Jessica Dellow
Content Writer UK,
London
Jess is a writer with a love for travel and the outdoors, often discovering new destinations through their local cuisine. Though she’s lived in East London for most of her time in the city, she’s still working her way through London’s endless selection of restaurants.
With nearly a decade of writing experience, Jess specialises in food, travel, tourism, and hospitality. Some of her favourite publications she's written for include Thatsup (of course!), The Independent, GoPro, Disneyland, British Airways, and more.
Articles by Jessica
Cheap restaurants
Brighton isn't short on good food, but eating out here doesn't have to mean blowing your budget. Whether you're after a quick NY-style slice by the sea, a steaming bowl of noodles, fresh falafel in the North Laine or a generous plate of colourful salads, there are plenty of places serving proper, ta...
Updated 26 Feb 2026
London's latest 'Fountain of Filth' is calling out the sewage crisis
If you're walking along the South Bank this week and spot a group of statues appearing to throw up murky brown water into a fountain, no, you're not hallucinating. A 10-metre-wide installation titled 'Fountain of Filth' has appeared at Observation Point near the OXO Tower, and it's making an importa...
Created 24 Feb 2026
The Ivy Collection is hosting free brunches for International Women's Day
This International Women's Day, The Ivy Collection is doing something slightly different from the usual themed menus and limited-edition cocktails. On Sunday 8 March, restaurants across the UK and Ireland will host special brunches in partnership with Papa Salt Gin, inviting nominated women from loc...
Created 24 Feb 2026
Gay pubs in Brighton
Brighton's reputation for big nights out is well earned, but its gay pubs are just as much part of the picture. These are the spots for drinks, casual catch-ups, and Fridays that turn into wild night outs. Some have been fixtures for decades, while others feel more like modern community hangouts, wi...
Updated 23 Feb 2026
Aces Foodcraft brings a chef's counter comeback to Fitzrovia
Fitzrovia is brimming with interesting restaurants, and the newly opened Aces Foodcraft slips neatly into that mix. The project comes from chef Alex Craciun, whose last big London outing was at Sosharu, and it works as a laid-back neighbourhood spot by day and an intimate chef's counter by night.The...
Created 19 Feb 2026
Ukai brings robata cooking and cocktails to Portobello Road
Portobello Road has never been short on places to eat, but Ukai is bringing something a little different to the Notting Hill dining scene. This nifty little Notting Hill spot is an expert in modern robata cooking, with Mediterranean and South American influences that make the menu feel that little b...
Created 18 Feb 2026
Atis is launching its first-ever sandwich in a two-week Dusty Knuckle collab
Two well-loved names on London's top dining scene are joining forces for a short sandwich drop this March. Atis and The Dusty Knuckle are collaborating on a limited-edition focaccia sandwich, marking the first time Atis has properly stepped outside its salad comfort zone.Launching on 2 March, the At...
Created 18 Feb 2026
This hidden courtyard hangout in Stoke Newington needs to be on your radar
There's something nice about stumbling across a venue that's had a proper refresh, and this newly renovated courtyard and private dining room at AUN in Stoke Newington is the hottest place to be this coming spring.The restaurant has always maxxed out on vibes, but the new courtyard gives the place a...
Created 18 Feb 2026
A Chelsea bar is turning cocktail hour into a weekly masterclass
At Three Darlings in Chelsea, cocktails are becoming less of a quick pre-dinner decision and more of a weekly ritual. The bar has started running regular cocktail masterclasses every Thursday and Friday, and they're somewhere between a guided tasting and a very civilised early-evening drink. You can...
Created 17 Feb 2026
Takeaway spots
Brighton and Hove have no shortage of takeaway options; the real challenge is narrowing down where to order from when hunger hits. From loaded burgers and sourdough pizza to Thai curries and Mexican street food, the city covers most cravings without asking you to leave the sofa. This guide pulls tog...
Updated 12 Feb 2026
Guinness brings England Rugby players to Covent Garden
As the Guinness Men's Six Nations rolls back around, the Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Covent Garden is leaning into its role as more than just a place for a pint. On Sunday 1 March, the brewery is hosting “In Conversation With: England Rugby” – a live fan event that brings together player access, f...
Created 10 Feb 2026
This Mayfair restaurant has turned its dining room into an art gallery
Nipotina isn't usually the kind of place you'd expect to stumble across a small contemporary art exhibition, but this winter the Mayfair Italian restaurant is blurring the lines between gallery and dining room. A new collaboration with Saatchi Yates brings a rotating art installation into the space,...
Created 10 Feb 2026
Chucs Mayfair launches indulgent new café sandwiches
Chucs Mayfair Café is giving the humble sandwich a bit of a glow-up with a new lineup of specials. Think familiar formats but with way better ingredients.The current menu includes a rich ox cheek sandwich layered with Gruyère and truffle – slow-cooked, savoury and definitely not a desk lunch – along...
Created 9 Feb 2026
Cocktail bars
Brighton's cocktail scene is a goodun', from hidden speakeasies to laid-back neighbourhood bars. There are plenty of places here that know exactly how to shake up a cocktail or two, whether that's a well-made classic or something seasonal. Some are ideal for a quick pre-dinner stop, others are the k...
Updated 9 Feb 2026
The Mayfair Chippy Knightsbridge has launched an Iftar menu for Ramadan
The Mayfair Chippy isn't the first place you think of when considering Iftar, but its Knightsbridge outpost is serving a thoughtful one throughout Ramadan. Available daily after 5pm, the four-course menu is designed for sharing and brings together familiar chippy favourites with subtle Middle Easter...
Created 4 Feb 2026
Cafés in Dulwich
Dulwich and East Dulwich are quietly great when it comes to cafés. Whether you're after a quick flat white on Lordship Lane, somewhere calm to sit with a laptop, or a spot that encourages you to linger a little longer, there's plenty to choose from. From neighbourhood favourites run by familiar face...
Updated 4 Feb 2026