Newsletter - 15th May 2026
Padella – Soho
When: Opened 18th April
Where: 2 Kingly St, W1B 5PB
Book: https://www.padella.co/soho/
This iconic pasta bar has been successfully producing freshly made dishes for 10 years. To celebrate this milestone, it has finally released its third London location, in Soho. Take a seat outside if it’s sunny or you sit up at the counter next to the open kitchen if you want the full experience. As the first Padella opened in 2016, we know exactly the perfect order for your first dining experience at their new branch.
For starters, there is nothing wrong with keeping it simple and light. The crowd pleasing Nocellara olives, along with the Olastag anchovies go nicely alongside a glass of prosecco or a Cherry Cosmo, which includes Amarena cordial, Martini Bianco and vodka.
For mains, it is hard to ignore their signature beef shin ragù, but their fettuccine with Cobble Lane nduja, mascarpone and lemon, or tagliarini with Dorset crab, chilli and lemon, are excellent choices. For dessert, while affogato and tiramisu are Italian classics, you might want to try the Nespoli and almond tart.
If you want to see what else London’s premier pasta bar has to offer, click here to see the full menu.
Brillo First Birthday
Every Friday in May, Brillo is having a little birthday party in honour of their first year up and running. At Forno in Hackney, accompanying the usual fantastic pizzas and luxurious natural wines are DJ sets from some of the UK’s top artists. It’s the perfect place for a lively evening that won’t get out of hand. Doors open at 6, so you might need to get there early to grab the best spot! Book here.
Mambow x Decatur – Sunday Cookout
As featured in Time Out, Mambow are hosting their second ever American style Sunday cookout with Tom Zahir from Decatur. Tom has curated a Nyona and Cajun special menu which he calls a “love letter to the seafood cookery of Louisianna”. Don’t miss out on the Malay spiced Grattons, Garlic Fried chicken, Assam Pedas Crawfish & Fixins and much much more on the 17th May. If interested you can get your tickets here.
Passport to South Africa – Exploring Stellenbosch
Who doesn’t love a good wine tasting? This time, we look specifically at South Africa and explore what New World wines have to offer. On the 18th May, for only £20, you can sample three wines from this famed region while being guided through the remarkable stories of the Stellenbosch region.
There are only a few tickets left, so if you’re interested, be quick and follow this link!