Test Drives

Test Driving Jiji - a buzzy new sushi and shawarma spot for Islington

Information: 27 July 2021

Top rate sushi and plenty of buzz in this glamorous new addition to Islington's dining scene.

Test Driving the Polo Lounge at The Dorchester Rooftop - Beverly Hills hits Park Lane

Information: 22 July 2021

If you're looking for somewhere dressy to go for a good time this summer - the glamour of the rooftop Beverly Hills Polo Lounge pop up at The Dorchester is a must.

Test Driving Kitchen Table 2.0 - new look, new menu, new bar - new star?

Information: 20 July 2021

James Knappett and Sandia Chang's Kitchen Table is back - and it's had one hell of an upgrade. We went along to see what Kitchen Table 2.0 is like...

Test Driving J Sheekey - a London institution celebrating its 125th birthday

Information: 15 July 2021

Truly a London institution, Sheekey's celebrates a landmark birthday this year. We revisted the Covent Garden restaurant to see how they're looking at 125 years young.

Test Driving Otto's - an oasis of classic hospitality

Information: 13 July 2021

Famed for both its service and its tableside theatrics - we take a look at the classic French restaurant Otto's in Holborn.

Test Driving Ever After - a neighbourhood bar that just happens to be in Shoreditch

Information: 08 July 2021

Hoxton Square has a lovely new(ish) neighbourhood bar pouring classy cocktails and serving up small plates. Here's what to expect...

Test Driving Ave Mario - Big Mamma have another winner on their hands

Information: 06 July 2021

Big Mamma have already had huge hits with Gloria and Circolo Popolare. We take a look at Ave Mario in Covent Garden to see how their third London restaurant measures up.

Test Driving INO - a Greek gastrobar in Carnaby

Information: 01 July 2021

Pull up a stool at the counter of this new Carnaby wine bar and restaurant and enjoy a glass of Greek wine and a range of interesting small dishes.

Test Driving NoMad London - Covent Garden gets a jaw-droppingly impressive looking restaurant

Information: 29 June 2021

Originally from New York, the newest NoMad hotel has landed in London, with a jaw dropping dining room. We went to gawk at that and check out the food too.

Test Driving Bar Des Pres - a Paris import for French chef Cyril Lignac with a London edge

Information: 24 June 2021

French chef Cyril Lignac is a big deal the other side of the Channel. Now he's opened his first restaurant in London. We went along to Mayfair to see what it had to offer.

Test Driving Bocca At Home's summer BBQ offering

Information: 22 June 2021

Bocca di Lupo is still going strong on the home delivery front. We gave their summer BBQ offerings a go.

Test Driving Hot Stone Fitzrovia - DIY steaks, top level sushi and more

Information: 22 June 2021

Popular wagyu steak and sushi spot Hot Stone now have a central London restaurant - we visited for some DIY hot stone steak cooking and top level sushi.

Test Driving the new Mr Ji - where the people behind TOU and TA TA Eatery have taken over the menu

Information: 17 June 2021

Taiwanese chicken emporium Mr Ji has had a major overhaul with a brand new menu from a talented team. We went down for a look...

Test Driving Harrods Social - Jason Atherton's new in-store spot in Knightsbridge

Information: 15 June 2021

Downstairs at Harrods, there's a new British restaurant, courtesy of Jason Atherton. We popped in for a shop and a bite to eat.

Test Driving Cucina Del Mercato - where Eataly puts all its produce to great use

Information: 10 June 2021

The huge Eataly London has arrived, becoming an instant hit. We popped down to Liverpool Street to try one of their main restaurants, Cucina Del Mercato.

Test Driving Sumi - superlative sushi in Notting Hill

Information: 08 June 2021

Top sushi chef Endo Kazutoshi spent lockdown getting this more casual sushi joint ready to open in Notting Hill. We popped along for a look.

Test Driving The Vineyard at Stockcross - a wine-soaked retreat, both inside and out

Information: 03 June 2021

We take a trip out of town to Newbury to try both the inside and alfresco restaurants at The Vineyard in Stockcross - and try a fair few of their Californian wines too...

Test Driving Professor Green's Sunday Roast kit with JORO's Luke French

Information: 01 June 2021

Rapper turned professional foodie Professor Green has teamed up with Sheffield chef Luke French for a fuss-free Sunday lunch kit. We gave it a go.

Test Driving Cafe BAO in King's Cross - with a menu that makes you want to order everything

Information: 27 May 2021

The unstoppable creativity of the BAO team lands in King's Cross with their seriously stylish Yōshoku-style cafe. We popped along to try nearly everything on the menu...

Test Driving The Cheese Barge - a floating temple of cheese on the Paddington canal

Information: 25 May 2021

From the people who brought you the cheese conveyor belt, here comes The Cheese Barge - docked in Paddington and filled with cheesy delights. We went on board for a look.

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