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Shotgun in Soho launches its ditch the hangover Sunday brunch

Information: 02 February 2016

He's already provided London with the definitive cornbread. Now Mississippi-born chef Brad Macdonald is laying on the definitive hangover-fixing brunch at his Shotgun cocktail bar and BBQ joint in...

Kricket in Brixton launch Sunday brunch and their take on a sausage roll

Information: 01 February 2016

Already a very big deal indeed at Brixton Pop, there's another reason to pop down to Kricket this weekend as they get ready to launch a weekend brunch. And they'll even be putting an Indian take on a...

Crosstown launch New Zealand style doughnut for Waitangi Day

Information: 01 February 2016

This is the latest special doughnuts from Crosstown - but it's only available this coming weekend. Teaming up with New Zealand chocolate Whittaker’s, and based on their Peanut Slab bar it will be:...

Dickie Fitz to replace the Newman St Tavern

Information: 01 February 2016

Updated 1/2/16 with soft launch details The Newman Street Tavern is no more - but there's another restaurant taking its place at the end of the month - Dickie Fitz (Fitz for Fitzrovia - we're not...

Mark Hix and Nick Jones both get an MBE in the New Year honours list

Information: 31 January 2016

It's nearly time for 2017 - which will be a blessing for many - but before we get to the festivities, there's just the matter of the New Year Honours list. You'll have read about many of the celebs who...

Pizza Pilgrims and Blues Kitchen team up for The Pilgrim

Information: 29 January 2016

Now THIS looks like an impressive burger! It's the fruits of a mash-up between The Blues Kitchen and Pizza Pilgrims which goes on the Blues Kitchen menu for February. So let's break this burger all...

Will Torrent is bringing his cakes to The Tea Room at Harrods

Information: 28 January 2016

Got a sweet tooth? Then put this in your diary. Award-winning patisserie chef Will Torrent, who has worked with everyone from Heston to Jamie, is popping up at Harrods. It's all tied in with the...

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...

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