Marking 200 years of mathematics at UCL - a symposium that reminds us research only becomes useful when it leaves the journals and is made accessible and inclusive. Expect the maths that unmasked Banksy and caught a serial killer, plus UCL's "Godless institution" origins.
Vittles is one of the best guides to London and your go to for obscure, unusual and authentic food. Their lunch guide is perfectly judged and the perfect antidote to the convenience bias of Pret.
Rochelle Canteen never fails: octopus braised with a surprising herbal sweetness, cod over creamed corn, and the walled garden in summer at its best. Clever, comforting food without ego.
It’s hard to disagree with Mangal II: too many diners confuse hospitality with servitude, and feedback with public flogging. Weaponised reviews, no-shows, and performative outrage are detrimental to the fragile economics of independent restaurants, pushing them ever closer to the brink.