To the Connaught last Monday evening to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Connaught bar. Master mixologist Agostino Perrone was on hand to mix a martini or two and welcome guests including Fay Maschler and Mark Wogan.
It’s not often The Dumbwaiter rocks up to a restaurant on the same day it opens its doors but to celebrate Lazy Susan’s birthday, he decided to have lunch at Berenjak in Soho. The Iranian restaurant was heaving – just as well Giles Coren, who was finishing lunch, kindly offered up his table.
Coal Drops Yard is officially open and the latest development in King’s Cross is home to a number of new restaurants. The Dumbwaiter ventured down on Thursday evening to check out the Hart Bros’ enclave of establishments, where he spotted Jeremy Lee and Simon Hopkinson enjoying dinner at The Drop wine bar.
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