Michaella Parkes
Journalist
Michaella Parkes's articles
The Palmerston welcomes you like a local
Visiting Edinburgh? Swing by The Palmerston for stylish pastries, a reasonable set lunch, a comforting dinner (or perhaps all three) on your next trip to Scotland’s capital
Published: Wednesday 20th May 2026
Alta reigns supreme in Kingly Court
Rob Roy Cameron’s live-fire Soho location combines Basque-style cooking with the finest British fare. It's a meal fit for a king
Published: Wednesday 28th January 2026
Pig out at Legado, the latest Shoreditch sensation
Bringing a touch of Spain to Shoreditch, Legado is the latest restaurant from the great Nieves Barragán Mohacho. Order pig. Lots of pig
Published: Wednesday 31st December 2025
Lagana is a disco beat of Shoreditch cool
Is Lagana the coolest Greek restaurant to ever exist? It might be. Smash a bunch of small plates and unleash your inner el Greco at this Shoreditch spot
Published: Monday 24th November 2025
Katherine Devlin: blue lights, big talent
Katherine Devlin has emerged as one of the stars of hit BBC police drama Blue Lights. She speaks to us about the Irish cultural renaissance and her future ambitions
Published: Thursday 23rd October 2025
Sandals’ Rondoval Village is the height of St Lucia luxury
Saint Lucia is one of the Caribbean’s most intoxicating islands. But Sandals’ Rondoval Villas steal the show – butler and all
Published: Wednesday 1st October 2025
Everything feels possible at One Club Row
Martinis. Jazz. Burgers. What’s not to love? Shoreditch restaurant One Club Row bringing a touch of the Big Apple to the Big Smoke.
Published: Monday 11th August 2025
Duchy makes Shoreditch its culinary domain
Duchy has opened on the site of Shoreditch staple Leroy. With small plates and much of the same team, rest assured you're in the safest of hands
Published: Monday 4th August 2025
Hannah Dodd: “My brain is very busy”
Bridgerton star Hannah Dodd has taken the mantle of playing Sally Bowles in Cabaret. She opens up about swapping corsets for fishnets at the Kit Kat Club
Published: Tuesday 29th July 2025
Palazzo Ripetta offers a perfect Roma holiday
Spend the weekend living the dolce vita in Rome with a stay at luxury hotel Palazzo Ripetta
Published: Wednesday 21st May 2025
James Arthur: “I can connect with people a lot easier now”
James Arthur has released his sixth studio album 13 years on from winning The X Factor. We chat to the singer-songwriter about astrology, self-discovery, social media, and mental health
Published: Wednesday 30th April 2025
Lucky Cat will leave you purring
Lucky Cat is a high-end, high-flier spectacle, serving Asian-inspired food from chef Gordon Ramsay at 22 Bishopgate
Published: Friday 4th April 2025
Mimi Keene: “It is quite humbling and very emotional”
Mimi Keene shot to stardom in Sex Education. Now, she heads Towards Zero in the BBC’s Agatha Christie drama. She chats lights, camera, and costumes with Michaella Parkes
Published: Thursday 6th March 2025
Umi Myers is a truly dope star
Umi Myers stars in the upcoming BBC drama Dope Girls about Soho’s underground nightlife. Michaella Parkes meets her over a coffee for a deep delve into her creative process
Published: Tuesday 4th March 2025
A Sri Lankan feast at Kolamba East
The new menu and location from the Kolamba team brings elevated Sri Lankan food to Spitalfields. Go east, my friend!
Published: Wednesday 12th February 2025
Waste no time heading to Roe, Canary Wharf
Roe is the latest restaurant from the team behind Fallow and Fowl – a zero-waste, sustainability-led grill in the unlikely setting of Canary Wharf
Published: Tuesday 17th December 2024
“It is the perfect ending.” | Mathew Horne on his last tango in Billericay
The series finale of Gavin & Stacey is the highlight of the festive TV schedule – and Mathew Horne will be right at the heart of it. He speaks to Michaella Parkes about his final appearance as Gavin
Published: Tuesday 17th December 2024
Oriole is reborn at Covent Garden
Beloved cocktail bar Oriole has relocated from Smithfield Market to Covent Garden. Happily the jazzy interiors and delicious cocktails have made the journey as well
Published: Monday 2nd December 2024
Christmas at Coworth Park is a magical experience
Coworth Park is one of the most idyllic hotels in the country. A Christmas stay there is just as magical as you'd expect