News & reviews

Test Driving Akoko - William JM Chilila has a winner in Fitzrovia

Information: 06 October 2020

William JM Chilila explores West African cuisine with his new restaurant. We headed to Fitzrovia to try it.

Tokyo Diner's future rests on their new Fakey Cakey sushi cakes

Information: 05 October 2020

If you prefer savoury to sweet, then the next time you're searching for something special for your birthday, look no further than Chinatown's Fakey Cakey. This new venture, set up by Tokyo Diner...

The White Horse is Wembley's newest pub

Information: 05 October 2020

It's not every day a brand new pub opens in London - but if you're after a pint and live in the Wembley Park area, then you now have The White Horse to check out. This new Fullers pub opened at the...

Barrafina Drury Lane is reopening as seafood spot Barrafina Mariscos

Information: 05 October 2020

5/10/20 - Updated with menu details Some London restaurants took lockdown as an opportunity to refine or rework their offering and that's exactly what's happened with the Barrafina on Drury Lane...

GQ's 2020 Food and Drink Awards name Sketch as best restaurant

Information: 02 October 2020

Normally this is the time of year that restaurant awards season kick off. But with the Michelin stars delayed until next year and physical ceremonies decidedly off the cards - not to mention a...

Now you can book a riverside suite at The Savoy - just for dinner

Information: 02 October 2020

Alongside the new TV programme on ITV, The Savoy hotel has slowly been reopening after the lockdown. The Savoy Grill and the Beaufort Bar have both opened the doors, with rooms at the hotel opening only...

Supa Ya Ramen, 10 Greek Street and Crispin join the Dishpatch meal kit roster

Information: 02 October 2020

We've been covering Dishpatch's meal kit range for a while now, mainly because the folk they've picked to work with are so interesting. So it's no surprise that their October roster is on point. This...

From Beder's Kitchen features recipes from Gordon Ramsay, Ottolenghi and more

Information: 02 October 2020

It's the time of year when we start to hear about all the exciting recipe books that are coming out in time for Christmas. But one in particular, From Beder's Kitchen, stands out so far. It's a...

Havana-inspired Bar Bolivar in Canary Wharf is from the Casa do Frango team

Information: 01 October 2020

Expect strong drinks and a bar food menu to match at this Havana style cocktail bar in Canary Wharf from the Caso do Frango team.

Test Driving Bermondsey Larder - new location, same great Dairy

Information: 01 October 2020

Saved at the eleventh hour, The Dairy has moved from Clapham into its new Bermondsey home. We went down to take a look.

A return visit to SOLA in Soho - the Californian restaurant evolves

Information: 01 October 2020

We make a return trip to Victor Garvey's Soho restaurant SOLA to see how things have changed since its original launch.

Chef Tom Cenci kicks off evening residencies at Stoney Street in Borough

Information: 01 October 2020

Honestly, we were pretty gutted when we heard that chef Tom Cenci's Loyal Tavern was to become another restaurant victim of Covid. So it was cheering news to learn this week that Cenci is back...

The Palomar launch a DIY Mesahane Kebab kit

Information: 30 September 2020

There hasn't been a great deal of positives to come out of the lockdown(s) but the steady growth of the meal kit business has definitely been one of them, and there are plenty of great meal kits out...

Cinquecento pizzeria expands from Chelsea to Notting Hill

Information: 30 September 2020

Cinquento pizzeria first opened its doors in Chelsea last Christmas and, during lockdown, expanded with a kitchen in Battersea. Now they're getting ready to open its second eat-in pizzeria, on...

Carousel returns to Marylebone kicking off a new series of residencies

Information: 30 September 2020

After shutting down back in March, rolling residency restaurant Carousel is back in action in Marylebone. They've just launched a new series of residencies throughout October. You'll have a chance...

Silver Lining in Hackney will be the UK's first orange wine bar

Information: 29 September 2020

updated with bar opening info 29/9/20 During Lockdown, popular restaurant Silver Lining revealed its plans to become the UK's first wine bar focused entirely on orange wine. In its first phase, it...

Tramshed returns as The Tramshed Project, mixing food, co-working, events & more

Information: 29 September 2020

During the pandemic, the Hix business went into administration taking Tramshed with it. But now there's a reprieve for the undeniably impressive building in Shoreditch as it becomes a space that...

The Tapas Room brings tapas and wine to Brixton and Battersea

Information: 29 September 2020

29/9/20 - updated with Battersea opening date The lockdown obviously paused many plans to open new restaurants in London but we're pleased to see that many are moving full steam ahead with plans to...