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First look - The Savoy steps outside for its Solas pop-up in the hotel entrance

Information: 22 April 2021

Updated 15/8/21 with new closing date With alfresco being where it's at until 17 May at the earliest, we're starting to see more and more interesting use of spaces for outside dining. The Savoy's is...

Surprise! The Guinea Grill is opening for alfresco dining in its Mayfair mews

Information: 22 April 2021

Fans of Mayfair pub the Guinea Grill, who were perhaps disappointed when it didn't reopen for outside drinking or dining this month, will be happy at the news that landlord Oisin Rogers has changed his...

Cinder in Belsize Village sees an ex-Ritz chef go full grill-obsessive

Information: 21 April 2021

This new neighbourhood restaurant by an ex-Ritz chef Jake Finn has a menu devoted to the grill and a lovely outside terrace too.

Head to Hackney for Cornerstone To Go on Saturdays

Information: 21 April 2021

While Tom Brown and James Toth are waiting to reopen Cornerstone they've decided to set the ball in motion, with a series of Saturday pop-up takeaways outside the restaurant in Hackney Wick. "Because...

Burger & Lobster open their lobster shack for business at West India Quay

Information: 21 April 2021

Even if the temperature doesn't quite match the blue skies, it's clear that summer is on its way and over at Canary Wharf, Burger & Lobster are ready for it. Their West India Quay branch has just...

Tredwells' Chantelle Nicholson pops up in Hackney with All's Well

Information: 20 April 2021

20/4/21 - Updated with reopening details On top of being chef-owner of Tredwells, Chantelle Nicholson is in charge of a pop-up in Hackney called All's Well. It opened at the end of October 2020 -...

Test Driving Tacos Padre - where Mexico meets the beating heart of Borough Market

Information: 20 April 2021

Taqueria by day, this Borough Market Kitchen restaurant transforms into a fully-fledged restaurant in the evening, celebrating Mexico's food culture in the heart of London.

Test Driving the Moor Hall breakfast box - replicating their amazing breakfast feast at home

Information: 20 April 2021

The two-Michelin-starred Moor Hall is known for its epic breakfast. We see if the at-home version can live up to high expectations.

The Burger Incident is a luxe DIY burger meal kit from SOLA and more

Information: 19 April 2021

A new burger delivery box with a difference has arrived, and this one is more than a bit on the luxe side. Coming from SOLA's Victor Garvey alongside Sven-Hanson Britt (Oxeye) and Joe Warwick (World...

Molly’s Café sees the Anchor & Hope team opening at Hackney's Museum of the Home

Information: 19 April 2021

The Hoxton museum is getting a new all day cafe and bistro from the team who brought us the Anchor & Hope and The Clarence Tavern.

Tigre Tacos is kicking off a residency at The Gunmakers in Clerkenwell

Information: 19 April 2021

As pubs return, we're starting to see a lot more pub residencies being announced and the latest of these is Tigre Tacos. Up until now, they've been popping up with their food truck at the alfresco...

The Tapas Room arrives in Peckham next

Information: 16 April 2021

South London Spanish restaurant The Tapas Room is expanding again. They're already in Tooting, Deptford, Battersea and Brixton - now they're coming to Peckham too. The restaurant has its roots in the...

Imad's Syrian Kitchen pops up in Carnaby with a falafel bar

Information: 16 April 2021

It's been a bit of a wait but we're finally getting closer to the opening of Imad's Syrian Kitchen, which sees the former sell-out pop-up, settling down in Kingly Court. But while we wait for the...

Barbecuvée is Top Cuvée's upgraded park delivery service this spring

Information: 16 April 2021

Last year they were first to the party when it came to delivering drinks to the park. Now Highbury restaurant Top Cuvee has gone one further and will be cycling around North London bringing its...

Geales in Notting Hill is the pandemic's latest restaurant victim

Information: 15 April 2021

It opened at the beginning of the second world war and, with a few hiccups, has been serving up fish and chips to Notting Hill locals ever since. But the pandemic has put paid to historic west...

INO is a new Soho Greek grill restaurant from OPSO

Information: 15 April 2021

OPSO's new restaurant in Soho is all about live-fire grilling over charcoal. Expect plenty of meat and fish grilling, alongside an ever-changing Greek wine list.

Tracking new alfresco dining options in London - terraces, rooftops and more...

Information: 15 April 2021

We're keeping track of the new alfresco dining and drinking options popping up across the capital.

Phil Howard launches OTTO pasta delivery company

Information: 14 April 2021

Given the year we've just had, it's no surprise that everyone wants to get in on the lucrative delivery market. But the arrival of top chef Phil Howard to the scene makes the launch of OTTO a whole lot...

The Big Feastival is back with Nathan Outlaw, Sigala and Tom Brown headlining

Information: 14 April 2021

Updated 14/4/21 with more chefs Even just a few short weeks ago, we could hardly believe we'd be bringing you news of summer festivals that you could actually book. But now that the government has...

Spring in the Courtyard is a new alfresco bar and street food space in Hackney

Information: 14 April 2021

A big new alfresco space is coming to Hackney, brought to you by the people behind Peckham Levels and Pop Brixton. Hackney Bridge (once known as Clarnico Quay) has had a big makeover and will...

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