Test Drives

Elegant dining in Marble Arch - our Sixtyone Test Drive

Information: 11 March 2014

Arnaud Stevens steps out with Searcy's to open Sixtyone restaurant in Marble Arch. We went along to take a look.

Test Driving Andre Balazs's Chiltern Firehouse

Information: 04 March 2014

Nuno Mendes teams up with high-end hotelier Andre Balazs for a pretty special restaurant in Marylebone.

Florence Knight returns to Soho - we Test Drive the new Polpetto

Information: 04 March 2014

The return of Soho favourite Polpetto to new, more generous lodgings sees Florence Knight on fine form.

We Test Drive the Rosewood's brasserie - Holborn Dining Room

Information: 25 February 2014

The ultra luxe Rosewood hotel in Holborn reveals its new brasserie - we head along to give it a whirl.

Seasonal food in Battersea - we Test Drive Source

Information: 25 February 2014

With alumni from Eleven Madison Place and Elliot's Cafe running it - this riverside spot in Battersea is drawing people from all over London.

Bowling and more at the 02 - we Test Drive Brooklyn Bowl London

Information: 25 February 2014

Bowling, live music AND a New York menu - Hot Dinners checks out Brooklyn Bowl at the O2.

Southern US cooking in Marylebone - we Test Drive Lockhart

Information: 18 February 2014

As US chef Brad McDonald completely revamps the menu at Lockhart in Marylebone, we head along to try some fine Southern-style cooking.

Oysters in the City - we Test Drive Wright Bros Spitalfields

Information: 11 February 2014

Oyster bar maestros Wright Bros head out east for their latest seafood bar. We head along to try it out.

Street Feast indoors - we Test Drive Hawker House

Information: 05 February 2014

We pop over to Hackney to check out the indoor street food haven Hawker House and proceed to eat as much as humanly possible.

Bobby Chinn does Vietnamese in Soho - we Test Drive House of Ho

Information: 05 February 2014

TV star Bobby Chinn comes to England for his latest venture - the Vietnamese restaurant House of Ho in Soho. We head along to check it out.

Mayfair's The Westbury hotel launches Laurent-Perrier paired dinners

Information: 05 February 2014

For the first time, The Wesbury's four chefs - including Eric Chavot and Alyn Williams join forces for a very special series of dinners.

Stevie Parle launches Korean 'Seoul food' menu at Dock Kitchen

Information: 28 January 2014

A heavenly new Korean menu goes on offer at the Dock Kitchen - we went to try it out.

Peruvian family food in Shoreditch - we Test Drive Andina

Information: 21 January 2014

Martin Morales, of Ceviche fame, brings his Peruvian cooking to Shoreditch with new place Andina.

An American tavern in London - we Test Drive Jackson & Rye

Information: 14 January 2014

Richard Caring's latest Soho joint looks to America for its inspiration - and it's proving to be a popular spot.

Pork every way - we try out piggy restaurant Blackfoot

Information: 07 January 2014

A restaurant primarily focused on all things pig? We were understandably rather keen to take Exmouth Market's Blackfoot out for a Test Drive.

Tooting Beak - we check out Chicken Shop in Tooting

Information: 18 December 2013

Chicken Shop was a big hit when it opened up in Kentish Town - so we went south to check out the second incarnation in Tooting.

Spritz and schnitzel - we Test Drive Boopshi's

Information: 17 December 2013

We Test Drive the high concept schnitzel and spritzer restaurant in Fitzrovia.

Buttermilk chicken and much more - we Test Drive the rebooted Rita's

Information: 11 December 2013

Rita's Bar and Dining returns to London in its new and permanent Hackney home. We pop down to check it out.

Smoking hot - we Test Drive Ember Yard in Soho

Information: 11 December 2013

The latest from Salt Yard has a particularly smoky theme - from the cocktails to the food. We went to Soho to check out Ember Yard.

A new pub blueprint for London - we test drive Ape & Bird

Information: 03 December 2013

Russell Norman's new Theatreland pub meets his brief of offering 'real British hospitality'. We predict a smash hit.

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