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My Manor - Endo Kazutoshi's local guide to Ealing

Information: 14 December 2024

Sushi master and restaurateur Endo Katzutoshi has agreed to share his favourite food and drink places from where he lives in Ealing with Hot Dinners readers.

Living the real Emily in Paris dream at the city's gorgeous new hotel La Fantaisie (and beyond)

Information: 13 December 2024

The unveiling of a fabulously OTT new hotel in Paris gave us the perfect reason to jump on the Eurostar and head across to France for a quick Parisian minibreak. Here's where we stayed, ate and drank during our stay.

London's 2024 Christmas food specials - pizzas, cocktails, croquetas and more...

Information: 13 December 2024

From brussels sprout pizzas to Bailey's dessert baubles - it's time for our guide to all the Christmassy specials that are hitting London restaurants now.

The 2024 Hot Dinners Awards - the very best of eating and drinking in London

Information: 12 December 2024

It's that time of the year when we look back at all the meals (and drinks) of the year and pick our favourites. Here's our full rundown of the places, dishes and drinks we thought were really remarkable in 2024.

The best new London restaurants of 2024

Information: 11 December 2024

We're over halfway through the year, so that means it's time for our round-up of the best openings of the year to date...

The best gifts for foodies for Christmas 2024

Information: 07 December 2024

We’ve already covered hampers, but if you’re looking for other Christmas presents for foodies then we have quite a few suggestions.

My Manor - Drew Snaith’s local guide to Walthamstow

Information: 07 December 2024

Chef Drew Snaith of the critically rated SESTA shares his favourite food and drink spots where he lives in Walthamstow.

My Manor - Diego Jacquet's local guide to Marylebone

Information: 30 November 2024

Diego Jacquet, Chef Patron of Zoilo and Florencio Pizzeria shares his favourite places near where he lives and works in Marylebone.

The big new London restaurants opening in December 2024

Information: 28 November 2024

December is when things finally start to slow down on the new opening front, but there are still some places to look forward to. From the latest opening by James Cochran to a great-looking rotisserie in Mayfair, here's what's opening in the run-up to Christmas.

The best things we ate and drank in November 2024

Information: 28 November 2024

A short trip to Paris, return visits to a few old favourites and a smattering of brand new openings all across London filled up our restaurant dance card for November.

My Manor - Sam White’s local guide to Greenwich

Information: 23 November 2024

Head chef of 45 Jermyn St. Sam White shares his favourite Greenwich places with us.

Where to drink Beaujolais Nouveau in London this year

Information: 20 November 2024

If you're a wine buff who loves the thrill of the new then heading out in London on Beaujolais Nouveau night is the perfect pairing for you. Be the first to try the fruits of the latest harvest with various events, wine tastings and parties going on around town for it.

The best new food and drink books of 2024

Information: 19 November 2024

It's time for our yearly run-down of the best food and drink books of the year. As ever, we are concentrating on books created by the people behind London's great restaurants and bars.

My Manor - Jose Rubio-Guevara's local guide to Elephant & Castle

Information: 16 November 2024

Jose Rubio-Guevara is the chef patron at Paladar and he's agreed to share his favourite local places in Elephant and Castle with us.

Ole & Steen go all out for Christmas 2024

Information: 12 November 2024

This year's Ole & Steen Christmas collection features everything from the perfect Christmas sandwich to Cinnamon Social-inspired socks.

My Manor - Amy Poon's local guide to Notting Hill

Information: 02 November 2024

Poon's London owner Amy Poon was brought up in the restaurant world, as the daughter of well known chef Bill Poon and is about to open her first store in Bermondsey. A resident of Notting Hill, she’s sharing her favourite local spots with Hot Dinners readers.

The best dishes in London

Information: 01 November 2024

We've rounded up the dishes that make this city such a great place to eat out, from carby favourites to unimproveable desserts and special sides.

The big new London restaurants opening in November 2024

Information: 31 October 2024

November is often one of the busiest months of the year for new openings and this year is no exception. We see the launch of two Thai food big hitters, a legendary pie maker returns and yes, Jason Atherton is at it again.

The best things we ate and drank in October 2024

Information: 29 October 2024

Trips to Ireland, Norfolk and Suffolk helped with our highlights this past month, along with an excellent new Mexican, barnstormingly good burger and the latest new bakery mash-up in town.

The best restaurants in London for star spotting

Information: 26 October 2024

There's nothing quite like the extra frisson of excitement you get when you realise that a serious celebrity is dining at the same restaurant you are. To help improve your odds on seeing an A-lister, here's our guide to London's best restaurants for star-spotting.

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