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Simpson's-in-the-Strand to re-open after a big refurbishment

Information: 05 July 2017

Updated with opening date. West End institution Simpson's-in-the-Strand is about to get a major facelift, courtesy of the Savoy. It's rare that you can get away with describing something as "iconic" and...

Forza Win open Ragazzi in Mayfair - paninis, wine and cocktails all summer long

Information: 05 July 2017

If you're yet to head out to Forza Win in Peckham, they've also gone a bit central London for the summer. They've just opened Ragazzi, a panini bar in Mayfair. It's a change from the original Forza...

Court hears how Sports Direct CEO cleaned Benares out of its most expensive wine

Information: 04 July 2017

His many employees might be concentrated at the lower end of the pay scale but it looks like Sport Direct's Mike Ashley knows how to splash his cash on wine

Killer Tomato is expanding with a new joint planned for Portobello Road

Information: 04 July 2017

Popular Shepherds Bush Mexican Killer Tomato is expanding, opening a second restaurant - also in West London - on Portobello Road

Martha Ortiz comes to London with Ella Canta Mexican restaurant at InterContinental Park Lane

Information: 04 July 2017

Updated with opening date Mexican food in London really seems to be going to the next level at the moment. With El Pastor, Breddos, Corazon and hopefully the return of Santo Remedio in 2017, it...

St James Bar Avenue is having a Hamptons takeover for the summer

Information: 04 July 2017

Fancy lobster rolls and watermelon martinis? Then you need to head on over to this bar in St James

Sushi and champagne with Charles Heidsieck's Maverick Encounters

Information: 03 July 2017

One champagne house is tapping into the market for unique encounters. We went along to check it out.

Ben and Jerry's is popping up in Soho for the Summer

Information: 03 July 2017

Ben and Jerry's are setting up shop in Soho for the summer with their Summer in Soho ice cream shop and they're celebrating the only way they know how - by giving away free ice cream. Because, let's...

McDonald's Dalston has a terrace and 3000 people wanted to party there

Information: 30 June 2017

Who wouldn't want to go to a party at a McDonald's in Dalston?

Duck and Waffle Local do takeaway - and those crispy pig ears are on the menu

Information: 30 June 2017

This is potentially dangerous news. Not only is Duck and Waffle Local now doing takeaways, but their amazing BBQ spiced crispy pig ears are on that menu too. We absolutely LOVE these and the...

Pamban brings chai, coffee and a touch of Indian and Sri Lankan food to Camden Market

Information: 30 June 2017

There's a new coffee house with a difference coming to Camden Market very soon and it definitely looks like one to watch. It's called Pamban - named after an island right between India and Sri Lanka -...

Jason Atherton's Hai Cenato is putting a breakfast pizza on the brunch menu

Information: 29 June 2017

This is the dish your weekend hangover has been looking for

A new Hoppers is coming to St Christopher's Place, Marylebone

Information: 28 June 2017

One of Soho's most popular restaurants is getting a sibling as Hoppers comes to Marylebone. Expect this second place to be much larger than the first too.

LA-style Wedge Issue Pizza are coming to Shoreditch

Information: 28 June 2017

Already popular on Clerkenwelll road, this sees Wedge Issue Pizza land in Shoreditch. They have LA style thin crust pizzas and cater pretty well for the vegan crowd too...

Flesh & Buns prepares to relaunch with a new party menu and bigger bar

Information: 27 June 2017

Covent Garden has got a hot new party venue as Flesh & Buns prepares to relaunch with a new look and menu

Neil Rankin's Temper comes to Angel Court in the City - and it's all about curry and gin

Information: 27 June 2017

Neil Rankin turns his barbecue expertise to his second temper restaurant. But while the first was about meat and tacos, this is all about curries cooked on open flames using creative ingredients, and...

Bean & Wheat brings 'no waste' salads, snacks and more to Liverpool Street

Information: 26 June 2017

Not satisfied with adding more outposts of The Frog to London, Adam Handling is also opening his own cafe in the City. And it's all about helping his restaurants to go fully waste free.

Saucy pasta bar with a twist is opening on Tottenham Court Road

Information: 26 June 2017

Dublin chef sets her sights on London with this Tottenham Court Road pasta bar that has a distinctly healthy range of options

The London Magnum pleasure store is back in Covent Garden - double-dip ice-cream goodness

Information: 23 June 2017

Double. Dipped. Magnum ice-creams. If that's music to your ears, is then you'll be wanting to make a beeline for Covent Garden during the next heatwave, where the hugely popular Magnum Pleasure...