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Test Driving the Lotus Grill - a space saving BBQ that's perfect for Londoners

Information: 28 May 2020

If you've been wanting to have a barbecue but are - like a lot of city folk - short on space, then the Lotus Grill could be the perfect summer accessory.

Jancis Robinson wins big in the 2020 James Beard Awards

Information: 27 May 2020

Over in America, the 2020 James Beard Award have been announced and there were several British names up for contention. If you haven't heard of the awards, think of these as a stateside Oscars, if...

Padella enter the DIY game with cook-at-home pasta kits

Information: 27 May 2020

The good news is that Padella is going to be doing pasta deliveries from this weekend. The bad news is that, to begin with, you have to be in either Hackney or Islington to avail yourself of the...

Santa Maria's Brentford Pizzeria is in a car showroom

Information: 27 May 2020

In today's "I'm sorry - what?" news we have intel on a brand new Santa Maria outlet - which has opened in a car showroom. Yes, they've set up their Brentford Pizzeria right in the heart of Duke of...

Honest Burgers launches Honest Chicken, delivering from King's Cross

Information: 26 May 2020

Last week, we heard the news that Honest Burgers have been reopening branches, and delivering burgers all over town. But that's not the only thing they've been getting ready for in lockdown -...

The Goring gets ready to reopen with a new Secret Garden but no Nathan Outlaw

Information: 26 May 2020

We've talked a lot about restaurants and bars being closed during lockdown, hotels - not so much. But an email received over the weekend reminded us that London's hotels have been busy behind the...

Bao's Rice Error and Cocktail Rescue Test Drive

Information: 26 May 2020

The mighty BAO has entered the food delivery game, with a twist. We take the brand new Rice Error for a Test Drive.

Wander in Stoke Newington starts delivering weekly banquets

Information: 26 May 2020

When Wander in Stoke Newington closed at the beginning of the lockdown, there was some worry that it wouldn't return. But now it's back in its new delivery-only guise, with two new meal kits that...

BAO launch Cocktail Rescue alongside Rice Error in Hackney

Information: 22 May 2020

BAO have been very busy of late. They've recently launched their new home-delivery service Rice Error in Borough and Fitzrovia (you can read more about that here - and look out for a Test Drive next...

Pascal Aussignac launches meals-to-go at Comptoir Gascon

Information: 22 May 2020

Returning to the City today is Pascal Aussignac and his restaurant Comptoir Gascon, kicking off a new collection service. It's the first week Pascal's takeaway selection has been available since...

Chefs at home - what London's chefs are cooking for themselves during lockdown (22 May)

Information: 22 May 2020

Looking for inspiration during lockdown? With chefs at home rather than in their restaurant kitchens, many of them are showing just what's possible to knock up in your own home. We've picked five of...

Test Driving Top Cuvee's new park delivery service

Information: 22 May 2020

In what's rapidly becoming the new normal, Londoners, unable to go to bars or restaurants, are switching their social lives to London's parks along with picnics and booze. So you've got to hand it...

Test Driving the AngloThai hot dog kit

Information: 21 May 2020

AngloThai have teamed up with HG Walter and Tabasco to put their own stamp on a hot dog for this new kit. We gave it a try...

Pitt Cue is coming back - in box form

Information: 21 May 2020

It's early days on this one, but we have a feeling that it will sell out pretty sharpish - so consider yourselves warned. Since their restaurant closed, the mighty Pitt Cue have been popping up in...

Fortnum & Mason reopens its Piccadilly food halls today

Information: 21 May 2020

Slowly but surely, London's department stores are beginning to emerge from Lockdown. A few weeks back we had Selfridges reopening their food hall. This morning it's the turn of Piccadilly's Fortnum &...

Bar Douro is delivering Portuguese food to Londoners

Information: 21 May 2020

Fancy getting some Portuguese food in? Well, Bar Douro have just returned to help you with that. From Friday they're returning, kicking off with delivery on Deliveroo. The menu will be similar to the...

Din Tai Fung returns to Covent Garden, delivering dumplings, noodles and more...

Information: 20 May 2020

We are seeing rather a lot of restaurants making their return to London right now. And next up are the hugely popular Din Tai Fung in Covent Garden. It's delivery only, of course, so you won't be...

Ottolenghi is back - starting with Notting Hill and Islington

Information: 20 May 2020

Have you missed that whole wandering past an Ottolenghi, being tempted by the cake displays in the window, and then popping in to order as much as you could carry thing? Well, that chance is coming back...

Honest Burgers are open for delivery again across London

Information: 20 May 2020

The latest to come back all guns blazing after lockdown is Honest Burgers. If you've been missing their rosemary fries, then you'll be very pleased to know that they're slowly reopening all their...

The Connaught is serving up black truffle pizzas to go

Information: 19 May 2020

During lockdown, the Maybourne Hotel group - The Berkeley, The Connaught and Claridge's - have been busy supporting London's key workers with drive-through coffee stations and accommodation. But...

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