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The fallout to this week's Jason Atherton interview continues. Following the chef's interview by the Times and his subsequent apology on Instagram comes an open letter railing about sexism still...

We've already brought you the news about Cav, the bar opening in Bethnal Green, but now we know a lot more about the kitchen residency that's going to be a part of it for the first year. Tasca is...

The evolution of Lonsdale Road at the heart of Queen's Park's restaurant scene continues with the news that what was Lula has turned into PYRÃ. And with a new name, comes a new chef. Running the...

Updated 19/2/25 with brunch details and opening date On Kensington High Street one burger chain has closed just to be replaced with another - albeit with the added bonus of lobster. The new owners are...

Here at Hot Dinners we mainly focus on the hottest restaurants in town, as well as new openings. But the London restaurant scene is ever-changing and that means some restaurants fall to the wayside. With...

Updated 18/2/25 with statement from Atherton below In a stunningly tone-deaf interview with the Times, top chef Jason Atherton has decided that sexism in Britain's restaurants can't or doesn't exist...

18/2/24 - updated with confirmation The news well and truly broke over the weekend, and now it's been confirmed - Gordon Ramsay is indeed taking over what was Le Gavroche. The current head chef over...

It's that time again - when the House of Lords takes a holiday, the rest of us regular folk can take their place in The Peer's Dining room to see just what it's like to dine as a lord. However, this...

As one door closes, another opens. And while fans of Forza Win in Camberwell may be reeling from the announcement last week of its imminent closure, the good news is that there's a rather...

Over in Farringdon, what was once a branch of Itsu is getting what we'd definitely consider a glow-up, having been bought by the team behind CERU. They already have two restaurants in West London,...

London's love of a single-item shop shows no signs of going away. And joining the ranks of places focused on crumble (Humble Crumble) or biscuits (The Biscuiteers) is a brand new shop in Covent...

When videos saying "the Chiltern Firehouse is on fire" started popping up on social last night it wasn't a declaration of the hotel's innate coolness but instead a statement of fact. The hotel was...

14/2/25 - updated with the opening date For seven years chef Joo Won was responsible for holding the Michelin star as the head chef of Galvin at Windows. But opening his own restaurant was always...

After opening their Mexican restaurant in Dalston last year, Corrochio’s are getting ready for the next level - or one level down to be more precise. They're launching their new bar CINCO underneath the...

A new cafe and restaurant is opening next door to The Saatchi Gallery (taking over what used to be the gallery's restaurant), called Cafe Linea. The new space is planned as an all-day opening,...

The cocktail shakers will be out in force in Bethnal Green tonight with the news that local bar Satan's Whiskers has topped the UK's Top 50 Cocktail Bars list once again. The bar has managed the top...

Just a couple of months after opening their last pizzeria, Santa Maria are at it again. This time they're coming to Paddington. It comes just as the group approach their 15th anniversary, having...

Updated 12/2/25 with opening date and drinks details It's been a while since we had anything new in from the team behind MEATliquor, so it's fair to say we're looking forward to seeing what they...

Every year, before the main stars are announced, Michelin usually reveals the Bib Gourmands a few days or more in advance. But this year, for some reason that we can't fathom, the guide didn't...

A Hot Dinners exclusive Paddington's food scene is really getting a boost in 2025. Not only will the area soon be home to West London's highest restaurant, but they're also about to get a brand new...