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Dan Barber of Blue Hill at Stone Barns is bringing his food pop-up wastED to London's Selfridges

Information: 13 January 2017

So this is a BIG story - and a huge coup for Selfridges. Top American chef Dan Barber - he of Blue Hill at Stone Barns fame - is bringing his food waste pop-up, wastED, to London this Spring. [Read our full...

Bel-Air brings wholesome LA-fare to Farringdon with their second branch

Information: 13 January 2017

What: Bel Air Farringdon In a nutshell: Healthy food, fast. Summing it all up: Bel Air's an LA food inspired space that opened originally in Shoreditch serving salads and more. This sees them...

Creme Egg season is here with the Creme Egg Hunting Lodge

Information: 13 January 2017

Fans of Cadbury Creme Egg Cafe from 2016 are in for a treat. Not only is it *already* the official start of Creme Egg season, (according to Cadbury’s), but they’re bringing back their cafe, this...

Personalised cocktails with a twist at new Bletchley Park-themed bar from the naked restaurant team

Information: 12 January 2017

Naked restaurant The Bunyadi was never going to be an easy act to follow, but the team behind that are giving it a go with a WW2-themed cocktail bar where you decode your own personality to work out...

Tonkotsu announces series of ramen collaborations with guest chefs

Information: 10 January 2017

Not content with merely opening a new restaurant, Anzu, a few months ago, the folk behind Tonkotsu are keeping busy by completely organising a series of ramen collaborations with guest chefs. First up,...

Pip & Nut’s nut butter bar pops up at Selfridges

Information: 10 January 2017

If you’re having a crack at Veganuary, but haven’t yet discovered the wonder of nut butters, step right up to Selfridge’s where Pip & Nut are now running a pop up bar in the Foodhall. As the joke...

Rum, pizza and board games at 70s-themed Bobby Fitzpatrick in West Hampstead

Information: 10 January 2017

What: Bobby Fitzpatrick In a nutshell: Rum cocktails and pizza in West Hampstead Summing it all up: This West Hampstead spot comes from the same people behind Coil Laundry in Exmouth market. Expect rum...

The Bare Bones Bus Tour invites meat lovers to climb aboard for a London day out

Information: 10 January 2017

Vegans, look away now. Vegetarians too, actually. In fact, this advice applies to everyone who’s not immediately intrigued at the sound of a new ‘bad-ass BBQ shack on wheels.’ Hyper-macho hot...

Shake Shack and Berber & Q team up for a special burger to launch Shake Shack at Canary Wharf

Information: 10 January 2017

We do like a Shake Shack burger here at Hot Dinners, and if you're like us you'll be pleased to learn that a shiny new Shake Shack is on the way to Canary Wharf this week. And to celebrate the...

Ralph’s Coffee & Bar opens at London's Polo Ralph Lauren

Information: 10 January 2017

Popping over the pond, Ralph Lauren has just opened his first eatery in London. Ralph's Coffee & Bar takes the Manhattan spots of The Polo Bar and Ralph's coffee and combines them for London. The...

Lorne Restaurant is coming to Victoria

Information: 09 January 2017

What: Lorne In a nutshell: Wine and seasonal food in Victoria Summing it all up: This restaurant in Victoria has an ex-sommelier from River Cafe and a chef from Brawn, so expect a particularly good...

Aegean brunches and lunches from Firedog - and not an avocado in sight

Information: 09 January 2017

Strictly no avocados - that’s the policy from Firedog, a new Greek and Turkish all-day dining spot that’s desperate to reinvigorate the usual brunch menu. Instead, diners will be treated to a wealth of...

Urban Tea Rooms is coming to the redeveloped St James Market

Information: 09 January 2017

What: Urban Tea Rooms, St James's Market In a nutshell: Tea and cake Summing it all up: This is the latest addition to the new St James's Market development, an English tea room. It's the second...

London tube strike - restaurant deals and offers

Information: 09 January 2017

Yes, there's a tube strike. And yes, it's raining too. But rather than let yourself be bogged down in general commuter misery, you could instead look at this as a great opportunity to get into a...

Oak N4 wine shop and tasting room opens in Finsbury Park

Information: 09 January 2017

Newly open in Finsbury park is Oak N4 - an independent wine store & tasting room, tucked in just behind the station in Wells Terrace. "Providing an informal and relaxed environment is everything," the...

The Momo Shack pops up in Dalston with Tibetan dumplings

Information: 08 January 2017

7/1/17 Updated with news of the extension Places to eat authentic Tibetan are few and far between in the capital, which is why it’s great news that The Momo Shack is popping up in Dalston this...

‘Local is gospel’ in Parlez, Brockley’s new neighbourhood restaurant

Information: 06 January 2017

There’s a new neighbourhood restaurant coming to Brockley, and the focus will be firmly on local life, from the digital loyalty cards to the top notch wifi and more. The restaurant will also double as a...

Louie Louie brings cakes by day and music by night to the Walworth Road

Information: 06 January 2017

The pre-Christmas period was awash with new restaurant openings, so you'll forgive us if we missed a few out. A Hot Dinners reader brought our attention to Louie Louie which opened on the Walworth...

Patty & Bun's latest Hackney spot is on Richmond Road

Information: 05 January 2017

If you've been to Patty & Bun's London Fields spot, then there's the sad news that they're closing up shop there (on 9 Jan) - changing it into a full development kitchen. BUT there's a new Patty &...

Here's what you need to know about The Ned coming to the City of London

Information: 05 January 2017

5/1/2017 - updated with new pics The City of London is the location for one of the biggest openings London has to look forward to in 2017. The Ned hotel, club and restaurants is a joint venture...

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