Top sushi chef Endo Kazutoshi spent lockdown getting this more casual sushi joint ready to open in Notting Hill. We popped along for a look. 

Read more: Test Driving Sumi - superlative sushi in Notting Hill

We take a trip out of town to Newbury to try both the inside and alfresco restaurants at The Vineyard in Stockcross - and try a fair few of their Californian wines too... …

Read more: Test Driving The Vineyard at Stockcross - a wine-soaked retreat, both inside and out

Rapper turned professional foodie Professor Green has teamed up with Sheffield chef Luke French for a fuss-free Sunday lunch kit. We gave it a go.…

Read more: Test Driving Professor Green's Sunday Roast kit with JORO's Luke French

The unstoppable creativity of the BAO team lands in King's Cross with their seriously stylish Yōshoku-style cafe. We popped along to try nearly everything on the menu...…

Read more: Test Driving Cafe BAO in King's Cross - with a menu that makes you want to order everything

From the people who brought you the cheese conveyor belt, here comes The Cheese Barge - docked in Paddington and filled with cheesy delights. We went on board for a look.  …

Read more: Test Driving The Cheese Barge - a floating temple of cheese on the Paddington canal

There's a strong focus on the produce at this Fulham restaurant, alongside a well-balanced tasting menu. We take a look at Fenn.…

Read more: Test Driving Fenn - a pitch-perfect neighbourhood restaurant in Fulham

We descend into the depths of a Grade II listed Victorian water closet to discover a bar that's big on charm.…

Read more: Test Driving WC Bloomsbury - a subterranean wine bar that's big on charm

Two Tribes has a beer and BBQ oasis at the back of King's Cross. We went down on a clear but cool night to check it out. …

Read more: Test Driving Campfire - Two Tribes beer meets From The Ashes BBQ in this King's Cross alfresco oasis

Seeing any shuttered pub reopen its doors is a good news story, but the team behind this Catford pub have triumphed with their neighbourhood opening.…

Read more: Test Driving the Perry Hill Pub - from derelict boozer to restored gem

We take a look at Raw on Brick Lane - dining alfresco with a mix of seafood and cocktails.…

Read more: Test Driving Raw on Brick Lane - alfresco cocktails and seafood buns