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Paris restaurant Frenchie comes to London, setting up in Covent Garden

Information: 28 January 2016

Updated 28/1/16 with soft launch details We've already had Taillevent and the less successful Le Chabanais hit London this year - now there's a new Paris restaurant that's looking to settle our side...

Tiny Leaf organic, vegetarian, zero waste restaurant opens in Notting Hill

Information: 28 January 2016

The march of healthy food restaurants continues as another, Tiny Leaf, opens in Notting Hill today. This is billed as London’s first organic, vegetarian, zero waste restaurant - and takes up four...

Gyoza Bar brings dumplings galore to Covent Garden

Information: 28 January 2016

We're pretty partial to gyoza, so when we hear of a new restaurant called Gyoza bar, it's fair to say that piqued our interest... This new Covent Garden spot will be serving deep fried, pan fried or...

Hackney and Highgate head list of London boroughs with top gastropubs

Information: 27 January 2016

Looks like Hackney and Highgate are your best London neighbourhoods for boozers with particularly good grub. That's the verdict anyway of the Top 50 Gastropub list (put together by the Morning...

Oblix at The Shard launches new American history bar menu

Information: 27 January 2016

“Woah, awesome corridor,” exclaimed a visiting Yank, perfectly on cue, as we walked down the shadowy passage and into the sleek interior of Oblix. The floor-to-ceiling windows and low lighting...

Galley hits Islington's Upper Street with ex Randall & Aubin head chef

Information: 26 January 2016

The revitalisation of Islington's dining scene continues apace with news of another interesting restaurant opening on Upper Street. Galley restaurant and bar takes over the space occupied by United Ramen...

Street Kitchen launches on Mentmore Terrace, London Fields

Information: 26 January 2016

There's another arch being taken over on Mentmore Terrace, where Patty&Bun and E5 Bakehouse are - Street Kitchen are making a move east. As with the recently opened shop in Broadgate, Street Kitchen...

Behold The Pit Burger from Meat & Shake

Information: 26 January 2016

Enough to drive fear into all but the hardiest of burger fanatics, this my friends is The Pit Burger. It's a guest item on the menu at Meat & Shake's three London smokehouses and is their biggest...

The Truscott Arms launches Born in 1983 dining room

Information: 26 January 2016

The Truscott Arms in Maida Vale is getting a new upstairs restaurant this week, following a big revamp. It's been renamed Born in 1983 after head chef Aiden MGee - and the whole menu is inspired by...

Preview new restaurant Foley's and Made of Dough at Market Yard Guest Kitchen

Information: 25 January 2016

Here's a new way of getting people to preview your new restaurant before it opens. Two new restaurants are teaming up with the people behind Feast for a special two part residency at the new Market Yard...

Bo Drake Launches lunchtime Korean Bento boxes

Information: 25 January 2016

Here's something to look for if you're in Soho and in need of a different kind of lunch. Korean restaurant Bo Drake is launching three new bento boxes - all at under £10. The KFC Bento (£9.95) is a...

Debretts publish their 2016 guide to the most influential food folk in Britain

Information: 24 January 2016

Debretts, the guide to etiquette and folk of social standing has today released its list of the 500 most influential people in Britain today. They describe it as "a portrait of power, influence and...

Grain Store Cafe and Bar heads to Gatwick

Information: 21 January 2016

21/1/16 - updated with menu details and opening date An airport is never the best place to find some decent food, but things are getting better. Recently we had Heston opening at Heathrow and now...

Healthy food restaurant Farmstand comes to Drury Lane, Covent Garden

Information: 21 January 2016

If you're looking for a dose of healthy food in Covent Garden, a new restaurant might be right up your street. Next door to Barrafina, Farmstand opens next week. Coming from American Steven Novick, it...

Absurd Bird chicken is coming to Spitalfields and Soho

Information: 21 January 2016

Seems like there's life in the market for more chicken ventures in London. We hear that a new company, Absurd Bird, is opening two new restaurants in London this year. The company is kicking off its...

Jason Atherton to open Sosharu, Japanese restaurant in Clerkenwell

Information: 20 January 2016

Updated 20/1/16 with full info There's no sign of London's most prolific restaurateur slowing down as Jason Atherton gets ready for his next opening. That's Sosharu on Clerkenwell Road, taking over...

Meatballs from Capish pop-up at the Hat & Tun in Farringdon

Information: 20 January 2016

Farringdon's Hat & Tun is getting a new residency as street food trader Capish are heading inside for two weeks in February. You'll be able to try their meatballs in much warmer surroundings...

Swan on a Hot Gin Roof pop up launches at Ham Yard Hotel

Information: 20 January 2016

It may be cold enough to freeze the proverbial balls of a brass monkey out there, but if you are looking for some alfresco action this winter, then head to Soho. Sipsmith gins are going to be...

The Great Sausage Roll Off announces 2016 shortlist

Information: 19 January 2016

Following hard on the heels of the Scotch Egg Challenge comes another bar snack competition - this year's Great Sausage Roll Off. The annual event is now in its fourth year and take place at The Red...

Anthony Demetre comes to the Barbican with new restaurant Osteria

Information: 19 January 2016

Anthony Demetre's been VERY busy of late. He's added a new bar to Arbutus, is behind a new high-rise restaurant at Old Street and now he's coming to the Barbican with a view to improve your dining...

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