Test drive

Test Driving Joy at Stevie Parle's Kensal Rise popup Flora

Catherine Hanly 11 August 2020

Three years after closing his much-loved restaurant The Dock Kitchen, Stevie Parle is back with a summertime popup at Ladbroke Dock. We went to check it out.

Test Driving Giz & Green - Gizzi Erskine and Professor Green's deep-pan pizza pop-up

Gavin Hanly 11 August 2020

Gizzi Erskine and Professor Green unite post lockdown for this deep pan pizza takeover of Passo in Old Street. We head down for the cheesy, carby goodness. …

Test Driving Cue Point - pretty perfect Afghan smoked meats

Gavin Hanly 06 August 2020

Cue Point mix Afghan BBQ techniques with BBQ style from around the world - and then deliver the results to you. We try out some of their nacos... …

Test Driving The Ninth's home delivery - Jun Tanaka brings his pain perdu to you

Gavin Hanly 04 August 2020

Jun Tanaka delivers the best of his menu to your home. We give it a try. …

Test Driving Ell-Fresco - Elliot's goes alfresco for the summer

Catherine Hanly 28 July 2020

Elliot's expands into Borough Market with a summer pop-up alfresco restaurant. We head down to try it out.…

Tom Aikens at home - we Test Drive Musette

Gavin Hanly 23 July 2020

While his Muse restaurant is closed, Tom Aikens has created a delivery service called Musette. We got stuck in.…

Test Driving La Petite Maison - a slice of Nice in Mayfair

Catherine Hanly 21 July 2020

London's La Petite Maison is the group's flagship restaurant. As it reopens, with a new oyster bar, we take a look to see why it's still pulling in the crowds.…

Test Driving NASI Economy Rice - Sambal Shiok's neighbour makes for an excellent lunch

Gavin Hanly 16 July 2020

NASI Economy Rice is the next-door spin-off of Sambal Shiok. We take it for a Test Drive takeaway and find it makes for a pretty perfect lunch. …

Test Driving The Garden at The Berkeley - an alfresco Mediterranean feast

Gavin Hanly 16 July 2020

The Berkeley in Knightsbridge has created a brand new alfresco restaurant at the back of the hotel. We went down for a lunchtime Med-inspired feast. …