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Leytonstone pizza fans are getting their own Yard Sale Pizza

Leytonstone pizza fans are getting their own Yard Sale Pizza Massively popular local pizzeria Yard Sale continue their expansion with a fourth base in Leytonstone.

Sourdough cake and slow fermented bakes at Bloomsbury’s Fortitude Bakehouse

Sourdough cake and slow fermented bakes at Bloomsbury’s Fortitude Bakehouse Breakfasts, lunches, sourdough cakes and other bakes to go - and a sliver of space to sit in - at Bloomsbury’s new craft baker, and plenty for gluten-free and vegans.

Flat Iron are opening their sixth restaurant in Tooley Street

flatironsteak Popular steak chain Flat Iron are opening their sixth steakhouse. The Tooley Street restaurant will have a indoor garden theme.

Jidori comes to Covent Garden for your fill of sake, yakitori and karaoke

jidorifood Sake and karaoke is a winning combination, but if you’re not feeling quite brave enough to head to Jidori’s basement karaoke booth, there’ll be plenty of yakitori and other Japanese treats to keep you entertained.

Horatio Street Social, a new bar opens on Hackney Road this week

Horatio Street Social, a new bar opens on Hackney Road this week Two ex-CalloohCallay bartenders launch their first venue in the basement of The Nelson’s Head

As Ellory Closes, the same team open Leroy in Shoreditch

As Ellory Closes, the same team open Leroy in Shoreditch Small plates, sharers and snacks as the team from Michelin-starred Hackney restaurant Ellory up sticks and head to Shoreditch for a new, more laid back venture that will feature their own Vermouth.

Ham in West Hampstead sees an ex ToastED chef serving up brunch and dinner

hamfood An ex Ledbury and ToastED chef is in the kitchen for this new West Hampstead opening which has a strong brunch offering and will offer a regularly changing menu

Test Driving The Coach: Henry Harris's triumphant return to London

rabbit A historic London pub has been reinvigorated with the arrival of top chef Henry Harris. We went to check out the new look Coach

Harrods Fine Watch department revamp to include a new Chucs

chucs harrods As part of Harrods overhaul of its Fine Watch department the store is opening up a Chucs so you can contemplate your most recent timepiece purchase over a plate of pasta or a negroni

Iron Bloom comes to Shoreditch from the Looking Glass Cocktail Club

Iron Bloom comes to Shoreditch from the Looking Glass Cocktail Club The people behind Looking Glass Cocktail Club have opened their latest venture, a drinking and dining den that's within an old Shoreditch iron factory.

Dip in Brilliant will be Dipna Anand's casual Punjabi cafe in Fulham

dipinfood The chef behind Southall's famous Brilliant restaurant is expanding the family empire. First she's opening this laid back Punjabi cafe where you'll eat from Thalis and can be in and out within 30 minutes if you wish.

Pizzeria Pi comes to Battersea with cauliflower cheese pizza and more...

Cauliflower cheese pizza has come to Battersea with pizzeria Pi A new pizzeria is coming to Clapham with a creative list of toppings, starter plates, and cocktails - including a smoked chocolate Manhattan…

Soho icon Lina Stores is opening a pasta restaurant on Greek Street

linastores The original deli has been open for over 75 years in Soho, giving them plenty of time to get things right before opening this, their first restaurant

Gold-plated chocolates at Saint Ayme’s first boutique cafe in Bayswater

Gold-plated chocolates at Saint Ayme’s first boutique cafe in Bayswater The chocolates are hand-finished in gold and colour, and you can get even gold in your hot chocolate, which should tell you all you need to know about Connaught Village’s newest cafe from luxury chocolate brand Saint Aymes.

Clerkenwell’s got a new fish and chip shop called United Chip

Clerkenwell’s got a new fish and chip shop called United Chip Forget your greasy local frier - Clerkenwell’s new fish and chip restaurant United Chip’s all about the millennial pink, Bangkok prawn burgers and complimentary aioli.