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Helene Darroze at The Connaught, Mayfair

The Connaught

All good things supposedly come to those who wait, so we have high hopes for Helene Darroze at The Connaught, which finally opened its doors on 14 July. Two-Michelin-starred Darroze takes inspiration from her native Landes in south-west France, serving refined signature dishes such as oyster tartare with caviar d’Aquitaine jelly or new creations of turbot roasted in foie gras oil.

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  • Devonshire TerraceDevonshire Terrace, Liverpool Street

    Whoever said size doesn't matter clearly hasn't been to this new City opening. From the gents behind The Admiral Codrington and Vingt-Quatre, the mammoth site boasts a restaurant, bar, outdoor terraces and no less than four private dining rooms. Easy-going brasserie fare is served all day in a clean, contemporary space: think Limousin veal chop and roast fillet of wild sea bass.

  • Ambassade de l'Ile, South Kensington

    We didn't think the 21st arrondissement (aka South Ken) could get any more French, but then along comes Ambassade de l'Ile, a self-proclaimed 'embassy' for the island in Lyon's river Saome and its two-Michelin-starred restaurant, l'Auberge de l'Ile. Will this London outpost, with its heady combination of refined cooking, top-flight wines and fashionable interiors be a hit with sophisticated locals?

  • L’Anima, Liverpool Street

    He launched high-profile Corbin & King joint, St Alban, in late 2006 but now head chef Francesco Mazzei has gone it alone – he’s just opened L'Anima behind Liverpool Street station. The good-looking, modern Italian restaurant is open from breakfast to dinner, has separate bar and private dining areas, while signature dishes include fish stew with fregola (Sardinian couscous).

Bleeding Heart Restaurant

Summer Magnum Club

On 22 July, the team at Bleeding Heart will host their Summer Magnum Club. The dinner and wine pairing evening (an Aussie take on a traditional banquet) will kick off with BBQ shrimp and alfresco drinks before moving on to kangaroo carpaccio and crab tortellini, matched to award-winning Australian wines.

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VENUES & EVENTS

  • HamleysPrivate Shopping at Hamleys

    At last - a way to shop at Hamleys without being surrounded by over-excited children. We love the sound of the after-hours parties for corporate groups, which include private shopping (with a discount) throughout the store, canapés and Champagne. DJs and live entertainment can be laid on and for the parents among you, don't forget Hamleys host childrens' parties too, including a sleepover (we're jealous!)

  • Dover Street 2007 - Restaurant 200'sAll That Jazz

    This week sees the launch of the inaugural Greenwich Beer & Jazz Festival, an official CAMRA event which will feature over 140 real ales, lagers and bottled beers, plus all sorts of live jazz happenings. Running until Sunday, take the opportunity to wander round the many excellent venues in the area. And whilst we're on a jazz tip, we're revisiting The Dover Street Restaurant & Jazz Bar - nearly 30 years old and still one of the best private hire spaces if live music is on the menu.

  • Last Minute VIP Package at Lovebox Weekender

    Here's a great last minute plan for the weekend: Love The Bunny's VIP package at Victoria Park's excellent and now very well-established Lovebox Weekender. From £99, you'll be hosted in the equivalent of an exclusive country club, surrounded by water features and art installations; the largest mobile roof terrace in the country; a spa offering treatments; chill out hammock village; private bars and specialist food offerings. Best of all, the weather is set to be sunny!

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Cookery Masterclasses at Zafferano Delicatessen

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London may be teeming with Italian restaurants, but there’s certainly something satisfying about be able to make your own gnocchi, vitello tonnata or osso bucco. So why not learn from the best with masterclasses at Michelin-starred Zafferano in Knightsbridge. Held in the restaurant’s next-door deli, classes are limited to six people to ensure maximum interaction with Sardinian-born Paolo Saba, executive chef of group that owns Zafferano.