<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Chatting Food Magazine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatting Food Magazine offers the best restaurant and product reviews.]]></description><link>https://www.chattingfood.com/the-mag</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 16:40:21 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.chattingfood.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Review: Eat Your Books - and a discount code]]></title><description><![CDATA[We're delighted that our Top 10 Cookbooks article was chosen to feature in the Eat Your Books 'Best of the Best 2025' list. For those of you who are new to Eat Your Books, it is a fabulously useful way of bridging the gap between digital convenience and the joy of cooking from physical cookbooks - and you can try it for free for a month with the Chatting Food code CF2026. Eat Your Books is not a recipe website - they don't publish the recipes as that would be breaking the copyright of these...]]></description><link>https://www.chattingfood.com/post/review-eat-your-books-and-a-discount-code</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696e4de0e4340f7772b9f563</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Cookbooks]]></category><category><![CDATA[UK Experiences]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:44:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7fd2d_bbd41178081541ef99f6e0197a315eda~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>amanda0450</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lost Oasis]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Summer 2026, get ready for Lost Oasis: an immersive urban sanctuary within the grounds of St Martin-in-the-Fields overlooking Trafalgar Square which will turn the concrete heart of Central London into a lush, sprawling haven of greenery and high-end food, sport and entertainment. In collaboration with Cornwall’s iconic The Lost Gardens of Heligan, one of Britain’s best-loved and romantic gardens, and in partnership with Blue Forest, Lost Oasis is an immersive experience designed by some...]]></description><link>https://www.chattingfood.com/post/lost-oasis</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fdb1eaecab90113750499e</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[London Food and Drink News]]></category><category><![CDATA[London]]></category><category><![CDATA[London Experiences]]></category><category><![CDATA[London Bars]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 09:57:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7fd2d_5337270ce8b8444185207ffa19e70777~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>amanda0450</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrate Chelsea Flower Show ]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're heading to the flower show this year, or maybe just admiring the beautifully-decorated shops and businesses for Chelsea in Bloom, here are some foodie experiences in and around London to keep your theme fully floral. Afternoon Tea at Michael Caines at The Stafford, St James's To celebrate the Chelsea Flower Show, Michael Caines at The Stafford has unveiled a limited-edition afternoon tea, in collaboration with Jo Malone London. Ideal for guests looking to continue the celebrations...]]></description><link>https://www.chattingfood.com/post/celebrate-chelsea-flower-show</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f4c6fd88651042cd16b7e9</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[London Food and Drink News]]></category><category><![CDATA[London]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 20:25:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7fd2d_552a48a714e248a49125658ea7e304c1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>amanda0450</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Star Wars™ Grogu Cafe]]></title><description><![CDATA[This month, ahead of the release of the new “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu”, a brand-new, limited-time pop-up is set to land in London’s café scene. Inspired by the galaxy’s cutest icon, Grogu Café will open from Friday 15th May to Sunday 17th May.   Blending the traditional cafe experience with themed decor, curated photo moments, and an irresistible menu to create a space where every sip, snack, and snap feels like a celebration of Grogu’s charm.   Guests will be able to enjoy...]]></description><link>https://www.chattingfood.com/post/star-wars-grogu-cafe</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f9fd0fc585bc8d32900acf</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Food + Roundups]]></category><category><![CDATA[London Food and Drink News]]></category><category><![CDATA[London]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 14:24:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7fd2d_91a16c96ef5043ada7948087f52862b5~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>amanda0450</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Future Bakers Project]]></title><description><![CDATA[On World Baking Day, much-loved London bakery and baking school Bread Ahead will officially launch The Future Bakers Project, a bold long-term initiative designed to teach one million children and young adults to bake for free over the next decade. Rooted in the belief that baking is more than a recipe - it is confidence, creativity, wellbeing and an essential life skill - the programme combines in-person workshops, downloadable recipe content, and a national digital learning platform, making...]]