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- Arome have opened a new bakery just off Oxford Street
They're big in Covent Garden, but now Arome bakery have unveiled a brand new space, just off Oxford Street.
Mere steps from Selfridges is where you'll find the new Arome and, as before their breads, cakes and pastries are inspired by French patisserie techniques, but using flavours from Singapore, Japan and France. So, alongside loaves of their shokupan Japanese milk bread,
... - Shawarma restaurant Hala Wala has arrived in Camden
Recently opened in Camden, there's a brand new Shawarma shop called Hala Wala that sounds like a promising place to pop in and try.
Their shawarma is marinated for 24 hours in their own blend of spices and comes in chicken, chicken sojok (spicy chicken), lamb and mixed, of course. Once it's
... - Karen's Diner is coming to London - get ready to be roasted
Never heard of Karen's Diner? That's about to change. Put simply, it's a restaurant where all the staff are deliberately rude to you and it's coming to London.
It started in Australia only last year but has become pretty big over here, opening in Manchester and Sheffield and now, ...
- Ex-Noma chef John Javier is opening his members-only London restaurant to the public
He's worked at Noma and Momofuko Seiobo and ran a London supperclub that once saw the legend Harrison Ford turn up. Now chef John Javier is opening the doors of his London restaurant to members of the public.
The Tent (at the end of the universe) first opened back in February as part of members' club 17 Little Portland Street. But what was an invite-only spot will now be a regular restaurant
... - Kinoya are bringing their ramen from Dubai to Harrods in London
A Dubai ramen restaurant feted by both Michelin and the World's 50 Best Restaurants list is coming to London. Kinoya Ramen was this year marked as the One To Watch on the Middle Eastern and North Africa iteration of the 50 Best List. They said "the effect it has had on the Dubai dining scene in its fledgling stage has been profound".
The izakaya-style restaurant will open at Harrods next spring, so we did a
... - Australia's Meat & Wine Co is opening in Mayfair
A South African steakhouse from Australia is the latest international restaurant group to set its sights on London - and Mayfair in particular. The Meat & Wine Co is the brainchild of founder Bradley Michael, who took inspiration from his home in South Africa to bring braai-cooked steaks and amazing wines to the folks of Australia. They have opened previously in London - in Westfield to be specific - but
... - Xi’an Biang Biang Noodles is coming to Covent Garden
It looks like a new outpost for Whitechapel's Xi’an Biang Biang Noodles is on the horizon. As reported by industry newsletter Propel, they're looking to open in Covent Garden next, taking over from what used to be an On the Bab restaurant.
The original restaurant came from the people behind Highbury's Xi’an Impression and focused on their most-loved dish. Assuming it's the same
... - Pitchside at Tobacco Dock is aiming to be the UK's biggest sports bar
When it comes to football, Boxpark Croydon really has carved a space out for itself as the place to be. However, with the World Cup coming up in November, a new contender to the crown is incoming.
Skylight in Tobacco Dock is the challenger, with its new venue Pitchside opening within the second level of the warehouse. They're billing it as the biggest sports bar
... - Cavita's basement cocktail bar Mayahuel is now open in Marylebone.
Two months after she opened her Mexican restaurant, Cavita, chef Adriana Cavita is now ready to unveil her cocktail bar and mezcaleria Mayahuel. Situated underneath the restaurant but with its own entrance on Wigmore Street, Mayahuel looks every bit as enticing as the restaurant
... - New London restaurants opening in August 2022
August can be one of the quietest months for new restaurants (the quiet before the storm in September) - but there are still some strong new openings.
- The Starman, a David Bowie-inspired bar, opens on Heddon Street
Ground control to David Bowie fans: Heddon Street will already be familiar to you as the location for the Ziggy Stardust album photo cover in 1972, which is commemorated by a blue plaque. Now, just a few doors down, the tribute to the musician continues with The Starman, which opened in early July.
Taking over the old Strawberry Moon bar/club site, The Starman brings some ch-ch-changes (sorry; we’ll stop this)
... - Taca Tacos find a permanent home in the Deptford arches
The latest street food regular to find a permanent place for themselves is Taca Tacos in Deptford.
They've been serving up tacos every week at Brockley Market for three years, along with doing pop-ups and residencies, and now they've found a permanent place in the Deptford arches. They were set up by Thorne Addyman, who was inspired to create Cali-style tacos after trips to
... - Ukrainian restaurant Mriya is opening in Chelsea, giving work to Ukrainian refugees
19/7/22 - Updated with the opening date
Ukrainian Chef Yurii Kovryzhenko has been an ambassador of Ukrainian cuisine for years, something that has only taken on greater importance in recent months as he's now been forced to stay in the UK due to the war with Russia.
Recently he's been cooking with top chefs like Tom Sellers and Jason Atherton
... - Feels like June is Canary Wharf's new West Coast meets East London all day dining spot
If you're a Canary Wharf worker or resident, you'll have known by now that Wood Wharf is where all the interesting new openings are at. So far we've had Hawksmoor, Caravan and Emilia's Crafted Pasta opening their doors. But eagle eyes may have been looking out for the imminent arrival of the Tribe hotel this summer. This will be the hotel group's first UK property - it's owned by Ennismore, the company
... - Salt Yard are bringing tapas to Westfield London
It's been a while since the last Salt Yard opening, but that's about to change. The Spanish/Italian restaurant originally opened in Fitzrovia before adding a few more restaurants to the group - Dehesa, Ember Yard and Opera Tavern. Recently, they've been bought by Urban Pubs & Bars who have decided it's time to grow again, starting with a brand new Salt Yard - this time in
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