Knightsbridge

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

The original Dinings has been around for a decade and this sees them open a second restaurant in Knightsbridge. Expect sushi, sashimi, sake and new grilled dishes too.

If you find yourself in need of some Christmas spirit while braving London’s shops this festive season, duck into Archer Street, a newly cocktail pop-up on the fifth floor of Harvey Nichols in Knightsbridge. The bar will be dishing up all kinds of stiff drinks, which you can enjoy while you soak up the highly festive atmosphere and recline on one of their many velvet armchairs.

The Let It Sloe is Archer Street’s take on a mojito, given a Christmas twist, and is made

Big news today from the Jumeirah Carlton Tower in Knightsbridge. They've just announced that they'll be partnering with Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge. Kerridge will open a restaurant in the space currently occupied by The Rib Room in 2017.

We don't have too many details at the moment. What we do know is that The Rib Room

Now we're big fans of Bar Boulud - and are curious to see what will emerge from its upcoming revamp at the Mandarin Oriental. But if you're worried on missing out on a Bar Boulud burger while it's closed, worry not. Harrods will be housing a Bar Boulud pop-up this January, who’ll be serving up their traditional French food and burgers while its original venue undergoes the facelift.

Normally found in the

Not to be outdone by London's, how shall we put it, more casual burger establishments, The Hyde Bar at The Park Tower Knightsbridge has joined the fray with a new range of luxe burgers.

So if you're after something totally OTT - how about The Luxury Collection - featuring Wagyu beef with Vermont white cheddar in a gold leaf bun, or perhaps The Perigourdine with Angus beef, duck foie gras, Armagnac mayo and potato black truffle bun? They're not cheap mind, ranging

Well there was quite a shindig last night at The Berkekey hotel in Knightsbridge for the launch of Perre Koffmann's new cookbook and to celebrate the amazing achievement of 50 years of professional cheffing. The party was held at his restaurant there, Koffmann's which closes at the end of the year.

All manner of restaurant folk turned up to celebrate the publication of Classic Koffmann: 50 years a chef. In the crowd, scoffing down frankly amazing

Over in Knightsbridge the multi-million pound renovation of The Franklin Hotel has come to an end with the hotel reopening today. The property was closed for a year while it was done up by new owners the Italian group Starhotels, who brought in Anouska Hempel to oversee the new-look.

The 35 room hotel overlooking Egerton Gardens now has a restaurant with a well known Italian chef in charge. Alfredo Russo is best known for his Turin restaurant Dolce Stil

We're big fans of Zelman meats, so it's very good news indeed that this week sees a second Zelman opening. This time, they've gone west, setting up shop on the Fifth Floor of Harvey Nichols (taking over the spot where Polpo used to be). It's billed as a residency, so we're not sure how long they'll be there, but you now have Zelman Meats AND Burger & Lobster next door to each other (they're both from the same

We check into The Berkeley the day after its new entrance by Richard Rogers is unveiled

24/5/16 - updated as the menu is now in all Hawksmoor restaurants.

Blimey - has it really been 10 years since Hawksmoor launched? Since then, they've undoubtedly become one of the biggest names in London restaurants (and beyond). And with a launch in

Could this be the most beautifully-designed restaurant to hit London this year? Harvey Nichols has just announced the opening of The Wallpaper* Bar + Kitchen residency in its Knightsbridge store.

It's part of Project 109 - a new concept space in their Menswear Department which will have a dedicated entrance on Sloane Street, along with a new entrance on the corner of Knightsbridge and Seville Street.

The design magazine has been involved in everything

Every season, The Berkeley's Prêt-à-Portea celebrates the most fashionable labels in cake. But for Spring, they've gone in a different direction. To commemorate the Queen's 90th birthday they're launching ‘Prêt-à-Portea – The Royal Collection’.

The special royal afternoon tea runs for the week of the Queen's actual birthday. They've chosen to create cakes and patisserie in the formof HRH's (and her family's) most memorable hats. So the set includes the Coronation

Got a sweet tooth? Then put this in your diary. Award-winning patisserie chef Will Torrent, who has worked with everyone from Heston to Jamie, is popping up at Harrods. It's all tied in with the publication of his new book, Afternoon Tea at Home. So you can try two of the cakes from his books in The Tea Room at Harrods. The Passionfruit and Chocolate “Jaffa Cake” and the Mango, Lime and Coconut Mille Feuille will be on the menu for £9.95 each.

Will Torrent's

As if the residents of Knightsbridge didn't have a sufficiently large portion of good fortune, they can now enjoy deli food from LIMA when they next pop into Harrods for groceries. From the beginning of March, the food halls there will sell an exclusive collection of Peruvian goodies.

So if you happen to be in the area and fancy some salmon and seabream ceviche; potatoes huancaina, empanadas or various anticuchos, you'll be in luck.

The LIMA deli range launches