Test Drive

• Test Driving Sabor - an essential Spanish restaurant in Mayfair

  Barrafina alumni Nieves Barragan and José Etura have just unveiled their Spanish restaurant in Mayfair. It's one of the most anticipated restaurants of the year - we take a look. 

• Test Driving the original (but revamped) Hawksmoor

  The original Hawksmoor has been around for over a decade, so it was time for a revamp. We head down to see what's changed and what's new on the menu. 

• Test Driving Claw - crab and a whole lot more in Soho

  Claw have graduated from pop-up to permanent restaurant with their new place in Soho. We head down for a Test Drive to see how they're settling in...

• Test Driving Indian Accent - a new high-end Indian dining experience hits Mayfair

  Indian Accent, a new high-end Indian dining experience has come to Mayfair with a pretty high pedigree. We went to see how well their UK opening is working out.

• Test Driving The Good Egg in Soho - a Middle Eastern addition to Kingly Court

  The Good Egg has set up a second restaurant in Kingly Court - we know their brunch is up to the task but what about dinner? We head along to find out. 

• Test Driving Nuala: a serious City Road restaurant that delights

  Nuala on City Road has something of a dream team working there. We went to see what the results are like when a longheld plan finally comes together. 

• Test Driving Parsons - The 10 Cases crew serve up one hell of a fish supper

  The people behind Covent Garden's The 10 Cases have popped just across the street for their next restaurant, the seafood restaurant Parsons. We went down for a look. 

• Test driving Smoking Goat Shoreditch - the Thai BBQ Mk II impresses

  Smoking Goat has branched out with a second - much bigger - location in Shoreditch. We pop down to get our fill of smoked Thai food and those chicken wings... 

• Test Driving Linden Stores - Islington gets another winner

  Linden Stores in Islington turns out to be a great wine shop mixed in with some wonderful small plates - we're pretty happy with our new local.

• Test Driving Hovarda - Aegean opulence on Rupert Street

  We take a trip to this Aegean-inspired restaurant and bar from the owners of London restaurants Frescobaldi and Yosma.

• Test Driving Duddell's In London Bridge - the Hong Kong restaurant comes to town

  Originally hailing from Hong Kong where it's picked up a loyal following, big things are expected from Duddell's in London. We head over to its Grade II listed building to find out what you should expect. 

• Test Driving Santo Remedio Mk 2 - the authentic Mexican restaurant is resurrected in Bermondsey

  One of London's best Mexican restaurants has been revived at a new Bermondsey location. We head down to see what's new at Santo Remedio.

• Test Driving Club Gascon - the London institution gets a huge overhaul

  London Institution Club Gascon has undergone a pretty big refurb. We head down to see what's new about the space.

• Test Driving Breddos in Soho - tacos and margaritas all round

  The masters of tacos (and much more besides) have opened a new place in Soho. We head down for an early look.

• Test Driving Cub – Mr Lyan teams up with Silo chef for a sustainable, drinks-led experience in Hoxton

  Cocktail bar blends seamlessly with restaurant - we Test Drive Mr Lyan's Cub.