‘Chef’s Table’ Star Asma Khan Partners on Food Waste Supper Club

Islington seafood restaurant launches oyster evenings

Prawn on the Lawn will take over its neighbour Sawyer & Gray, a coffee shop on St Paul’s Road, for lates — think less science museum, and more chilled out bar with plenty of oysters. From every Thursday to Saturday, 6p.m. to 11p.m. [Hot Dinners]

Chef’s Table star announces food waste supper club

How does a three-course vegetarian meal fashioned out of more than 100 kg of food surplus — food that has gone to waste — sound? Morally delicious. FoodCycle Finsbury Park and Britain’s first Chef’s Table star, Asma Khan, will cook and serve a full three-course meal from donations of surplus food. The event is BYOB, but expect a welcome drink and a raffle alongside the virtues. [Eventbrite]

Ice Cream Union opens first ice cream parlour

Ice Cream Union, attached to leading fruit and vegetable supplier Natoora, has opened its first parlour just down from the latter’s flagship store in Sloane Square. The counter, with no seats, will serve ice cream and sorbets made with Natoora produce. [Hot Dinners]

Southern Chinese specialists open in Southwark railway arches

Numnum specialises in modern Southern Chinese cuisine: so expect noodle soups, rice boxes and a promisingly spicy oven-roasted chicken. It’s open on Scoresby Street, just down from Cornish speciality coffee roaster and café Origin.

It’s game over for pizza in Shoreditch

Platform One Hub, the gaming cafe concept, takes over from Pizzabuzz in Shoreditch. [MCA]