food

Ruth Rogers' new daytime outpost distils the essence of The River Café with an ease that is perfectly attuned to the rhythms of the day.

Indeed, a roast is not necessarily associated with a simple and light lunch. However, if one meal hits the spot for the last of late summer's sun, it's the following. Hearty but wholesome, salty and nostalgic, soft, crunchy, leaves leaving room for multiple tongue twisters.

The excitement for rhubarb, is nothing but pure joy; an earthy and wild pinkesque glimmer of hope, a reminder that after a sturdy and sour season, with a little effort and patience, things can get sweet again.

The latest cook book from The River Cafe is a delightful collection of achievable Italian dishes, easy to source and prepare, on your own or with the family in tow.

A typical Greek recipe to try at home from Evangelia Koutsovoulou of Daphnis and Chloe.

Set discreetly into an expansive side section of brutalist building 180 The Stand, new restaurant Tokla reimagines mediterranean comfort food.

A sweet and as-simple-as it gets way to please your friends — and your afternoon. Baked & plated at Casa Balandra.

Café Deco is a charming new bar, restaurant and wine shop located in Bloomsbury. This low-key neighbourhood known for its intellectual and literary community is a fitting setting for this refined and welcoming spot by chef Anna Tobias (formally Rochelle Canteen and The River Cafe) and the 40 Maltby Street team.

A glass of wine comes with endless snack options—so here we share a fun trio of recipes that have been hitting the right tone for our food editor Zsuzsanna Toth.