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.
Having been open since 1985, Babur on
Brockley Rise has rightfully earned its iconic status, slinging out
gourmet Indian cuisine from its stylish home in Forest
Hill (just down the road...
The first Guinness brewery opened in
Dublin in 1759, mainly brewing ale before jumping on
the porter beer trend (including stout) in the 1970s. By 1838 they
had become the...
The first-ever halal butcher shop opened
in the UK back in the 1950s and, since then, halal food has become
ever-more present in our country’s culinary circles, with plenty of...
Comedy is an essential part of daily
life; whether you're joking with mates, nose-deep in a hilarious
novel or catching up on the latest witty TV programme, we're always
seeking...
While Christmas may sometimes be far
from picture-perfect, whether it’s the painfully overcooked turkey
or the inevitable family disputes, there are venues across the city
that are perfect for a...
There’s no denying that omakase is having a bit of a moment right now;
more restaurants than ever are celebrating this Japanese dining
style, bringing it to the fore of...
Feel snug as a bug in a rug at this
yuletide pop-up.
Haven’t you heard? Christmas is coming early thanks
to Ramona and The Firehouse's Winter
Village in the Northern Quarter - and...
That's right - your after-work drinks just
got upgraded.
The Cube in Canary Wharf
has taken the iconic ITV gameshow and turned it into an immersive
experience - but that's not...
Boasting a dark, harrowing history, the
Scottish capital is undoubtedly one of the most haunted places in
the world. Tales of body snatching, rampant cannibals and
witchcraft accusations are just...
Our city is a hubbub of exciting
goings-on; wherever you look, there's a fantastic live music gig,
cultural exhibition or likewise keeping us entertained. And with
Black History Month, we're...
Nobu is one of those restaurants that everyone’s heard of; founded
in 1994 by world-renowned chef Nobu Matsuhisa, Hollywood legend
Robert de Niro and famed film producer Meir Teper, this...
