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Sourdough Sophia bakery in Crouch End is the culmination of a lockdown dream

Information: 27 November 2020

Who among us will be able to forget the great sourdough craze of the first Covid Lockdown? How could you call yourself a real foodie if you weren't faffing around with starters and whatnot while...

M Restaurants brings in Champagne robots for Christmas

Information: 27 November 2020

Is this the ultimate in Social distancing? Over the Christmas period, M Restaurants are introducing Champagne robots - yes those are actual robots that will serve Champagne throughout the grill...

Paella Shack lands on Highbury's Blackstock Road - with paellas, tapas and more

Information: 27 November 2020

The streetfood arm of the London Paella School has landed on Highbury's Blackstock Road where they'll be serving up ALL the paellas plus other great tapas.

CasaCosta restaurant opens in Fulham from Macellaio RC's Roberto Costa

Information: 27 November 2020

Already opened as a shop, CasaCosta in Fulham also has a hidden Italian restaurant at the back.

The original Covent Garden Dishoom is about to get a lot bigger

Information: 26 November 2020

26/11/20 - updated with new soft launch details As it reaches its 10th anniversary, Dishoom is going back to the beginning, with a big change to its original Covent Garden restaurant. The smallest of the...

There’s a rat in the kitchen. Who is The Secret Chef?

Information: 26 November 2020

Sponsored feature If you've ever wanted to hear what chefs really think about the restaurants they work in, then you may want to take a gander over on the restaurant industry insider website Fine...

Test Driving the Ultimate Meal Kit from Hoppers - the best of the Sri Lankan restaurant, delivered

Information: 26 November 2020

Hoppers has created Cash and Kari as an online shop selling its signature dishes and more besides. We gave their Ultimate Meal Kit a Test Drive.

Test Driving Blacklock at Home - All In chops, cocktails and more

Information: 26 November 2020

Blacklock's famous All-In is now available as a meal kit delivery. We piled their skinny chops high for a home feast.

Mr Ji on Old Compton Street brings in TĀ TĀ Eatery team for new menu

Information: 26 November 2020

Inspired by trips to Taipei, Mr Ji's founder has teamed up with the TĀ TĀ Eatery team to level up his fried chicken restaurant on Soho's Old Compton Street.

First Dates restaurant Paternoster Chophouse has moved to Old Bailey

Information: 25 November 2020

It's one of the best-known restaurants in the UK, although pretty much everyone knows it as the First Dates restaurant. But over Lockdown Paternoster Chophouse in the City has moved from the space...

RAW (formerly Crudo) on Brick Lane will feature a fishmongers, restaurant and a speakeasy bar

Information: 24 November 2020

This new seafood spot on Brick Lane features a ground floor restaurant and fish shop as well as a secret cocktail bar.

Test Driving Park Chinois at Home - Mayfair luxe direct to your door

Information: 24 November 2020

Badly fancying a taste of Mayfair during the lockdown? Well, the delivery service from Park Chinois offers a bit of luxury direct to your door.

Gordon Ramsay is bringing his burger restaurant to Harrods

Information: 23 November 2020

Previously only in Las Vegas, Gordon Ramsay brings his burger restaurant to London - launching in Harrods. But will he have what it takes to compete in London's burger scene?

Nuno Mendes creates a lunchtime pizza menu for De Beauvoir's Sweet Thursday Pizza

Information: 23 November 2020

Chef Nuno Mendes is not someone who lets the grass grow under his feet. Over the summer the Chiltern Firehouse Chef Patron got involved with his local pub doing weekend brunches. Now he's moved into...

The Rogues London duo are popping up at Hackney Coffee Co

Information: 23 November 2020

With restaurants reopening on 2 December (we hope), there's news of a brand new residency from Rogues London to look forward to. The team, Freddie Sheen and Zac Whittle who originally met at Galvin...

New post-lockdown 3-tier system revealed, including curfew changes

Information: 23 November 2020

23/11/20 - updated with more information Just over two weeks into the lockdown, we're all already wiling it to end - but there is light at the end of the tunnel. The government has revealed that a...

Dishoom launch a vegan version of their naan kit - the vegan sausage naan roll

Information: 20 November 2020

During COVID times, the dawn of the DIY meal kit - particularly those centred around a signature dish - has been something of a godsend. One of the most popular has been Dishoom's Bacon Naan Kit. Now...

Brat launches a weekend takeaway service at Climpson's Arch

Information: 20 November 2020

Starting this weekend, Tomos Parry and his team at Brat are heading back to Climpson's Arch to launch a takeaway service. For the next few Saturdays and Sundays, they'll be serving up dishes like...

Tonkotsu bring their ramen to Walthamstow

Information: 19 November 2020

19/11/20 - updated with launch date and offer Good news for any Walthamstow foodies wanting to raise their spirits with a bowl of ramen this winter. The newest branch of Tonkotsu is opening up on...

Zia Lucia pizzeria to open in Wandsworth

Information: 19 November 2020

Since originally starting on Holloway Road, Zia Lucia has both won great reviews and many fans. They've since expanded to Hammersmith, Wembley and Aldgate - and next up is Wandsworth. They'll be opening...

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