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Bruno Loubet opening Grain Store in King's Cross

Information: 27 February 2013

[Updated 15/5/2013 with opening date] The King's Cross food revolution continues, with yet another high profile restaurant arriving on Granary Square, joining Caravan. Bruno Loubet has been planning his...

Ex St John chef to open Master & Servant on Hoxton Square

Information: 26 February 2013

We like the sound of a new opening we've only just heard of that'll hit Hoxton Square next week. Master & Servant is the first solo venture by Matt Edwards, a former Masterchef finalist who's worked...

Byron launch lamb burger special for Easter

Information: 25 February 2013

We're suckers for a Byron burger, so we're always pleased to be able to tell you about anything new they're up. And today we have news of a one-off burger that'll be appearing in their restaurants...

Terroirs team to run pop-up bistro at Real Wine Fair

Information: 25 February 2013

The folk behind Terroirs (Brawn, Soif, Green Man and French Horn) are heading East with a two day pop up at this year's Real Wine Fair. Their pop-up bistro, The Unfiltered Dog, will be open for...

Le Mercury Deuxieme on Upper Street launches new salad lunch menu

Information: 25 February 2013

Popular Islington restaurant Le Mercury recently branched out, opening Le Mercury Deuxieme also on Upper Street. Now they're opening for lunch with a special opening offer. For lunch they'll have...

Big Apple Hot Dogs residency kicks off street food season at Apartment 58

Information: 22 February 2013

Another hugely popular street food vendor is coming in from the cold, as Big Apple Hot Dogs start a six week residency in Soho. They're the first of recently refurbished Apartment 58's new street...

Eric Chavot confirms Brasserie Chavot to open at the Westbury in Mayfair

Information: 22 February 2013

[Updated 22 /2/13 with opening date and reservations line details] Ever since he returned to London there have been rumours that Eric Chavot (lately of The Capital where he had two Michelin stars)...

Tom Sellers opening new restaurant Story on Tooley St

Information: 22 February 2013

[Updated 22/2/13 with more menu details and opening date] Tom Sellers' previewed his new restaurant Story with a pop-up called Foreword way back in July 2011, to much acclaim. Now, the new and...

Sambrook’s and Ginger Pig team up to celebrate British Pie Week with Pie Stock

Information: 22 February 2013

The ultimate in ‘convenience food’, the pie was first created as a means of providing nutrition on long journeys without the need of having an accompanying butcher and cook by your side, taking up...

Oaka at the Mansion House in Kennington matches Asian plates with beer

Information: 20 February 2013

The popular concept of small sharing plates (cf tapas and cichetti) is getting an Asian makeover at Kennington pub The Mansion House. Gap Glam, rather than being a fashionable mode of attire for...

Cinnamon Soho launches an Easter egg menu

Information: 20 February 2013

Want to try something a little more eggs-otic this Easter (apologies)? Cinnamon Soho are launching an Easter Egg inspired menu, which is set to be a cracking take on the typically chocolate...

Tom Aikens offers his Comic Relief menu at his Chelsea restaurant

Information: 18 February 2013

Tom Aikens is on a roll. Recently he won a place in the final of BBC Two series Great British Menu Does Comic Relief and furthering his support of the charity by announcing his participation in the...

Koshari Street brings Egyptian fast food to St Martin's Lane

Information: 18 February 2013

The next street food trend to hit Soho will be Egyptian, as the new "hole in the wall" Koshari Street opens in March. It's being opened by Lebanese born food writer Annisa Helou - writer of...

New Paper & Cup opening in Mile End

Information: 17 February 2013

Get a guilt-free burst of caffeine as Paper & Cup - the coffee and book shop which opened its first branch in Shoreditch last year - has just opened its second venue in Mile End. The warm glow...

Diner des Grand Chefs comes to London's Billingsgate

Information: 15 February 2013

If you happen to find yourself at Old Billingsgate Market on April 22nd this year, you’re either, a) one of the finest chefs in the world, or b) one of six hundred lucky attendees at Relais and...

Zuma put blowfish sake on the menu in Knightsbridge

Information: 14 February 2013

You've probably heard about the dangers involved in trying blowfish or fugu sushi - one wrong move by the chef and you could find yourself slipping into paralysis and eventual death from the fish's...

Rotary Bar and Diner with food by Carl Clarke and Yum Bun opening on City Road

Information: 14 February 2013

The Old Street roundabout is about to get an injection of life with the arrival of a new spot that will add a shot in the arm to City Road, with some of the names involved already familiar to anyone...

Future Cinema are back with Casablanca and food by Moro

Information: 13 February 2013

The imersive experience Future Cinema is back and this time they're bringing to life the world of the iconic romance Casablanca at The Troxy in Limehouse. Having previously teamed up with St John,...

The Ten Bells boys' Shoreditch Town Hall restaurant confirmed as The Clove Club

Information: 13 February 2013

[Updated 13/2/13 with opening date, booking info and menu details] We've known for a while that Isaac McHale, Daniel Willis and Johnny Smith were due to open a new restaurant in Shoreditch Town Hall -...

French Bistro Bouchon Fourchette opens in Hackney

Information: 13 February 2013

News reaches us of a new bistro hitting Hackney this month - with a chef who's worked with Pierre Gagnaire and Alain Ducasse. Bouchon Fourchette will be a small French bistro (seating around 50) on...

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