New opening
- Prairie Fire are opening a restaurant and taproom at the Wood Lane arches by White City
The first restaurant to open up in the new Wood Lane railway arches development by White City, Prairie Fire are bringing their low and slow ethos of barbecued foods to West Londoners.
- Old Chang Kee are bringing their curry puffs to Fitzrovia
After success in Covent Garden, a new Old Chang Kee is opening up in Fitzrovia. It's bigger than the original and all the much-loved curry puffs will be there.
- Scotchtails join the list of traders at Borough Market Kitchen
Opening its doors today at Borough Market is the new food hall, Borough Market Kitchen. And joining it as one of their traders is popular Borough trader Scotchtails.
The folk behind a range of signature scotch eggs will now be able to serve those up plus an extended menu of eggy dishes. On that you'll find treats like ham, fried egg and crispy confit chips, a Berkswell cheddar and egg toastie. They'll be doing their usual twists on
... - Manteca is the permanent Soho restaurant from Chris Leach and David Carter, following their hit Heddon St residency
After winning plaudits galore with their 10 Heddon Street residency, Chris Leach and David Carter are back with a permanent restaurant, Manteca. Expect a combination of nose to tail eating with some amazing pasta dishes.
- Wheelcake Island is serving up Taiwanese pancakes at Westfield London
Westfield London has been dramatically changing (for the better) the food for shoppers - but it's not stopping yet. The latest addition is a new permanent space for Wheelcake Island, who you can see right now at Old Spitalfields Market and Seven Dials Market.
They're known for serving up their wheelcakes - Taiwanese pancakes - with fillings that include vanilla custard, chocolate and vanilla,
... - Four Hundred Rabbits take on the restaurant at Brockwell Lido
Popular South London pizzeria 400 Hundred Rabbits has taken on the art deco cafe at Brockwell Lido and they're starting with a strong brunch menu.
- The Ivy Asia, St Paul's comes to London, taking over Jamie Oliver's Barbecoa
The latest Ivy is opening in the impressive space that once held Jamie Oliver's Barbecoa. This time they'll be launching an Ivy with an Asian-influenced menu.
- Corbin and King are coming to Notting Hill
While Corbin and King may have closed their Islington restaurant Bellanger, they're also getting ready to open a brand new restaurant in Notting Hill.
- Singaporean restaurant Singapulah & Arôme has opened in Soho
Soho has a new restaurant and bakery concept on Frith Street – Singapulah & Arôme – which they're claiming to be the UK’s only dedicated Singaporean site.
- Market Hall West End on Oxford Street is London's biggest food court yet
The march of the food court continues with the latest Market Hall coming to Oxford Street. A huge site, this features 11 food traders, 4 bars and a roof terrace too.
- Dessert parlour Hans and Gretel has opened in Camden Market
Dessert fairy tale dreams have arrived in Camden Market with the opening of Hans & Gretel, a chain already popular across Greece, Cyprus and Turkey for its Instagram-popular creations.
- Winemakers Deptford are the new permanent home for Klose & Soan
After a tumultuous couple of years, Winemakers Deptford will once again have a fully operating restaurant in partnership with chefs Klose & Soan.
- Richard Corrigan is opening Daffodil Mulligan restaurant at Old Street
Update - read our full Test Drive of Daffodil Mulligan here.
So the news is finally out. We've known for a while that Richard Corrigan had taken over the lease of the Irish restaurant Nuala, which closed at the end of last year. And today he's been on social media confirming the
... - Raj of Islington sees Kensington restaurant expanding to Holloway Road
Kensington based restaurant chain heads north of the river to bring their take on classic Indian dishes to Holloway Road.
- Colette brings home-style cooking and a new deli to Chelsea
Colette is a traiteur and deli on Fulham Road that's looking to bring a sense of home cooking to Chelsea. With an ex-Ritz chef in charge they'll be serving up a seasonal menu and running a deli for take outs.