Food and Drink

Review of Drink British this Festive Season

Through the trials and tribulations of lockdowns and Brexit, British products have become increasingly popular - and so they should.

Review of Sollip - An Ode to Modern European Cuisine with Korean...

This isn’t a street you would pass by often unless you reside in the area and perhaps unless you’ve spent time doing your research, you wouldn’t find this restaurant that easily either. They’re not heavily marketed like most restaurants and prefer it that way because the dishes ultimately speak for themselves and so do the diners. 

Review of Farzi Café - Changing Indian Cuisine in London

The extraordinary culinary talent from home and abroad is what attracts everybody's attention, and in today's review, we'd like to take you to India. You’ll probably find hundreds of Indian restaurants across the city, but London’s Farzi’s Café is one you should not miss out on.

Review of Bisushima - Japanese Delight on the Quieter Side of...

Constantly buzzing with tourists, Londoners and nightlife alike, the best place to find some peace is by going upwards - onto a rooftop to be precise. The Sybarite team is always keeping their eyes out for the latest hidden rooftop in the most bustling parts of the city, and it is an extra bonus when they come with exceptional food. Bisushima, Shima for sanctuary and Bisu for party, is the perfect spot to get away from the madness of the city - during the day for a sanctuary, and at night to let your hair down and look over the lights of the city.

Our Lifestyle Expert Speaks with Chef Selin Kiazim

Her Shoreditch restaurant Oklava is a local favourite, with guests gathering around to devour her Turkish-Cypriot dishes fresh from the wood grill and stone oven. I’ve dined at Oklava multiple times and am always in awe at the layers of flavours and textures in Kiazim’s food. “I come from a food-loving—and food-sharing—background anyway; big family barbecues with tons of food are the mainstays of Turkish-Cypriot Sundays. I started cooking early on too—by the age of about 13, I was throwing dinner parties for friends, making my parents leave the house or the kitchen for the night. I would spend weeks preparing for these dinners, watching all the cooking programmes I could find and making notes on how to make old school things like crepe soufflés,” she shares. However, Kiazim didn’t automatically think about a career in hospitality and started off doing an Art foundation course. She soon realised her passions lay elsewhere and she got over her fear of the stereotypical chef’s life with long hours and aggressive bosses and found her calling in catering college.

The Sybarite Top 5 Christmas Day Meal Recommendations

For those who don't want to spend hours on Christmas day toiling in their kitchen to prepare a festive feast, there are plenty of fine dining restaurants open on the 25th December in London to cook up a Christmas banquet to remember.

Review of Akwaaba Akoko – welcoming a true taste of West Africa in...

Ikoyi’s West African influences warmed our hearts, but we were yet to find a restaurant that fully celebrated all of the amazing ingredients, spices and simple joy that West African cuisine brings. With strong ties to Ghana, we have high expectations, and although we understand that these are hard to meet off the continent, the search never truly stopped. Enter, Akoko. Akoko offers West African cuisine, reimagined. Located on Berners Street in Fitzrovia, the open kitchen welcomes you in with a buzzing kitchen staff and the delicious smells transport you straight to the bustling streets of Accra/ Lagos. Opened by British Nigerian Aji Akokomi last year (a year later than planned, thanks to Covid), Akoko has gone from strength to strength. Opening initially with Masterchef’s William Chilila, world renowned chef Theo Clench joined the Akoko family permanently as head chef this summer. Akokomi’s aim was to merge art and food, and the restaurant is an exemplary example of how the two mediums can work so well together. With artists from all over the continent, including Niyi Olagunju and Rahman Akar, the earthy wooden tones, yet contemporary setting, creates the perfect backdrop for the delicious bite-size food flying around the restaurant.

Review of The luxury Gent Christmas list

Review of Through The Lens: Welcome to House 21

The refreshed House 21 is a smorgasbord of influences and boasts an eclectic array of art, sculpture and colour – a visceral treat for those looking to inject a dose of escapism to their everyday

Review of The luxury insider Christmas drinks gift guide

A good bottle of something is the perfect Christmas gift, but with so much choice out there it’s hard to know what to go for. Having some special friends in the drinks industry means I am always introduced to some of the best tasting and impressive looking tipples on the market. If you want to impress and show off your drinks knowledge here’s some super Christmassy suggestions that are sure to put a smile on the faces of your friends and families this festive season.

Featuring El Norte, a New Star in London's Culinary Scene

A first for London’s Spanish restaurant scene, El Norte has taken its cues from the country’s rich culinary regions, offering a sharing style menu of traditional Spanish dishes with a modern and luxury twist.

Review of Como Garden, A Slice of Italy in Leafy Kensington

As soon as you step into the restaurant your eyes are drawn to the foliage displays and hanging plants, intended to mirror the botanical gardens of the Lombardy region.