Ben Norum
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The best fish and chips shops in London
Soaring energy bills and the rising cost of ingredients is threatening the future of the country’s fish and chip shops. Here are the best places in London to support an endangered species → Read More
Best outdoor activities in London: Things to do in the sun and warm weather this summer
Hard as it might be to believe, there’s more to do in the good weather than grabbing a pint outside the pub → Read More
Romantic restaurants in London that are ideal for Valentine's Day
We all need a little romance in our lives — and for those one-on-one nights out with our better halves, we want it in our restaurants too. → Read More
Best pizza London 2022: From sourdough to by-the-slice, the top restaurants in the capital
Pizza one of the world’s most popular foods – and rightly so. But with popularity comes much mediocrity and London has its fair share of lacklustre slices. Thankfully the capital also offers gluttonous amounts of very good pizza indeed. We're home to Neapolitan-style margheritas with silky tomato bases; New York-inspired, by-the-slice bad boys laden with spicy toppings and thin-and-crispy heroes… → Read More
National Fish and Chip Day 2021: The best fish and chips shops in London
This city was built on fish and chips – well, it wasn’t, but can you imagine London without it? → Read More
Best Sunday Roasts in London
Yes, we know your mum does the best roast in London — but, from this weekend, the prospect of popping round to hers for a Sunday spread is temporarily on pause. → Read More
The best burgers in London, from venison and duck to bacon jam
London's burger game is as on fire as the flames that grill its juicy, juicy patties. → Read More
Best Christmas songs ever: The all-time picks for your festive playlist
Tis the season to be jolly – and it wouldn’t be Christmas without a few festive hits playing. Picking the 'best' was always going to be tough – traditional carols, old world classics and pop smashes all have their place – but we've rounded up our favourite tracks below, with a passionate case made for each. From something to settle in with by a roaring fire to bangers built to → Read More
Best fish and chips in London, from Poppies to Toff’s
This city was built on fish and chips – well, it wasn’t, but can you imagine London without it? → Read More
11 cosy London pubs with open fires
In the colder months of the year, there's nothing better than taking shelter in a pub with a refreshing drink and a warm fire. In fact, when it comes to winter-time haunts, the cosier the better, and nothing adds a comforting atmosphere quite like an open fireplace. Luckily, Londoners have a huge choice when it comes to cosy pubs, and these are the best open fire settings you'll find in the city. → Read More
Best Christmas songs ever: Top festive tunes for your playlist
‘Tis the season to be jolly,' as the song goes, and it just wouldn’t be Christmas without listening to some classic festive hits. Whether you’re into traditional carols or more contemporary tracks, everyone has a favourite Christmas song and a connection to go along with it. Picking the 'best' was always going to be tough but we've rounded up our favourite tracks, with a passionate case made for… → Read More
Eyes of the tiger: face to face with wild Bengal tigers on safari in India
A rustle in the trees. A glimpse of orange. Or are we imagining it? Some more movement. Sandy footsteps. Binoculars. Is it really a tiger? At 6am, pre-breakfast and just after sunrise, it’s easy to think it could be a mirage, but it’s not. We reverse the jeep, focus and there’s no mistaking it. We’re eye to eye with a wild tiger, there are mere metres between us and she is staring at us as… → Read More
National Cheese Toast Day: The best cheese toasties in London
As snacks go, it’s hard to beat the humble toastie. But not all of London’s offerings are are as simple as others. The city’s finest feature truffles, foie gras, ox cheek and baked beans. → Read More
The best craft beer pubs in London, mapped for your convenience
Gone are the days that craft beer is hard to find in London. So long as you know where to look, that is. Of London’s several thousand boozers, only a select few stand out for their dedication to serving consistently good quality, interesting and diverse beer — and lots of it. We’ve drunk our way around town — hick — to find the very best of the bunch. Scroll down to see the great boozers that… → Read More
Best bacon sandwiches in London to celebrate National Bacon Day
Whether it's a bap, sarnie or butty to you, there's true happiness to be found in a bacon sandwich. Hangovers know no salvation like it, and we're pretty sure waking up to the smell of cooking bacon has to be some form of aromatherapy. London has seen many health-conscious breakfast trends come and go in recent years, but the bacon sandwich has nevertheless endured. → Read More
Best bakeries in London: Get Bake Off inspired by the top cake shops, pastries and crepes across the capital
With the country yet again in the grips of Great British Bake Off fever, your bound to find yourself craving a cake a little more often than usual. Lucky for Londoners then that we've sniffed out the creme de la creme of bakeries in the capital. From superlative choux to doughnuts to die for, by way of mindboggling cronuts and marvellous mille crepes, take a look at our pick of the places… → Read More
The best burgers in London, from venison and duck to bacon jam
London's burger game is as on fire as the flames that grill its juicy, juicy patties. Consider this your burger bucket list, because no London life is complete until you’ve tried them all. Let it guide you to the capital's best bap and prime patties. Because let's face it, life is too short for dry meat and soggy salad. → Read More
A beginner's guide to Taiwanese food in London: Where to eat and what to order
When the first Bao restaurant launched in Soho, it helped put Taiwanese food on the map. But for most, knowledge of the cuisine still starts and stops with its namesake steamed bun. August 22 marks National Bao Day. To celebrate, here’s a guide to Taiwanese food, and where you can currently find it in the capital. → Read More
The best burgers in London, from venison and duck to bacon jam
London's burger game is as on fire as the flames that grill its juicy, juicy patties. Consider this your burger bucket list, because no London life is complete until you’ve tried them all. Let it guide you to the capital's best bap and prime patties. Because let's face it, life is too short for dry meat and soggy salad. → Read More
Nando's is giving away free chicken to A-Level students on results day
It’s not just their A-Level results that students are able to collect this month — the nerve-racked youngsters are also able to pick up a free meal at Nando’s. Clearly believing that nothing is better at washing away months of anxious anticipation than poultry smothered in peri peri, the cheeky chicken chain is volunteering its services to those looking to celebrate — or commiserate. → Read More