Food and Drink
Meet The Chef: Larry Jayasekara of The Cocochine
Chef Larry Jayasekara reopened Mayfair hotspot, The Cocochine, in September 2025. Spotlighting produce from regenerative British farms, Jayasekara creates elegant dishes with bold, memorable flavours.
Jayasekara's CV is impressive. He's worked under Marcus Wareing at The Berkley's Petrus as Head Chef, and worked in the kitchens of notable culinary heavyweights including Alain Roux, Michel Bras, Raymond Blanc and Gordon Ramsay. In 2024, he embarked on a new chapter, opening his first solo restaurant, The Cocochine, which reopened in September this year with renewed vigour.
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What’s On Our Radar This Month: October 2025
Ask anyone who lives in London, and they’ll surely tell you there is no shortage of exciting openings, launches and events taking place each month — the trouble is usually hearing about them. From hot, new restaurant openings to the latest beauty drops, consider The Sybarite your luxury barometer when it comes to noteworthy newcomers each and every month. Below, find our curated list of launches and openings to add to your calendar this October.
Why The Hut is the Most Coveted Coastal Table in Britain...
Picture this: golden sunlight bouncing off sparkling blue waters, rosé poured into chilled glasses, laughter carrying across a sun-soaked terrace. Few would guess we’re talking about the shores of Britain. Where long, languid lunches are usually reserved for the Côte d’Azur or Capri, this is happening just two hours from London at The Hut. And with over 50,000 covers served this summer alone, this coastal hotspot has quietly become Britain’s most in-demand table. Read on to discover why…
A Sleepover At THE PIG-at Combe
THE PIG-at Combe is a majestic Elizabethan manor house is set within 3,500 acres overlooking Devon’s bucolic Otter Valley. The scene is set for an indulgent stay the minute you open the heavy wooden door. Instead of entering the usual hotel reception, you head straight into a wood-panelled bar. It’s stacked high with colourful glassware, local spirits and a champagne bucket brimming with bottles of English sparkling wine. Rooms are exquisitely appointed with an artful hodge-podge of antique furniture, velvet armchairs and roll-top baths flanked by aromatic Bramley products. While the room was inviting, the bar below, with roaring fires aplenty, beckoned me...
Meet The Chef: Jean-Philippe Blondet Of Alain Ducasse at...
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Whats On Our Radar This Month: September 2025
Ask anyone who lives in London, and they’ll surely tell you there is no shortage of exciting openings, launches and events taking place each month — the trouble is usually hearing about them. From hot, new restaurant openings to the latest beauty drops, consider The Sybarite your luxury barometer when it comes to noteworthy newcomers each and every month. Below, find our curated list of launches and openings to add to your calendar this September.
The Quiet Revolution Of The Polish Culinary Scene
The Polish economy has been flourishing since it joined the European Union in 2004. The country has the highest GDP among Central and Eastern European countries. It is therefore no surprise to discover that the stereotypical, disparaging image of Polish cuisine is very much outdated nowadays. I travelled the length of the country recently to discover what Polish cuisine truly means in 2025.