Splattered Arcade Bar Heading To Soho

May 24, 2022

NQ64 Soho
Soho

Calling all big kids: it’s time to put those years of arcade-dwelling and bedroom-gaming to good use. After making quite the name for itself across the UK, including Manchester, Edinburgh...

We Tried The Casual Sushi Restaurant In Notting Hill From Michelin Star Chef Endo Kazutoshi

May 19, 2022

Sushi is just about everywhere these days, from the ready-made (yet oh-so-tempting) platters in Sainsbury's to the al desko lunches that come courtesy of Itsu. But there are also places...

Inside The King's Cross Bar That's Shaking Up Cocktails Made With Nootropics And Adaptogens

May 18, 2022

Sweeties

Sometimes, you just want to be wowed. You want the kind of bar that makes you feel like a real A-lister, with slinky AF decor, incredible views across the city...

A Cocktail Bar Armed With A Massive Ball Pit And 90s-Inspired Drinks Is Opening In Edinburgh

Apr 28, 2022

Ballie Ballerson Edinburgh
Old Town

Buy your Ballie Ballerson Edinburgh tickets here. After becoming one of the most-talked-about nightlife spots in London, Ballie Ballerson is heading to Edinburgh's city centre. What to expect? A buzzing...

We’re Hiring A Taco And Margarita Tester (And We’ll Pay You £1000)

Apr 25, 2022

Taco bout a sweet deal, eh? Parades, mariachi bands and all kinds of delicious eats - that's right, Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner. And to celebrate? We're...

Beaut Decor & Unique Flavours: Could This Be Sydney's Best Middle Eastern Restaurant?

Apr 13, 2022

AALIA
Sydney CBD

From Esca, the brilliant brains behind NOUR, Henrietta and Cuckoo Callay, comes something very exciting indeed. Introducing AALIA – a new Sydney CBD restaurant that takes you on a journey...

Bottomless brunch? Disco roasts? Dazzling club nights? That’s what in store for us Mancs, as Mama Roux’s is set to swing into Deansgate this summer. After becoming one of the...

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