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Michelin gets ready for the big reveal by announcing 2016 Bib Gourmands

Information: 16 September 2015

If you didn't know, tomorrow is when the UK Michelin stars are announced - pretty much the biggest deal as far as awards for the restaurant industry goes (despite what some people might say). While...

Pestle comes to Islington for a residency at Sacred

Information: 16 September 2015

Their last pop-up was a hit and a permanent restaurant is planned, but if you want to check out hot newcomer Pestle asap, then there's a new opportunity on the horizon. They're settling down at...

The 2015 YBF awards are announced at the Tate

Information: 16 September 2015

A large amount of the food industry gathered last night for the YBFs (also aka Young British Foodies but less so as there is actually no age limit), the food awards that celebrate innovation and...

Patty&Bun pops up in Peckham Springs for a two weekend takeover

Information: 15 September 2015

What's this? You really want to know? Oh, it's just the Taking the Swiss - one of the specials going on the menu at Patty&Bun's takeover at Peckham Springs bar/gallery space this weekend and next...

The May Fair Bar re-opens after a big revamp

Information: 14 September 2015

Reopening today after a major makeover, just in time for London Fashion Week, is The May Fair Bar at the May Fair Hotel. The swanky new look bar will feature its own range of signature martinis, a...

Hedone plans radical new approach relaunching with no menu

Information: 14 September 2015

Well it's all change at Hedone which, in a surprise announcement today, revealed that it's to shut and reopen in a radical new form. The restaurant is going to close for 10 days. During that time...

Soho House launching Egg Break in Notting Hill

Information: 14 September 2015

Updated 14/9/15 with evening opening details Soho House, who are also being Chicken Shop and Dirty Burger, are about to branch out further with another restaurant that seems likely to pop up all...

Pasta bar Pasta Sereni gets ready to serve real pasta on-the-go in Piccadilly

Information: 14 September 2015

There's a new pasta bar on Air Street that's getting very close to opening. Just off Piccadilly Circus, Pasta Sereni will be doing fast hand-made pasta to eat there or take away - so if you fancy an...

The Green and Fortune Cafe launches Project Pizza in King's Place

Information: 14 September 2015

There's a new pizza place coming to King's Cross, and this one's inside the big King's Place building, as part of the Green and Fortune Café (so it's very handy for Guardian workers). They're...

Primrose Hill gets a new weekend food and drink market

Information: 11 September 2015

North Londoners are getting a new weekend market and the launch line-up of traders is pretty darned impressive. The Primrose Hill Market will run every Saturday in the grounds of St Paul’s School on...

The Dorchester adds the Parcafé coffee house

Information: 10 September 2015

There's a new addition to The Dorchester that's opening in October. Yes, they're getting into the artisan coffee market with a new cafe called Parcafé, just next to their ballroom. They're aiming...

Gin trolleys and sharing dishes on the menu at the new look Cinnamon Club

Information: 10 September 2015

MPs heading back to London after the summer recess have a new-look restaurant to check out. The Cinnamon Club has been closed while parliament has been on its holidays and has now repoened after a...

Japanese Italian restaurant Aiko launches in Chancery Lane

Information: 10 September 2015

Slipping under the radar slightly, a new restaurant which is a fusion of Italian and Japanese cuisine has just opened its doors on Chancery Lane. On the menu at Aiko are bento and fresh curries...

D'You Crab king crab seafood launches

Information: 10 September 2015

There's a new street food kid in town called, D'You Crab, which is all about King Crab in various guises. They're launching at this weekend's Omnivore festival at the Truman Brewery and comes from Stan...

Margaux owners to open Provencal restaurant Bandol in Chelsea

Information: 10 September 2015

Back in 2013 a rather interesting wine bar, Margaux opened its doors in Fulham, billing itself as a gastro wine bar. Fast forward two years and Margaux is now the hangout for the likes of Pippa...

Little Bao from Hong Kong kicks off a week-long London pop-up

Information: 09 September 2015

Updated 9/9/15 with images and first-hand impressions Following our original story on Little Bao below, we were invited in to try everything at the Soho Kitchen pop-up - and we did indeed have...

som saa kicks off its plans to go permanent with crowdfunding

Information: 09 September 2015

Update 9/9/15 And it's reached the crowdfunding goal after only two days - making £700k. Very impressive! Original article follows... Climpson's Arch has had plenty of its long-term residents go...

Yoshihiro Murata returns to London with Tokimeitē in Mayfair

Information: 09 September 2015

He may hold seven Michelin stars across his three Japanese restaurants, but top chef Yoshihiro Murata found the London market slightly harder to break into than he may have expected. His first...

Former Hakkasan chef to open Vietfood on Wardour Street

Information: 08 September 2015

Wardour Street is hotting up and the arrival of Vietfood sounds like just the ticket. It's a new restaurant from Michelin-starred chef Jeff Tan who was the Head Chef at Hakkasan Mayfair for its...

Hot Dinners does brunch with Yotam Ottolenghi to celebrate his new book NOPI

Information: 08 September 2015

We can't honestly think of a better way to start the week - sitting down with Yotam Ottolenghi at a special brunch to mark the launch of his latest cookbook. NOPI, written together with his...

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