Head Chef Somaia Hammad celebrates Nipotina’s first anniversary with A Feast for Friends, a soulful collaboration with chef and writer Nina Parker. She talks to The Knife about cooking with honesty, crafting dishes that inspire ‘scarpetta’ moments, and why generosity – not grandeur – is what truly defines great Italian food.

Tucked down a quiet Mayfair street, El Pirata has been serving the true spirit of Spain for over three decades. With its sizzling tapas, strong Spanish wine list and famously warm hospitality, this neighbourhood taverna has become a London institution. Proof that you don’t need flash or fuss to last 31 years – just good food, good wine, and the kind of welcome that keeps people coming back.

Rotisserie chicken is having a moment in London – and TOUM in Mayfair is leading the charge. Blending French technique with bold Lebanese flavour, this stylish newcomer redefines the humble roast with juicy brined birds, toum garlic sauce, and a menu full of Mediterranean flair. From slow-roasted sea bass to musakhan rolls and rose loukoum soft serve, TOUM is more than just a rotisserie – it’s the new face of comfort dining in the capital.