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Mayha in Marylebone has a very intimate new Bar Downstairs with cocktails and bites

Information: 01 March 2023

We're already hearing good things about new omakase restaurant Mayha in Marylebone with The Independent's critic Lucy Thackray describing it thus: "It’s calming. It’s compelling. It’s completely...

Kibako brings sushi and sashimi boxes to Fitzrovia from the Hot Stone team

Information: 28 February 2023

The team behind Hot Stone have a new restaurant on the way, taking over from what used to be Rai in Fitzrovia. Kibako is being billed as a modern Japanese restaurant, which takes its name from...

Test Driving Ivan Mazemen - Ivan Orkin's London residency at Neighbourhood in Islington

Information: 28 February 2023

There are a few weeks left to try the Ramen Junkie's London residency. Here's why you should...

The #BakeForUkraine bake sale is back, and this year's list of bakers are amazing

Information: 27 February 2023

Hot on the heels of the bake sale that took place in Islington on Sunday for Earthquake Relief comes another cakeathon where every penny raised is going to do good. This weekend marks the return of...

Yard Sale Pizza are coming to Tottenham

Information: 27 February 2023

27/2/23 - updated with opening date and offer They've been concentrating on south London for their most recent openings, but now Yard Sales is back up north for their next, opening in Tottenham. This will be...

Celeb hotspot Sheesh is coming to Mayfair

Information: 27 February 2023

They're big in Chigwell and pretty soon they're going to be just as big in London as Sheesh has taken on a pretty prime piece of real estate on the corner of One Dover Street and Piccadilly, right...

Indonesian restaurant Toba opens in St James’s Market

Information: 23 February 2023

If you’ve been lamenting the lack of Indonesian cuisine in London, today is your lucky day. Toba is now open with a soft launch in St James’s Market. If your favourite Indonesian cuisine in London...

Oriole Bar makes a (pop-up) comeback at The Hoxton Southwark

Information: 22 February 2023

Good news for cocktail aficionados, with the return of Oriole, previously one of the World’s 50 Best Bars, to a new location. After closing its doors on New Year’s Day, as a result of Smithfield...

Test Driving Socca - a love letter to the French Riviera in Mayfair

Information: 21 February 2023

Bosi's new Mayfair bistro aims to transport Londoners to the south of France. We left our passports at home and went to try it out.

Treats Club bring their hot doughnuts to Shoreditch

Information: 20 February 2023

We've seen fresh hot doughnut maker Treats Club in various forms, as both a pop-up and a longer-term space in Netil Market. Now owner Lungi Mhlanga is bringing Treats to Shoreditch with a new...

Taro Japanese restaurant takes over the L Manze pie shop in Walthamstow

Information: 17 February 2023

We've already had one story this week about a Manze pie shop being reborn in a new guise, and now there's another. This time it's the turn of Japanese restaurant Taro, who have taken over the old...

Roving NYC pop-up Ha’s Đặc Biệt hits Shoreditch for a month

Information: 17 February 2023

They've been raved about by the New Yorker, and have spent the last few months roaming Paris for residencies. Now Ha’s Đặc Biệt are about to give Londoners a taste of what they've been missing. The cult...

Gouqi is former Hakkasan chef Tong Chee Hwee's solo restaurant in St James

Information: 17 February 2023

17/2/23 - updated with launch details Slightly out of nowhere, a big-name chef is getting ready to open his own restaurant in London. Gouqi (pronounced Goji) comes from chef Tong Chee Hwee who, after...

Claridge’s open an ArtSpace Café with lobster crepes and Champagne to go

Information: 16 February 2023

If, like us, you've been glued to the TV watching the documentary about Claridge's massive renovation you'll probably be interested to hear that on top of new spa and bedrooms they've just opened up...

Test Driving Humo - culinary fireworks in Mayfair

Information: 16 February 2023

From the restaurant group that brought us Endo and Sumi comes this thrilling new cooking over fire restaurant. We pulled up a seat at the counter.

Test Driving Akub - Fadi Kattan brings Palestinian food to Notting Hill

Information: 14 February 2023

Top Palestinian chef Fadi Kattan has opened a restaurant in Notting Hill - we went down to check it out.

The Beefsteaks take over the Manze pie shop on Islington's Chapel Market

Information: 14 February 2023

A Hot Dinners exclusive It's been three years since the old Manze pie and mash shop closed its doors on Chapel Market, marking the end of an era after over 100 years of business. But, as one door...

Oded Oren is opening Oren Delicatessen, a Tel Aviv-style deli on Broadway Market

Information: 13 February 2023

Updated 14/2/23 with opening date Oded Oren's restaurant in Dalston continues to be a hit, he has a new book out and now he's getting ready to open Oren Delicatessen on Broadway Market. Taking over the...

The Parakeet comes to Kentish Town with an ex-Brat chef

Information: 12 February 2023

A new pub is on the horizon for Kentish Town and it's looking very promising. The Parakeet is taking over what used to be The Oxford pub in Kentish Town, which has been bought by the people behind...

The Bishop's Vaults is Liverpool Street's new wine bar

Information: 10 February 2023

Now that Dry January's firmly behind us, what better time to announce a brand new wine bar in the city. The place in question is The Bishop's Vaults which takes over the former Boisdale of...

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