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Checking into the Hotel Lutetia in Paris - restored, modernised, always chic

Information: 04 April 2019

Following a multi-million, four year restoration this famous Parisian hotel has reopened and is looking lovelier than ever. We checked in for a night of luxury in Paris.

Taking a trip on Ducasse Sur Seine - the multi Michelin-starred chef takes to the water

Information: 04 April 2019

Top French chef Alain Ducasse has got himself a boat - so we popped over to Paris to try his floating restaurant.

Staying at Mama Shelter Paris - cut-price accommodation in the 11th

Information: 04 April 2019

We take in a night at Mamma Shelter, a very affordable way to stay in Paris.

Where to celebrate Cherry Blossom season, Sakura, in London

Information: 26 March 2019

As sure a sign that spring is upon us as rows of daffodils in London's parks is the popping up of Japanese cherry blossom installations all over town to celebrate Sakura - the cherry blossom season. We've picked out some of the prettiest places putting on Sakura specials this year.

Where to eat in Miami - a foodie's guide to South Beach, Wynwood and more

Information: 19 March 2019

If you're planning a trip to Miami and you're looking for tips on where to eat, drink and stay while you're there, then look no further. The Hot Dinners team spent some time there recently, and we've compiled a shortlist for your first trip there.

Where to find great Irish dishes to eat in London

Information: 14 March 2019

St Patrick's Day might come just once a year but the huge amount of Irish talent we have working in London (just check out our Murphia List if you want to find out more) means it's easy to eat super Irish-inspired dishes all year round. Here are some you should put on your to-try list.

Motels get the Soho House makeover - we check into Mollie's Motel and Diner

Information: 07 February 2019

Soho House's Nick Jones has designs on the UK's budget travel market and Mollie's Motel & Diner is how he plans to disrupt it. We take a look.

Give me five... new rhubarb dishes

Information: 16 January 2019

One of (OK, maybe the only) good thing about January is the arrival of neon-pink, forced rhubarb on London restaurant menus. Here are some of the dishes you can order in London restaurants right now with it in.

The key new London restaurants to watch out for in 2019

Information: 08 January 2019

Bucking the trend for doom and gloom (and steadfastly ignoring the B-word) we look at some of the cracking new openings planned for 2019 on the London restaurant scene.

The best restaurant and chef cookbooks of 2018

Information: 23 December 2018

Autumn is always a bumper time for cookbooks - and this year has seen some really inspired and eclectic titles. There’s certainly plenty to put on your Xmas present list, so here’s our roundup of the best.

Hot Dinners readers pick their best new restaurants of 2018

Information: 18 December 2018

The best of 2018 - the Hot Dinners Awards

Information: 13 December 2018

We reveal Londons restaurants, bars, chefs and dishes that restored our cheer this year.

Vote for your favourite new London restaurant of 2018

Information: 10 December 2018

You've heard what we rated as the best in London and now we need to know what you think.

The best new London restaurants of 2018

Information: 10 December 2018

Sometimes there are just TOO many new restaurants opening. And while we cover them all - sometimes you'll want to know which ones to really zero in on. So here are - in our minds - the best new London restaurants to open in 2018... so far.

'It's like a drug - totally addictive' - blogger Samphire and Salsify starts work at The Guinea

Information: 05 December 2018

Ever wondered what it was like to work in a restaurant? Restaurant blogger and influencer Dominic Rowntree recently stepped across the divide to begin work front of house at London's historic Guinea Grill. Here's his diary of the first few weeks on the job.

Where to stay in San Sebastian

Information: 18 November 2018

Planning a foodie trip to San Sebastian - we've been a few times now, so here are our suggestions on where to stay there.

The best hotel bars in London right now

Information: 18 October 2018

Fancy a martini in swish surroundings? We round up the very best hotel bars in London right now.

The best of London Chocolate Week 2018

Information: 11 October 2018

The best week in London for those with a sweet tooth, bar none. Yes London Chocolate Week is back again and we've picked out the most delicious things to try over the coming seven days.