Jasmine Lee Kennedy is a Lead Editor at DesignMyNight, with a
first-class degree, an NCTJ Diploma, and over 9 years of experience
writing, editing and commissioning content on all things food and
drink.
Born in Brixton, she's a London local, and an expert on
restaurants, bars and pubs in the city - she's worked in many
herself, which gives her a unique insider's perspective into the
city's vibrant food and drink scene. She blends expert insight with
personal experience, making her a trusted voice in London's
culinary scene.
Over her past 4 years at DesignMyNight, she's tried and tested
some of the best
Sunday roasts, can help you find some of the best
sunset views in the city, and is a pro at finding the
best cheap
eats in town. She is eagle-eyed when it comes to food and
drink guides on our site, especially when it comes to
greasy spoons.
It’s been a difficult year for hospitality, there’s no doubt
about that. But despite the obstacles facing the industry, from the
soaring costs of produce and rents to post-Brexit staff...
Akira Back is, to say the least, an impressively prolific
restauranteur – having opened 31 across the world, including in
Singapore, the US, Thailand and Italy – but he’s much...
Inspired by her travels, especially to Italy and Japan, Daria
Grebenyuk’s first-ever restaurant, Silva in
Mayfair, only opened in November last year.
But, to no surprise, it's already gained great...
Though it started out life back in ol’
Louisiana, as a way for communities to get together and catch up
over some delicious food, seafood boils have made their way...
From the same team behind 56 West Smithfield, an intimate wine
bar in Farringdon celebrating independent, small-scale
producers, Origin City (which you’ll find just
over the road) is all about...
Launched in 2013 by Gordon Ker, with the mission to bring back
the humble, traditional chophouses of the late 17th century,
Blacklock is now one of London’s favourite places for...
Over in trendy Hackney Wick, floating serenely on the River Lee,
is Barge East. Not just one of the
neighbourhood’s most recognisable landmarks (the 125-year-old Dutch
barge is quite the...
We’re all in need of a bit of a break –
don’t you think? After a long and ever-so-cold winter,
it's time to have one helluva staycation filled with sandy...
There's no denying that our city is a
wonderland of food - but let's face it, we're all feeling the pinch
at the moment. You may think that eating out...
There’s no denying it – we’re now living
in the age of pink. It’s the shade of the millennial season, and
everyone wants to snap it up (on their cameras,...
Whether you're looking to be at one with
nature or just need a break from the hustle and bustle of the city,
the capital is chock-full of rollicking rambles and...
Open since 2014, and run by the same team behind Frank’s Café (the iconic rooftop bar in Peckham),
The Camberwell Arms is famed
among foodies for its incredible gastropub menu....
