London food scene

Food & Drink

‘There is no formula. It’s heart and soul.’ Restaurateur Jeremy King breathes new life into Simpson’s in the Strand

After five decades shaping London’s most iconic dining rooms, Jeremy King and his longtime collaborator Shayne Brady tell Monocle how they’re rethinking restaurant interiors and embracing evolving tastes.

Culture

Tray bien: Canteens make an upscale comeback as Londoners invest in lunchtime

Dining al desko is done and dusted. Office workers are reclaiming their lunch hours with the help of canteen-style restaurants that are healthy, a little smug and suddenly ubiquitous.