></description><link>https://www.chattingfood.com/post/the-future-bakers-project</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f9ea16c585bc8d328fdfe7</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[London Food and Drink News]]></category><category><![CDATA[London]]></category><category><![CDATA[London Experiences]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:51:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7fd2d_dfd94ef6f16446d9bd9ec34e7099ddb6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>amanda0450</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[London's First Hackney Gelato Terrace]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hackney Gelato opens its first-ever London gelato terrace on Baker Street, taking over Kitchen at Holmes, the Mediterranean neighbourhood restaurant at Holmes Hotel London. Set within the boutique hotel, a design-led Marylebone base with a distinctly local spirit, guests can expect DIY affogatos, gelato filled treats and indulgent cocktails that blur the line between dessert and drink.   Running from 1st May through to September, this is your go-to spot for cooling down. Step into a...]]></description><link>https://www.chattingfood.com/post/london-s-first-hackney-gelato-terrace</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f9e3557c961ad0b9fd90a1</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[London Food and Drink News]]></category><category><![CDATA[London]]></category><category><![CDATA[London Booze]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 12:40:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7fd2d_a07624cc23274df7a4041c9f78b02447~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>amanda0450</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot Restaurant Openings and News - May ]]></title><description><![CDATA[May restaurant openings incoming. Hello dining fantatics, wondering where to choose for your next eating outing? For hot restaurant openings and happenings in the capital and beyond this month, read on. Kawan Malaysian super influencer Uncle Roger is launching Kawan by Uncle Roger this month. Kawan means “friend” or “companion”, reflecting its emphasis on sharing, sociable eating. The menu will draw from a range of Asian cuisines and family-style dishes, which have been reinterpreted through...]]></description><link>https://www.chattingfood.com/post/hot-restaurant-openings-and-news-may</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69caaafc9ff7d57ccdbb380b</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Central Food + Drink]]></category><category><![CDATA[Food + Roundups]]></category><category><![CDATA[London New Restaurant Openings]]></category><category><![CDATA[London]]></category><category><![CDATA[London Experiences]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 18:37:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7f4c7_0f8dd420c57345d0b15e424277f6ec7f~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_640,h_426,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jo Aspin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review: MOMO Kombucha]]></title><description><![CDATA[There’s something quietly addictive about finding a drink that just fits into your day, and for me, MOMO Kombucha has become exactly that. I’ll be honest, I’ve always been a little cautious with kombucha. As an early-days fan, I loved the idea of it, but the caffeine side of things sometimes made me hesitate. That said, these have completely won me over. They’ve become a bit of a staple in my fridge, and I find myself reaching for them without even thinking. The Carmelo’s Blood Orange...]]></description><link>https://www.chattingfood.com/post/review-momo-kombucha</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f35ad93e77ce9ce8a574d8</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Drink]]></category><category><![CDATA[Reviews - Products]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:44:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ce5a4e_6c60052b92664f59b74385e1c6e9e703~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ellen Pope</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bunta Beer Arrives in London with a Fresh Take on Curry and a Pint]]></title><description><![CDATA[There’s a new name to know when it comes to what you drink with your curry.]]></description><link>https://www.chattingfood.com/post/bunta-beer-arrives-in-london-with-a-fresh-take-on-curry-and-a-pint</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f3272dc99eb1cb510a57f4</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Drink]]></category><category><![CDATA[London]]></category><category><![CDATA[London Booze]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ce5a4e_2707ad5a948c408681a48fcce014fe95~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ellen Pope</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review: Borough Broth Organic Bone Broth Cubes]]></title><description><![CDATA[There’s something about having a really good bone broth in the fridge or freezer that just makes you feel like you’ve got your life slightly more together. And honestly, these frozen cubes from Borough Broth have been such a welcome addition to my kitchen.]]></description><link>https://www.chattingfood.com/post/review-borough-broth-organic-bone-broth-cubes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ea0135c992063310d1ec8d</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Reviews - Products]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:40:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ce5a4e_546bfe7662304c069ad8e467d73e7f7d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ellen Pope</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Freebies and Treats for London Marathon Runners ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marathon mania is about to hit the capital this Sunday 26th April and we've spotted loads of brands keen to support the 50,000 approx. runners undertaking the ultimate sports challenge. Show your medal after your race to any one of these participating stores and pick up some goodies. Free burritos! Chipotle Mexican Grill UK is offering free meals forthose that get to the 26 mile mark of the iconic London Marathon on Sunday 26th and Monday 27th April. Show your 2026 finisher medal at any till...]]