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 5 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.
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....
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...
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...
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...
Taking place across the city from the
1st to the 25th of August, Edinburgh Fringe is ready and waiting to
entertain you to no end. You can expect some serious talent...
The adorable yet stylish mini cocktails at
Rita's (left) and Toum (right).
London has seen its fair share of cocktail trends hit the viral
sweet spot over the years (from...
