After living in New York I’m used to things being 24/7 but London is a little sleepier and things tend to shut prematurely. But that’s why Duck & Waffle is such a joy. A chic restaurant that runs around the clock with unbeatable views of the city. I had a friend flying in from Norway on a Friday night with a 8pm touchdown to Gatwick, which meant he wouldn’t get into town for at least 90 minutes. Duck & Waffle was the perfect solution to our late-night dining conundrum and I managed to snag a booking at the much-sought after spot for 10pm. From the get-go this place oozes fun and a sens...
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Andy Mil is one of my favourite London bartenders. A young talent who, at just 24, has won masses of cocktail competitions and earned his stripes as Head Bartender at the first London Cocktail Club. So when I heard he was involved with the launch of a new bar, Steam and Rye, opening in The City, I couldn't wait to hear more. This new venue opens tonight in a 550 capacity space that used to be the Bank of New York on Leadenhall Street. We can only imagine that it is going to be totally out of the ordinary and wholly decadent being the brainchild of Nick House (of Mahiki, Whisky Mist and Bod...
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