Test Drive

Test Driving Maria G's - seasonal Italian excellence in Kensington

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Maria G's is the latest restaurant from Robin Gill which sees the chef creating an Italian restaurant in Kensington. We went in to check it out.

Test Driving Black Bear Burger - next level burgers on Exmouth Market

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It's hard to make a dent in London's saturated burger market, but the creativity and craft on show at Black Bear Burger manages to do just that.

Terrace Tested: La Veranda by Patrón at Rosewood London

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The Rosewood London in Holborn has gone for a hit of Mexican heat for its terrace offering this summer.

Test Driving The Tamil Prince - a South Indian pub in the heart of Islington

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The Tamil Prince brings South Indian cooking to a new pub in a leafy part of Islington. We popped over to check it out.

Terrace Tested - the Laurent-Perrier at Nobu Terrace in Marylebone

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Nobu's best known dishes paired with Laurent-Perrier's best Champagnes? Sounds like a match made in heaven.

Test Driving Caravel - barge excellence in Islington

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Caravel sees two brothers deliver a restaurant on a barge on the Regent's Canal. We'd been hearing good things so popped down to check it out for ourselves.

Test Driving Honey & Co's new Bloomsbury home on Lamb's Conduit Street

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After ten years on Warren Street, Sarit Packer and Itamar Srulovich have moved their popular Middle Eastern restaurant Honey & Co to Bloomsbury. We went to pay them a visit in their new home.

Test Driving Le Pont de la Tour Bistrot - more affordable, still with a fantastic view

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Classic Thames-side restaurant Le Pont de la Tour has converted its bar into a Bistrot, with a slightly more affordable menu. We went down to grab a space on the terrace and check it out.

Test Driving Boundary - a Shoreditch cafe gets a massive makeover

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Boundary in Shoreditch has had one hell of a makeover, transforming what was its Albion cafe into an elegant new British brasserie and bar. We went to check it out.

Test Driving Carlo Scotto's Amethyst - a truly unique dining experience in Mayfair

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Amethyst sees chef Carlo Scotto open a spectacular looking restaurant in Mayfair that's all about its tasting menu. We went down to try it out.

Test Driving Cavita - Mexican creativity and warmth in Marylebone

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Chef Adriana Cavita brings both style and substance to her new solo venture, on Wigmore Street.

Test Driving Chet's at Rondo La Cave - Thai cuisine meets Americana via LA

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Chet's sees an LA chef come to London for a pop-up featuring American classics withThai flavours. We head down to the Hoxton in Holborn to try it out.

Test Driving Seabird's Sky-High brunch (and martini mountain)

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Rooftop restaurant Seabird has unveiled a new seafood-led brunch. We take a seat on their balcony, gaze across London and tuck in.

Test Driving The Twenty Two - a big dose of Mayfair glam (and excellent food)

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The Twenty Two sees ex-Picture chefs and a top front-of-house team looking to create a new scene in Mayfair. We went down to see how they're getting along.