West End

We’re seeing a lot of west end transfers these days. First up, launched last spring, EC1’s Middle Eastern veg favourite Bubala is now on Poland Street (go immediately for the natural wines and the smashed potatoes with smoked harissa salsa macha). Tel Aviv’s Miznon has opened on Broadwick Street and is getting rave reviews (we love it too). Queen’s Park’s all-day Australian bistro Milk Beach has just opened (entrance on Greek or Manette Street), and the much-loved taqueria (have you seen the ‘chat’ about trademarking the word taqueria???) Sonora Taqueria is opening a new spot, Mexa, in the Arcade Food Hall. For two other interesting transfers outside of London, we hear 5 Hertford Street is opening in NYC, and Edinburgh’s Little Chartroom is hosting an event series that will see some of UK’s most loved chefs pop up for a collaborative night in the kitchen. The first one is 2 October, with The Grill at The Dorchester’s Tom Booton.