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Time Out
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
The 10 best new London restaurant openings in June 2025
News Smashburgers, celeb-run restos, canal-side bistros and the return of Big Mamma feature in Time Out's best restaurants opening in the capital this month Another month comes with another bunch of plucky cooks risking it all to launch themselves upon London's hungry masses. When it comes to new chain-y stuff, Lina Stores continues its eau de nil-shaded takeover via the medium of al-dente pasta with a Canary Wharf branch, while Harry's opens its fourth Italian restaurant in King's Cross. Meanwhile, Fortnum & Mason Royal Exchange will be home to a summer residency by seafood zaddy Rick Stein. Here's the best of the rest. The 10 best new London restaurants opening in June 2025 1. The one with a famous person Lupa, Highbury Depending on your level of addiction to Deux Moi, the most compelling thing about this north London-based Roman-style trattoria isn't the supplì al telefono croquettes, but the fact that White Lotus alumni Theo James is part of the team. The dishy actor has joined forces with restauranter and Carousel co-founder Ed Templeton to open Lupa, and ex-Pidgin head chef Naz Hassan will be in charge of the kitchen. Expect carbonara, puntarelle, and a steady influx of flustered local mums. Lupa opens late June. 3 Highbury Park, N5 1UA 2. The Euro burger place Dumbo, Shoreditch French smashburger titans Dumbo are opening their first London location in mid-June. Their first joint outside of Paris, the powerfully brief menu sees them serving up cheeseburgers, veggie burgers, fries (French, of course) and chicken nuggets. And that's basically it. 119 Bethnal Green Road, E2 7DG 3. A telly chef branches out Gina, Chingford You might have been following pastry chef, author and Junior Bake Off presenter Ravneet Gill's journey to opening her new restaurant on Instagram (and Substack) in which she and chef husband Mattie Taiano go into furious detail about 'launching our first restaurant in the worst year for restaurants ever'. Intense! The family-run chophouse opens on June 11. 92 Station Road, Chingford, E4 7BA 4. The trendy one by the water Canal, Westbourne Park With perfect summer timing comes the June 30 opening of Canal. With a prime position next to the Grand Union Canal, it comes from the same sturdy stable as Crispin and Bistro Freddie. New York chef Adrian Hernandez Farina is helming a very 2025 menu of bistro bangers, from polenta flatbreads to seabream crudo with burnt blood orange and ricotta agnolotti with cavolo nero and pecorino. But the slickest thing about Canal? Nicholas Daley has designed the staff uniforms – including a kilt. 11B Woodfield Road, Westbourne Park, W9 2BA 5. The new Big Mamma one Barbarella, Canary Wharf It's been a while since Big Mamma launched one of their outre trattorias in London, but Barbarella is making up for lost time, with a massive mirrored glass bar, 1970s-style chrome lounge area, and walls draped with silk. A pervy kind of paradise, by the sounds of things. Food is set to be equally over-the-top; caramelised tomato tatin with Parmigiano cream, a mega 1.2kg T-bone steak, and a one-metre long spaghettone. Barbarella opens June 20. YY Building, 30 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf, E14 5HX 6. The fabulous fish one Noisy Oyster, Shoreditch A fishy new spot from Madina Kazhimova and Anna Dolgushina from Soho's Firebird, Noisy Oyster is all about seafood classics from Italy, Spain, Portugal, and France but made with local, UK catches. The menu is inventive, verging on the pleasantly unhinged; oysters come with a smoked tomato water and horseradish mignonette, while scallops are dressed with pickled raspberry, chilli and basil oil, There's also a confit tuna nicoişe, pressed skate schnitzel with mixed peach panzanella, and crab, bisque and fennel orecchiette. Mini martinis are the move when it comes to drinks. Noisy Oyster opens June 20. 2 Nicholls Clarke Yard, Shoreditch, E1 6SH 7. The new Chilean hotspot Mareida, Fitzrovia Chilean cuisine isn't overly represented in London, which makes the opening of Mareida all the more intriguing. The Chilean team includes head chef Trinidad Vial Della Maggiora and Carolina Bazán, who was voted Latin America's Best Female Chef in 2019 by the World's 50 Best. Expect very good things. 160 Great Portland Street, W1W 5QA 8. An all-day Vietnamese canteen Lai Rai, Peckham Bringing all-day bánh mì to the masses, Lai Rai is a 'new school' Vietnamese coffee spot by day and a snack shop and beer house by night. Come for fried prawn on sugarcane stalks with peanut and nước chấm satay sauce, papaya jellyfish salad with pineapple, and twice-cooked crispy chicken. 181 Rye Lane, Peckham, SE15 4TP 9. The spruced up pub William The Fourth, Leyton Exale, one of our favourite breweries in London, is behind this revamped grand Victorian boozer. Reopening on June 12, it'll come with the arrival of Short Road Pizza – also in residence at Exale's Bethnal Green pub Three Colts – a Romana thin crust style pie with American-leaning toppings, and, yes, plenty of hot honey. Expect pints and cocktails as well as DJs, big games on the telly, quiz nights, and karaoke. 816 High Rd, Leyton, E10 6AE 10. Surf and also turf Island, King's Cross Big chef lads Brad Carter and Tom Brown are coming together to launch a new restaurant takeover at the King's Cross outpost of Mare Street Market. Island – which you'll find in the venue's Chandelier Room – is tribute to surf and turf, with the duo pushing a coastal-take on the classic American steakhouse. Expect caviar crisps, pickled cockles, oyster caesar salad, trout pastrami and quail stuffed with prawn paella on the fishy side of things, as well as a mighty mixed grill.
