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Michelin-starred Kitchen Table reinvents itself as a deli

Information: 24 June 2020

Yesterday's announcement by the government that restaurants could reopen was welcome news to many. But not all restaurants fit even the 1m plus rule. One such place is Kitchen Table. The two...

Ace Pizza launches out of Hackney's Pembury Tavern

Information: 24 June 2020

Before lockdown, the Pembury Tavern in Hackney had built up quite the reputation for its pizzas. Now, they're back and post-lockdown are launching as their own delivery pizza brand, Ace Pizza. It'll...

Here's how London's restaurants, bars and pubs will reopen from 4 July

Information: 23 June 2020

(We're updating this article as new information is announced) Today, the government finally unveiled the new measures that will allow London's restaurants, bars and pubs to reopen from 4 July...

Smokestak are delivering BBQ and DIY bun kits across London and the UK

Information: 23 June 2020

Smokestak are already smoking up a storm for north and east Londoners every Friday and Saturday - but if you've been missing out, then news of their new DIY boxes, delivering across London (and the...

40ft Brewery to celebrate reopening in Dalston with a 6ft beer

Information: 23 June 2020

While we're obviously very excited that restaurants are about to reopen, we're also just as giddy about the pubs, bars and taprooms returning across the city. And one of our favourites of the latter is...

Anglo Thai are landing at Dalston's Newcomer Wines for a new residency

Information: 23 June 2020

AngloThai, John and Desiree Chantarasak, have been pretty busy during the lockdown, with an excellent hot-dog kit and a recent collaboration with Cornerstone in Hackney. Now they're getting ready for...

Test Driving The Goose Box from 1 Lombard Street

Information: 23 June 2020

1 Lombard Street has a pretty special meal box available for delivery (with a huge steak included). We gave it a try.

Prawn on the Lawn moves to a Padstow farm for the summer

Information: 22 June 2020

In news that has got us googling prices of train tickets to Padstow, Prawn on the Lawn's Cornwall outpost is switching locations for the summer. Katie and Rick Toogood, who run the restaurant and...

Burger & Beyond add more DIY kits, with Truffle Tots and Krispie Fried Chicken on the menu

Information: 22 June 2020

One thing that has seen something of a boom during the lockdown is the humble DIY meal kit. We've seen some excellent ones appearing over the past few months, not least the Burger & Beyond Bacon...

N5 Kitchen is a weekend pop up at Maison Bleue by Highbury Fields

Information: 22 June 2020

Spare a thought for London's catering companies. All their work stopped the minute events were cancelled and, unlike restaurants, who knows when large gatherings might be back in our diaries again? One...

Frenchie starts delivering - including their bacon scones

Information: 19 June 2020

Next up on the home delivery front is popular Covent Garden restaurant Frenchie - who are kicking off delivery this weekend. Most importantly, this means that you can order chef Greg Marchand's...

Chefs at home - what London's chefs are cooking for themselves during lockdown

Information: 19 June 2020

Over the many long weeks we've been in lockdown (wait - is that still actually on?) we've really enjoyed bringing you our weekly roundup of what London's chefs have been making for themselves at home.

Brigadiers becomes the retro off-licence Daru Shop, selling "Naanzas"

Information: 19 June 2020

There's something of a change happening to Brigadiers, the city bar/restaurant that's run by the people behind Gymkhana. As it'll be a while before it can return completely to normal, it's being...

The Cookdown releases recipe books from London chefs to help the homeless

Information: 18 June 2020

This is a good idea which, in turn, actually does good. During normal times, the charity StreetSmart would be raising funds for the homeless through donations added to the bill in restaurants. But while...

Test Driving Around The Cluck - chef James Cochran's celebration of fried chicken

Information: 18 June 2020

James Cochran's Islington restaurant 1251 has opted for a menu celebrating fried chicken for its delivery option during lockdown. We gave his burgers a go.

London's West End to be pedestrianised for outdoor summer dining

Information: 17 June 2020

If you've been wondering how on earth restaurants in the centre of London are going to reopen, when restrictions lift next month, well we now have more of a clue. Westminster Council today published...

Tom Kerridge is bringing his Drive & Dine Theatre to London this summer

Information: 17 June 2020

At a time when there appear to be no summer festivals on the foreseeable horizon, we have to say that this new wheeze from Tom Kerridge and the Pub in the Park team sounds like a perfect substitute. Drive...

From The Ashes BBQ sees three chefs unite for a BBQ hatch in Hackney Wick

Information: 17 June 2020

Challenging though the lockdown has been, every now and again it delivers a ray of sunshine and this new opening in Hackney Wick is certainly it. From The Ashes BBQ comes from three chefs - Frank...

Dishoom are delivering a bacon naan kit

Information: 17 June 2020

When Dishoom opened again for delivery, we noticed the curious absence of the mighty bacon naan. The main reason for this is simply that it doesn't travel well - so they've found a way around this...

Indian Accent is the latest casualty of the Coronavirus lockdown

Information: 16 June 2020

As many restaurants in London get ready to reopen - with the proposed 4 July date approaching fast - we're starting to hear more and more about the restaurants that didn't survive the lockdown. The...

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