Want to know what bars to namedrop, which restaurants to book, and the cookbook everyone’s snapping up now? Then look no further than our lovely columnist John Gregory-Smith, who every week posts his essential foodie hotlist on Grazia Daily. What John doesn’t know about food isn’t worth knowing; the chef/food writer is the editor of online food and travel magazine Eat Travel Live. He is also writes cookbooks, develops recipes for various magazines and brands and works as a travel writer. For more new openings and recipes visit Eat Travel Liveand catch John tweeting @mightyspice.
COCKTAIL OF THE WEEK: Cahoots
I love new London Underground styled bar Cahoots, with a vintage vibes and killer cocktails, just off Kingly Court. Book a table and come thirsty, just remember to be nice to the conductor on your way down!’
DINNER HANGOUT OF THE WEEK: Ceviche Old Street
Head east for the perfect Peruvian pick me up, at the new Ceviche restaurant just off Old Street roundabout. The stunning interiors are more French brasserie that downtown Lima, but that’s all the more reason to make dinner a long one.’
AL FRESCO BAR OF THE WEEK: Vita Al Fresco
The House of Peroni has given the 5th floor terrace at Harvey Nichols a make over. Feast on light plates and Peroni Nastro Azzurro infused drinks in the decadent Italian inspired garden. ‘
COOKBOOK OF THE WEEK: Eat Clean by Ching-He Huang
I was blown away with this beautiful book from TV chef Ching. The recipes are light and healthy, following a lifestyle change from the chef, and more importantly scrumptious. Her simple chicken salad with a tangy yuzu dressing is what lunch time was made for!’ Eat Clean Wok Yourselfto Healthy £8, Amazon.
BREAKFAST OF THE WEEK: Breakfast at Polpo
Notting hill fans rejoice, Polpo is serving breakfast on the weekends. Yes that’s right, tuck into plates of pancetta hash with poached egg and zucchini frittata - see you on Saturday!’ Breakfast served 10am-4pm Polpo Notting Hill