Daily Mail
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
White Lotus star Theo James to open Italian restaurant a stone's throw from Premier League ground
White Lotus actor Theo James is launching his first restaurant project as he prepares to open an Italian eatery in London next month after 18 months of planning. The star has teamed up Ed Templeton, co-founder of Carousel, the creative hub and restaurant in Fitzrovia, to create 'Lupa' - named after the she-wolf of Rome. The duo are working on a menu for the restaurant in Islington with Naz Hassan, the former head chef at Pidgin and Crispin, who will be in charge of the kitchen. Lupa is expected to focus on the 'beauty and simplicity' of 'Roman comfort food' with inspiration from osterias in the Italian capital which sell simple dishes. But it will also bring a 'distinct London flare' including takeaway porchetta sandwiches on Arsenal matchdays, given it is near the team's Emirates Stadium. James and Templeton also worked on the restaurant's interior with their respective wives - Primeval star Ruth Kearney and Breeders actress Georgia Maguire. Lupa is expected to focus on the 'beauty and simplicity' of 'Roman comfort food' Fiori di zucca (stuffed courgette flowers) and supplì al telefono (mozzarella-filled arancini) will be available, as well as abbachio alla scottadito (grilled lamb cutlets). Pastas are set to be about £15 a plate, while it will also serve carciofi alla romana (artichoke hearts stuffed with herbs and braised in white wine, olive oil and garlic). There will be 28 covers with 'tightly packed' tables, while drinks will include cocktails, spritzes and Italian wines. Mr Templeton, who used to live in Rome, told The Standard: 'Theo and I are both Highbury locals and share an ambition to open an enduring neighbourhood classic. 'It's taken 18 months to make it happen, but we knew it was a special corner of Highbury from the start. We just needed a special chef who could help us bring the Roman dream to life. 'Working together with Naz, we've conceived a menu that's casual, fun and delicious. We want people to enjoy it in its entirety, making sure they save room for the homemade dolci. 'Lupa is the kind of place we've always wanted to have on our doorstep. There are certain Roman dishes that people know but much is still largely to be discovered'. The building at 73 Highbury Park previously housed the Highbury Arts Club, a tapas restaurant which also hosted wine tastings, art exhibitions and yoga classes. Other actors to have opened restaurants in London include Mark Wahlberg, who opened Wahlburgers in Covent Garden in 2019 before it closed a year later. Machete actor Danny Trejo meanwhile opened the first UK branch of his Trejo's Tacos restaurant in November 2023 on Portobello Road in Notting Hill.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Wuthering Waves 2.3 Phase 2 all character banners, and events guide
update is all heated with the coming updates, bringing fresh characters, and some limited-time events. The players can even look forward to the fresh banners featuring the fan-favourite right alongside the anniversary celebrations, which are packed with amazing rewards. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Here is all we know about Phase 2 and what you need to prioritize before the update wraps up. Wuthering Waves 2.3 Phase 2: Character banners and weapons Who to Pull Wuthering waves Ciaccona or Cartethyia or Lupa 2.3 Phase 1 + Phase 2 Best Character 2.4 The second part of the Wuthering Waves 2.3 is about to bring the highly anticipated Resonator, Ciaccona, as a featured 5-star character. The character's signature weapon is Woodland Aria (5-star broadsword that boosts CRIT damage), and it will be available in the dedicated . Pulling Ciaccona's kit strategically with the crowd-control teams makes her ideal for the endgame bosses. Additionally, the first anniversary Special Convene is returning with the reruns of the powerful characters. The list includes Jinhsi and Changli, along with Carlotta, Roccia, and Brant. Along with the characters, there are some weapons that are part of the anniversary banner, too. The list includes Ages of Harvest and Blazing Brilliance, apart from The Last Dance, Tragicomedy, and Unflickering Valor. The banners offer a boosted drop rate, making it the perfect time for pulling the meta units or the missing gear. Wuthering Waves 2.3 Phase 2 limited-time rewards and events Events Name Duration Description Requirements Rewards Your Summer Will Never Wither May 22 – June 11, 2025 (will be permanent after the update) The event is story-driven and follows Ciaccona in the poetic adventure. It expands the game's lore while offering some valuable resources. Players must reach Union Level 14 and complete the Main Quest Act 2 Chapter 4 Astrites, and some upgraded materials Dreaming Deep: Solaris Film Festival May 22 – August 1, 2025 Score high in the solo challenges. Union Level 18 600 Astrites and the Phantom Echoes Gifts of Grand Celebration May 23 – June 11, 2025 The simple log-in event that celebrates the anniversary of the game. Claim the cosmetic and the free pulls. Union Level 8 10x Radiant Tides and the exclusive avatar Beyond the Waves: Rinascita May 29 – June 11, 2025 Complete the daily tasks for revealing the tiles on the reward board and earn some random bonuses. Union Level 14 400x Astrites, apart from the 5x Lustrous Tides, and the tuning materials Gifts of Melodic Verses June 5 – June 19, 2025 Offers 7-day login grants. Union Level 8 300x Astrites and the Echo enhancers (imp for boosting main DPS) Bountiful Crescendo June 6 – June 9. 