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The best rooftops in and around the City of London

Its officially rooftop season, and those scattered about the Square Mile are not holding back this summer as they host a huge array of parties in the sun.

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Galvin La Chapelle’s DIY cooking kits for feasts at home

We tried out Glavin La Chapelle's DIY cooking kits, serving up their French Michelin-starred dishes at home, and were well and truly won over by the entire experience
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The best rooftops in and around the City of London

Its officially rooftop season, and those scattered about the Square Mile are not holding back this summer as they host a huge array of parties in the sun.

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St Katharine Docks launches new on-the-water dining experience, Avalon by The Melusine

St Katharine Docks is hosting a unique on-the-water dining experience with the opening this week of Avalon by The Melusine. Avalon by The Melusine will provide...
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Back in Business: City of London restaurants welcome back diners Part #2

More and more City of London restaurants are reopening, breathing life back into the area - making now the perfect time to either visit in person or get some...
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Borough Market launches second series of Virtual Food Talks

Borough Market is launching a second series of its popular culinary online discussions ‘Borough Talks’. The series will feature inspiring guest speakers shared via Zoom. The second...
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Back in Business: City of London restaurants welcome back diners Part #1

Now is the time to support independent restaurants & bars in the Square Mile by either dining in and taking advantage of the 'Eat Out to Help Out' campaign...
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Top DIY cooking kits from City of London restaurants

If you can't get into the City of London yourself or just aren't comfortable dining in at restaurants, then you can still support these businesses by ordering their DIY...
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Vegan festival extravaganza VegfestUK going online for 2020 event

With festival season firmly on hold for 2020, VegfestUK are bringing their particular brand of vegan greatness to the comfort of your living room with the launch of their...
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Pub goers are being reminded to drink and socialise safely

Pub goers are being reminded to drink and socialise safely to minimise the risk of infection from coronavirus, so that everyone can enjoy the new going-out normal.
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City Corporation encourages Londoners to visit cafés, bars, pubs and restaurants

Londoners are being urged to enjoy the City’s cafés, bars, pubs and restaurants responsibly this weekend as restrictions are lifted. Following a gradual relaxation of the...
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Mark Hix joins 1 Lombard Street as director of food and beverage

1 Lombard Street, owned by Soren Jessen, has joined forces with chef, restaurateur and food writer Mark Hix MBE to oversee the food and beverage at the...
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City of London to consider al fresco dining as lockdown eases

The City of London Corporation will explore reallocating some street space to al fresco dining as part of its plan to safely reopen the Square Mile’s cafés and...
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Revealed: The UK’s Favourite Lockdown Cheese

To celebrate the recently passed National Cheese Day (4 June), researchers from recipe box company Gousto have revealed the most popular cheeses we’ve been choosing...
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Fakeaway menu: How to make the nation’s favourite takeaway meals at home

Taking the perfect ‘fakeaway' recipes from Gousto’s online cookbook, combined with tips from their Senior Recipe Developer Jordan Moore, it’s the perfect...
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Borough Market launches drive through shopping service

Borough Market is launching a new ‘Click & Collect By Car’ service enabling customers to order groceries and store cupboard essentials online and collect their order from the market...
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Borough Market launches series of virtual food talks

The ‘Borough Talks’ season kicks off at 1pm on 13 May with bestselling author Melissa Hemsley, who will be discussing the global impact and sustainability of our food choices...
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One in five Brits cut down on meat consumption during Covid-19 pandemic

A survey conducted by The Vegan Society has found that one in five Brits have cut down on meat and dairy consumption during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Three cocktail-inspired ice lolly recipes to try out at home

While we’re staying in and the sun is shining, there’s no better way to appreciate the weather than with a fruity, refreshing ice lolly ‘PopTail’ - and making your...
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Triple of top tipples for World Whisky Day on 16 May

Looking for inspiration for World Whisky Day on 16 May? Then this triple of tipples may intrigue and help you with your menu for the big day.
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Just Eat extends NHS discount after healthcare heroes save £1.5m on meals

Just Eat has extended its NHS discount after being blown away by the response - with Britain’s healthcare heroes saving more than £1.5 million on meals in just two...
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Chef reveals his top store cupboard substitutes for when you can’t get to the shops

Senior recipe developer at food box company Gousto, Jordan Moore, reveals his top store cupboard swaps to help you make the most of what you already have on your...
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Eating in: recipe for Oblix’s orzo pasta with mushrooms & truffles

Marcus Eaves, Michelin-starred and Executive Chef at Oblix at The Shard, has given us his recipe for the decadent orzo pasta with mushrooms and shaved truffles.

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Women in Philanthropy: “Not just ribbon cutters”

A common criticism of charitable giving is that it is dominated by older, white...
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London added to national coronavirus watchlist

London has been added to the national coronavirus watchlist as an are of greatest...
By Jessie Mathewson 26th September 2020
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Mayor congratulates Marcus Rashford for “inspiring” campaign against child food poverty

Sadiq Khan has thanked football star Marcus Rashford for his “inspiring” campaign against...
By Jessie Mathewson 26th September 2020
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Covid-19 app: new NHS test and trace QR code posters for businesses in the Square Mile

City pubs, restaurants, barbers and museums are being asked to display new QR...
By Ben Brown 25th September 2020
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Government cash boost for City of London homeless hostel

A ‘life-changing’ hostel for homeless people in the City of London will...
By Ben Brown 25th September 2020
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London In Bloom judges back City key-worker flower garden

London in Bloom judges have applauded a Square Mile ‘rainbow’ flower bed...
By Ben Brown 25th September 2020
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Half of City of London academy schools test positive for coronavirus

Half of the academy schools run by the City of London have...
By Julia Gregory 25th September 2020
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Extend furlough and hospitality support, says Mayor

New coronavirus lockdown rules mean support for struggling hospitality businesses “has never been...
By Jessie Mathewson 24th September 2020
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Young people and parents speak out against scrapping free under-18s travel

Local London Assembly Member Unmesh Desai AM is backing calls by the...
By Ben Brown 24th September 2020
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City bidding to help businesses get back on their feet

Without a doubt, food and retail premises in central London have suffered...
By Catherine McGuinness 24th September 2020
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Business leaders warn of economic ruin because of coronavirus rules

London business leaders have attacked new coronavirus restrictions, warning the city could face...
By Jessie Mathewson 24th September 2020
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