LAHPET (Hackney)
London’s only restaurant to specialise in authentic Burmese, Lahpet is making waves in Hackney. Signature dishes include a special tea leaf salad and homemade Shan tofu, made from scratch on site using split peas. Original, tasty and super-fresh, it’s like nothing you’ve ever tried before; lahpet.co.uk
IL TETTO (Oxford St)
Stylish, all-dining restaurant Il Tetto, just opened on the roof of Selfridges, is the new place to go for exceptional Italian food. Des McDonald is the restauranteur behind the classic dishes – with a contemporary twist, of course. Expect good things; iltetto.co.uk
SANS PERE (Shoreditch)
New ‘lifestyle house’ Sans Pere is the trendiest place in Shoreditch right now. While the food and drink is top-notch – think pâtisserie from pâtissiers who have come from Alain Ducasse restaurants and custom house espresso from one of the country’s top baristas – it’s the concept that’s interesting. While you’re there, chat to hot-desking estate agents to discuss your property needs. They will be on call all day, alongside a team of architects and interior designers, to solve all your property concerns. And if you live in London, you’re pretty much guaranteed to have them; sanspere.com
ELLA CANTA (Park Lane)
Ella Canta combines the best of modern Mexican cuisine with stylish interior design. David Collins Studio are the acclaimed team behind the beautifully elegant interior – think stunning black clay, marble and walnut bar and striking handmade Mexican wallpaper; ellacanta.com