2025 It's a short but efficient farming window. Ensure to spend the Waveplates for maximized material gains. Union Level 14 Double drops in the Forgery/ Simulation challenges Tips for Wuthering Waves 2.3 Phase 2 Give priority to Ciaccona's banner if you need a strong new DPS. Farm Beyond the Waves for some easier pulls and Astrites. Save the Waveplates for the Bountiful Crescendo to maximize upgrade efficiency. Phase 2 comes with a mix of new content and nostalgia, ensuring there is something for all. So, grind smarter and spend wisely. Do not miss out on the events!
Evening Standard
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Evening Standard
Lupa: actor Theo James teams up with Carousel co-founder to open Roman osteria in Highbury
'Working together with Naz, we've conceived a menu that's casual, fun and delicious. We want people to enjoy it in its entirety, making sure they save room for the homemade dolci. Lupa is the kind of place we've always wanted to have on our doorstep. There are certain Roman dishes that people know but much is still largely to be discovered'.
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
All Wuthering Waves Cartethyia gameplay and abilities revealed
Image via: Kuro Games The winds of change roar over Wuthering Waves as Kuro Games drops its next icon: a sleek sword wielding 5-star Aero DPS , now scheduled for adoption in Version 2.4. After weeks of speculations and patchy leaks, the official reveal dropped with a bombshell and shocked the community and yes, wallets were ripped off, either out of necessity or in rejection of it. First impressions of the new character The debut gameplay footage for Cartethyia , released by the official Wuthering Waves Twitter account, dispensed more than a teaser, it was a statement unto itself. Her combos occur mid-air, flowing smoothly into each other, giving her this untouchable mystique. She's not some run-of-the-mill sword-for-hire. This character is actually designed to be in constant motion, applying Aero Erosion to keep enemies from balancing upon their feet or being overwhelmed. The entrance is exciting enough to have created a ripple. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Learn How Smart Traders Use Data to Navigate Volatile Markets News Portal Try Now Undo Exclusive sneak peek revealed Cartethyia, regarded as a 5-star Aero Sword wielder, creates an initial impression of having been designed to tear apart the field with relentless pressure. She exploits Aero Erosion, a mechanic apparently meant to suit her fluid, combo-intensive fighting style. If you've tried Aero Rover, you know how effective aerial and wind-based effects can be. Together, they can easily be counted among the current strongest elemental synergies within the roster. What raises the excitement were the new Gusts of Welkin Echo relic set that came with Version 2.2. With all that hype about blowing things up with Aero increasing damage over time, many speculate this was meant to be paired with Cartethyia. WUTHERING WAVES LEAKS JUST BROKE THE INTERNET (Cartethyia Leaks) What's new? Apart from gameplay, Cartethyia has already won hearts through her design. Drenched in a futuristic, ethereal style, she is a testament to Kuro Games' brilliance in character creation. Her level of visual elegance along with swift, deadly moves makes her a true fashionista and powerhouse in combat. Fans are flooding forums and social media, crying out anything from desperate gacha prayers to meme-fueled devotion. 'Wrong game?' one fan exclaimed, echoing the sentiments of thousands ready to burn their in-game currency for a chance at unlocking her. And she will not come alone. Version 2.4 will also launch Lupa, the last member of the Fusion Team, who will add further team-building avenues and new meta possibilities. CARTETHYIA GAMEPLAY IS HERE!!! For style chase or even all the hype, Cartethyia looks to shape up to be the centerpiece inside Wuthering Waves 2.4. With stylish execution, and seemingly in-depth use, she is not just another banner-she's a movement. So keep those socials locked, prepare your pulls, and maybe-just maybe-start farming Echo sets early. You will want her fully powered when the storm hits. Are you ready for Cartethyia?
