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My Million Pound menu is back - and here's who we know is taking part...

Information: 08 January 2019

Last year's Million Pound Menu was a big success - so much so that BBC is bringing it back for a new series due next year (with the added "My" in front of the name). If you're unfamiliar with the...

Moio in Stoke Newington is aiming for modern European cooking with a great wine pairing

Information: 07 January 2019

Moio restaurant on Stoke Newington High Street is a collaboration between a chef and sommelier who most recently worked together at Portland restaurant as chef and sommelier. Expect a modern...

Emilia's is bringing their fresh pasta to Aldgate

Information: 07 January 2019

The original Emilia's Crafted Pasta in St Katharine's Docks was among the first of the new breed of simple, fresh, well-made and affordable pasta restaurants in London. Now they're expanding with a...

Spiritland Festival Hall is a new all day (and late night) South Bank spot

Information: 07 January 2019

Spiritland's new Festival Hall digs gives as much importance to what's playing and how it sounds as what's being served up. Oh and it's open very late too.

Camden Town Roadkill is Camden Market's new indie butcher and grill

Information: 07 January 2019

If you're in Camden hankering after a burger or steak sarnie then this ethical, sustainable spot in Stables Market could be just the thing for you.

Camden's Golden Lion pub gets an ex Drapers Arms chef in the kitchen

Information: 04 January 2019

Who doesn't like a David against Goliath story? And you couldn't find a better one than the one featuring the indie Camden pub The Golden Lion up against the evil pub closing developer - as so...

Gizzi Erskine's FILTH veggie burger joint pops up in Shoreditch

Information: 04 January 2019

Gizzi Erskine and Rosemary Ferguson team up to take on the fast food giants with their vegetarian burger chain

Yes, William Sitwell IS going to be the new restaurant critic of The Saturday Telegraph

Information: 03 January 2019

This is a turn up for the books. Just eight weeks after resigning from his position as editor of Waitrose Food Magazine, William Sitwell has landed another plum food job, as the Saturday Telegraph...

Vapiano are opening restaurants at Centre Point, Tower Bridge and Canary Wharf

Information: 03 January 2019

This popular Italian casual chain is expanding with three key openings set for the west end, riverside and Canary Wharf areas.

Yeni in Soho will be top Turkish chef Civan Er's first London restaurant

Information: 03 January 2019

Acclaimed Turkish chef Civan Er is bringing a flavour of his Istanbul restaurant Yeni Lokanta to London's Soho.

Maryam's Cafe in Chiswick is food blogger The Persian Fusion's first restaurant

Information: 02 January 2019

Popular Persian food blogger and author Maryam Sinaiee has opened the doors of her first restaurant venture - a cafe on Chiswick High Road.

Give me five... comfort dishes for under a tenner

Information: 02 January 2019

Warming winter dishes that won't break the bank

Peg will be the P Franco team's third opening, taking over Legs in Hackney

Information: 20 December 2018

The P Franco team's empire continues to expand. This, their third opening, will take over the former Legs restaurant on Morning Lane with an all counter dining and drinking space.

Modern British on the roof at Vintry and Mercer hotel in the City

Information: 19 December 2018

Those who are fans of South Kensington’s The Ampersand will want to make a note of this one - the City's newest hotel Vintry & Mercer boasts multiple places to eat and drink, including a rooftop...

Fred Sirieix and Allegra McEvedy join up for new CBBC show Restaurant Dream Team

Information: 18 December 2018

OK - how good does this sound? The lovely Fred Sirieix, fresh from another series of pairing up romance-searchers on First Dates, has just announced his latest TV show. He and chef (and the original...

Orasay in Notting Hill is the new restaurant from Jackson Boxer and Andrew Clarke

Information: 17 December 2018

The duo behind Brunswick House and St Leonards are expanding to the west of the city with this new Scottish-inspired seafood restaurant in Notting Hill.

The Camden Grocer opens the doors to its luxury deli and cafe in Camden's Stables Market

Information: 17 December 2018

A trio with experience in London's top food stores have picked Camden to launch their range of upmarket deli and cafes.

Dominique Ansel picks Covent Garden for his second London bakery

Information: 17 December 2018

Ever since he opened in London Ansel's bakery has been packed - so expect fans to follow him here to Covent Garden, particularly if there's a new menu of cakes to try.

No. Fifty Cheyne will be the new incarnation of Cheyne Walk Brasserie

Information: 14 December 2018

A nine-month renovation and a new chef make for an entirely new offering on one of London’s most famous streets as Cheyne Walk Brasserie becomes No. Fifty Cheyne.t