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White Lyan bar Hoxton becomes Super Lyan

Information: 05 April 2017

It’s all change at White Lyan. Ryan Chetiyawardana and Iain Griffiths created ripples throughout the bartending community when they first opened White Lyan in 2013, serving a menu of entirely...

The Clifton in St John will reopen as a modern all-day gastropub

Information: 05 April 2017

What: The Clifton In a nutshell: The Clifton in St John's Wood is saved and reopening as a new pub. Summing it all up: Haggis sausage rolls, Wild Grouse ketchup and roast cod with arrocina beans...

Pergola comes to Paddington Square for more alfresco eating and drinking

Information: 04 April 2017

Following the ongoing success of Pergola on the roof, there's another alfresco eating and drinking spot coming to London with Pergola Paddington Square. Canalside instead of rooftop, this version of...

Tonkotsu pops up at Proud East with their ramen and korokke

Information: 04 April 2017

If one Tonkotsu in Haggerston just wasn;t enough for you - they're now also opening a two-week pop-up at Haggerston-based Proud East For a short time only, visitors to the gallery will be able their...

BAO, Kiln and Som Saa join forces in Homerton for a bar snack festival

Information: 04 April 2017

Kiln, Som Saa and BAO are all joining forces for a special one-day-only menu in an East London pub, in what is definitely one hell of a partnership. They’ll be rolling out whatever tasty plans...

Petersham Nurseries opens The Petersham and La Goccia restaurants in Covent Garden

Information: 03 April 2017

Petersham Nurseries is making the leap from Richmond to central London and they're not doing things by half. They're launching two restaurants, a lifestyle home and garden shop and a delicatessen with a...

The Truscott Arms is coming back - and it's staying as a pub

Information: 03 April 2017

Rate and rent rises are resulting in a fair few casualties in the restaurant world at the moment. Late last year we had the very unwelcome news that the Truscott Arms was closing down, another...

Tommi's Burger Joint is coming to Soho

Information: 03 April 2017

Updated 3/4/17 with surprise opening date More burger news today, as we have confirmation that Tommi's Burger Joint - currently in Marylebone and the King's Road - is heading to Berwick Street in...

Marcus Samuelsson's Red Rooster is opening in Shoreditch - and he's bringing tacos

Information: 03 April 2017

3/4/17 - updated with new info NYC chef Marcus Samuelsson has cooked for everyone from Barrack Obama to John Legend and Mindy Kaling. And now he's bringing his Harlem restaurant Red Rooster to...

KERB brings all the chicken to the yard with The Bucket List

Information: 03 April 2017

2 days. 8 Traders. 1 Bucket. If that doesn't tell you almost EVERTHING you need to know about Kerb's upcoming fried chicken event, then let us elaborate further. Taking place on 5 and 6 May in...

Are London's BBQ chefs in hot water?

Information: 01 April 2017

Update 12 - yes this was an April Fool! And as an extra, here's a round-up of our previous April Fools. Bad news for London's open fire and BBQ chefs - seems that their days smoking up great food...

All Stars Lanes launches a chicken mousse scotch egg for Easter weekend

Information: 31 March 2017

This? Oh it's just a chicken mousse scotch egg with truffle brioche soldiers. If you're thinking "I must get me some of that RIGHT NOW" you'll have to hold on. The place you'll need to be heading is...

Time Out London unleashes dumpling-gate over its soup dumpling video

Information: 31 March 2017

We can't tell if Time Out London is horrified by having 'offended' Chinese food lovers the world over by a video it published two days ago. Or are they frankly thrilled that that the ensuing furore has...

Bubbledogs is coming to Swingers for hot dogs and crazy golf in the city

Information: 31 March 2017

More news about the latest to join Swingers, the crazy golf emporium in the city. This time, taking over from Hoppers, it's time for Bubbledogs to take their turn alongside Patty & Bun and Pizza...

Craft London are throwing a Mangalitsa-inspired Thursday Feast and you're invited

Information: 30 March 2017

Sponsored content In the opinion of the Observer's food critic, Jay Rayner "there is no savoury dish that can't be improved by the application of a little pig." We quite agree. But why stop at...

Summers is coming to Kilburn from ex St John chef Ruairidh Summers

Information: 30 March 2017

What: Summers In a nutshell: Ex St John chef goes it alone in Kilburn Summing it all up: St John Bread and Wine chef Ruairidh Summers has moved on, opening his first solo restaurant about the Colin...

Blondies Kitchen is popping up in Selfridges' Food Hall

Information: 30 March 2017

Cookies and milk pop-up Blondies Kitchen is making the leap from Old Street Station to the Selfridges Food Hall. They'll be dishing out their American-style milk and cookies to everyone who needs a...

M Bar & Grill in Twickenham will be UK's first to sell full-blood Highland Wagyu

Information: 30 March 2017

What: M Bar & Grill In a nutshell:M Restaurants' new Twickenham venue will be opening soon, offering locals some very fine beef indeed. Summing it all up: Hand-fed with seaweed for over six months...

Jose Pizarro opening Little Jose in Canary Wharf at Crossrail Place

Information: 29 March 2017

What: Little Jose In a nutshell: Jose Pizarro comes to Canary Wharf with a tiny tapas bar. Summing it all up: With Jose, Pizarro and Jose already open, the Spanish chef is opening another place...

Stagolee’s in Fulham is bringing hot chicken and vanilla moonshine cocktails

Information: 29 March 2017

What: Stagolee’s In a nutshell: Food, booze and hospitality from the Southern American States. Summing it all up: Get stuck into comfort food like mac and cheese, or hot chicken, and get to grips with...

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