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Tim Anderson previews Nanban dishes at Cuisinart ice-cream class

Information: 10 October 2013

Being a successful chef these days means more than just being able to turn out top quality nosh at short notice. Instead, we increasingly look to these culinary professionals to provide us with...

Ex Novikov chef opens Ballaro Sicilian restaurant on Haverstock Hill

Information: 10 October 2013

North Londoners get a new Italian restaurant as Ballaro prepares to open on Haverstock Hill. Certainly the people behind it sound worth a punt - Chef Carmelo Carnivale is the former Head Chef at...

Far Rockaway restaurant, bar and art space comes to Curtain Road

Information: 09 October 2013

A big new Shoreditch spot, named after a neighbourhood in Queens, launches on Curtain Road this week. Far Rockaway bills itself as a place where "New York's compelling urban culture comes to the...

Japanese pub Kurobuta pops up on the Kings Road for three months

Information: 09 October 2013

We've already talked about the Japanese pub being opened by Scott Hallsworth (ex Nobu and Wabi) by Marble Arch. Well while work on that continues, Scott has created a pop-up version down on the...

Bibendum Oyster Bar given redesign and new menu

Information: 08 October 2013

26 years after it first opened, the oyster bar at Bibendum is undergoing a radical redesign. The bar has been given a comprehensive update by Sir Terence Conran and Richard Doone. The new-look bar will...

Mayfair pub The Running Horse gets a big revamp and a new cocktail bar, The Whip

Information: 08 October 2013

The Running Horse in Mayfair, which has been around since 1738 has had a rather major wash and brush up and re-opens soon under new owners James Chase of Chase Distillery and Dominic Jacobs, ex bar...

Tirage Champagne et Plats bar to open on Bishopsgate

Information: 08 October 2013

An interesting team with experience at some of the country's top restaurants has behind the opening of Tirage on Bishopsgate next month. Their concept is to offer one of the largest selections of...

Tonkotsu brings ramen to Hackney with Tonkotsu East

Information: 08 October 2013

[Updated 8 October 2013 with opening times and menu details] Tonkotsu, who were at the forefront of London's ramen revolution are soon opening in Tonkotsu East in the Hackney Arches - and now...

Hand and Flowers topples The Ledbury to win National Restaurant Awards

Information: 07 October 2013

Chef Tom Kerridge whose Marlow pub the Hand and Flowers is the only one in the country with two Michelin stars, celebrated last night being named the UK's top restaurant at the National Restaurant...

White Hart Barnes reopens with MasterChef's Tom Whitaker as chef

Information: 07 October 2013

Tim Anderson may have won the 2011 series of MasterChef, but fellow finalist Tom Whitaker hasn't been slacking off since he reached the top three. The former advertising exec is about to open in his...

Florence Knight to do Polpetto pop-up at Mishkins

Information: 07 October 2013

There are going to be a lot of happy people (Hot Dinners included) when Florence Knight finally gets into her new Polpetto premises. But for now we'll have to make do with a Florence pop-up this...

Bobby Chinn opening the Vietnamese House of Ho in Soho

Information: 04 October 2013

(Updated 4/10 with opening date and menu details) Bobby Chinn has two successful restaurants in Vietnam - Restaurant Bobby Chinn in Saigon and Hanoi - as well as a pretty successful broadcasting...

Edible Cinema, burger fights and Cocktail Week in our Friday round up

Information: 04 October 2013

More film & Ross Hot on the heels of his Eat Film event at the London restaurant festival, Jonathan Ross will be at it again for a special Halloween event. He's working with Soho House and Bombay...

Oliver Peyton opens cocktail bar and restaurant in Royal Academy's Keepers House

Information: 03 October 2013

He's already got restaurants at the National Gallery, Kew Gardens and Wallace Collection (among others) and has just opened his latest venture at the Royal Academy. Keeper's House at the Royal...

Clink Charity set to open restaurant in Brixton prison

Information: 03 October 2013

The prison made famous by Gordon Ramsay's 'Gordon Behind Bars' TV programme is set to launch a three-story training restaurant and meetings venue at Her Majesty's Prison in Brixton in early 2014. The...

F.A.T by Freddie brings gourmet sandwiches and ice cream to Fitzrovia

Information: 02 October 2013

Updated 20/10/13 with new dates and menu items If you're in Fitzrovia today, there's a new lunchtime offering in the shape of F.A.T by Freddie, described as "a two month lunch residency of...

Piebury Corner restaurant damaged in attack by Napoli fans

Information: 02 October 2013

North London restaurant (and a Hot Dinners favourite) Piebury Corner on Holloway Road is today picking up the pieces after an attack last night by Napoli football fans. The trouble started in the...

Ex Kopapa chef Selin Kiazim launches Haggerston Residency

Information: 02 October 2013

The former Head Chef at Peter Gordon's Kopapa, Selin Kiazim is launching a year long East London residency in Haggerston with 50% off food bills for the first weekend. Taking over some arches by...

Salt Yard to open Ember Yard - Basque/Italian restaurant on Berwick Street in Soho

Information: 01 October 2013

(Update 1/10 - with the confirmed name) It's been on our Coming Soon openings and rumours section for a while, but today we got official confirmation that the Salt Yard Group will be opening their...

White Label Burger launches as lunchtime special at Chop Shop

Information: 01 October 2013

Burger buzz in London is still building and the very newest patty to hit town is The White Label burger at Chop Shop. This square-shaped burger has previously only been available at Chop Shop...

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