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South Kensington's Crib de Rib gets a revamp and new style menu

Information: 03 September 2014

Over in South Kensington, rib restaurant Crib de Rib is aiming to be "more than just a rib shack" with a completely new menu courtesy of a chef from La Bodega Negra.

Senor Ceviche heads to Soho for a permanent place in Kingly Court

Information: 03 September 2014

They've been running pop-ups around the capital for a few years, but now Senor Ceviche are moving to a permanent site in Soho. Here's what to expect.

New Peruvian restaurant Pachamama coming to Marylebone

Information: 03 September 2014

Another addition to London's growing Peruvian scene is coming to Marylebone in October with Pachamama. The restaurant is promising "dishes that reflect the spectrum of influences in Peruvian cuisine using...

M Restaurants from former Gaucho MD to launch on Threadneedle Street

Information: 01 September 2014

City workers have what sounds like a seriously swanky restaurant heading there way in the form of M on Threadneedle Street. Here's what you need to know about it.

Moon and macaroni cakes, charcuterie, cocktails and more - stuff we've liked this week

Information: 31 August 2014

Welcome to our first run-down of what we've been up to this week, picking the best from our posts on Twitter and Instagram. Follow us there for the latest info and to see what we get up to on next...

Fink's Salt and Sweet cafe brings kitchen table dining to Highbury

Information: 29 August 2014

Proof that there very much is a God and that he's been listening to the prayers of the Hot Dinners team, is the opening of Fink's in our manor. Blackstock Road is a great place to get flatbreads and...

Scottish game tapas and whisky pairings at the Glorious 12 popup

Information: 29 August 2014

We're very much creeping towards a more Autumnal feel, so the idea of the Glorious 12 - a pop up featuring game and whisky sounds about right. The event is a mashup featuring The Scotch Malt Whisky...

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...

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