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Duck & Waffle turns into the Polar Express for the festive season

Information: 24 November 2021

Some London restaurants are happy to put up a few baubles and bits of tinsel in the run-up to Christmas and consider themselves fully decorated. Then, there are the places who truly understand the...

First look - we check out The LaLee at The Cadogan

Information: 23 November 2021

Chelsea has a new neighbourhood dining spot. Newly opened at The Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel, on Sloane Street is The LaLee.

The Jones Family Affair brings Ginger Pig steaks and more to Covent Garden

Information: 22 November 2021

After closing their Shoreditch restaurant during lockdown, the folks behind the Jones Family Project have bounced back again and are about to open in Covent Garden. The Jones Family Affair takes...

Shake Shack and Hoppers team up for the one-off Lankan burger

Information: 22 November 2021

They already have truffle burgers as their Christmas special, but Shake Shack also have something else pretty special planned for December. Mark Rosati of Shake Shack and Karan Gokani of Hoppers are...

Pizza Pilgrims and Yard Sale add more pizzerias - in Queensway and Crofton Park

Information: 22 November 2021

22/11/21 - updated with Yard Sale opening date There's even more pizza on the way as two of London's favourites expand with a couple of new openings. First off, we have Pizza Pilgrims, who are...

Daisuke Hayashi is opening Roketsu Kaiseki restaurant in Marylebone

Information: 22 November 2021

22/11/21 - updated with the opening date After previewing the restaurant in a residency at Brown's, chef Daisuke Hayashi is getting ready to open Roketsu in Marylebone. Hayashi came to London after...

SeaSons will be taking over from The Square in Mayfair

Information: 22 November 2021

Updated 22/11/21 with menu details and images Back in 2019, longstanding Mayfair restaurant The Square closed rather abruptly (right in the middle of a lunch service) but we're getting closer to a new...

Test Driving Bar Crispin - illuminating wine and small plates in Carnaby

Information: 21 November 2021

Tucked down Kingly Street, this all day Carnaby spot comes into its own in the evening with interesting small plates and a great wine list.

Test Driving Cafe Cecilia - Max Rocha's winning Hackney restaurant

Information: 19 November 2021

We head to Hackney to try Max Rocha's Cafe Cecilia, a real hidden gem that's definitely worth crossing town for.

Jeru is top Aussie chef Roy Ner's new Mayfair restaurant, bar and bakery

Information: 19 November 2021

He's well known in Australia where having earned his stripes at top Sydney restaurant ARIA he went on to launch many of his own restaurants. Now chef Roy Ner is hoping to win over a London audience with...

The Cadogan in Chelsea launches new restaurant, The LaLee

Information: 19 November 2021

Just opened and taking the place of the departed Adam Handling restaurant, the Belmond-owned Cadogan hotel in Chelsea has opened its new restaurant The LaLee. Based around one of the hotel's most famed...

Toklas brings the Med to the Strand (plus a new bakery too)

Information: 18 November 2021

Updated 18/11/21 with bakery opening date A new Mediterranean restaurant (and bakery) is coming to the Strand, landing at the 180 Strand building (which is also where the latest Soho House is). Toklas'...

Wendy's return to the UK - Stratford and Croydon are the first London restaurants

Information: 18 November 2021

18/11/21 - Updated with news of the Croydon opening It's been a long time, but, US burger chain Wendy's is back on these shores - and opening in London too. They originally opened in Reading but their...

The Ned heads to New York, taking over the NoMad hotel

Information: 17 November 2021

Four years after it burst on to the London scene, transforming the perception of the City as a night time destination in one bound, The Ned is heading to New York. As part of general expansion...

San Carlo have opened Isola in St Christopher's Place, and it's a looker

Information: 17 November 2021

St Christopher's Place has upgraded its Italian restaurant offering. Taking over the space long held by Carluccios is Isola. It's the latest opening from the San Carlo Group (who run Alto on the...

Strike brings luxury bowling to Wandsworth's Ram Quarter

Information: 17 November 2021

SW18 residents looking for a fun night out this festive season will soon have something close to home that's just the ticket for friends and family gatherings. Not only is Strike going to be South West...

Test Driving Il Borro London - a Tuscan bistro Mayfair-style

Information: 16 November 2021

The Ferragamo family have brought their Tuscan bistro to the heart of Mayfair. We went along for cocktails and pasta.

Top chefs tackle the humble sprout for Taste of London's Christmas sprout bar

Information: 15 November 2021

If your favourite part of the Christmas lunch is not the turkey but the Brussels sprouts then Taste of London's festive edition has just the thing for you. The Christmas food festival, which opens in...

Sandwich Shop's Max Halley has opened The Five Bells in Salisbury

Information: 15 November 2021

If you've been following the Instagram account of Max Halley - the sandwich king behind Max's Sandwich Shop in Crouch Hill - you'll know that he's gone and opened a pub. Max has joined forces with...

Dipna Anand brings Punjabi cuisine to Somerset House

Information: 15 November 2021

Dipna Anand is best known for her highly-rated Brilliant Restaurant in Southall as well as her own cookery school. Now she's opening a restaurant at Somerset House (taking over the space last held by...

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