Food & drink editor specialising in restaurants, bars and
culture, with 10 years' experience writing, editing and
commissioning content, including at cultural discovery platform
Culture Calling and Mumsnet/Gransnet. She
also holds an NCTJ diploma in journalism.
Born in Brixton, she's a London local, and has a deep
knowledge and experience of restaurants, bars and pubs in the city
- she worked in many herself for over 6 years, which gives her a
unique insider's perspective into the city's vibrant food and drink
scene.
Over her 5 years at DesignMyNight, she's tried and tested
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.
London has been continuously inhabited
for over 2,000 years and the evidence is everywhere — think Roman
walls hidden beneath office blocks, medieval churches wedged
between towers, Tudor gateposts that...
Sunday in London without a market is
technically possible but inadvisable. The city does Sunday markets
better than anywhere in the UK — whether you're after flowers,
food, vintage finds,...
Cold plunging has gone from niche health
hack to London's hottest wellness obsession. Wim Hof would be
proud. Whether you're after the dopamine hit, sore muscle
relief, sharper focus or...
London has a long and proud history with
Italian food — some of the best Italian cafes
in the city have been operating in the same premises for over a...
Founded by Solynka Dumas and Julian Oschmann, with a kitchen led
by Holly Hayes (previously of 40 Maltby Street - I love to see a
female chef at the helm),...
Us Londoners... we're a little deprived. The Concrete
Jungle, The Big Smoke - while the capital is incredible in many
ways, it leaves a little to be desired when it...
Every year, we at DesignMyNight are on the very edge of our
seats, waiting to hear whose names will join The Michelin Guide's
culinary constellation. And this February, one of...
Japanese culture is as popular as ever in
London. Whether it’s the insane matcha craze, the appetite for the
country’s Instagrammable baked goods, or festivals like Hyper Japan celebrating pop...
Brazilian Barbeque Restaurants
in London are renowned for their stunning, perfectly
grilled meats, often sourced from Argentinian cattle for that extra
premium touch, and served all-you-can-eat style as part of...
There's no denying that our city is a
wonderland of food - but let's face it, we're all feeling the pinch
at the moment. You may think that eating out...
Thai food is absolutely having its moment.
There are more and more restaurants across London serving up the
spicy, tangy, flavour-packed dishes that put Thailand on the
culinary map -...