250 Paradise Row, London E2 9LE

Sager & Wilde's Mission has New Californian wines very much as the focus of the new venue. There are also (mini) classic American cocktails and a greater emphasis on food than their previous venue with James De Jong (previously at Islington's The Drapers Arms) in charge of a Californian influenced menu.

197 Richmond Road, Hackney, London E8 3NJ

Rawduck have found a new location near London Fields. They'll now have a proper kitchen, so expect an expanded menu.

434 Kingsland Rd, London E8 4AA

The man behind Dock Kitchen is opening his second restaurant in Dalston in Spring. It'll be an Italian restaurant, comprised of local British ingredients and will have a wine bar attached too (from the people behind Milk & Honey).

64-66 Brooksby's Walk, London E9 6DA

The family behind the award-winning Walthamstow Spar, neighbouring Eat 17 bistro and cult condiment ‘Eat 17 Bacon Jam’ have launched a restaurant, burger bar and convenience store in a the former Brooksbys Snooker Hall on Chatsworth Road in Lower Clapton.