Test Drives

Test Driving Llerena - a slice of Extremadura on Islington's Upper Street

Information: 10 July 2018

Sourcing their food direct from their own farms in Extremadura, the family behind new Islington tapas spot Llerena can be quietly confident their food is worth crossing town for.

Test Driving St Leonards - Jackson Boxer and Andrew Clarke bring their Brunswick House magic to Shoreditch

Information: 03 July 2018

There's been a huge amount of buzz, wondering what Jackson Boxer and Andrew Clarke have planned for their second project together after Brunswick House. We went along to check their new Shoreditch restaurant out.

Test Driving Lina Stores - the 75 year-old deli opens a restaurant

Information: 26 June 2018

Lina Stores have been in Soho for over 75 years - and only now have they opened a restaurant. We head down to Greek Street to see what the pasta masters are cooking up.

Test Driving Inko Nito - Zuma bring their Los Angeles robatayaki to Soho

Information: 20 June 2018

The Zuma group have opened their latest spot, a robatayaki, in Soho - we went along for lunch

Test Driving The Duke of Richmond - Tom Oldroyd becomes a publican

Information: 14 June 2018

Tom Oldroyd has followed up his first restaurant by turning Landlord at the Duke of Richmond. We head along to the pub to find out more...

Test Driving Temper Covent Garden - Neil Rankin's winning pizza joint

Information: 12 June 2018

Neil Rankin is back with his third Temper - this time in Covent Garden - and it's all about pizza. We head along to see how he's put his stamp on it.

We try The Lanesborough's Frida Kahlo inspired afternoon tea

Information: 11 June 2018

Treat yourself to a wonderful afternoon tea at The Lanesborough

Test Driving Neptune - a stylish seafood spot in Bloomsbury

Information: 07 June 2018

Bloomsbury just got itself a very stylish seafood restaurant - we went to see what Brett Redman and Margaret Crow have done with Neptune at The Principal on Russell Square.

Test Driving Brigadiers - an extraordinary Indian gastropub in The City

Information: 05 June 2018

We head to The City to Brigadiers to find out what an Indian Gastropub looks like when it's from the same people as Gymkhana and Hoppers.

Test Driving Cornerstone - Tom Brown works wonders with seafood in Hackney

Information: 31 May 2018

We take a trip out to Hackney Wick to see what Tom Brown is serving up at his own seafood restaurant.

Test Driving The Jones Family Kitchen - East London dining hits Belgravia

Information: 29 May 2018

Belgravia gets a cracking new neighbourhood restaurant with a lovely terrace to boot

Test Driving The American Bar at The Stafford London - the historic bar gets a sympathetic revamp

Information: 24 May 2018

This hidden St James gem has been around since before World War II, but with a new cocktail list and bar menu it should attract a slew of new fans.

Test Driving The Petersham - the Richmond nurseries bring their A game to Covent Garden

Information: 24 May 2018

One of two new restaurants opened up by the Boglione family in the heart of Covent Garden - this mixes British seasonal produce with an Italian aesthetic.

Test Driving Alpes in Pop Brixton - a lot more than just melted cheese (but plenty of that too)

Information: 21 May 2018

We take a look at the newest addition to Pop Brixton, the Alpine-themed Alpes from the Raclette Brothers. There's more than melted cheese here - but that melted cheese is damned fine...

Test Driving Stem - the latest from Neo and Anglo hits Mayfair

Information: 14 May 2018

Mark Jarvis, the man behind Anglo and Neo Bistro has opened his third restaurant in the heart of Mayfair. We went along to try out Stem.

Test Driving The Red Lion and Sun in Highgate - a gastropub with a cracking wine list

Information: 13 May 2018

Up in Highgate there's a gastropub with a serious wine list that you need to put on your must-try list

Test Driving Ollie Dabbous' HIDE

Information: 09 May 2018

Ollie Dabbous' HIDE is by some way one of the most hotly-anticipated restaurant openings of the year. But what's it like to actually eat there? We went to find out.