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Kitty Fisher's announces a new Head Chef

Information: 03 March 2017

Hot Dinners exclusive Very late last year, Tomos Parry left as Head Chef of Kitty Fisher's. We're still waiting to see where he'll reappear, but in the meantime Kitty Fisher's has unveiled its new...

Bun House in Soho has steamed buns, pickles and deep-fried duck tongues

Information: 03 March 2017

Updated with opening date Soho’s Greek Street, already so rich with options, is to set to be the home of another tempting eatery, this time in the form of steamed buns and pickle cafe Bun House. Hot...

Rick Stein is opening a London restaurant by the river in Barnes

Information: 02 March 2017

Updated 2/3/17 with opening date and menu details Up until now, the only way you'd get to try Rick Stein's food is by heading due South West, either to Padstow or beyond to one of his 10...

Dotori in Finsbury Park is reopening

Information: 01 March 2017

There are waves of excitement are rippling over north London this week following news that the Korean restaurant Dotori is about to reopen. The beloved Finsbury Park restaurant, which was always...

Ice cream for breakfast on Portobello Road with Four Winters

Information: 01 March 2017

What: Four Winters In a nutshell: Liquid nitrogen ice-cream with cereal, granola and mango yoghurt for breakfast Summing it all up: Those after a sugary way to start their day can now have a frozen...

Foxlow from Hawksmoor is coming to Soho

Information: 01 March 2017

What: Foxlow Soho In a nutshell: Hawksmoor Spinoff comes to Soho Summing it all up: The people behind Hawksmoor are finally descending on Soho with their spinoff, Foxlow. Expect steak, ribs, chicken and...

Imad’s Syrian Kitchen pop-up is coming to Columbia Road, run by a former refugee

Information: 01 March 2017

What: Imad’s Syrian Kitchen In a nutshell: A set menu of Syrian cuisine, served up family supper style around a big table Summing it all up: After fleeing his home, and his restaurants, in Syria, Imad...

MEATliquor unleashes a dog-themed menu with new hot-dogs and cocktails

Information: 01 March 2017

MEATLiquor are launching a dog-themed menu throughout March and April - by dog, we mean primarily HOT dog of course, but it's also being set up to support local dog charities. And there are two...

Boustead & Bidois pops-up in Islington from an Opera Tavern and Ten Bells chef

Information: 01 March 2017

What: Boustead & Bidois In a nutshell: Chris Boustead teams up with Tim Bidois to bring classic British fare to Highbury Corner. Summing it all up: Former Opera Tavern chef will bring his...

Patty & Bun burgers are coming to Notting Hill

Information: 28 February 2017

What: Patty & Bun In a nutshell: The popular burger spot comes to Notting Hill Summing it all up: They've been launching burger joints across town, but this is the first time that Patty & Bun have...

Stoke House comes to Victoria, a self-service carvery with upmarket twist

Information: 28 February 2017

A Hot Dinners exclusive What: Stoke House In a nutshell: Pick and mix locally-sourced meat and seasonal sides. Summing it all up: Nova Victoria’s latest announcement is Stoke House, an upmarket...

Nanny Bill's at The Shop in brings mac and cheese croquettes, burgers and more to Kensal Rise

Information: 28 February 2017

What: Nanny Bill’s at The Shop In a nutshell: Hand-pressed burgers, sides and croquettes galore from the food truck’s first kitchen takeover. Summing it all up: After successful stints in Brixton,...

Dabbous is closing, but they have plans brewing for a new restaurant

Information: 27 February 2017

Once billed as one of the hardest restaurants to get into in London, Dabbous is closing in June as they get ready to open a new restaurant elsewhere. What it does mean, however, is that Ollie...

The Cheese Bar is opening at Camden Stables Market

Information: 27 February 2017

27/2/17 - updated with launch details Of the many food trucks going permanent in London that we’ve witnessed lately, we must confess we’re extra glad to find out one of will be The Cheese Bar,...

DIY dessert calzones and BYOB at Pizza Pilgrims Shoreditch

Information: 27 February 2017

27/2/17 - updated with launch details. What: Pizza Pilgrims Shoreditch In a nutshell: BYOB + pizza Summing it all up: Pizza Pilgrims are opening another branch, this time in East London. Diners will...

Claude Bosi is opening Claude Bosi at Bibendum in South Kensington

Information: 27 February 2017

27/2/17 - Updated with more news about the opening Late last year, we had been hearing two rumours - one that Claude Bosi of the recently closed Hibiscus was re-opening in South Kensington, and the...

Hawksmoor bring back the three martini lunch

Information: 24 February 2017

The very idea of a three martini lunch these days may be very rare indeed - but Hawksmoor are having none of that. Determined to bring back the boozy lunch they're adding three martinis to the...

Urban Food Fest moves indoors to Selfridge’s Food Hall with a new deli

Information: 24 February 2017

What: Urban Food Fest In a nutshell: Pizza, wafflewiches and other street food find a new permanent indoor home Summing it all up: Selfridges’ Food Hall is about to become home to Urban Food Fest, the...

TT Liquor cocktail bar, shop and tasting room opens on Kingsland Road

Information: 24 February 2017

TT Liquor, a cocktail bar, spirits shop and tasting room on Kingsland Road, Shoreditch is the latest establishment set to join the burgeoning East London bar scene. A veritable theme park of booze...

Allan Pickett brings traditional British food to Swan at Shakespeare’s Globes

Information: 23 February 2017

Allan Pickett is busy yet again. While his first solo venture Piquet, was warmly reviewed it is, alas, no more. But now he’s just been announced as the new executive chef at Swan, Shakespeare’s...

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