A new restaurant from the team behind Mortimer House opens in Soho, the floating restaurant London Shell Co. finds dry land with its first site in Hampstead Heath, The Ninth makes a welcome return following a temporary closure, and a new opening from chef Tom Sellars. Read our guide to the best restaurants that are opening in London this March (and some from earlier in the year). Nessa Nessa will open in Soho on 6th March, from the team behind Mortimer House, with chef Tom Cenci at the helm. Nessa will be a modern bistro serving a menu of classic dishes using produce from Britain and across th ..read more

Kayak When you need to search for flight options quickly, especially when on the go, Kayak is a great app to use. Filter by price, number of stops, class of travel, flying time or overall travel time to find the best option. While it also enables you to book through the website, I would recommend contacting your travel advisor as we can get cheaper ‘net’ rates not available to the public. Tripit PRO This is probably my favourite travel app of all the ones listed here. Forward all your email confirmations to Tripit and they will all be collated and grouped under various itineraries enabling you ..read more

Read our guide to the most romantic restaurants in London… Bob Bob Ricard, Soho Whether it’s the intimate booths, the ‘Press for Champagne’ button, the gorgeous design or the food, a dinner at Bob Bob Ricard will set the mood perfectly with a loved one. Clos Maggiore, Covent Garden Often described as an oasis in the heart of Covent Garden, thought by many to be the most romantic restaurant in London, Clos Maggiore, with its muted lighting and open log fire, epitomises the ethos of a romantic restaurant. Andrew Edmunds, Soho Whether it’s the 18th century townhouse setting, the cosy (if somewh ..read more

New London Hotels Opening in 2023 Raffles London at The OWO London’s first Raffles hotel is set to open Spring/Summer 2023, located in the landmark Grade II listed former Old War Office on Whitehall. The OWO is set to be a new culinary destination with 9 restaurants and 3 bars, including 3 signature restaurants from renowned chef Mauro Colagreco. There will also be a rooftop bar with views across Whitehall, The Mall and Buckingham Palace. The Peninsula London Overlooking Hyde Park Corner and the Wellington Arch, The Peninsula London will open in Spring/Summer 2023. The newly built hotel will ..read more

Use a luxury travel agent to add value to your holiday Many of you reading this would have signed up to The Bon Vivant Journal for the restaurant guides, but my day-to-day is, in fact, planning holidays. I’ve been running my own travel company and planning luxury trips for almost a decade – there’s nothing about luxury hotels I don’t know! Yes, I can plan your holiday for you, but more importantly, I can offer a lot more with each booking than going direct to the hotel or by using an online travel company: –       Access to free perks and benefits with your bookin ..read more

Shiro Shiro is new Japanese restaurant from Aqua restaurant group (Hutong, among others) inspired by the dining culture of Tokyo’s Ginza neighbourhood. Opening on 5 December in Broadgate Circle in the City, Shiro is spread over two floors with a sushi counter, a robata counter and an outdoor terrace.   Bouchon Racine Chef Henry Harris closed the doors of his much-loved restaurant Racine in Knightsbridge a few years ago, but now Racine is back in a new format. Henry has joined forces with former Goodman and Rockfish director Dave Strauss with the re-opening of The Three Compasses in Farri ..read more

A Sunday roast is a classic British tradition, where everyone has an opinion on how to make the perfect dish. Here is a list of some of the best Sunday roasts in London. Hawksmoor Hawksmoor has built a reputation for being one of London’s best steakhouses. The original restaurant opened in Spitalfields in 2006 and since then, the team has opened several more restaurants across London, one in Manchester and a recent expansion to New York. Hawksmoor serves up rump of Longhorn, which is cooked to a rosy medium rare and charred on the outside. The meat is served with an enormous Yorkshire pudding ..read more

Summer 2022 Two new restaurants from chef Robin Gill, a new Moët Champagne Bar at Harrods, a fine dining restaurant from Le Cordon Bleu, a couple of great new pubs and more. Read our guide to the best restaurants that are opening in London this summer. Maria G’s Robin Gill opened a new restaurant, Maria G’s, in Kensington on 28th June. Maria G’s takes inspiration from Italy’s broad cuisine, evolving throughout the year from southern dishes of the Amalfi Coast in the summer to northern specialities in the winter. While Italian at heart, dishes will be centred around the best British ..read more

September 2022 A restaurant at the Royal Opera House opens to the public, a new steak and seafood place opens in Soho, a Michelin starred chef opens at Hotel Cafe Royal and a couple of new additions to London’s excellent Japanese restaurant scene. Read our guide to the best restaurants that are opening in London this September. Piazza at the Royal Opera House Covent Garden restaurant, Piazza at the Royal Opera House, relaunches on Tuesday 27th September. Previously open only to ticket holders, Piazza is now open to all, offering a menu of seasonal, modern British dishes, refreshed interiors a ..read more

October 2022 Two new pubs with proper restaurants in Mayfair and a new St John in Marylebone – read our guide to the best restaurants opening in London this October. St John Marylebone St John Marylebone, Fergus Henderson’s third restaurant, will be an all-day restaurant, starting the day with doughnuts and Champagne, before moving on to a blackboard menu with daily specials for lunch and dinner. The Barley Mow, Mayfair The latest pub from chef Ben Tish and the Cubitt House group, The Barley Mow, has opened on Duke Street in Mayfair. The pub offers real ales and well-priced wines alongside a ..read more