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The much-lauded Hot 4 U land a long-term residency at The Plough in Homerton

Information: 02 December 2020

This residency has now ended They kicked off as a delivery-only kitchen near the beginning of Lockdown 1.0 and just as we emerge from Lockdown 2.0, Hot 4 U are getting their own place. They're...

The River Cafe expands, stealth-launching Sylvia's, a brand new restaurant

Information: 01 December 2020

Out of relatively nowhere, London stalwart The River Cafe has decided that now is the time to expand - and they're opening a new restaurant called Sylvia's. They're not moving too far away from...

Golden Gai is Angelina's Soho spin-off bar

Information: 01 December 2020

The original Golden Gai was a six-seater bar in Angelina in Dalston. This Soho spin-off is a much larger affair but will continue the mix of Italian and Japanese flavours in the food and drink.

Cafe Bao is Bao's King's Cross all-day bakery and it's all about Yōshoku cuisine

Information: 01 December 2020

For their fourth opening, in King's Cross, the folk at BAO have decided to switch things up with an all day cafe serving breakfast for the first time and with its own bakery.

Test Driving Behind - taking counter dining to the next level

Information: 01 December 2020

Behind sees chef Andy Beynon creating a counter dining experience like no other in London right now. We sat around the huge counter for a feast in London Fields.

Test Driving the Lyle's Game Box - the Michelin-starred restaurant comes to your home

Information: 01 December 2020

James Lowe's Michelin-starred Lyle's has just started sending out a monthly-changing meal kit. Can it live up to the restaurant experience? We gave it a try to find out.

Selfridges launch a festive Market on the Mews with street food, Christmas trees and more

Information: 30 November 2020

Having been closed all over Black Friday weekend (not to mention the whole of the last month) London's stores are hoping to make up for lost time by enticing us into the West End when they reopen...

Racine is back as an at-home kit from Henry Harris and HG Walter

Information: 30 November 2020

While Racine itself is long gone, chef Henry Harris continues to revive it from time to time (most recently there was a pop-up at Chelsea Physic Garden). The latest revival is a team-up with HG...

Hackney's Towpath Cafe is reopening for the winter

Information: 30 November 2020

We really are in unusual times. One of the things that regulars of Hackney's oh-so-popular Towpath Cafe know is that it's an ephemeral, seasonal kinda place - opening with the onset of summer and...

Spiritland and an experimental Pastaio come to Joy at Portobello

Information: 30 November 2020

Stevie Parle is about to switch things up a notch in Joy at Portobello. As well as the courtyard and seats upstairs, he's now joining forces with the folk at Spiritland and his own restaurant...

London is confirmed as being in tier two post-lockdown

Information: 27 November 2020

So after much nail-biting - we have confirmation, London will be in tier two from Wednesday 2 December. So what does that mean? Well, it's this: The rule of six remains - so bookings of up to six...

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.

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