Test Drive

• 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.

• Test Driving Temper City - Neil Rankin does curry

  We head out to try Neil Rankin's second Temper restaurant in the City, and this one's all about the curry. 

• Test Driving Jacob the Angel - this coffee house from the people behind The Palomar has a great pastry game going on

  The people behind the Palomar and The Barbary have opened a coffee shop with some pretty bad-ass cakes on offer. We pop down for a look. 

• Test Driving Ikoyi - West African cuisine comes to Mayfair

  The latest restaurant to hit St James's Market sees a reinvention of West African cuisine. And it's pretty special too...

• Test Driving Smoke + Salt in Pop Brixton - small plates with plenty of heart

  Smoke + Salt have moved into Pop Brixton as their latest home. We popped int for a Test Drive to see what's new.

• Test Driving Jean-Georges at the Connaught

  The Connaught's restaurant has had a big makeover, and at the same time has brought in top NYC chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten to run it. We head down to take an early look.