Kiera is an Editor at DesignMyNight, covering food, drink and
culture across London and the wider UK. With a BA in Journalism and
over eight years' experience, including time at The Sunday Times
and Marie
Claire, she brings a sharp, informed eye to the UK's dining and
nightlife scene.
She's reviewed everything from Michelin-starred
Legado to Peckham favourite
Lai Rai, and knows where to find the best
exhibitions in London and top listening
bars. Her work spans hands-on venue visits and firsthand
testing across the country, not just the capital.
Tucked away in the crisp Essex woods lies Tey Brook Orchard,
home to Browning Bros.’ fifth-generation organic farm and the
setting for The Wild Table. Following three
sell-out successes, this...
As you emerge from Old Street station, a towering cylindrical
building sits adjacent to it. It's home to Art’otel Hoxton, a
modern four-star hotel that hosts galleries, live music, and,...
Bistros are currently thriving in London; while much of
this revival champions British dishes, it’s not all about puddings
and pork chops. Especially not when it comes to Calong, a Korean-inspired...
London may be home to some of the
world’s most lavish Michelin-starred eateries, but you don’t need a
black card to dine like royalty (especially at these amazing
Bib Gourmand-awarded...
There’s an immediate air of mystery to Victor Garvey’s
MATER1A - short for Materia Prima, meaning 'raw
material,' a nod to the idea that each dish begins with a single...
There’s quiet, and then there’s the glorious kind of silence
that greets you when your head hits the pillow at The
Gunton Arms, an award-winning pub in the heart of...
When Da Terra first opened in 2019,
it took only eight months for it to be awarded its first Michelin star. Then, in 2021, it gained two,
which it has...
When it comes to record shops, London
has a mix where you can buy and enjoy vinyl, and it has a booming
listening bar scene. Whether you are a seasoned...
It’s a testament to a bar’s reputation when you find it busy at 4pm
on a Saturday, which is exactly the scene I encountered at the
Hackney-based, 1 Pin-awarded, Equal Parts. While...
Basque restaurants in
London have been growing in popularity in recent years;
the capital's been trading the intricate flourishes of fine dining
for the raw, elemental power of the Basque...
Sometimes it can be hard to decide what
to eat when dining out which is where the humble tasting menu comes in clutch - a pre-selected
variety of dishes? Yes,...
I remember Alex Webb. No, we’ve never met, but I distinctly
recall him gracing my TV screen back in 2020 on MasterChef: The
Professionals, going all the way to the...
