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London restaurants that have converted to shops

Information: 05 January 2021

While London's restaurants and pubs remain closed, many are finding new and inventive ways to help them survive. Here's our guide to the ones converting to shops where you can get the very best provisions and a meal or two to take away.

The new restaurants to look forward to in 2021 - at some point...

Information: 05 January 2021

Someday, sooner than it might feel, restaurants will open again. So consider these upcoming openings as the distant light on the horizon.

Staying in or self-isolating? Our go-to shopping list and recipes for anyone stuck at home

Information: 04 January 2021

Forget the mad panic dash to the supermarkets or trying to nail down a food delivery slot. Food writer Niamh Shields shares her guide to stocking your cupboards (shop locally - it's WAY less stressful) plus some easy recipe inspiration.

Hot Dinners readers share their best restaurant moments of 2020

Information: 31 December 2020

In an extremely limited year for actually dining out, Hot Dinners readers share their best restaurant experiences of 2020.

The best new cookbooks in 2020

Information: 28 December 2020

Badly need to update your home cooking repertoire? Here's our pick of the best new cookbooks.

2020 Readers' Vote results - your favourite new restaurants

Information: 21 December 2020

It's been a challenging year, but some fantastic restaurant have launched in London in 2020. We asked you to name your favourites - find out who came top.

The best of 2020's eating out (and in) - The Hot Dinners Awards

Information: 17 December 2020

Our annual round up of virtual gongs for the best food and drink we've enjoyed over the past twelve months.

Top London chefs have designs on your festive feasts

Information: 15 December 2020

If you're looking to switch things up a bit food-wise for New Year's Eve, then some of London's top chefs have come up with some suggestions to beef it up.

The best new London restaurants that opened in 2020

Information: 10 December 2020

As we, thankfully, near the end of 2020 it's time to take a look back at some of the best openings of the year. When you look back there were some quite excellent new additions to the UK dining scene...

Where to find a Japanese bakery in London

Information: 07 December 2020

If Great British Bake Off's Japanese Week made you actually want to learn more about the country's authentic cakes, breads and pastries then here's where to find the best Japanese bakeries in London.

Where to find London's best scotch eggs

Information: 01 December 2020

They're the perfect bar snacks and healthy competition has kept London's restaurants keeping up their A-game for serving the best scotch eggs.

Bakery deliveries - the best places delivering bread and pastries in London

Information: 05 November 2020

Searching for sourdough? On a quest for cakes? Or desperately seeking scones? We've rounded up bakers and bread makers all doing delivery across the city.

The best cheese delivered in London and across the UK

Information: 05 November 2020

From cheese made here in London through to the best artisan farmhouse cheeses from across the UK and Europe - we pick out who's delivering dairy delights direct to your door.

London and the UK's best beer, delivered

Information: 01 November 2020

To help you get the most interesting beer delivered and let you try new things - we've gathered together some of the best online shops and subscription services as well as showcasing some of London's best breweries.

The best new brunches in London

Information: 20 October 2020

The new curfew hours are persuading some of the city's best restaurants into the brunch game. Here are the menus you need to be hitting up.

Where to get devilled eggs in London right now

Information: 29 September 2020

They're huge in the States, but not so big in the UK which is why, when we spot them on a menu here, we're so happy. Here's where to go for your devilled eggs fix right now in London.

Dine alfresco this autumn with Chinatown's new 'Take Put' boxes

Information: 16 September 2020

A new initiative in London's Chinatown this autumn is enticing foodie Londoners to take their take out to the streets.

The best restaurants, cafes and bars in Deptford

Information: 08 September 2020

From longstanding Vietnamese and Caribbean spots to newcomers serving up tapas, vegan burgers and more - we look at where's good for chowing down in SE8.

How to get afternoon tea delivered to your door in London

Information: 27 July 2020

Take a break from working at home in style with these afternoon teas being delivered across London.

Brand new restaurants to try this summer in London

Information: 14 July 2020

The combination of summer and the post-lockdown release mean one thing - the arrival of brand new restaurants in London. We've selected the ones to watch, some of which only managed to open a few days before the lockdown hit.

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