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Alphabet bar returns - this time on Islington's Upper Street

Information: 23 July 2018

It's been closed in Soho for five years, but now Alphabet bar is on the way back to London. This time it's setting up shop in Islington matching cocktails with a Mediterranean menu.

The Greenhouse in Mayfair has a new chef as Alex Dilling takes over from Arnaud Bignon

Information: 20 July 2018

It's all change at Mayfair restaurant The Greenhouse, where they've just announced a new Executive Chef. Following in the footsteps of Arnaud Bignon who returned to Greece in Spring, is Alex...

The Million Pound Menu is coming back for a second series and they're looking for participants

Information: 20 July 2018

If, like us, you enjoyed watching the lovely Fred Sirieix on the Million Pound Menu then the good news is he's coming back. BBC Two have just ordered a second series of the restaurant business show. If you...

Farmer J open their first all-day Mediterranean restaurant in the City

Information: 20 July 2018

Morty and Bob's are opening a restaurant at Coal Drops Yard in King's Cross

Information: 18 July 2018

East London's Morty & Bob's are bringing hot sarnies, grilled cheese and epic weekend brunches to their new open plan space just off Granary Square.

A London restaurant is celebrating National Tequila Day with an avocado luge

Information: 18 July 2018

If Covent Garden restaurant Cantina Laredo were gunning for the millennial market, they couldn't have done any better than their latest wheeze. For National Tequila Day next week (yes, there really IS a...

Brooklyn's Best Pizza is coming to London with Yard Sale Pizza

Information: 18 July 2018

Another of New Yorks finest pizza establishments is on its way to London. This time it's Brooklyn's Best Pizza (that's the actual name of the restaurant - they're definitely not modest) whose...

Buffalo is a new plant-based diner that's just opened on Brick Lane

Information: 17 July 2018

London's booming veggie and vegan scene throws up another East End opening as Buffalo diner offers a casual, entirely plant-based dining experience.

Levan in Peckham is the next restaurant from Salon's Nicholas Balfe

Information: 17 July 2018

After five years of success with Brixton's Salon, Nicholas Balfe is following it up with an all-day restaurant in Peckham, Levan. Expect a bistronomy approach to the food, with low-waste and natural...

Kin et Deum is a next generation Thai restaurant coming to London Bridge

Information: 16 July 2018

A trio of siblings have taken over their dad's restaurant by London Bridge station and given the space and menu a more modern makeover.

Som Saa chef sacked over racist social media posts

Information: 13 July 2018

Updated 15/7/18 Every so often, a restaurant story blows up in real time and over the past weekend, the one to watch involved a chef, Shaun Beagley, who has been working at popular East London Thai...

The 40 food and drink names British folk find hardest to pronounce

Information: 13 July 2018

We don't normally do survey-style stories, but we have to admit being struck by this one today. The survey, for French bakery brand Brioche Pasquier, asked 2000 adults for the food names they found most...

Marylebone is getting a posh corner store with Boxcar Baker and Deli opening

Information: 13 July 2018

Only the best for Marylebone's residents and workers - this new deli and cafe will serve up British produce and Swedish pastries making it a very handy addition to the area.

Former Gordon Ramsay chef opens takeaway spot Alfs in Bank

Information: 13 July 2018

After eight years working for Gordon Ramsay and then as a private chef, Angie Steele has opened her first takeaway spot in the heart of the City.

Balans Soho Society have opened their eight restaurant, in Victoria's Cardinal Place

Information: 13 July 2018

The expansion of Balans Soho Society continues - the group have just opened their eighth place, this time in Victoria. They're the latest restaurant addition to the Cardinal Place Roof Garden. As...

Sushi master Endo Kazutoshi is holding an intimate eight-seat pop-up at The Berkeley this summer

Information: 12 July 2018

Ahead of the opening of his upcoming restaurant at White City, sushi master Endo Kazutoshi is going to be popping up at the Berkeley in Knightsbridge this summer. Kazutoshi - who used to run all...

Huge Ichiba Japanese food hall opens in Westfield London

Information: 12 July 2018

There’ll be space for 200 to dine in at Ichiba, the enormous new Japanese food hall that’s springing up as part of Westfield’s regeneration. It’ll be providing hefty amounts of traditional Japanese...

Yolkbreaker are bringing their egg buns to Camden Market for their first permanent location

Information: 11 July 2018

You may have seen Yolkbreaker serving up their egg buns in various food markets. Now they're setting up their first permanent location in Camden Market.

Starting line-up for the 2018 Croqueta Challenge revealed

Information: 11 July 2018

Updated 18/8/18 with finalist details Always one of our favourite nights of the year, the Croquetas Challenge is gearing up for its 2018 event. Now in its third year, this competitive comparison of...

Burger and Lobster are popping up at Fulham's Little Blue Door for a week of lobster-enhanced dishes

Information: 11 July 2018

Fancy a week of lobster goodness in Fulham this month? Then the team-up between Burger and Lobster and The Little Blue Door (the place that's based on "a fictional flatshare between friends") will...

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