Lucas Oakeley

Contributor

Lucas enjoys piña coladas, getting caught in the rain, and regularly eating his body weight in cured meat. He must be stopped. 

Lucas Oakeley's articles

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

Don't miss: 23 things to eat, drink and do in London this weekend: 18 October 2019

Looking for somewhere to celebrate Diwali? How about a place to chomp on a black pudding burger? Maybe a Sunday roast perhaps? You can find all that, and a great deal more on this week's weekend guide

Don't miss: 24 things to eat, drink and do in London this weekend: 11 October 2019

New restaurant openings, creative collaborations and curry festival at Hawker House all make fast friends on this week's weekend guide

Moio, Clapton: restaurant review

Amble down Stoke Newington Church Street to Moio, a Portuguese-Swedish restaurant that's serving excellent wine and innovative cooking

Douglas McMaster on sustainability, St. John and his London revival of Silo

After five years in Brighton, Douglas McMaster is moving Silo – claimed to be the first zero-waste restaurant in the UK – to a space above a brewery in Hackney Wick. He tells us about his plans for the restaurant and sustainable eating

Don't miss: 25 things to eat, drink and do in London this weekend: 4 October

Ever wanted to learn how to decorate a cake with Cutter & Squidge? How about eat a collaborative meal between Quo Vadis and The Marksman Public House? We've got all that and more going on in this week's weekend guide

Bubala, Spitalfields: restaurant review

Starting out its life as a series of supper clubs, Bubala's first brick and mortar premises on Commercial Street is a haven for Middle Eastern-inspired vegetarian eats

Don't miss: 25 things to eat, drink and do in London this weekend: 27 September 2019

Half-price Yard Sale Pizza, Borough Market cooking demos, and a decadent ragù at Bodega Rita's? That sounds like a weekend of excellent eating to us

12 of London's best basement bars

If you know, you know. Increase your cool points tenfold and tuck into some excellent cocktails at these secluded subterranean haunts

Don't miss: 18 things to eat, drink and do in London this weekend: 20 September 2019

A brand-new menu from Kutir, the re-opening of a classic London restaurant and £1 gelato all feature on this edition of Foodism's weekend guide

Don't miss: 21 things to eat, drink and do in London this weekend: 12 September 2019

Featuring the latest pop-up from Ollie Dabbous, a whole week of WSET wine education, and Bocca Di Lupo's brand-new Sicily-inspired menu, this week's weekend guide is fully loaded with great food and drink

Don't miss: 21 things to eat, drink and do in London this weekend: 6 September

Searching for fun things to do in London this weekend? Click for 21 of the best pop ups, places and plans to book ASAP on foodism.co.uk.

21 Stoke Newington restaurants and bars that serve seriously good food

Looking for the finest locations for breakfast, lunch, dinner and a post-night kebab around N16? Our guide to the best places to eat and drink in Stoke Newington should sort you right out

Mazzo at Carousel, Marylebone: restaurant residency review

An import straight from the streets of Rome, Mazzo has taken over the kitchen at Carousel with its soulful take on traditional Italian dishes

Don't miss: 13 things to eat, drink and do in London this weekend: 30 August

Searching for fun things to do in London this weekend? Click for 13 of the best pop ups, places and plans to book ASAP on foodism.co.uk.

Don't miss: 16 things to eat, drink and do in London Bank Holiday weekend: 23-25 August 2019

Searching for fun things to do in London this weekend? Click for 16 of the best pop ups, places and plans to book ASAP on foodism.co.uk.

Levan, Peckham: restaurant review

Peckham’s got a powerhouse in Levan: an à la mode restaurant that delivers spades of excellent food alongside a relaxed and easy-going vibe

16 of the best sustainable restaurants in London

Want to feel less guilty about going out to eat while the planet around us falls apart at its seams? Make sure your breakfast, lunch or dinner is sustainable by visiting one of our favourite eco-conscious restaurants in London

Don't miss: 20 things to eat, drink and do in London this weekend: 16-18 August

Searching for fun things to do in London this weekend? Click for 20 of the best pop ups, places and plans to book ASAP on foodism.co.uk.

Exploring the food scene in St Petersburg, Suzdal and Moscow, Russia

Shaped by both traditional practices and new political policies, Russia’s food is a reflection of the country’s past and present, as enlightening as it is enjoyable