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Birthdays is behind White Rabbit on Dalston's Bradbury Street

Information: 03 August 2012

Hard on the heels of Rita's Dining which has taken over their bar to become one of the hottest spots in East London, Birthdays in Dalston has spawned another local restaurant that's already creating...

Iceland burger chain Tommi's burger joint to open in Marylebone

Information: 02 August 2012

Looks like there's mileage in the burger craze yet as Icelandic burger joint Hamborgara Bullan opens its first UK place in Marylebone next week. We were first alerted to their imminent arrival by...

The UK's top chefs join up with Jamie Oliver to serve dinner at Fifteen

Information: 02 August 2012

It's graduation time soon at Jamie Oliver's Fifteen, where the apprentice chefs are into their last month. And to celebrate there's a special run of dinners planned for the end of August before the...

Yaki Japanese bakery offers healthy takeaway food on Goodge Street

Information: 31 July 2012

As more and more Londoners end up eating lunch al desko we're seeing a similar rise in new openings targeting people who want to eat well, but on the hoof. In addition to the whole street food...

Bibigo Bar & Dining opens with soft launch throughout August

Information: 30 July 2012

Bibigo is a popular restaurant chain in South Korea which originally set out to reinvent the national dish bibimbap (mixed rice with vegetables) as a fast-food meal. They've restaurants in...

Black's Soho throws doors open for summer specials

Information: 30 July 2012

If you have the bad luck to be stuck in London over the summer you'll be wanting something to make up for it. That's where private members club Black's on Dean Street in Soho comes in. They'll be...

House of Wolf bringing experimental dining to Upper Street

Information: 30 July 2012

A few days ago, the arrival of a new Twitter account for House of Wolf created a bit of a stir with London's foodies wondering what exactly 'experimental dining' in Islington would entail. Well now...

Zetter Townhouse and Connaught bar are Best In World

Information: 29 July 2012

Hooray for London. Not only are we a frankly amazing Olympic city - we're also home to some of the best cocktail bars in the world. But don't take our word for it - we stormed the Spirited Awards in...

Elliot's and Raw launch natural wine burger bar

Information: 27 July 2012

They've joined up before for the oyster shucking bar at the recent RAW wine fair and now Elliot's and RAW are back together for a burger bar pop-up in Borough Market. The burger at Elliot's has been a...

My Hot Dinners - Colin Jackson picks his favourite London restaurants

Information: 27 July 2012

Colin Jackson is an Olympic medal winner, world record holder for the 60m hurdles, Strictly dancer and will be commenting on the 2012 Olympics. He's also, as Hot Dinners found out, an unbelievably nice guy...

Bell ringing and free patisserie at Sketch for All The Bells

Information: 26 July 2012

Celebrate the start of London 2012 tomorrow morning at Sketch in Mayfair with a free breakfast and a bit of a ding-dong. Martin Creed, the artist responsible for the current incarnation of the...

Nathan Outlaw brings Outlaw's Seafood & Grill to the Capital in Knightsbridge

Information: 26 July 2012

His eponymous Cornish restaurant in Rock has two Michelin stars and Nathan Outlaw has his sights set on London. He'll be opening a London branch of his more casual eaterie Seafood Grill at the...

Ex Zucca and Hartnett chef joins Southwark's The Table

Information: 25 July 2012

There's a longstanding relationship between architect firms and restaurants here in London. The Dock Kitchen is below Tom Dixon's shop, Rochelle Canteen numbers architects in its studios and The...

Masterchef's Tim Anderson cooks for shoppers at Westfield Stratford

Information: 25 July 2012

As if a certain sporting event isn't enough to draw the crowds to Stratford this week, shoppers at Westfield Stratford will find Masterchef winner Tim Anderson cooking up dishes for them too. Anderson's...

Ping launches ping-pong restaurant in Earl's Court

Information: 23 July 2012

Every now and again, while strolling through London, you'll come across people playing ping-pong outside. The tables seem to be littered throughout the city and have often led to the bizarre sight...

Blanch and Shock's summer residency at The Endurance in Soho

Information: 20 July 2012

Hard on the heels of next week's Pigsaw, the Endurance pub in Soho will play host to another pop-up, albeit a slightly-longer one. The experimental food design studio Blanch and Shock will be taking...

My Hot Dinners - Brian Turner picks his favourite restaurants in London

Information: 20 July 2012

One of the most prestigious cookery competitions in the world, the Bocuse d'Or takes place every two years. The UK is sending two teams over to compete in the 2013 competition. We bumped into Ready...

Novikov hosting one-day party on the Royal Victoria Dock

Information: 19 July 2012

Update - alas the event has been cancelled due to unforseen circumstances. It's been open less than a year, but Mayfair's Novikov is clearly getting into the London spirit with its decision to host a...

Richard Corrigan to open Bentley's Sea Grill in Harrods

Information: 19 July 2012

Harrods has been having something of a revolution with its restaurants this year. We've already seen the Galvins opening Galvin Demoiselle earlier this year, along with both Pan Chai and the Mango...

Polpo Smithfield opens for business on 30 July

Information: 18 July 2012

Got a hell of a scoop for you today - with news on the opening date (and special preview deal) for Russell Norman's new Clerkenwell place. Luke Bishop, the Group General Manager confirmed to us...

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