Test Drives

Test Driving Evelyn's Table - the lovechild of a chef's table and dive bar

Information: 20 March 2018

The team behind Palomar and The Barbary have a new counter dining spot - prepare to fall in love

Test Driving Bryn Williams at Somerset House - where the fruit and veg are the main stars

Information: 15 March 2018

Bryn Williams' riverside restaurant puts the spotlight firmly on fruit and veg - we went to see if it lived up to the billing.

Test Driving Pastaio - Stevie Parle's hip pasta joint in Carnaby

Information: 08 March 2018

With a regularly changing menu of top fresh pasta dishes, Parle's Carnaby restaurant is the complete package

Test Driving Jidori in Covent Garden - yakitori and much more besides

Information: 06 March 2018

We head to Covent Garden to see what's new at the second Jidori.

Test Driving the new bar menu at Lyle's in Shoreditch

Information: 01 March 2018

We make a return trip to Lyle's in Shoreditch to try their brand new - and ever-changing - bar menu.

Worth a walk to Lambeth - we Test Drive the Garden Museum Cafe

Information: 01 March 2018

Down by the river in Lambeth, this museum cafe has been slowly growing a reputation for its cooking - we went for a look.

A Marylebone classic with a new look - we Test Drive The Orrery

Information: 27 February 2018

For its 21st birthday, Marylebone classic The Orrery got a new look and new menu - we went to check both out.

Test Driving Santa Maria Fitzrovia - a classic pizzeria comes into the centre of town

Information: 20 February 2018

Santa Maria Pizzeria is often picked as producing the best pizzas in London. We head along to their latest opening in Fitzrovia to try for ourselves.

Test Driving Sabor - an essential Spanish restaurant in Mayfair

Information: 15 February 2018

Barrafina alumni Nieves Barragan and José Etura have just unveiled their Spanish restaurant in Mayfair. It's one of the most anticipated restaurants of the year - we take a look.

Test Driving The Coach: Henry Harris's triumphant return to London

Information: 13 February 2018

A historic London pub has been reinvigorated with the arrival of top chef Henry Harris. We went to check out the new look Coach

Wine school - we Test Drive the WSET beginners course on Bermondsey Street

Information: 08 February 2018

Ever wanted to be a bit more knowledgeable about wine? We take a beginners course at London's pre-eminent wine school

Test Driving the original (but revamped) Hawksmoor

Information: 06 February 2018

The original Hawksmoor has been around for over a decade, so it was time for a revamp. We head down to see what's changed and what's new on the menu.

Test Driving Kudu: this Peckham brunch showcases some serious talent

Information: 01 February 2018

We swung south of the river for a top Saturday brunch and came away wanting to try loads more of the menu at this new Peckham opening.

Test Driving Claw - crab and a whole lot more in Soho

Information: 28 January 2018

Claw have graduated from pop-up to permanent restaurant with their new place in Soho. We head down for a Test Drive to see how they're settling in...

Test Driving Bowling Bird - a bit of a Smithfield secret

Information: 25 January 2018

Tucked down a side street in Smithfield The Bowling Bird sets its store out as a place where the produce is of the highest quality and the wines are more than a match.

Test Driving Indian Accent - a new high-end Indian dining experience hits Mayfair

Information: 23 January 2018

Indian Accent, a new high-end Indian dining experience has come to Mayfair with a pretty high pedigree. We went to see how well their UK opening is working out.

Test Driving The Good Egg in Soho - a Middle Eastern addition to Kingly Court

Information: 17 January 2018

The Good Egg has set up a second restaurant in Kingly Court - we know their brunch is up to the task but what about dinner? We head along to find out.

Test Driving Koya City: udon bar expands its repertoire for the City

Information: 16 January 2018

Soho's perenially popular udon noodle bar Koya has expanded to the City. We went along to see how the newer, bigger restaurant was doing.

Test Driving Nuala: a serious City Road restaurant that delights

Information: 11 January 2018

Nuala on City Road has something of a dream team working there. We went to see what the results are like when a longheld plan finally comes together.

Test Driving Parsons - The 10 Cases crew serve up one hell of a fish supper

Information: 08 January 2018

The people behind Covent Garden's The 10 Cases have popped just across the street for their next restaurant, the seafood restaurant Parsons. We went down for a look.

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