Jasmine Lee Kennedy is our Lead Editor - Food & Drink at
DesignMyNight, with a first-class degree, an NCTJ Diploma, and over
10 years of experience writing, editing and commissioning content
on all things food and drink.
Born in Brixton, she's a London local, and an expert on
restaurants, bars and pubs in the city - she's worked in many
herself, which gives her a unique insider's perspective into the
city's vibrant food and drink scene.
Over her 5 years at DesignMyNight, she's tried and tested
the best
Sunday roasts, has reviewed some of the hottest spots in town,
from Michelin-starred Taku to local gem Babur, and is always on the hunt for the
best new restaurants in
London.
Sleigh bells ring, are you
listening… that’s right people, Christmas is BACK. Traditional German-style markets
are set to pop up across the country in the lead up to the big...
Found in the City of London, Jang had ignited
my curiosity far before it had even opened last July – Korean and Japanese fusion food? I couldn’t
think of a...
London is renowned for its iconic steakhouses, which makes it a
little hard to stand out against the crowd. But Mr
Porter, a new luxurious steak restaurant from The Entourage...
Taking place across the city from the
1st to the 25th of August, Edinburgh Fringe is ready and waiting to
entertain you to no end. You can expect some serious talent...
The adorable yet stylish mini cocktails at
Rita's (left) and Toum (right).
London has seen its fair share of cocktail trends hit the viral
sweet spot over the years (from...
There's a lot to be said about a
gorgeous rooftop. Not only do these sky-high spots mean that we can
get unbeatable, birds-eye views, but they also make you feel...
It’s been a difficult year for hospitality, there’s no doubt
about that. But despite the obstacles facing the industry, from the
soaring costs of produce and rents to post-Brexit staff...
Akira Back is, to say the least, an impressively prolific
restauranteur – having opened 31 across the world, including in
Singapore, the US, Thailand and Italy – but he’s much...
Inspired by her travels, especially to Italy and Japan, Daria
Grebenyuk’s first-ever restaurant, Silva in Mayfair, only opened in November last year. But, to no
surprise, it's already gained great...
From the same team behind 56 West Smithfield, an intimate wine
bar in Farringdon celebrating independent, small-scale
producers, Origin City (which you’ll find just
over the road) is all about...
Launched in 2013 by Gordon Ker, with the mission to bring back
the humble, traditional chophouses of the late 17th century,
Blacklock is now one of London’s favourite places for...
Over in trendy Hackney Wick, floating serenely on the River Lee,
is Barge East. Not just one of the
neighbourhood’s most recognisable landmarks (the 125-year-old Dutch
barge is quite the...
