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Kym's by Andrew Wong is opening at Bloomberg Arcade - take a first look inside

Information: 20 September 2018

For his second restaurant, Andrew Wong is planning his own take on classic Chinese dishes. The city space will seat over 120, with a separate bar and private event space but we're particularly...

Idris Elba is opening The Parrot cocktail bar at the Waldorf Hilton on the Aldwych

Information: 19 September 2018

A-lister and all round London geezer Idris Elba heads up a team opening London's soon-to-be hottest new bar at The Waldorf Hilton. The Aldwych bar promises tropical cocktails and a raft of...

The Westerns Laundry team are opening Jolene - a new bakery and restaurant on Newington Green

Information: 19 September 2018

Let's hope it's third time lucky for the team behind Westerns Laundry and Primeur as they take on the old Dandy site on Newington Green turning it into a rare grain bakery and restaurant.

The Oystermen are expanding - and they'll have an all day oyster and raw bar when they do

Information: 19 September 2018

Updated 19/9/18 with reopening date Covent Garden restaurant The Oystermen must be doing something right. They've just announced that they've done a bit of a land grab, extending into the next door...

A guide to all the restaurants opening in Twickenham's new East Stand

Information: 19 September 2018

With four new restaurants (and a few new bars too) the new East Stand at Twickenham is expecting to wow rugby fans when it reopens for the first matches this Autumn.

A Hello Kitty bubblewrap waffle has arrived in London

Information: 19 September 2018

Hello Kitty Fans - and we know there are a lot out there - should be up for this new appearance of her on the London food scene. There have been Hello Kitty pop-up cafés before - but this time...

KERB is going completely meat-free in Devonshire Square

Information: 17 September 2018

A brand new KERB street food market is on the way but it's one with a difference - it'll be completely meat-free. They're linking up with WeWork, who have a location on the square and who already...

Ping Coombes brings Ping Pan Asian to Selfridges

Information: 17 September 2018

Ping Coombes, the 2014 MasterChef winner, is bringing her Malaysian food to Selfridges Kitchen with the opening of Ping Pan Asian.

Pret's Autumn menu introduces power omelettes - and the pumpkin latte is back

Information: 14 September 2018

No matter what the forecasters are saying about a last minute Indian summer, Autumn is definitely on the way. And the imminent arrival of Pret's Autumn menu in two weeks time seals the deal. Here's what...

Francis Mallmann comes to London popping up at Mayfair's CUT

Information: 14 September 2018

CUT have had their fair share of impressive pop-ups, and now they've managed to lure over hugely influential chef Francis Mallmann to London. The Argentinean chef (probably Argentina's most famous...

Baby Bao bring their Taiwanese buns and beer from Brighton to London's Haymarket

Information: 14 September 2018

Popular Brighton street food folk Baby Bao have opened their first standalone restaurant on London's Haymarket serving up what they hope will be a winning mixture of bao and beer.

From a personalised pork pie to a tab at the Guinea Grill Hollow Legs' charity raffle is worth a go

Information: 14 September 2018

Here at Hot Dinners we're all for ways to enjoy yourself that also have the rather lovely side bonus of doing good. So when blogger and cookbook author Lizzie Mabbott (aka Hollow Legs) told us about her...

Chipnation comes to Soho serving up just that - chips

Information: 14 September 2018

Ever wanted a place that would just concentrate on getting its chips right? Where that's all you could order without being bothered by any of that fish or burger nonsense? Well, here's your chance...

Kutir in Chelsea will be ex-Gymkhana chef Rohit Ghai's first solo restaurant

Information: 13 September 2018

The chef and GM who headed up London's top Indian restaurants including Gymkhana and Jamavar are opening their first solo venture in Chelsea. Expect this to be one of the biggest openings of the...

The next Chick n' Sours is coming to Upper Street, Islington

Information: 13 September 2018

The masters of fried chicken are back with their "third album". This time they're on Islington's Upper Street with new dishes, an outside space and all the fried favourites from the original (yes,...

The duo behind Breddos Tacos are opening Super Tacos at Market Hall Fulham

Information: 12 September 2018

The Breddos Tacos pair's plot for world domination continues with their expansion into south west London. They're joining the list of food traders at Market Hall Fulham with a Tijuana-inspired taco...

Two Lights in Shoreditch is the next restaurant from the Clove Club team with Chase Lovecky in charge

Information: 11 September 2018

The team behind The Clove Club have a new restaurant on the way - but it's a bit of a departure for them. This time they're helping American chef Chase Lovecky open his own restaurant in Dalston.

Art Yard Bar and Kitchen to open at the Bankside Hotel on Blackfriars Road

Information: 11 September 2018

Bringing in chef Lee Streeton from 45 Jermyn Street shows this new Blackfriars all day spot means business. Tucked into the Bankside Hotel it'll feature modern art everywhere and a menu that shows...

The Joy of Sake hits London with unlimited sake and food by Zuma, Dinings, Adam Handling and more

Information: 11 September 2018

Paid for promotion If you're a fan of Japanese food and drink, then we can't think of a better event to put in your diary than The Joy of Sake. For one evening only, London's Barbican Centre becomes a...

Dan Doherty's pub The Royal Oak is about to start serving Saturday brunch and Sunday roasts

Information: 11 September 2018

Back when it opened in June, Dan Doherty's Marylebone pub The Royal Oak kicked off with a tiny menu, while the chef and his team went about putting useful things like a proper kitchen in. Now,...

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