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Test Driving the Ned's Sunday Feast as it reopens for the new normal

Information: 01 September 2020

The Ned's epic Sunday Feast buffet is back in action, post lockdown. We went to see how a Covid-era buffet works in practice.

Where you've been dining out in London's reopened restaurants

Information: 28 August 2020

With London restaurants back up and running. we've pulled together the best of your dining-of Instagram shots. This week - Parrillan, Scully, Hawksmoor, Brawn & more...

East London's oldest Indian restaurant goes viral in Twitter plea

Information: 28 August 2020

Now this is a story to warm the cockles of your heart. Last night Twitter user Mehnaz took to social media to try and drum up some support for her dad's restaurant in Aldgate.

Bosporus by Leicester Square is a taste of Turkey (via Dubai)

Information: 28 August 2020

London gets the first UK outpost of this popular Dubai chain which promises an authentic Turkish experience.

Bubblewrap waffles are coming to Covent Garden, all ready for Instagram

Information: 28 August 2020

Instagram fave Bubblewrap are unveiling a new store, this time in the heart of Covent Garden. Expect all the popular flavours and some special exclusives for the new store too.

Brat extends its popup at Climpson's Arch

Information: 27 August 2020

27/8/20 - updated with details of an extended residency After being without Tomos Parry's excellent Brat restaurant for a few months - it returned in two different incarnations. Over the past month,...

Taka Mk II comes to Marylebone, with new dishes - including a wagyu sando

Information: 27 August 2020

They already had a small, popular restaurant in Mayfair and now Japanese restaurant Taka are heading to Marylebone, where The Providores used to be. A much larger space, they'll have lots of new...

Test Driving Gunpowder London's DIY kit - the famed Kashmiri lamb chops come home

Information: 27 August 2020

Gunpowder are known for their excellent Kashmiri chops. Now they have an at-home version of them - we tried it out.

West African restaurant Akoko to launch in Fitzrovia with a MasterChef - The Professionals finalist in charge

Information: 27 August 2020

Akoko is the first project from last year’s Masterchef: The Professionals finalist William JM Chilila. He'll be opening this West-African influenced restaurant in Fitztovia

Beam cafe is coming to Notting Hill

Information: 26 August 2020

They've already opened successful cafes in Crouch End and Highbury and next up for Beam is a move west to Notting Hill.

Ruth Hansom takes over the menu at the refurbished Princess of Shoreditch

Information: 26 August 2020

Taking proper advantage of the lockdown, The Princess of Shoreditch has had something of a revamp while it's been closed so it'll be returning with a new look next month. It's also coming back with a...

The Breakfast Club go late night with Saint Elmo's Sandwich Bar

Information: 26 August 2020

There are two places you can always guarantee queues outside in London - Dishoom and The Breakfast Club. Now the latter, having tied up the breakfast scene, are getting into the late-night market by...

Islington's Homeboy adds a new Irish-influenced menu (yes, there are curry chips)

Information: 26 August 2020

Islington's Homeboy bar is getting a new menu - and it's still got an Irish flavour to it. They've brought in chef Michael Williams (ex Chiltern Firehouse) and he's adding new dishes to the menu...

Native restaurant are relocating to the Essex island of Osea

Information: 25 August 2020

If you read Marina O'Loughlin's evocative review of Vuurtoreneiland (Lighthouse Island) in the Sunday Times earlier this year and wondered, 'why doesn't London have something similar?' - well...

Jay Morjaria is opening his restaurant JAE as a residency at Dalston's Untitled

Information: 25 August 2020

His 'plant-forward' food was enough to win him a £500,000 stake on TV's Million Pound Menu. Now chef Jay Morjaria, is going to be showcasing that winning talent at his new Dalston residency, JAE. Having...

Birch, Zebra Riding Club and Valeries - a review of the new-style hotel and restaurant to de-stress city folk

Information: 25 August 2020

Barely 30 minutes away from central London, this new Hertfordshire getaway is aiming to shake up the UK hotel scene, pitching itself as a hotel meets festival experience. And it comes with a...

Shop Cuvee wine shop and deli is opening on Blackstock Road

Information: 25 August 2020

There's no getting away from the fact that lockdown was hard on London. But, equally, it's fair to say that some businesses coped better than others. Highbury restaurant Top Cuvee didn't let any...

Korean restaurant Sollip in London Bridge opens

Information: 24 August 2020

A Korean husband and wife duo with experience at The Arts Club and The Ledbury are opening their first restaurant in London.

Sabor returns - and there's a brand new look for El Asador upstairs

Information: 24 August 2020

They've already been open as an alfresco restaurant for the past few weeks - but now Sabor is getting ready to throw open the doors to the actual restaurant. The much-loved (and Michelin-starred)...

The Archway Tavern has finally reopened its doors

Information: 24 August 2020

It's been a long time coming but this weekend The Archway Tavern finally reopened its doors. Archway folk might have thought the day would never come when this iconic (in the true sense of the word)...

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