Lucas Oakeley
Lucas Oakeley's articles
Watch: Behind the scenes at Ruby's of London
Vegan brownies, doughnuts, and cup cakes sound like something that's right up your street? You'll want to see the magic that goes on at Ruby's of London's wholesale bakery in Greenwich
Published: Monday 25th November 2019
18 of the best aperitivo bars in London
The Italian custom of nibbling on moreish snacks while you drink is something we can totally get on board with – especially when it's at one of these London hotspots
Published: Monday 25th November 2019
Why your addiction to reality cooking shows might be a good thing
When it comes to television to get your teeth into, it's reality TV - more specifically, reality cooking competitions - that win us over
Published: Thursday 21st November 2019
The beauty of the big weekly supermarket shop
As a chance to wheel away from life’s worries, Lucas Oakeley finds that the big shop can be oddly therapeutic...
Published: Wednesday 20th November 2019
28 London Christmas menus that'll leave you feeling all sorts of festive
Tired of your family's overcooked roast? With restaurants like La Goccia, Holborn Dining Room and St. JOHN offering unique and enticing range of London Christmas menus, you've got plenty of chances to dine well this winter
Published: Tuesday 19th November 2019
Don't miss: 10 things to eat, drink and do in London this weekend: 22 November 2019
From half-price pizza to Taste of London's winter iteration and a brand-new food hall to explore, there's plenty of exciting food and drink activities and events on this weekend
Published: Tuesday 19th November 2019
Bodega Rita’s bake sale
Bodega Rita's is celebrating its first birthday with a charity bake sale stocked with goods from some of London's finest bakeries
Sunday 1 December 2019 at 10:30 - 17:00
22 of the best steak restaurants in London
From the affordable (Flat Iron) to the fine-dining (Quality Chop House), here are some of the best steak restaurants in London that should have you mooing in pleasure
Published: Wednesday 13th November 2019
Norma, Fitzrovia: restaurant review
Ben Tish's new restaurant in Fitzrovia has a Sicily-inspired menu, a sultry ambience, and some excellent cocktails just waiting for your attention
Published: Tuesday 12th November 2019
Don't miss: 13 things to eat, drink and do in London this weekend: 15 November 2019
Vegan brunch sounds good, right? How about a mac 'n' cheese collab between The Cheese Bar and bubbledogs? What about free cookies? There's all that and more edible goodness going on this weekend...
Published: Tuesday 12th November 2019
Taste of London: Winter Food Festival
Taste of London is back once again its Winter Food Festival 2019, featuring great street food, chef demos, masterclasses, and more.
Thursday 21 November 2019 - Sunday 24 November 2019
CUB Christmas Fermentation Masterclass
This autumn, Hoxton based restaurant, Cub, will be hosting a Christmas-themed version of their already wildly successful fermentation masterclasses.
Wednesday 11 December 2019 - Thursday 12 December 2019
CUB Pre-Christmas Fermentation Masterclass
This autumn, Hoxton based restaurant, Cub, will be hosting a festive version of their already wildly successful fermentation masterclasses
Wednesday 13 November 2019 - Thursday 14 November 2019
Mondo Good Harvest Festival
Mondo is hosting a mini-festival of beer on 9 November, featuring street food from the likes of Dishoom and 10 Greek Street
Saturday 9 November 2019
Don't miss: 15 things to eat, drink and do in London this weekend: 8 November
A load of birthday celebrations, tea-leaf cocktail readings and some rather tasty discount offers are all in this week's weekend guide
Published: Tuesday 5th November 2019
Kolamba, Soho: restaurant review
Kingly Street newcomer Kolamba is the perfect place to come and feast on traditional Sri Lankan cuisine cooked with a whole lot of love.
Published: Thursday 31st October 2019
Ever heard of emission free food transportation? Here's why pirate ships might be the future of food
Companies like Fairtransport may be making food miles a positive thing thanks to smart plans to move food across oceans emission free
Published: Wednesday 30th October 2019
Don't miss: 14 things to eat, drink and do in London this weekend: 1 November 2019
New restaurant and coffee shop openings galore all make the cut in this week's weekend guide alongside some big Día de Muertos bashes
Published: Tuesday 29th October 2019
Sons + Daughters, King’s Cross: restaurant review
James Ramsden and Sam Herlihy's new fast casual sandwich shop is serving up sky-high sangers, soft serve ice cream, and plenty of vibes in Coal Drops Yard
Published: Thursday 24th October 2019
Don't miss: 20 things to eat, drink and do in London this weekend: 25 October 2019
Looking for somewhere to celebrate Diwali and International Pasta Day? You've come to the right place. Truffles, tartufo, and a brand-new Tonkotsu also make up the numbers on this week's weekend guide