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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.

Bernardi's becomes The Italian Greyhound in Marylebone

Information: 09 June 2021

9/6/21 - updated with a look at the inside Over in Marylebone, it's all change for what used to be Bernardi's. Relaunching on the same site (but from the same team) is Italian Greyhound. Responsible for the new...

Bar Liber wine bar arrives in Islington, along with a £100 cocktail

Information: 08 June 2021

Last week, we had spotted signs going up for Bar Liber on St Paul's Road in Islington in the cafe/wine bar that we knew as St Paul and were intrigued. Now that it's actually opened its doors, we...

Taste of London is back again for 2021 - here are the chefs and restaurants appearing

Information: 08 June 2021

Updated 7/6/21 with details of the menu It was cancelled last year, for fairly obvious reasons, but Taste of London is back on for 2021. The event which gathers a host of London restaurants together in...

Test Driving Sumi - superlative sushi in Notting Hill

Information: 08 June 2021

Top sushi chef Endo Kazutoshi spent lockdown getting this more casual sushi joint ready to open in Notting Hill. We popped along for a look.

The White Horse in Mayfair's Shepherd Market is Hedonism Wine's first wine-led pub

Information: 07 June 2021

As of last week, Mayfair had a new pub. But this isn't any old pub, it's a Hedonism Wines pub. The White Horse has taken over the old Hatchett's site on White Horse Street and is the high end wine...

Selfridges' alto rooftop restaurant gets a Dior makeover for summer

Information: 04 June 2021

If the alto rooftop restaurant at Selfridges wasn't already enough of a draw in this summer months, its latest design iteration should make it practically impossible to get a table there anytime...

Kudu Grill in Peckham will be a new braai restaurant from the Kudu team

Information: 04 June 2021

4/6/21 - updated with full details. Fans of the Kudu group of restaurants and bars will no doubt be thrilled to learn that the team are opening a new restaurant in South East London. The new...

Joy at Portobello is closing at the end of this month

Information: 04 June 2021

We bring you sad news today as the hugely popular return of Stevie Parle to Portobello Dock has played out, it seems. Posting on Instagram last night Parle revealed that his popup restaurant Joy...

The Night Owl and Someday are two new music led bars coming to Finsbury Park

Information: 04 June 2021

Updated 4/6/21 with The Night Owl opening date It's all happening at Finsbury Park. As part of the station's massive redevelopment, there's plenty to look out for with a large new M&S food store,...

Test Driving The Vineyard at Stockcross - a wine-soaked retreat, both inside and out

Information: 03 June 2021

We take a trip out of town to Newbury to try both the inside and alfresco restaurants at The Vineyard in Stockcross - and try a fair few of their Californian wines too...

Fitzrovia is the new answer to Where The Pancakes Are

Information: 03 June 2021

After success at London Bridge and with their lockdown deliveries, Where The Pancakes Are is opening a new restaurant in Fitzrovia, filled with all the sweet and savoury pancakes (and Dutch Babies) you...

BAO's next restaurant is a noodle bar in Shoreditch

Information: 03 June 2021

The latest BAO is coming to Shoreditch and it's something od a departure for the team. This time the main focus will be on noodle bowls, inspired by Taiwanese beef noodle shops (but there will be bao...

Aspen & Meursault is the new Battersea wine bar from Diogenes the Dog

Information: 02 June 2021

The people behind the much-loved Diogenes The Dog are opening a new wine bar, with low intervention and natural wine as the focus.

Staff shortages hit Michel Roux Jr's Le Gavroche's legendary set lunch

Information: 02 June 2021

Is this a sign of things to come? We've been hearing on the grapevine about London restaurants operating reduced hours due to staff shortages. In Mayfair, for example, La Petite Maison last week...

The Ned reveals The Parlour, a new basement jazz and cabaret bar

Information: 02 June 2021

Just when you thought they couldn't fit any more into The Ned, Soho House has managed to sneak in a new jazz and cabaret bar, The Parlour. It'll be in one of their basement spaces, running from...

Pino is opening in Kensington, from the people behind the classic Il Portico

Information: 01 June 2021

The people behind family-run restaurant Il Portico in Kensington are getting ready to relaunch their sister restaurant, just a few doors down the street. Previously Pizzicotto, it's going to be...

Test Driving Professor Green's Sunday Roast kit with JORO's Luke French

Information: 01 June 2021

Rapper turned professional foodie Professor Green has teamed up with Sheffield chef Luke French for a fuss-free Sunday lunch kit. We gave it a go.

Sally Abé, famed ex Harwood Arms chef, is opening The Pem in St James

Information: 28 May 2021

After gaining plaudits for her time at The Harwood Arms, Sally Abé arrived in the Conrad St James with her main restaurant - The Pem. It's aiming for an elevated, but fun British dining experience.

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