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Croydon's Spice Village has an in-car curry service worth crossing town to try

Information: 21 June 2021

This probably won't come as news to anyone who lives in Croydon, but we've only just got wind of what sounds like a takeaway worth crossing town for. Back when dining in was hit on the head by...

Behold the Max's Sandwich Shop mash-up with Patty & Bun

Information: 18 June 2021

Well, I think we can safely say that this is going to be popular. Max’s Sandwich Shop has got into bed with burger slingers Patty&Bun for a limited edition burger special that sounds like the best...

Bodega Rita's and their sandwiches are back, this time in Clerkenwell

Information: 18 June 2021

They may be gearing up to opening their main restaurant in Soho, but that's not all we're getting from Rita's. Their sandwich offshoot Bodega Rita's is coming back too - this time opening in...

Junsei brings yakitori to Marylebone

Information: 17 June 2021

Junsei is all about yakitori skewers cooked over Binchōtan Japanese Charcoal. There are over 20 skewers available, not to mention charcoal seared Wagyu and more...

Test Driving the new Mr Ji - where the people behind TOU and TA TA Eatery have taken over the menu

Information: 17 June 2021

Taiwanese chicken emporium Mr Ji has had a major overhaul with a brand new menu from a talented team. We went down for a look...

Eggslut bring their eggy buns to Shoreditch

Information: 16 June 2021

They've already opened in Notting Hill and Fitzrovia and now Eggslut continue their eastwards journey with a restaurant in Shoreditch. If you're unfamiliar with them, let us get you up to speed...

Il Borro Tuscan Bistro replaces Nobu Berkeley Street

Information: 15 June 2021

Taking the space on Berkeley street once held by Nobu, Il Borro Tuscan Bistro is a high-end Italian restaurant with strong links to a Tuscan estate and farm. And they even have their own wines.

The Boutique Grocer opens its luxury store and food hall in Islington Square

Information: 15 June 2021

Firefighter turned food entrepreneur Nick Scallan is behind new Islington high end grocery store and food hall, The Boutique Grocer which has just opened in the Islington Square development off...

Test Driving Harrods Social - Jason Atherton's new in-store spot in Knightsbridge

Information: 15 June 2021

Downstairs at Harrods, there's a new British restaurant, courtesy of Jason Atherton. We popped in for a shop and a bite to eat.

Old Brompton and Nocturne sees Xavier Rousset bring a wine and cheese bar and a basement cocktail bar to South Kensington

Information: 14 June 2021

Coming to South Kensington is Nocturne, a new underground cocktail bar, underneath a restaurant whose own opening was a little below the radar. The wine bar first. That's Old Brompton, a wine and...

Hector's has ex-Hill & Szrok partner and Harry Potter actress opening a wine bar in De Beauvoir

Information: 14 June 2021

Updated 14/6/21 with opening date If you, like us, have been missing spending your weekends doing bar crawls of the cave à mangers in Paris or San Sebastian's drinking holes, then this new North...

Borough Market to start trading on Sundays

Information: 11 June 2021

It's something we've personally wanted to see happening for a while now, and the time is finally here - Borough Market is going to start opening on Sundays. The market has been six days a week for as...

The Phoenix rises at Westfield London with a huge outside terrace this summer

Information: 11 June 2021

The team who opened The Hawk's Nest in Shepherd's Bush last year are expanding their West London empire. Next month they'll unveil The Phoenix, their new dining space at Westfield London. They've...

Juliette is a new Provencal rosé bar for Harrods (with pithiviers and patisserie too)

Information: 11 June 2021

Updated 11/6/21 with new pictures and opening date In summer (or any time of the year, frankly) Hot Dinners' heads always turn at the promise of Provencal rosé (we like it very pale in colour). So when...

J.Sheekey is reopening with a weatherproofed year-round terrace

Information: 10 June 2021

It was one of the last places we visited before the Christmas lockdown, but fans of Covent Garden restaurant J. Sheekey will be aware that the restaurant had yet to reopen its doors this summer...

Test Driving Cucina Del Mercato - where Eataly puts all its produce to great use

Information: 10 June 2021

The huge Eataly London has arrived, becoming an instant hit. We popped down to Liverpool Street to try one of their main restaurants, Cucina Del Mercato.

Darby's chef Dean Parker and his wife Anna head to Glasgow to open Celentano’s

Information: 10 June 2021

He's had big success in London at Darby's as Head Chef (and at Sorella and The Dairy before that) but now Dean Parker is heading out of London - very out of London, to Glasgow. He and his wife Anna, a...

Niklas Ekstedt is bringing his wood-fired cooking to London with Ekstedt at The Yard.

Information: 10 June 2021

Famed Niklas Ekstedt is coming to London with a new restaurant at the Scotland Yard Hotel that will be all about showcasing his wood-fired Nordic cooking style.

Stroud Green deli pays tribute by renaming itself for Delia Smith's 80th birthday

Information: 09 June 2021

Next week, one of the UK's biggest cookery names turns 80. Yes, Delia Smith celebrates her birthday on 18 June and one North London deli has found the perfect way to honour her. The Stroud Green...

Taqueria's second restaurant in sixteen years is in Exmouth Market

Information: 09 June 2021

They've been a hit in Notting Hill for years, but now Taqueria is heading to the east to open its second restaurant. Expect tacos, tostadas, quesadillas, margaritas and more.

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