></description><link>https://www.chattingfood.com/post/freebies-and-treats-for-london-marathon-runners</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e665148c5d52014aa30d9a</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Food + Roundups]]></category><category><![CDATA[London Restaurant Reviews]]></category><category><![CDATA[London Food and Drink News]]></category><category><![CDATA[London]]></category><category><![CDATA[London Experiences]]></category><category><![CDATA[Central Food + Drink]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:57:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d3dd58ab92b448ac8b48b6add5f3092c.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jo Aspin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot Restaurant Openings in April ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spring is sprung and restaurant openings are in bloom. Check out our hottest restaurant openings (and news) for April. Hell’s Kitchen at The Cumberland Hotel A real incarnation of the TV Show Hell's Kitchen opens at The Cumberland this month. Taking over a striking 7,500 square feet of the hotel, some 200 diners can be fed all at once. Ramsay À la carte favourites such as Beef Wellington and Lobster Risotto and sticky toffee pudding will feature as well as a five-course tasting menu....]]></description><link>https://www.chattingfood.com/post/hot-openings-and-news-april-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c8f6c4af19906fa179a693</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Food + Roundups]]></category><category><![CDATA[London New Restaurant Openings]]></category><category><![CDATA[London]]></category><category><![CDATA[UK Experiences]]></category><category><![CDATA[London Bars]]></category><category><![CDATA[Central Food + Drink]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:36:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7f4c7_b6c6da4d4f144ac8a70cc36d09bf9b61~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jo Aspin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dom Chapman’s New Restaurant The Jack O’Newbury Set to Open This May]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new rural dining destination is set to open this spring as The Jack O’Newbury  launches in Berkshire this May. Created by chef Dom Chapman and restaurateur Nigel Sutcliffe, The Jack brings together a restaurant, pub and boutique rooms in the village of Binfield, just a short drive from Windsor and Ascot. Following two years of thoughtful restoration, the former village inn has been transformed into an 80-cover restaurant with terrace, 11 individually designed bedrooms and a kitchen garden...]]></description><link>https://www.chattingfood.com/post/dom-chapman-s-new-restaurant-the-jack-o-newbury-set-to-open-this-may</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cbe7942da60c15711f6862</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:28:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ce5a4e_db5882b5042e4d0ab17a04f4237e2739~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ellen Pope</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pizza Pilgrims Tackles Britain's 'Crust Issues' ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neapolitan-style pizza restaurant Pizza Pilgrims  is teaming up with iconic British brands Dishoom, Honest Burgers, Pho and Sweet Dee’s Jerk to launch ’The Great British Crust Comeback’ - a limited-edition pizza crust dipping menu - this April. The launch taps into a well-documented British habit. Previous research suggests that one in four (25%) can’t eat crusts without a dip, while three-quarters (75%) say they would be more likely to finish them if served with the right sauce. Pizza...]]></description><link>https://www.chattingfood.com/post/pizza-pilgrims-tackles-britain-s-crust-issues</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c3b09ed2e55f64fe070e9f</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[London Food and Drink News]]></category><category><![CDATA[London]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:55:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7fd2d_51e48cfd2d4846ae818a185e12331dce~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>amanda0450</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Platapian X Phed Mark in Soho]]></title><description><![CDATA[This March, Platapian are playing host to Bangkok cult favourite Phed Mark  for a two-month takeover, running from 19th March until 31th May. Guests can find world famous Pad Kaprao, which will be available exclusively downstairs at  Platapian , Greek Street in Soho.  Phed Mark brings the heat of their Pad Kaprao combined with Platapian's traditional handcrafted menu, drawn on traditional Thai roots. Options include crispy spring rolls and grilled pork satay followed by the star dish, Pad...]]></description><link>https://www.chattingfood.com/post/platapian-x-phed-mark-in-soho</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c2744ad67c72d7ecb796fa</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[London Food and Drink News]]></category><category><![CDATA[London]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:23:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7fd2d_e9315dfe06ba4f0d9020a2fd4fcce286~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>amanda0450</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Night Only Pommery Champagne Experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sycamore  at  Middle Eight  will host a ticketed Maison Pommery champagne tasting on the evening of 8th April 2026 in Covent Garden, giving Londoners a spring evening built around three pours from the house, complimentary canapés and a rare chance to taste Pommery’s prestige cuvée, Cuvée Louise 2006. Taking place from 6pm to 8pm at the restaurant on Great Queen Street, the event arrives as London shifts into a more social spring rhythm, giving what’s-on pages a timely reason to spotlight...]]