New opening

Not content with running one of East London’s hottest new restaurants of 2017, the team at The Laughing Heart have just announced the opening of Bluebird, a subterranean drop in wine bar and private event space.

Brainchild of Charlie Mellor, Bluebird quietly opened its doors earlier this month, kicking off their opening week with a run of 5 chefs over 5 nights. One of those

What: Pizza Pilgrims

In a nutshell: Neapolitan pizzas and gaming

Summing it all up: The next pizza parlour from Pizza Pilgrims sees them going east to West India Quay. And there's a Pizza Playground too. 

What: Machiya

In a nutshell: Homely Japanese cooking from Kanada Ya

Summing it all up: Pick from little kobachi plates for breakfast, or finish cooking your panko-crusted steak over your person charcoal grill at the this new Japanese restaurant from the people behind Kanada-Ya.

What: Del 74 Tacos

In a nutshell: Tacos, beers and margaritas with a neighbourhood vibe

Summing it all up: Lower Clapton Road is the home of a new taqueria, as the taco trend spreads north east in London. Mexican food fans will be able to try pork pibil, while veggies can get stuck into a jackfruit taco, with cucumber margaritas and micheladas to wash it all

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What: Trawler Trash

In a nutshell: A new fish restaurant for Islington

Summing it all up: Expect a sustainable, weekly changing seafood menu. And there's a cocktail bar at the back too. 

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What: Dandy 

In a nutshell: Modern cooking from two Aussies in Newington Green

Summing it all up: Dan Wilson and Andrew Leitch are making the leap from a shipping container in London Fields to a new spot in Newington Green, taking with them their much-praised food, natural wine and of course, loads of speciality coffee.

21/3/17 - updated with soft launch info

What: Tamarind Kitchen

In a nutshell: Tamarind Kitchen reimagines dishes from its Michelin-starred counterpart for more a relaxed dining experience.

Summing it all up: Tamarind Mayfair is opening a sister restaurant on Wardour Street, bringing with it goshts, currys and koftas galore, as well as a

12/3/17 - Updated with launch info

What: Andi’s

In a nutshell: All day dining from the New Great British Menu judge

Summing it all up: Brunch spot by day and brasserie by night, Andi’s will offer the full spectrum of wholesome, on trend ingredients, including avocado mash in your energy bowl, making it a perfect fit for Stoke Newington’s Church St.

Monica Galetti's new restaurant on Charlotte Street is taken for a spin.

What: Yolk

In a nutshell: Takeaway baguettes and Egg Benedicts to-go from Yolk

Summing it all up: Former pop-up Yolk’s bringing takeaway lunch to the next level with very, very fine baguettes with fillings like duck and steak, while those grabbing something on their way to work can get Eggs Benedict to go.

What: Sonic Sandwich

In a nutshell: Fish finger sarnies and BLTs from the burger maestro Burgerac

Summing it all up: If you like your sandwiches classic and comforting, and ideally accompanied by nachos, get down to Sonic Sandwich, Burgerac’s newest venture, in Little Portland Street’s The Social.

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

What: The Ugly Dumplings

In a nutshell: Anglo-Chinese dumpling and noodle joint

Summing it all up: Street traders The Ugly Dumplings are opening their first permanent site, taking over the old Little Pitt site off Carnaby Street

What: Arthur Hooper's

In a nutshell: European plates and sharing platters near the Market

Summing it all up: Victoriana meets pan-European sharing plates at Arthur Hooper's, a new restaurant overlooking Borough Market, with a very flash interior. 

We take a look at the latest addition to Maltby Street Market