FRESH PLATES

STRAKER’S

Lockdown TikTok and Instagram sensation Thomas Straker, whom you may or may not recognise from his ever-so-slightly sensual butter videos, has just opened his own place, serving an eclectic mix of seasonal, mostly European-inspired food. Now open. 91 Golborne Road, W10 (strakers.london)

THE LIBERTINE

Imbibe a cocktail or five at this gigantic subterranean space in the basement of the history-steeped Royal Exchange, where there’ll also be nibbles of lobster gratin, Welsh rarebit and truffle and porcini arancini available, too. Now Open. Royal Exchange, EC3 (libertinelondon.co.uk)