News & reviews

London's now has a wine tasting class for parents and babies

Information: 07 September 2022

As the kind of thing that would have puritanical Americans up in arms, but makes us love London even harder, the city now has regular wine tasting and pairing sessions for parents with babies. Wine...

Mykonos restaurant Nammos is coming to London

Information: 07 September 2022

They started in Mykonos, expanded to Cannes, Dubai and more - and now Nammos is coming to London. Opening in Knightsbridge, just across the road from Harrods, they're taking over a Grade II listed...

The Hoxton prepares to open in Shepherd's Bush with Chet's as its restaurant

Information: 07 September 2022

Earlier this summer we popped into The Hoxton hotel in Holborn to check out Chet's - their latest residency. Back then, the word was that this would be LA-based chef Kris Yenbamroong's restaurant in the...

Top Cuvee teams up with Baban's Naan for both T-shirt and special naan

Information: 06 September 2022

News arrives today that two of our favourite locals, Top Cuvee and the mighty Baban's Naan have just announced a team-up. If you're unfamiliar with Baban's Naan, it does what it says on the tin. The...

Notto is chef Phil Howard's new fresh pasta restaurant on Piccadilly

Information: 06 September 2022

He launched his own mail-order pasta during the various lockdowns and now Phil Howard is going one step further with his own pasta restaurant. The chef, who has a Michelin star for his Elystan...

Restaurant St Barts sees the Fenn team come to Smithfield with a 15-course tasting menu

Information: 06 September 2022

6/9/22 - Updated with the opening date They've had success with Nest in Hackney and an even bigger hit with Fenn in Fulham, now the same team are heading eastwards again. Johnnie Crowe, Luke...

Evernight is Nine Elms' hot new izakaya from a Laughing Heart chef

Information: 05 September 2022

A Hot Dinners exclusive Every once in a while a London restaurant manages to open totally under our radar but the minute we become aware of it, we want to let you know about it too. That's 100% the...

LGBTQ+ neighbourhood bar Adam's is popping up at Snackbar

Information: 05 September 2022

Freddie Janssen’s Snackbar in Dalston is about to get a new look at the weekends as it turns into a pop-up LGBTQ+ neighbourhood bar, Adam's. It comes from Adam Caddy, previously at Brasserie Zedel,...

Marugame Udon are opening at Oxford Circus, St Christopher's Place and Canary Wharf

Information: 05 September 2022

Updated 5/9/22 with Oxford Circus date When one door closes, another opens and Londoners have definitely got the better end of the deal with this particular restaurant changeover on Argyll Street. Taking over...

Fairgame, a funfair for grown-ups, is coming to Canary Wharf (with a great food line-up)

Information: 02 September 2022

With all that’s going on in the world, a bit of fun escapism is very much on the cards. If you think fairground attractions are a thing of your youth or something you must endure with your/other...

Test Driving Pivot Bar & Bistro - a dining room with a stellar London view

Information: 01 September 2022

Scottish chef Mark Greenaway has found a prime spot for his London restaurant, right on the piazza at Covent Garden. We booked a table with a great view to check it out.

Sonora Taqueria are opening Mexa at Arcade Food Hall

Information: 01 September 2022

A Hot Dinners exclusive Ever since top taco folk Sonora Taqueria dropped the news on Instagram that they were leaving their home in Netil Market, London's Mexican food lovers have been wondering...

Holloway Model Bakery sees East Finchley's Margot Bakery expand to Holloway

Information: 31 August 2022

Updated 31/8/22 with soft launch details It feels like we're living through a boom period of amazing neighbourhood bakeries opening in London. The next area to get a great bakery landing on their...

Brother Marcus picks Kensington for its next Eastern-Med restaurant

Information: 31 August 2022

Their last restaurant opening in Spitalfields proved to be a big success, so Brother Marcus are moving onwards and upwards, getting ready to open their fourth restaurant - this time in Kensington. If...

Cycene is the new restaurant from Blue Mountain School

Information: 31 August 2022

31/8/22 - updated with the opening date Shoreditch's Blue Mountain School was once home to Maos, a Michelin-starred restaurant launched by Nuno Mendes and which had an experience primarily centred...

Japanese restaurant Koyn is the latest opening from the team behind Jamavar and MiMi Mei Fair

Information: 31 August 2022

31/8/22 - updated with new opening date Samyukta Nair, the restaurateur whose group is behind other Mayfair hits Jamavar, MiMi Mei Fair and Bombay Bustle as well as the upcoming venture with Claude...

Operation Falafel brings Middle Eastern street food to Camden from Dubai

Information: 30 August 2022

A new fast food import is coming to London, and this one hails from Dubai. Operation Falafel is not just about falafel, though - as it's billed as serving up "Middle Eastern street food using only the...

Forza Win is coming back - this time to Camberwell

Information: 30 August 2022

Updated 30/8/22 with new opening date Peckham's much-loved Forza win is coming back! But it's not coming back to Peckham. Back at the beginning of all the lockdowns, Forza was forced to close its...

The Eight is Shaftesbury Avenue's new Hong Kong style tea restaurant

Information: 30 August 2022

Just opened on Shaftesbury Avenue is Hong Kong-style tea restaurant, The Eight. It's apparently inspired by Hong Kong's 1950s-style tearooms - think greasy spoon meets diner. This new restaurant is...