At less than 80 calories for a primo serving (the smallest cup size) Costa Light involves a new production technique of adding Costa’s Mocha Italia espresso to skimmed milk in its own jug, and frothing, which creates a milder, lighter coffee.

Having successfully launched at last year’s London Restaurant Festival, Street Kitchen is out of its garage and will be hitting the streets, popping up at various locations this summer, kicking off with Finsbury Avenue Square at the British Land / Blackstone-owned Broadgate, the premier office campus in the City.

The newly launched four-strong selection of Japanese-inspired bento boxes offers a snapshot of the restaurant’s contemporary Asian menus. Summery Duck and Watermelon Salad, Maki Rolls and Black Cod and Yuzu Miso – all favourites from the Great Eastern Dining Room – make an appearance on the bento menu alongside superior Sushi and Sashimi and classic Tempura.

Malaysian restaurant Awana is celebrating the very best of the sea by hosting a two-week Seafood Festival from Monday 4th – Sunday 17th July. The restaurant’s head chef, Virasamy Poliah has devised a mouth-watering feast, blending exotic flavours and traditional Malaysian ingredients.

Cakey Perry is a unique culinary experience entirely inspired by the Katy Perry’s California Girl’s video which is set in a fantasy Candyland landscape.

Currently undergoing an extensive refurbishment Satsuma, Soho’s urban-style Japanese restaurant, is set to officially re-launch on 1 September 2011. The complete redesign will include pod-style seating for up to four diners. Diners who visit the restaurant during the two week soft opening period, from mid-August until 31 August 2011, will receive 25% off the total food and drinks bill.

Busaba Eathai, the modern Thai restaurant, is expanding – bringing the taste of Thailand to Covent Garden, with its eighth addition opening on Thursday 30 June, in Floral Street.

On Monday 4th July Tristan Welch of Launceston Place will take over the kitchen at Sam’s Brasserie (Barley Mow Centre, 11 Barley Mow Passage, Chiswick W4 4PH) for one night only.

Bubble Food, the South London events caterer, has recently launched its molecular gastronomy menu.

Pontoon, a 1975 classic Camper Nicholson motor yacht, has recently launched as a private venue in London.