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When are the Michelin 2023 stars announced for London and the UK

Information: 27 March 2023

It's nearly time for the main restaurant awards of the season to be announced. Find out when the 2023 Michelin stars for London and the UK are being announced - and what to expect.

Monica Galetti returns to MasterChef The Professionals

Information: 24 March 2023

After a year off, Monica Galetti is back in the judges' seat at MasterChef The Professionals.

Mondo Beer + Pizza brings exactly that to Borough Yards

Information: 24 March 2023

New openings are still happening at Borough Yards. The latest to arrive in the area are Mondo Beer + Pizza and yes, you can probably guess what they're serving. The restaurant comes from Mondo Brewing...

Michelin's 2023 Bib Gourmands for London are revealed

Information: 22 March 2023

On Monday, we're getting the reveal of the new Michelin stars for London (as part of the UK and Ireland 2023 guide) and, in advance of that, we have the announcement of this year's Bib Gourmands...

Burnt Ends is coming to London, opening at Harrods

Information: 22 March 2023

Update 5/7/24 - This is unfortunately no longer happening. Are there no limits to the ambition of Harrods' food and drink team? Not content with luring Bjorn Frantzen over this year to open his...

Cake & Flowers will be the new patisserie and flower shop at The Dorchester

Information: 22 March 2023

Updated 22/3/23 with opening date and images Are you truly a five star hotel in London if you don't have your own in-house patisserie or plans for one? We've had Nicolas Rouzaud's The Connaught...

Nakanojo are bringing their Peruvian izakaya to Marylebone

Information: 21 March 2023

21/3/23 - updated with the opening date Marylebone continues to be one of London's epicentres for restaurant openings, with Nakanojo’s plans to launch a new site there. It’s a little over a year...

The Croquetas Challenge returns for 2023

Information: 21 March 2023

Over the past few years we've enjoyed being part of the judging panel for the annual Croquetas Challenge run by the Salt Yard Group. So we're delighted to be able to reveal that the event is back...

British-influenced Boudica restaurant comes to Battersea

Information: 21 March 2023

Battersea's restaurant scene continues to get busier and busier. We've only recently had the launch of Joia and now another big restaurant is getting ready to open there. This time it's the turn of...

Wander is coming back to Stoke Newington

Information: 20 March 2023

With all the news of closures, it's particularly good to hear about a restaurant that was thought to be closed forever actually returning. Wander, one of Stoke Newington's most well-renowned...

P Franco, Bright and Noble Fine Liquor have all closed

Information: 20 March 2023

News reached us on Friday about a surprising series of closures. Noble Fine Liquor, led by Phil Bracey and Liam Kelleher, announced they have now closed all three of their sites - P Franco, Bright...

Doner Shack are bringing their Berlin-style kebabs to London

Information: 20 March 2023

20/3/23 - updated with the opening date We've talked before about how more restaurants that have made their name outside of town are opening in the capital - Six by Nico and Mowgli among others. Now...

Giacco's wine bar hits up Highbury's Blackstock Road

Information: 17 March 2023

Eagle-eyed N5 residents will have noticed work going on over the past few months at former arts space Light Eye Mind on Blackstock Road. This week it unveiled itself as an Italian-accented wine bar,...

You can get A Stranger Things sushi at Sushi Shop

Information: 17 March 2023

We're some way from the final season of Stranger Things arriving but there are little things to keep us going in the meantime. As well as an upcoming London play fans are about to get a special...

The Quality Chop House Cafe is coming back - with pies, a club sandwich and that mince on toast

Information: 16 March 2023

As London foodies know, any news from Quality Chop House is big news. Today they've revealed that they're about to reopen their daytime cafe. The QCH Cafe will serve up a lunchtime-only menu on...

Fink's Pump House opens in Clissold Park

Information: 16 March 2023

The powerhouse duo behind Fink's are at it again. This week they've opened their fourth spot, in Clissold Park. Their latest place is literally down the road from the OG Fink's on Mountgrove Road...

Compton Arms gets new Italian residency, Tiella

Information: 16 March 2023

After a bit of a fright last year, the future of one of Islington's best pubs, the Compton Arms looks bright. And now they're getting ready to launch an all-new residency. Taking over the kitchens...

Forno, a new bakery from the founder of Ombra, is opening in Hackney

Information: 15 March 2023

15/3/22 - updated with the opening date As thoughts increasingly turn to comfort food, take heart in the knowledge there’s a new bakery, deli and pastificio on its way, and it’s all thanks to Ombra...

Flat Iron sets its sights on Kensington for its next steakhouse

Information: 15 March 2023

15/3/22 - updated with the opening date Kensington residents on the lookout for a decent steakhouse now have the arrival of Flat Iron to look forward to this spring. Everyone's favourite budget...

Riviera, a new Southern France restaurant, is opening in St James

Information: 15 March 2023

Craving Saint-Tropez, Cannes, Nice and Antibes? If you feel the need for some Côte d'Azur dining, a new restaurant called Riviera is opening in St James’s Street. It's aiming for luxurious...

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