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Burger and Lobster's Taittinger brunch features a Champagne Train running along the bar

Information: 20 March 2019

Now we know there are plenty of fun police out there who hate the idea of gimmicks. But we are not among them and, frankly, this latest conceit at Burger & Lobster sounds like an absolute hoot. The Soho...

On The Bab opens on Soho's Archer Street

Information: 20 March 2019

It's all go for On The Bab. The Korean street food spot has moved from Marylebone to Soho and opens today on Archer Street, replacing owner Linda Lee's Mee Market. The new Soho restaurant will serve up...

Bread Ahead is opening a huge restaurant, bakery and school in Wembley

Information: 20 March 2019

Bread Ahead are opening a huge new location in Wembley. Their new place has a huge all-day restaurant, bakery and school. And yes, you will be able to get their doughnuts there too...

The Great British Menu 2019 - which London restaurants have chefs taking part?

Information: 20 March 2019

If you're inspired by this year's Great British Menu to try some of the chef contestants' food, here's our guide to the London restaurants with chefs taking part this year and what to order when you...

London wins big at the British Kebab Awards 2019

Information: 19 March 2019

The British Kebab Awards were held at the Park Plaza Westminster last night and London did pretty well out of it. Four of our restaurants picked up gongs on the night. Testi in Stoke Newington won...

London's most dog-friendly cafe Megan's is opening at Battersea Power Station

Information: 19 March 2019

The newest restaurant to open at the Battersea Power Station development will be this all-day cafe from famously dog-friendly restaurant group Megan's.

The 100 most influential women in UK hospitality - according to CODE

Information: 19 March 2019

You know us, here at Hot Dinners. We're all about celebrating the very best of the restaurant scene. And that's just what the new 100 Most Influential Women in UK Hospitality does. Out today it...

Peggy Porschen opens a second bakery, in Chelsea, and yes - it's floral and very pink

Information: 18 March 2019

The original Instagram magnet, London bakery Peggy Porschen, has opened its second bakery, nine years after launching in Belgravia. But this one is bigger, will be open later AND is going to have...

Hacha in Dalston is a tequila and mezcal bar with Mexican sharing plates

Information: 18 March 2019

This Dalston tequila and mezcal bar features margaritas on tap, all the agave spirits you could need and is backed up by a Mexican sharing menu.

Steak sarnies, Thai prawns, rhubarb and custard millefeuilles - it's this week's Instagram round-up

Information: 15 March 2019

It's time for our round-up of some of the best shots of the week - including where you can eat all these wonderful things right now...

Poppies teams up with Gunpowder and som saa for very special chips and curry sauce

Information: 15 March 2019

If the idea of putting curry sauce on your chips has never occurred to you, then you're in the majority in this city. According to a YouGov Survey, just 6% of Londoners consider curry sauce to be an...

Louie's is a Nashville red-hot chicken restaurant opening on Hoxton Square

Information: 13 March 2019

The founder behind Red Dog Saloon is opening a restaurant devoted to fiery southern chicken.

Kebab Queen at Maison Bab will be a chef's table with a difference

Information: 13 March 2019

Hidden downstairs at Maison Bab in Covent Garden is a chef's table with a difference where the chef will serve food direct on to the counter and guests are expected to eat with their hands.

Honest Burgers and Mother Clucker team up for a chicken burger special

Information: 13 March 2019

It's nearly time for the next of Honest Burgers' impressive series of guest burgers. At the time of writing, they're teaming up with the Cheese Truck for this monster, but we've already got eyes on...

Momo gets a big revamp for its 23rd year - and a destination cocktail bar

Information: 12 March 2019

We may be seeing a slowdown in restaurant openings in London at the moment, but there are also some classic restaurants that are still going very strong indeed. And one of them is Momo in Mayfair,...

Hot Dinners celebrate the 5th annual Murphia List with a party at The Marylebone

Information: 12 March 2019

To celebrate the publication of our fifth annual Murphia List - showcasing the most influential Irish people working in London's food and drink scene - Hot Dinners had quite a shindig this week. We...

The Scotch Egg Challenge 2019 shortlist is revealed

Information: 11 March 2019

The Scotch Egg Challenge has become one of the highlights of London's food calendar. If you've somehow been unaware of it until now, let us educate you. Essentially, it sees some of London's top...

Sam's Riverside will be the destination restaurant at Riverside Studios by Hammersmith Bridge

Information: 11 March 2019

West London restaurateur Sam Harrison is back with a destination riverfront restaurant by Hammersmith Bridge which is part of the multimillion Riverside Studios redevelopment.

Homeboy in Islington has London's smallest Irish pub and it's perfect for St Patrick's Day

Information: 11 March 2019

Paid for promotion If you think there's truth in the phrase that good things come in small packages, then a delight awaits you at a new bar on Islington's Essex Road. On the face of it, Homeboy is a...

Kare Kurry is a Japanese curry house in Piccadilly

Information: 11 March 2019

This is a new grab and go Japanese curry spot, from the head chef behind Shoryu Ramen's curries. Expect their curry sauce to be at the centre of the menu with an array of toppings.

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