With two significant openings, three supper clubs, and of course, a celebration of rhubarb, there's really no shortage of things to do in London this week. Plus, if that doesn't sound appealing, you can always stop by the Lantern Festival at King's cross, or try a tipple at Westminster's Portuguese wine tasting.
Here's what to eat (and drink) in London this week: 23rd February.
Hideaway's Rhubarb Celebrations
We've previously mentioned that 'tis the season of rhubarb, and Mayfair's Hideaway is here to back us up, celebrating the vibrant veg until the 20th of March. Led by chef director Josh Angus, the café is serving bright pink desserts that look as good as they taste. From rhubarb croissants to Jamie Dodgers, plus two rhubarb-based drinks to wash it down- it may be niche, but we're all for it.
A Lantern Festival Comes to Canopy Market
Canopy Market and the Yunnan Cultural Festival are collaborating to mark the final night and closing chapter of the Chinese New Year. The place will be transformed into a festival of Chinese lanterns with traditional food, drink and craft, free workshops and pop-up performances. The festival will take place between Friday 27 February and Sunday 1 March in West Handyside Canopy- head there this weekend and welcome the year ahead under lantern light!
The Tamil Family Expands
First came The Tamil Prince, then The Tamil Crown, and now the successful Tamil team are adding to their empire with a Soho location. Joining the Clapham and King's Cross branches, Tamila Soho is set to be a modern version of a curry house with a focus on South Indian cuisine, influenced by the heritage of executive chef Prince Durairaj. The menu features the likes of Thanjavur chicken curry, Chettinad lamb curry, made-to-order rotis, and garlic coriander naan. To wash it down, there will be Gunpowder Margaritas, Tamil Negronis and Charcoal Old Fashioned's served from the bar on the ground floor. It opens on Tuesday the 24th February, with 50% off food on Tuesday and Wednesday for walk-ins only.
Forza Wine Comes to Soho
Ask any Londoner for their list of go-to wine bars, and Forza Wine is bound to be mentioned. Whether it's their iconic Peckham rooftop or the National Theatre pit-stop, they're a big name in the tipple and small-plate game, and now they're coming to Soho. Keeping in line with their other branches, the space will have a roomy terrace, perfect for sipping on a chilled orange in the summer months. It's set to open on 26th February as a soft launch, with a full launch the following Sunday.
Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester Welcomes Harry Maguire
Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester welcomes Harry Maguire, winner of MasterChef 2025, for an exclusive dinner on Wednesday 25th February for one night only. The menu, created by Harry under the mentorship of Jean-Philippe Blondet, celebrates his culinary journey and the philosophy of precision, provenance and passion. It's priced at £300 per person and includes a glass of champagne and canapés reception from 6:30pm, followed by 5 courses.
Avi X KOKUM
On Thursday 26th February KOKUM are hosting a Supper Club in collaboration with Avinash (Avi) Shashidhara. His career includes a decade at the iconic River Café and time at Claude Bosi's Hibiscus, plus, you may recognise him from being a finalist on BBC's Great British Menu. Upon arrival, guests will be greeted with an Alfonso Mango Vodka Cocktail before the evening of a generous, sharing-style feast celebrating regional Indian flavours commences. Seats are still available for £65pp and bookings can be made through their website.
Jang Supper Club Returns
On the 28th, The Jang Supper Club returns with a one-night Thai Korean collaboration, bringing together two food cultures that share a love of spice, fermentation, and bold flavours. Jang’s Executive Chef Dana Choi is joined by Jane Alty, the New Zealand–born, London-based chef behind some of the capital’s most influential modern Thai kitchens of recent years. Known for her time at Michelin-starred Nahm under David Thompson and as co-founder of The Begging Bowl, Jane’s cooking is rooted in Thai tradition while pushing flavour, texture, and balance to their limits. Together, Dana and Jane will present a four-course tasting menu where heat meets umami and herbs meet fermentation. Book your table here!
Portuguese Wine Tasting
For one night only Oz Clarke, Susy Atkins and Luma Monteiro are hosting a special tasting to shine a light on the extraordinary evolution of Portuguese winemaking. There will be hundreds of Portuguese wines to taste, all included in the ticket price of £38. Guests can also chat with the winemakers to hear the stories behind the wines that represent 11 regions, Vinhos Verdes, Alentejo, Algarve, Porto & Douro, Madeira, Dão & Lafões, Tejo, Lisboa, Beira Interior, Bairrada, Península de Setúbal. Tickets available to purchase here.
