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The company behind Sushi Samba have been busy, having only recently geared up for their first European opening this summer in London, they are also the brains behind Duck & Waffle set to open in August this year.

Encouraging a shared experience for guests through its menu featuring small plates, artisanal cocktails & expansive rum selection, they will be open 24hrs a day, 7 days a week. With panoramic views of London from the 38th and 39th floor of Heron Tower in the City, it will be the place to party this summer...

Resembling something that you’re more likely to put in your hair than eat with, the Heart Part is a new portable gadget that comes to the rescue when you need it.

Share food with a loved one with Heart Part, a cleverly designed eating utensil that opens up into two pieces combining fork, knife and scoop. Recently spotted at the NY International Gift Fair, the Heart Part appeals to both food and design nerds with its smart use of design and space-saving capabilities...

According to the calendar, apparently summer is upon us. As we don our wellies and rain coats, and look up at the grey sky, knowing the date is the only reminder that it is the season of picnics and Pimm’s!

But this isn’t dampening Heston’s spirit as his head chef at The Crown (Heston’s pub in Bray) goes full into summer with a garden menu featuring dishes such as Chilled Gazpacho Soup with Horseradish Crème Fraiche and Pork Pie with Piccalilli to enjoy whilst you are, well, in the garden (brolly up of course)...