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New and upcoming London restaurants update - week ending 7th March

Information: 08 March 2014

Things certainly aren't slowing down for London's new restaurants as we enter the third month of the year. There have been a further ten openings since our last update only a couple of weeks ago and...

The Future of Meat brunch at Hawksmoor Guildhall

Information: 07 March 2014

Our friends at Toast events have come up with the kind of talk we like - one that concludes with a feast of Hawksmoor goodies. The Future of Meat is the chosen subject and they've brought together...

The Spoke brings food buzz to Holloway Road

Information: 07 March 2014

We're not afraid to admit that even we get surprised by the odd new opening around town. So when we saw that Giles Coren was singing the praises of a new restaurant round his way, we did a little...

Taco Wars 2014 to take place at Hawker House

Information: 07 March 2014

Taco Wars are back and this year the event will take place at Hawker House. Competing this year are the winners of last year's competition - Luardos as well as Breddos Tacos, Santo Remedia,...

Viajante Head Chef Leo to run three month pop-up at One Leicester Street

Information: 06 March 2014

When we heard the news that One Leicester Street's Head Chef Tom Harris was on the move, we did wonder who'd be taking his place. Well the answer is that, temporarily, it'll be ex-Viajante and...

Bleecker St Burger gets a 50 day trading pitch at the Southbank Centre

Information: 06 March 2014

We're huge fans of Bleecker St. Burger, having tried their amazing burgers first at the London Burger Bash and then their Superbowl burger at Hawker House the other weekend. So news that they've...

Is this Tripadvisor's most prolific restaurant reviewer?

Information: 05 March 2014

He thinks Gordon Ramsay's Royal Hospital Road is 'friendly with superb food' but dismisses Dinner by Heston as 'very tedious'. Peter Macaulay may not be a critic you've heard of, but the...

New Persian place dindin kitchen to open up on Grays Inn Road

Information: 05 March 2014

Holborn workers will get an interesting new place to lunch this Spring when dindin kitchen opens up on the Grays Inn Road. The casual spot aims to introduce midtown folk to the joys of Persian...

Hawksmoor adds the Five Pork Burger to the Seven Dials menu

Information: 04 March 2014

Sometimes an image says more than words ever can - so we'll just leave this here... If you need more info... It's the Five Pork Burger. It's described by Hawksmoor as "Tamworth pork patty with...

Bermondsey gastropub The Garrison wins Princess Victoria's Pork Pie Off

Information: 04 March 2014

Timed to coincide with the start of British Pie Week (3-9 March 2014) last night saw chefs from restaurants and pubs across Britain competing at West London gastropub the Princess Victoria for the...

Shangri La hotels reveal Shard restaurants Lang and Ting and Gong, London's highest bar

Information: 04 March 2014

We've already heard what independent restaurants have planned for the Shard (with Oblix, Aqua London and Hutong all confirmed), and now the Shangri-La hotel group has revealed what dining options it...

Marani Georgian restaurant opens on Mayfair's Curzon Street

Information: 03 March 2014

Opening its doors today in Mayfair is Marani a family run restaurant hoping to introduce Londoners to the joys of Georgian cooking. And just in case you were thinking, 'What MORE shrimp and grits?"...

Avenue St James re-launches with new chef, new design and American food and drink direction

Information: 03 March 2014

Casual American cuisine has had its fair share of attention lately. High profile openings across London such as Rita’s in Hackney and The Lockhart in Marylebone are just two recent examples...

Arabica Bar & Kitchen is coming to Borough

Information: 28 February 2014

Coming to Borough soon - here's an update on what to expect from Arabica... What is it? Arabica Bar and Kitchen In a nutshell: Arabica Food & Spice Company trade in their market stall for a full-on...

Salvation in Noodles to serve up Vietnamese on Balls Pond Road

Information: 28 February 2014

Lucky old Dalston residents will soon be getting a new Vietnamese noodle joint in the form of Salvation in Noodles or SIN for short ("We're going to SIN tonight...you?") It's the brainchild of Colin...

Tongue n Cheeks begin long term residency at the Joker in Islington

Information: 28 February 2014

Tongue 'n Cheek is the latest street food trader to grow roots as they officially begin their long term residency (after a soft launch period) at Islington's new pub the Joker with a launch party...

Peg and Patriot opening at the Town Hall hotel in Bethnal Green

Information: 28 February 2014

It already has an upcoming restaurant with backing from Jason Atherton and now the just-announced bar, Peg and Patriot, sounds pretty special too. It's coming from Matt Whiley who's already had...

Jeremy King and Chris Corbin to open Fischer's on Marylebone High Street

Information: 27 February 2014

Updated 27/2/14 with artist's impression of exterior It's been over a year since they last opened a restaurant (Cafe Colbert) - but fans of Corbin & King will be be thrilled to hear that Jeremy King...

Cornish Tiger brings 'fine casual dining' to Battersea Rise

Information: 27 February 2014

Open this week on Battersea Rise is Cornish Tiger which bills itself as a 'fine casual dining' restaurant. The man behind the venture is Sat Bains. No, not the Nottingham-based Michelin-starred chef...

Blanch & Shock to host a brain banquet in a Dalston World War Two bomb shelter

Information: 27 February 2014

In a new collaboration with Guerilla Science (whose work you may have seen at Glasto or Secret Cinema), Blanch and Shock are about to create a feast with the ultimate in brain food in a World War...

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