9 restaurant ideas to help you to celebrate Mother’s Day this weekend
Still stuck on where to celebrate Mother’s Day (Sunday 27 March)? Check our list of restaurants to spoil the…
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Esther Oluga
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“The freedom to laugh, reflect and mourn”: Queens of Sheba play: A review
The saying goes, ‘If you don’t laugh, you’ll cry’, Esther Oluga did both while watching award-winning play Queens…
9 lessons from the final series of Insecure that you should take into 2022
As Insecure, the multi-award-winning series which has captivated so many of us since 2016 comes to an end,…
16 Christmas foodie gifts: cookbooks, coffee machines to premium rums
Struggling to find a Christmas present for a foodie you know? Check out the Melan Magazine gift list…
7 bars and restaurants to book for festive eats and drinks this Christmas
Looking for somewhere to celebrate the end of the year festivities with friends and family? Take your pick…
5 Alternative pancake recipe ideas & toppings for you to enjoy all year long
When it comes to making pancakes, are you tired of using the same ingredients and toppings over and…
Why African women in business must be central to UK-Africa Summit talks
Africa’s rising influence on the global power stage is finally getting the recognition it deserves. As the UK-Africa…
VQ Chelsea: 24-hour restaurant celebrates its 24th anniversary: a review
Six million! That’s how many eggs the iconic VQ Chelsea has served up since opening its doors 24…
The perfect place for a midweek dining experience: Orient London
China Town is renowned for having some of the best culinary spots in London, and the popular Orient…
A guide: What to do and where to go in London during Black History Month 2019
Happy Black History Month to all our readers! For us, every day is worthy of celebrating Black History,…
A very Vietnamese foodie experience at Pho & Bun: Restaurant review
Tucked away in a row of eateries on Shaftesbury’s Leicester Square, is popular Vietnamese restaurant Pho & Bun.…
Chakra Restaurant: Restoring harmony to taste buds, one bite at a time
Tucked away in a corner of Kensington’s Holland Street is Chakra, an elegant restaurant exuding buckets of charm…
7 Pampering and foodie-based offers for a self-care filled Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is nearly here so now is the time for all our reader mums to get pampered…
Where to take your loved one for a Valentine’s Day meal in London
Have you left it to the last minute to book somewhere for Valentine’s Day? Don’t worry, we’ve got…
Where to get authentic ‘Italian Aunty’ Pizza: Zia Lucia Restaurant Review
It first started in the heart of Holloway Road, now Italian pizzeria Zia Lucia brings a slice of…