Test Drive

• Trying out The Blues Kitchen, aka how to have a really great night out in Shoreditch

  

  The Blues Kitchen in Shoreditch combines great Southern soul food, cocktails and fantastic live music. Here's everything you need to know about it...

• Test Driving Kwant's oh-so-clever cocktail omakase bar experience

  

  Mayfair bar Kwant has come up with an innovative cocktail omakase experience. We took a seat at the bar to try it out. 

• Test Driving Voyage with Adam Simmonds - a Scandinavian-influenced affair in King's Cross

  

  Adam Simmonds has brought some Scandinavian minimalism to King's Cross with Voyage. We took a seat up at the counter to watch the man in action.

• Test Driving Don't Tell Dad, a glossy neighbourhood spot with a warm welcome

  

  The bakery element of this Queen's Park all-day space has already gone viral. But can the restaurant match it? We went for dinner to try out Don't Tell Dad. 

• Test Driving Krokodilos - a Greek oasis in Kensington

  

  The same group behind recent openings like Pinna and Fantomas are back again with Greek restaurant Krokodilos. We went to Kensington to find out if they could continue their winning streak.

• Test Driving Osteria del Mare, the kind of mid-tier seafood restaurant that London needs

  

  Osteria del Mare is the new seafood restaurant from the team behind Bocconcino. We hit up the Strand for some crudo and pasta.

• Test Driving The Prince Arthur - the fresh prince of Belgravia

   

  The Prince Arthur is a new pub in Belgravia that's doing things a little differently, with a Basque food menu and lots of (own brand) caviar on offer. We went along to check it out.  

• Test Driving Santo Remedio - third time's a charm in Marylebone

  

  One of London's best Mexican restaurants has arrived in Marylebone. We take a closer look at the latest opening by Santo Remedio. 

• Test Driving Sushi Kyu, a much-needed affordable addition to London's great omakase scene

  

  The arrival of an affordable omakase experience in Soho is to be celebrated. We grabbed a seat at the counter to see what Sushi Kyu is serving up.

• Test Driving Dove, where Jackson Boxer takes Orasay in a new direction

  

  Jackson Boxer has given his Notting Hill restaurant a complete overhaul to turn it into what is now Dove. We went along to see what exactly had changed. 

• Test Driving Breadstall - pizza-by-the-slice arrives in Soho

   

  After several successful years in Battersea, Breadstall opens its first permanent (and indoor) location in Soho, serving up huge pizzas and slices. We went down to try it for ourselves. 

• Test Driving Pinna, bringing Italian vibes and great pasta to Mayfair

  

  The team behind Wild, Lita and Fantomas bring their magic touch to this Sardinian restaurant in the heart of Mayfair. We take a closer look at Achille Pinna's solo restaurant Pinna. 

• Test Driving The Brave - James Cochran's new food-led pub in Islington

  

  Islington's pub scene continues to be in rude health with the arrival of this exceptionally good bistro pub with chef James Cochran running the kitchen.

• Test Driving The Dreamery by Goodbye Horses, a spectacular looking ice-cream/wine bar in Islington

  

  Goodbye Horses has opened a combo wine and ice cream bar just across the road, and it looks spectacular. We went down to have a scoop of ice cream and behold The Dreamery.  

• Test Driving William IV - a perfect example of a good pub dining room

  

  We should all be so lucky to have a pub Dining Room like the William IV in our neighbourhood.