Welcome to The Journal
A place to note our travels, share our musings, hot new tips and the most recent must-see, do, go-to places to have caught our imagination; the very best of London and further afield. Welcome to the world of Bon Vivant.
The Best Brunch in London
Handpicked
From fry-ups to baked goods, fantastic coffee, gluten-free options and free-flowing Champagne, read our guide to the brunch in London….
Group Dining - The Best Private Dining Rooms in London
Handpicked
If you’re looking for the best private dining rooms in London, read on for expert tips on where to book…
Bocconcino
Restaurants
Bocconcino opened in 2014 from Executive Chef Marco Corsica, aiming to offer Mayfair both classic and modern Italian dishes.
The Jewel in Italy’s Crown: Lake Como
Style
Idyllic, picture postcard Lake Como draws an A-List crowd. Having grown up here, designer Maurizio Pellizzoni shares his insider’s guide…
New Restaurant Openings and News – April 2019
New Openings
A refurb and a new menu at bubbledogs in Fitzrovia, a new co-working / restaurant space near Old Street, a…
Wild Rice, Soho
New Openings
We visit Thai newcomer Wild Rice, a cool and contemporary addition to Soho’s restaurant scene.
Market Hall, Victoria
Restaurants
The second site from the Market Hall team, this upscale food court in Victoria is a veritable hub of high…
London Restaurant Openings and News – February 2019
New Openings
A new Nordic bakery in Soho, a healthy food focused restaurant and bakery in Marylebone and two big named chefs…
The Best New Restaurants in London – 2018
New Openings
Tomos Parrys with his first solo venture, Brat; Tom Kerridge at The Corinthia hotel; Ottolenghi in Fitzrovia with ROVI; and…
Jidori Covent Garden
New Openings
We visit Jidori Covent Garden for their menu of Japanese small plates and skewers.
Sticks’n’Sushi Kings Road
New Openings
Japan meets Denmark meets Chelsea at the Sticks’n’Sushi on Kings Road
London Restaurant Openings and News – December 2018
New Openings
A new Indian restaurant in Chelsea from Michelin starred chef Rohit Ghai, Lee Straton opens on London’s Bankside and Chinese…
London Restaurant Openings and News – November 2018
New Openings
More new openings in the Coal Drops Yard site near King’s Cross with a Vermouth inspired cafe-bar, Indian restaurant Tamarind…