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12 London Restaurants That Double As Art Galleries

1 week ago | thehandbook.com | Patrick Dunne

You’ve heard of dinner and a show, but what about dinner and an art exhibition? We’ve rounded up 12 restaurants in London that have art collections to match some of the city’s best galleries, from Bacchanalia‘s operatic Roman sculptures to Sessions Arts Club’s revolving curations. Situated in a grand Grade II* listed building in Clerkenwell, Sessions Arts Club is a restaurant that acts like an art studio, with regular curated art programs adorning its grand walls.
What To Watch To Fill The White Lotus Void In Your Life

2 weeks ago | thehandbook.com | Patrick Dunne

The White Lotus finale somewhat split opinion – yes, the Darth Vader father twist was a bit on the nose, but wasn’t Carrie Coon’s monologue great? Whether you were disappointed or satisfied with the ending, viewers will now have a giant White Lotus-shaped hole in their lives. Thankfully, we’ve rounded up a list of ten films and shows that will help ease the pain somewhat, whether you want more luxury resort mysteries, character studies or rich-people psychodramas.
This New Book Takes You Behind The Scenes At Spotify

2 weeks ago | thehandbook.com | Patrick Dunne

If you’re reading this, I’m guessing you have Spotify, and that it’s in the top five most used apps on your phone. And I’m guessing you have a vague idea that, ethically, there are some question marks around how it pays artists. I’m also guessing, if you’re like me, you might feel slightly uneasy about it, but it’s just about vague enough – and truthfully, there just isn’t any alternative – for you to not even consider deleting the account.
11 Things To Do This Sunny April Weekend

3 weeks ago | thehandbook.com | Patrick Dunne

Word on the street is it might hit 20 degrees for the first time this year this weekend, and that’s cause for celebration. Whether that’s diving into some White Lotus vibes, exploring a view of Mexico at the National Gallery, or sipping on an Aperol Spritz, here are ten ways to enjoy this springtime weekend.
11 New Pop-Ups In April, From Jazz To Food

3 weeks ago | thehandbook.com | Patrick Dunne

The clocks going forward means we can finally start planning some after-work activities again, and April sees a host of fun pop-ups landing in London. Whether you’re looking for a new exhibition to visit, a foodie event to savour or a jazz festival, here are all the best events happening this month. Songkran at Rosa ThaiThose watching The White Lotus might have been perplexed when our trio of favourite passive-aggressive women were sprayed with water guns by the locals.
Parents In London For The Weekend? These Are The Best Restaurants To Take Them To

1 month ago | thehandbook.com | Patrick Dunne |Gordon Ramsay

If you’re a non-native Londoner, having your parents visit for the weekend offers a chance to view the city through new eyes. It also means, more than likely, you have to do the restaurant planning – and you really have to plan it. In my experience, trying to wander into places on the fly doesn’t really work.
We Review St. Patrick's Day Specials In London

1 month ago | thehandbook.com | Patrick Dunne |Gordon Ramsay

For any Irish person, spending St. Patrick’s Day abroad is a mixed experience. You’ll encounter some stereotyping (to be expected) and have to endure it being referred to as “St. Patty’s Day”. But it’s also a great chance to celebrate how Irish culture has spread throughout the world, and experience its relationship with other cultures. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Handbook (@thehandbooknews)In London, that means a lot of food and drink experiments.
Our Way-To-Early Predictions On Who's Dead In The White Lotus

1 month ago | thehandbook.com | Patrick Dunne |Gordon Ramsay

Season three of The White Lotus is here, and we have lots of questions. Why do people come back to the hotel chain where deaths keep happening? Why do guests travel halfway across the world to Thailand and not even leave the resort? What is going on with Jason Isaacs accent? But more than any other question, we want to know who is going to end up dead in the final episode.
North vs South: From Restaurants To Bakeries, Which Is Best In London?

2 months ago | thehandbook.com | Patrick Dunne |Gordon Ramsay

North or South? When you first move to London, this choice will define your experience. Are you heading the likes of Stoke Newington, Hampstead, Islington and Finsbury Park, or down to Camberwell, Brixton, Richmond or Dulwich? Both have an incredible depth of restaurants, bars, bakeries and cafes, but we thought it would be fun to find which postcode did what best.
Gordon Ramsay Protégé To Open Restaurant At Le Gavroche Site

2 months ago | thehandbook.com | Patrick Dunne |Gordon Ramsay

Matt Abé, one of Gordon Ramsay‘s star protégés, and Chef Patron at the three Michelin-starred Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, will open his own restaurant at 43 Upper Book Street, the site of one of London’s most famous French restaurants, Le Gavroche. Gordon Ramsay has secured a 15-year lease on the property, where Abé will open his first solo venture later this year. Le Gavroche closed after 56 years in January 2024, with Chef Michel Roux taking over from his father in 1991.