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The Scotch Egg Challenge 2014 returns to the Ship

Information: 28 August 2014

Updated 28/8/14 with the full run-down of the contestants and eggs. Forget Michelin stars, one of the most sought after accolades in the restaurant business is to come top the heap at the Scotch Egg...

Spuntino launch The Bourbon County Cocktail Trail on Sundays

Information: 27 August 2014

If you've ever found yourself at a loose end on a Sunday afternoon, turns out Russell Norman has designs on your free time. He's launching The Bourbon County Cocktail Trail, a series of Bourbon...

Michael Riemenschneider brings Canvas to a new Chelsea location

Information: 27 August 2014

Canvas by Michael Riemenschneider opened in January in Marylebone as a "build your own" tasting menu restaurant. Earlier this summer, that restaurant closed - but Canvas is already about to make a...

Swingers brings crazy golf, Pizza Pilgrims and Patty & Bun together

Information: 27 August 2014

We've already had boozy/foodie ping pong, so it's time for the next (slightly more sedate) craze - crazy golf. September sees the opening of Swingers, which is taking over a warehouse in East London.

Restaurant Gordon Ramsay's Clare Smyth hits the perfect 10 in the 2015 Good Food Guide

Information: 27 August 2014

Just as Hollywood's award season appears to have kicked off with the Emmy's and VMAs in quick succession, so comes the UK's own food awards season. Yes it might not have quite or indeed any of the...

Tonkotsu and Blackfoot team up for a month of piggy ramen

Information: 26 August 2014

What is this vision of wondrousness we hear you ask? Well, it's the food love child of two of our favourite places - Tonkotsu and Blackfoot. They've got together to create a very piggy sort of ramen...

Kate Moss's breast inspires Mayfair restaurant 34

Information: 26 August 2014

Why is there a picture of a half naked Kate Moss on Hot Dinners you might be asking yourself? Have I clicked on the Daily Mail's sidebar of shame by mistake? No, the reason is that Ms Moss - well...

Hawaiian food comes to Dalston with Pond

Information: 26 August 2014

Dalston's eclectic mix of cuisines gets a new flavour with a Hawaiian restaurant about to be added to the mix. Called Pond, it's focusing on the cuisine of Hawaii and the neighbouring Pacific islands.

Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings brasserie and bar opening in Clerkenwell

Information: 26 August 2014

Updated 26/8 with soft launch details. There's a new all-day brasserie and bar coming to Clerkenwell, from the people behind Reverend JW Simpson, Blitz Party and Prohibition and Bourne &...

Notting Hill carnival cocktail hit the menu at Peg + Patriot

Information: 22 August 2014

Any East Londoners wanting to get in the mood for carnival this weekend, should head on over to Bethnal Green first. Why? Because Peg + Patriot at Town Hall Hotel are putting on a limited edition...

Restaurants open in London over the August bank holiday weekend

Information: 22 August 2014

So you're stuck in London over the bank holiday weekend. Congratulations. You'll pretty much have the city to yourself, barring those pesky tourists, which can mean a much better chance of snagging...

Bunnychow to bring their mini loaves to Soho

Information: 22 August 2014

Already a hit over at the Boxpark pop-up in Shoreditch, South African inspired Bunnychow is moving into Soho later this year. The new restaurant will be an all day affair selling their signature...

Ex-Launceston Place chef is now Head Chef at The Truscott Arms

Information: 21 August 2014

An interesting new appointment over at West London gastropub The Truscott Arms. They've just brought on board a new Head Chef Aidan McGee. Why should this be of note? Well take a look at where McGee...

Brady's in Wandsworth celebrates 25 years by opening a waterfront bar

Information: 21 August 2014

Bradys is a family-run fish restaurant that's currently celebrating being open in Wandsworth for 25 years. And on top of that, they're about to open a new waterfront bar which will overlook the...

‘World of Zing’, the UK’s first contemporary food and drink emporium launches

Information: 20 August 2014

The World of Zing, the UK's first contemporary food and drink emporium launches this week. The project aims to bring exceptional produce to consumers through both an online and retail emporium...

Basement Sate, a new dessert bar is on the way to Soho

Information: 20 August 2014

If it's not ramen (and there's been a LOT of ramen), we've noticed another clearly emerging trend among London's new openings - the dessert bar. We've recently had The Pudding Bar, there's the great...

Javier Rodriguez kicks things off at Carousel

Information: 19 August 2014

New pop-up/residency venue Carousel kicks off this week with Javier Rodriguez starting things off. The Argentine chef has previously worked at Noma, Tetsuyas in Sydney, Restaurant Andre in...

Polpo's Ape and Bird gets a minor refurb and a new menu

Information: 19 August 2014

Just relaunched today is the new look Ape and Bird, having undergone a minor revamp (inside and out) and a new menu, courtesy of chef Alex Windebank. The new look is event more stripped back than...

Quaglino's undergoes major refurbishment

Information: 19 August 2014

One of Mayfair St James’ finest dining establishments is getting a refresh this autumn – except this is far more than a new lick of paint. Quaglino’s, the iconic restaurant and late-night venue, is...

Get a drink by the pool at the top of the Shard and Shangri-La's Skypool

Information: 18 August 2014

Another high rise drinking destination has just opened at the very top of the Shard, as the Shangri La has opened their new Skypool bar to the public. From 8.30 pm, you can now book a seat poolside (it...

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