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Chefs at home - what London's chefs are cooking for themselves during lockdown (29 May)

Information: 29 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...

Flor reopens in Borough, and they're bringing the brown butter cakes

Information: 29 May 2020

We had a bit of a preview yesterday as Flor - the sister restaurant to Michelin-starred Lyles - started selling pastries through Dalston's Snackbar. But now Flor itself has joined the steady stream of...

Flor's amazing lardy buns are now being sold at Dalston's Snackbar

Information: 28 May 2020

Well, this is a red-letter day for anyone who's been hankering after a Lardy Bun from Flor or the sourdough from Lyle's. We're still waiting to hear when they're returning from lockdown, but from...

Boris hints that restaurants and pubs may open sooner than July, and the 2m rule is being reviewed

Information: 28 May 2020

The rules around the relaxing of the lockdown have been somewhat vague, as anyone who's been to Barnard Castle knows. Until yesterday, while restaurants were open for delivery, we knew that they...

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...

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