With spectacular views of Nelson’s nether quarters and cool interior the Portrait Restaurant at the National Portrait Gallery looks out over London rather nicely. Restaurants with something to look at out the window are few and far between after all.

With Pancake Day coming up on the 8th of March, the Jelly Mongers Bompas and Parr have once again teamed up with Lyle’s Golden Syrup to create “A box of food and magic”.

With St David’s day coming up on the 1st of March, Welsh whisky Penderyn will be celebrating by taking over London’s biggest Irish pub, Waxy O’Connor’s, and turning it Welsh for the day.

This Friday the eyes of the fashion world turn their attention on London as the annual Fashion Week gets under way and marking occasion, some of capital’s most stylish restaurants are offering exclusive diet-friendly additions to their menus.

To celebrate London Fashion Week (18th – 23rd February), the glamorous venue will be offering half a dozen oysters and a glass of Pol Roger Pure for only £15.75. The offer is on now until the 27th of February.

Burts, famed for their super crisp hand-fried chips, have launched a new range called anita’s.

The Saucy Fish Co., who pride themselves on the high fish content in their products, has launched two new fishcakes that contain a sauce filled centre. The new flavours are Salmon and Hollandaise and Smoked Haddock and Davidstow Cheddar®.

From now until the 13th March 2011, Fortnum & Mason are offering £15 two-course menus across their restaurants (St James’s, The Gallery and The Fountain) and a special menu in the wine bar. And for every £15 meal purchased, they will donate £1 to The Prince’s Trust.

Leiths School of Food and Wine has announced a new series of one day cookery classes with renowned guest chefs.

There is another option to booking an expensive restaurant carte this Valentine’s day: learn to cook a delicious and romantic three act supper for your partner with School of Food, the fresh, new cookery which comes direct to your home kitchen.