Newsletter - 14th November 2025

Motorino 

When: 20^th October

Where: 1 Pearson Square, Fitzrovia, W1T 3BF

Book: https://motorino.london/

Motorino blends classic Italian elegance with the bold energy of London’s dining scene, creating the city’s first Italian-London fusion restaurant. Just minutes from Goodge Street Station, inside, it has a vibrant, futuristic atmosphere and strikes a balance of sophistication and playful flair. Through its orange-framed windows, you’ll often see Michelin-starred chef Luke Ahearne at work. Ahearne, known for his acclaimed Mediterranean Lita bistro, in Paddington, has crafted the menu with Chef Steve Parle of Town and Pastaio.

I’d suggest starting with the Chopped Dexter Beef Tartare which is hidden beneath a maze of shoestring fries. I would mix and match the starters and snacks by going for a portion of Wild Farmed Focaccia, drizzled in butter and olive oil, or the Tomato Salad in Cherry Vinegar. For mains, if the tartare hasn’t satisfied your meat cravings, try the Slow Cooked Beef Cheek with peppercorns and polenta, or the Spinach Crostata with charred brassicas and Parmesan. A pasta dish is a must, a crowd-pleasing classic being the Gigli al Gin with fennel sausage, tomato and Ford’s Gin. Though it may look rich, the sauce has a surprisingly light, succulent taste that keeps you going back for more.

The bar evokes a late-night luxury café with its polished wooden floors and rich green walls. For cocktails, their Classico Negroni is simple but excellent, while the more adventurous among you might enjoy the La Noce Martini, made with Boatyard Vodka, nocino, ambrato vermouth and saffron onion.

For wines, the Albariño offers a crisp, dry and accessible white to accompany any pasta dish. For red, The Wild Irishman might be for you, a bold Pinot Noir from New Zealand with a light touch of cherry.

To book, click here.

Box Picadilly – The TV screens, greasy burgers and cheesy nachos of American sports bar life arrive in Piccadilly full force with London’s biggest new sports bar, Box. You can drop in any time of day for food, enjoy their bottomless brunches, or try the ten-pound lunches that are perfect for larger groups. You’ll find every type of sport here, from the U17 Rugby World Cup to international squash tournaments to late-night European matches. A Gametime Bundle makes for the perfect evening pub trip, with kegs, cold beer and cocktails all available. Click HERE for details. 

Pineapple Tart Masterclass - 130 years of Cordin Bleu

The famed French culinary school has been training people in the arts of hospitality and cooking for 130 years. To celebrate, their London branch is offering a number of short courses for cooks of all abilities to learn how to create some classic French dishes. In this class, you will learn to make a Pineapple Tarte Tatin, a classic French dessert traditionally made with apples, caramelised with butter and sugar, then baked in puff pastry. If his peaks your interest or you want to see what other classes you could take, click here.

Get it Before It’s Gone – Fix at Harrods

With Dubai chocolate all the rage, why not try the original from Fix, now hosting their first international pop-up at Harrods? Classic flavours such as Can’t Get Knafeh of It and Catch Me If Pecan will be on offer. As we head into the Christmas run-up, you might also prefer their hot chocolate truck on Hans Crescent. Be sure to get some before they leave on the 23rd of November.