"At Rita’s, it’s all about candlelight and Roy Davis Jr playing in the background, groups of penny loafers clip-clopping in, and trademark punchy martinis alongside chilli water-laden gildas. The room isn’t big or elaborate, but it is comfortable. Bowls of homely clams with sugared Idaho scones, and a plate of Southern fried quail with creamed corn could be on the changing menu. It’s a dash of Americana that feels completely at home in London." - jake missing, rianne shlebak, sinead cranna, daisy meager