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.
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...
After starting out life in Brixton in 2021, Sushi
Revolution (from Tom Blackshaw, previously of Chotto Matte, and Aidan Bryan who worked with
Tom at Sticks'n'Sushi) quickly became one of
South London’s...
Despite only opening last year, Pavyllon London
has already earned itself a coveted Michelin star – but it comes as
no surprise really, as the restaurant is the brainchild of...
It was a hot summer’s day, and I couldn’t wait to have a
much-deserved, post-work drink with my colleagues – so we headed to
The Fox in Shoreditch. This
quirky...
It was a buzzing Friday night in Brixton, and I was heading to a
bar on the quieter side of Coldharbour Lane for date night. On the
agenda? The Shrub...
It was a gorgeous spring day, when the sun was shining, the tube
was disconcertingly balmy and Londoners were actually smiling
(a rare occasion, I know), that I made my...