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Test Driving Cafe BAO in King's Cross - with a menu that makes you want to order everything

Information: 27 May 2021

The unstoppable creativity of the BAO team lands in King's Cross with their seriously stylish Yōshoku-style cafe. We popped along to try nearly everything on the menu...

Holm in Somerset is a new country restaurant for Brixton's Salon team

Information: 27 May 2021

There's a distinct trend in chefs leaving London for the country life, to set up shop in the South West. We've had East London's Pavilion Cafe opening in Newquay, the Jolene team heading to Fowey...

Four Quarters arcade bar are opening a huge new place in Elephant & Castle

Information: 26 May 2021

The original Four Quarters in Peckham Rye was a game-changer - a bar meets gaming arcade. Five years ago they opened their second bar, this time in Stratford, and now they're expanding again. Their latest bar...

Tofu Vegan plant-based Chinese restaurant opens in Islington

Information: 26 May 2021

Plant-based restaurants and vegan are starting to hit the next level of late. No longer simply "vegan restaurants", they're becoming focused on the style of food first, which is seeing a broader...

Pam's in Soho takes over from The Diner

Information: 26 May 2021

A Hot Dinners exclusive If you've been around Soho, you might have noticed a new bar and restaurant called Pam's. It turns out that it's from Barworks, the same people behind The Diner as well as...

Hongdae Pocha is a new Korean pub in the heart of Soho

Information: 26 May 2021

Bringing Korean drinking culture to London, Hongdae Pocha is serving up hotpots, soju cocktails and more.

Rudy's Neapolitan Pizza heads down south to open in Soho

Information: 25 May 2021

Updated 25/5/21 with opening date and soft launch offer As things open up again, it's time for another new London pizzeria, but this one has had success elsewhere first. Rudy's Neapolitan Pizza has...

Test Driving The Cheese Barge - a floating temple of cheese on the Paddington canal

Information: 25 May 2021

From the people who brought you the cheese conveyor belt, here comes The Cheese Barge - docked in Paddington and filled with cheesy delights. We went on board for a look.

Base Face Pizza goes from lockdown delivery to Hammersmith restaurant

Information: 25 May 2021

Inspired by London's artisan producers, this new Hammersmith pizzeria is serving up pizzas, desserts and even drinks from the local area.

The next Garden Bar is a huge outside space in Bromley

Information: 24 May 2021

The Garden Bar has been a big hit in its Elephant & Castle location - so much so that they're getting ready to open a second Garden Bar in Bromley. As with the original, it's all about alfresco...

Chestnut Bakery in Belgravia opens with a dream team of bakers

Information: 24 May 2021

Over in Belgravia a new bakery opened its doors for the first time this weekend. But it seems that Chestnut Bakery - which has taken on the old Dominique Ansel site - is trying to do things a little...

Haute Dolci dessert restaurant comes to London, landing at Wembley Park

Information: 24 May 2021

24/5/21 - updated with new opening date A new dessert bar is coming to Wembley Park after making its name around the country first. Haute Dolci has opened in Birmingham, Leeds and Leicester among...

Good Neighbour arrives in Peckham, bringing wine, brunch and more

Information: 23 May 2021

Updated 24/5/21 with soft launch offer Following the Camberwell original and the Tooting follow up, Good Neighbour are getting ready to open a third wine bar/restaurant - this time in Peckham. They're...

Bunsik is serving Korean corndogs and ddukbokki on Charing Cross Road

Information: 21 May 2021

Anyone searching for a new Korean food hit, should hotfoot it down to Charing Cross Road. Just opposite the big Oseyo supermarket, a fast food joint has just opened, called Bunsik. Bunsik...

Pitt Cue Co are back with a 10th birthday pork slider kit and more

Information: 21 May 2021

Most of us celebrate our birthdays with a night out. But in restaurant world it's a little different, so the folk at Pitt Cue Co are launching a restaurant kit instead. The BBQ guys may not have a...

400 Rabbits' latest pizzeria is in Elephant and Castle

Information: 21 May 2021

400 Rabbits have settled on Elephant and Castle for their latest pizzeria, bringing both their London sourdough pizzas and a brand new range on gelato made in-house.

Smashing Plates brings Greek street food to London Bridge

Information: 21 May 2021

We've only just written about a Greek restaurant opening in Crouch End and now there's news of a Greek street food restaurant, Smashing Plates, opening in London Bridge. Smashing Plates comes from Neofytos...

Kalimera moves from street truck to new Crouch End Greek restaurant

Information: 20 May 2021

Moving up from street food truck and market stalls, Kalimera is launching as a restaurant in Crouch End. There will be modern interpretations of Greek and Mediterranean dishes and plenty of Greek...

Test Driving Fenn - a pitch-perfect neighbourhood restaurant in Fulham

Information: 20 May 2021

There's a strong focus on the produce at this Fulham restaurant, alongside a well-balanced tasting menu. We take a look at Fenn.

123V is Fenwick's vegan restaurant from Alexis Gauthier with its own vegan sushi counter

Information: 20 May 2021

Somewhat under the radar, chef and restaurateur Alexis Gauthier has unveiled a new restaurant - this time at Fenwick department store in Mayfair. As with his main Gauthier restaurant in Soho, 123V is...

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