></description><link>https://www.chattingfood.com/post/one-night-only-pommery-champagne-experience</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c2616669ed8cb882ad3aa2</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Drink]]></category><category><![CDATA[London Food and Drink News]]></category><category><![CDATA[London]]></category><category><![CDATA[London Experiences]]></category><category><![CDATA[London Booze]]></category><category><![CDATA[London Bars]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:09:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7fd2d_0c576f3880344ee48c86791260524c0c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_591,h_442,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>amanda0450</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill’s x Poppy Cooks Is the Comfort Food Collab We Needed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beloved British restaurant Bill’s  has teamed up with chef and internet food sensation Poppy Cooks   to launch a limited-edition menu celebrating the ultimate comfort ingredient: potatoes, of course. To celebrate their milestone 25th anniversary, the collaboration will be landing in all 49 Bill’s restaurants nationwide from 13th April until the 8th June, bringing together Bill’s signature feel-good dining with the bold, indulgent flavours that have made Poppy one of the UK’s most recognisable...]]></description><link>https://www.chattingfood.com/post/bill-s-x-poppy-cooks</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c25a9c8f0e652aaa2e3186</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Chefs]]></category><category><![CDATA[London Food and Drink News]]></category><category><![CDATA[London]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:42:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7fd2d_bf1db8964bc34d719bd0114cebbaf194~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_901,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>amanda0450</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best Easter Eggs - 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Easter is coming, and we're preparing for the ultimate long weekend of eating chocolate totally guilt free. We’ve rounded up our top Easter eggs for spring 2026.   California Dreaming – Melt This gorgeous boutique chocolatier Melt in Notting Hill has created egg-shaped designed slabs of multi-coloured chocolate into an indulgent 1kg worth of confectionary. The California Dreaming egg is made up of multi layers of peanut and milk chocolate, caramelised pecan and blonde and pretzels and popcorn...]]></description><link>https://www.chattingfood.com/post/top-10-easter-eggs-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ad23301b8e90b2a7e53c73</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Food + Roundups]]></category><category><![CDATA[Central Food + Drink]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 13:58:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7f4c7_6553f868224b40b381dfa4e7fdd81cda~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jo Aspin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inn famous for its pies celebrates more recipes for success in national awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rachel Griffiths and Gemma Hughes with the award-winning pies by the pub's original bread oven A village pub in south Warwickshire is once again proving it has the recipe for success after scooping a string of awards for five of its pies. The Fleur de Lys shortlisted recipes have been selected from hundreds of entries in the prestigious British Pie Awards. The pub’s Butter Chicken Pie scooped Gold while their Beef &#38; Mushroom Stroganoff Pie took Silver. Bronze was awarded for their Butternut...]]></description><link>https://www.chattingfood.com/post/inn-famous-for-its-pies-celebrates-more-recipes-for-success-in-national-awards</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b13bc60a4be4ba0d85587c</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:48:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dbea29_e264a2b80ca9456db1f8735704147ec3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_481,h_452,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>amanda03874</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review: Beau Brasserie, Hotel Indigo Bath]]></title><description><![CDATA[A visit to Brasserie Beau inside Hotel Indigo Bath feels like stepping into a quietly confident celebration of modern British dining. The restaurant’s distinguished setting - a Grade I listed Georgian townhouse - immediately sets the tone - elegant, atmospheric, and unmistakably Bath.   The space hums with warmth and conversation, and the design strikes that sweet spot between contemporary and traditional charm.   Brasserie Beau positions itself as a sanctuary from the bustle of Bath’s city...]]></description><link>https://www.chattingfood.com/post/review-beau-brasserie-hotel-indigo-bath</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b28725881f20099b2cab24</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Reviews - Restaurants]]></category><category><![CDATA[Central Food + Drink]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:48:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dbea29_ffdb9a87bd8746c3a6e3f19f0439b28d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>amanda03874</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>