London’s culinary landscape continues to garner international acclaim, with the recent Michelin Guide announcements solidifying its position as a global gastronomic capital. The Evolv Collection, a prominent hospitality group, has been at the center of the celebrations, marking milestones for its restaurants and welcoming new talent.
The month of February saw Row on 5’s executive chef, Spencer Metzger, awarded a second Michelin star, and Gordon Ramsay High joining Craig Johnson’s Angler as the second restaurant in the Square Mile to achieve a star. Angler itself celebrated 13 consecutive years of maintaining its Michelin star. The Evolv Collection also announced the appointment of Miller Prada, who earned his own star in 2025, as a group culinary consultant, and the relaunch of Orrery in Marylebone with two-star chef Pierre Minotti.
Among the lauded establishments, Frog by Adam Handling, overseen by George Hersey, has emerged as a standout destination. A recent dining experience at Frog, shared with veteran restaurateur Marcel Khan, highlighted the restaurant’s commitment to innovative cuisine and luxurious ambiance. The tasting menu, priced at £199, began with a series of amuse-bouches, followed by signature dishes like “The Chicken and the Egg,” featuring crispy chicken skin, parmesan foam, and truffle custard. Cornish seabream, garnished with rose-shaped apple and tomato jelly, also proved a highlight.
Lobster, aged in Wagyu fat and served with ‘homemade’ caviar and a hint of kimchi, paired with a bottle of Domaine JA Ferret Premier Cru Pouilly Fuisse (£285), was a particular success. Khan, meanwhile, praised the red mullet, saffron, and English nduja. The meal concluded with a reimagined black forest gateau.
The Eve Bar, located in the basement of The Frog, continues to attract patrons with its creative cocktails and intimate atmosphere, having served as a post-shift gathering place for the team at Gaucho Covent Garden since its 2023 opening.
Agora, the sister restaurant to Michelin-starred OMA in Borough Market, caters to a younger clientele with its no-reservations policy and lively atmosphere. Guests queue to sample fresh flatbreads served with Greek-spiced spreads, accompanied by a cocktail list featuring options like the lemongrass paloma and plum mezcalita. The wine list, consisting of eleven options poured by tap into pewter pots, leans towards natural wines, a preference noted by the author. The lamb adana, Greek salad, and pork and mushroom skewers were all praised.
Coq d’Argent, a rooftop restaurant and sibling to Angler, was also revisited, with chef Miller Prada joining the author for lunch. The restaurant, established by Sir Terence Conran, continues to offer a refined dining experience with a focus on Burgundy-inspired cuisine and wines. A Puligny Montrachet Premier Cru by Gerard Thomas (£360) and a Gevrey-Chambertin ‘Vielles Vignes’ Maison Roche de Bellene (£170) were among the wines sampled. Dishes such as the tarte au crabe, truffled egg parfait, and terrine de lapin showcased the culinary team’s expertise. The chou-fleur, a vegetarian option, and the cote de veau were also highlighted, alongside the classic coq au vin and tarte tatin.
