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Squirrel croquettes come to the menu at the Jugged Hare

Information: 13 April 2016

Spring is definitely here, and that means the return of squirrels to both the streets and now the menus of London. In the City, The Jugged Hare has a new snack on the menu, squirrel and bacon...

Ex Smokehouse duo to run weekly supperclub Chicken of the Woods in Crouch End

Information: 13 April 2016

There's a new weekend supperclub coming to Crouch End that DOES sound very interesting. It's from Chris Slaughter and James Galton best known for The Pig & Butcher, Smokehouse and British restaurant...

Notch takes over from Roofnic for this summer's rooftop bar

Information: 12 April 2016

The transformation of the rooftop at the London Marriott Hotel Park Lane into Roofnic last year was a huge hit for the hotel - with queues snaking round the block. Now they've unveiled their plans...

There's a Natural wine and Hamburgé Salon happening at Big Fernand

Information: 11 April 2016

We love burgers. And we love wine. So the idea of Big Fernand and The Remedy collaborating for a Natural wine and Hamburgé Salon sounds just peachy to us. This one night event will see The Remedy...

BIB London's wine box pop up returns to Dalston

Information: 11 April 2016

Bag-in-box wine taproom BIB is coming back to East London for a six month residency, following its popular pop up in November. And this time they're teaming up with chef Harry Kaufman, adding some...

Ben Spalding to launch #AllGunsBlazing dinners collaborating with top chefs

Information: 11 April 2016

Ben Spalding, always known for putting together some pretty special dinners, is gearing up for his next big thing - #AllGunsBlazing - a collaboration with some very big chefs from the UK (and Norway...

Farmer J brings healthy fast food to Leadenhall

Information: 08 April 2016

Updated 8/4/16 with opening date and soft launch offer The current spate of interesting City openings shows no signs of stopping. Next up is Farmer J - an all day spot coming to Leadenhall this...

A Wanted Man combines cafe with brow and waxing salon in Chelsea

Information: 08 April 2016

This sounds to us like a first for London - an espresso canteen with brow bar and waxing salon attached. A Wanted Man opened quietly in Chelsea a few weeks ago, and while the idea of a cafe come...

Burger Shack & Bar to open in Wimbledon

Information: 08 April 2016

Looks like there's more burgers on the horizon for Wimbledon. Young's Pubs have just announced that they're opening Burger Shack & Bar on Church Road this month. They've taken over the Fire Stables. The menu...

Som Saa lands in Spitalfields for their first permanent restaurant

Information: 08 April 2016

Updated 8/4/16 with opening date and 50% off food soft launch offer The transition of Som Saa from popup to permanent restaurant was on ours (and most other people's) lists of restaurants to watch out...

Hanger SW6 steak and liquor bar opening in Fulham Broadway

Information: 08 April 2016

There's more affordable steak on the way - this time in the shape of Hanger SW6, a self-styled "steak and liquor bar". It's across two floors - bar downstairs (seats around 45), restaurant upstairs (around...

Ellory to start serving a set lunch at the weekends

Information: 08 April 2016

We're all about a bargain set lunch here at Hot Dinners, which makes the news that hot new Hackney bistro Ellery is starting to serve from next week, pretty high on our to-do list. With two courses at...

The Manor launches the Home Grown Club for up and coming chefs and mixologists

Information: 07 April 2016

Robin Gill - always one of our favourite chefs - has launched another new initiative to support up and coming talent in hospitality. We went along to the inaugural Home Grown Club at The Manor in...

Mamie's creperie and cider bar is coming to Covent Garden

Information: 07 April 2016

The ongoing influx of new restaurants to Covent Garden continues - and if you love a good crepe then this one's for you. Mamie's is both a creperie AND a cider bar - with the focus very much on...

Below The Smoke bar opens under Rok in Shoreditch

Information: 07 April 2016

It's been quite a while in the planning but the downstairs bar at Rok in Shoreditch is now officially ready to go. The a new 24 seat bar space will open this month and here's what you need to know: They have...

Fowl Mouths Japanese comfort food come to the Lido Cafe for April

Information: 07 April 2016

If you are already missing Fowl Mouths after their King & Co pop-up, they're back. Next up for the Japanese pop-up is the Lido Cafe in Dulwich. On the menu will be: Teriyaki Chilli Wings Ponzu Steak marinated in...

Chriskitch expands from Muswell Hill to Hoxton Market

Information: 06 April 2016

It's been three years since we first wrote about Christian Honor - a chef who left his job running a brigade of 200 chefs at The Dorchester to open a weeny cafe in Muswell Hill called Chriskitch,...

Farmacy brings all manner of plant based food and drinks to Westbourne Grove

Information: 06 April 2016

We'd heard a lot about the new "roots to stem" trend at the beginning of the year and here comes the first restaurant to pick up the idea and run with it. An all-day restaurant with healthy food as...

The London Falafel Festival is coming to Borough Market

Information: 06 April 2016

The latest brainchild of Daniel Young, who's also behind Burger Monday, is about all things falafel. Just like one of his burger challenges, he's pitting four falafel makers against each other and...

ROBA Bar & Restaurant comes to Paddington

Information: 06 April 2016

There's a fancy new restaurant on the way to Paddington (not something we get to write often) and its chef, Andrea Secchi has plenty of Michelin experience, having worked with Marcus Wareing at the...

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