London - At Corinthia London, the newly opened Mezzogiorno by Francesco Mazzei offers a quietly transportive escape into the flavours and atmosphere of southern Italy. Inspired by the regions of Calabria, Puglia...
LONDON - The Royal National Theatre has unveiled an ambitious 2026 programme that blends global star power with politically charged drama, major revivals and new writing. Under Co-Chief Executives Indhu Rubasingham and...
London - There is something quietly devastating about Shadowlands. It does not announce itself with spectacle or theatrical bravado. Instead, it unfolds with emotional precision, tracing the unexpected love between C.S. Lewis...
London - It takes confidence to shrink the Royal Albert Hall.
Yet Cirque du Soleil’s OVO does precisely that. Within minutes, the vast domed auditorium gives way to a hyperactive microcosm — an...
London - The next chapter of Global Design Forum was unveiled on Wednesday evening at the Residence of the Turkish Ambassador in London, where cultural leaders, diplomats and members of the international...
In this article, I don't cover urban air mobility or international geopolitical analysis, but focus on the economic, social, and strategic situation of London—the city where I live and work—which remains the...
London - Victoria is not short on places to eat, but it has long been short on places to linger. With the opening of Emilia’s Crafted Pasta on Victoria Street, that imbalance...
Bottega 35 is a restaurant defined by confidence rather than novelty. Opened by Emerald Hospitality Group and founded by twin brothers Alberto and Arian Zandi, it presents itself as a neighbourhood address with ambition, grounded in the rhythms of Tuscan cuisine. Pasta sits at the heart of the menu, from slow-cooked pappardelle ragù to mafaldine finished tableside in a wheel of pecorino with truffle—moments of theatre that feel purposeful rather than performative.
Grilled dishes follow the same philosophy, allowing fire and seasoning to lead, while seafood plates remain clean, balanced, and precise. Desserts lean unapologetically traditional, reinforcing a commitment to pleasure over reinvention. The interiors, designed by Marta Gaset, echo this sensibility through natural light, reclaimed materials, and a sense of timelessness. Bottega 35 doesn’t seek to impress loudly; instead, it builds trust—establishing itself as a place designed for return visits rather than one-off occasions.
