8. Make the most of festival season
28 – 30 August
Long a highlight of London’s summer social calendar, All Points East’s second weekend of live music and entertainment follows a jam-packed first weekend that saw the likes of Jorja Smith, Tems, Lorde and Zara Larsson take to the stage last week. Tyler, The Creator headlines across Friday and Saturday with support from the likes of Rex Orange County, Turnstile and Daniel Caesar, before Twenty One Pilots, Wunderhorse and Ren take to the stage for the final day on Sunday.
Address: Victoria Park, Grove Road, London, E3
Website: allpointseastfestival.com
9. Grab a heatwave-friendly supper
Until 31 August
One of London’s chicest dining spots has a lip-smacking answer to the sweltering summer heat. Soho institution Rita’s has switched off its stoves for the month, replacing its usual offerings with ‘Rita’s Raw’ – a raw bar and cold kitchen concept served across lunch and dinner service. Co-founder and chef Gabriel Pryce is reconfiguring the kitchen and giving the team some relief, and the result is showcasing peak-season produce in its purest form. Feast on dishes such as bluefin tuna crudo with mustard, cherries and almonds, oysters, beef tartare and drunken sardines, all washed down with a concise list of wines and ice-cold martinis.
Address: Rita’s, 49 Lexington Street, Carnaby, London W1F 9AP
Website: ritasdining.com
10. Savour sushi from London’s hottest new spot
Soho has a chic new sushi spot we’re making a beeline for between busy schedules. Inspired by the takeaway sushi bars of Sydney and Los Angeles, and brought to life by the team behind buzzy restaurant Milk Beach, Saltwater is the hottest new place in town for indulgent grab-and-go goodies. Former Endo at the Rotunda and Hakkoku sushi chef Shaulan Steenson is in charge of the menu, with a large spread of handrolls, nigiri and hot donburi bowls on offer.
Address: Saltwater, 3-4 Berwick Street, London W1F 0DR
Website: saltwatersushi.com
