Alfresco

• Test Driving The Jones Family Kitchen - East London dining hits Belgravia

  Belgravia gets a cracking new neighbourhood restaurant with a lovely terrace to boot

• Test Driving The Petersham - the Richmond nurseries bring their A game to Covent Garden

  One of two new restaurants opened up by the Boglione family in the heart of Covent Garden - this mixes British seasonal produce with an Italian aesthetic.

• Victoria Beckham launches Scott's summer terrace

  

  You've got to hand it to Caprice Holdings. They've really upped their PR game this week. Not only have they unveiled the single most Instagrammed building in London by covering the front of Annabel's in flowers for Chelsea Flower Week but they topped that by getting Victoria Beckham in to collaborate on their summer terrace at

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• Bleecker returns for burgers on the South Bank

  

  Just in time for the sunny weather, Bleecker is back on the South Bank. If you haven't yet had the pleasure of a mighty Bleecker Burger in the sunshine, then there's no better time than this weekend to head down there and check them out. 

  They'll be in their usual spot by the Golden Jubilee Bridge, where you'll be able to get all the back cheeseburgers, blue burgers and angry fries that you can handle. And we'll bet

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• Mark Sargeant opens Sargeant's Mess riverside restaurant at the Tower of London

  

  The ex-Claridges Head Chef returns to London to open a riverside restaurant and cafe at the Tower of London with a terrace and bar overlooking the Thames.

• The Prince returns to West Brompton for the summer bringing in Coqfighter and Foley's

  We're definitely getting to spring/summer market time as more outdoor markets are throwing off their roofs. The latest is The Prince in West Brompton (from the same people behind Pergola). 

  And there's new food coming too - here's what to expect:

• Vijay's Bar and Lounge opens upstairs from Lokhandwala on Charlotte Street

  

  Charlotte Street has a new drinking den worth searching out. Tucked above the Indian restaurant Lokhandwala, Vijay’s Bar & Lounge will serve up a long list of wines, cocktails and premium spirits. On the cocktail front, they'll be using floral syrups and Indian spices to give drinks a kick. So Spice Route features Red Saffron infused Sailor Jerry Rum, Camomile Infused Cointreau, Liquore Strega, Anise Syrup, Cinnamon Syrup and Goji Berries Bitter, while Star of

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• Two Tribes KX mixes street food with a craft brewery and live music space

  Two Tribes in King's Cross will epitomise multi-tasking with its brewery, recording studios, events space and alfresco spot for street food and parties.

• The Prince brings alfresco food and drink to West Brompton from Pergola

  The Pergola team getting very good indeed at this whole alfresco foodie hub lark. And they're showing no signs of slowing down with the announcement they've just got their hands on not one but *four* buildings in West Brompton, which they're linking together with a walkway that'll host Patty & Bun, MAM and more.

• McDonald's Dalston has a terrace and 3000 people wanted to party there

  Who wouldn't want to go to a party at a McDonald's in Dalston?

• BYOB, small plates and summer vibes at Nest’s Summer in the Square pop-up

   

  London couldn’t have been feeling less summery when Hot Dinners ventured out in an actual downpour to visit Nest: Summer in the Square, a popup in Moorgate last week (how quickly things change..).

  The idea is that, now that warmer weather now has arrived, the small shack in the middle of Finsbury Square will be a haven of BYOB summery vibes, snacks and small plates. “Normally,” we were told by chef Toby, “the doors would be open, people would be playing

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• Duck & Waffle’s Dan Doherty pops up with Sprout, his new supper club in Harvey Nichols

  

  Duck & Waffle’s Dan Doherty has keeping busy. Following on from the recent launch of Duck & Waffle Local, the chef director will now be trying his hand at his first completely solo venture - a pop-up supper club called Sprout. And he'll be launching that in Harvey Nichols this summer.

  Visitors to the fifth floor terrace of the Knightsbridge

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• Coppa Club's igloos have been replaced by floral cabanas

  

  Remember those rather marvellous looking igloos along the side of the Thames? Blessed with an amazing riverside terrace Coppa Club has decided to swap them out for the summer. They're replacing them with beautiful, flower strewn cabanas with wisteria and roses growing up them.

  There are seven to choose from - three can be reserved and booked ahead for for 8-10 people while a further two can be booked with smaller tables for groups of 2-6. The remaining two are

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• Pergola comes to Paddington Square for more alfresco eating and drinking

  

  Following the ongoing success of Pergola on the roof, there's another alfresco eating and drinking spot coming to London with Pergola Paddington Square.

  Canalside instead of rooftop, this version of Pergola is bringing with it some new food and drink spots to Paddington (which will be very welcomed).

  Food to expect is:

  • Patty & Bun - for all the
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• The Ivy City Garden sees The Ivy come to the City for the first time

  

  What: Ivy City Garden

  In a nutshell: Enjoy the Ivy’s modern British cuisine in its new City location, complete with a private garden.

  Summing it all up: The latest restaurant to come from the Ivy Collection will be based in Bishopsgate Gardens. It’ll offer all day dining, and boasts a rather charming interior - including a garden with a

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