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Flat Iron in Aldgate goes back to basics

Information: 20 January 2020

You may remember that Flat Iron opened up a restaurant with a big focus on wines by the magnum and serving up bavette steaks only last year (in a team-up with Winemakers). Well, things have changed a...

Firebrand to open their second pizzeria in Clerkenwell, with all-day cafe Diggs next door

Information: 20 January 2020

Firebrand pizza has won a lot of fans in its original Marylebone site - and now they're opening a second pizzeria in Clerkenwell. But that's not all, as they're also opening Diggs, an all-day cafe...

London's restaurants, bars and cafes raise money to support the Australian bushfire relief effort

Information: 19 January 2020

Many restaurants across London are keen to help raise money to support those affected by the catastrophic Australian fires, from wildlife charities to disaster relief. Instagrammers Felicity Spector...

Iconic restaurant The Connaught Grill is returning to The Connaught

Information: 17 January 2020

Carving out space on the hotel's ground floor, The Connaught is bringing back its legendary restaurant The Connaught Grill with Jean-Georges Vongerichten providing a modern take on grill room...

Taster is bringing delivery Thai from John Chantarasak and katsu sandos from Tim Anderson

Information: 17 January 2020

Just launched in London are a couple of delivery-only brands, brought together by the company Taster, with some very interesting names behind them (so you won't find these on the high street, but...

DabbaDrop take eco-friendly and sustainable food delivery to a new level

Information: 17 January 2020

With news about the environment and climate change getting increasingly terrifying, it's good to hear about small ways we can make a difference. So we loved hearing about DabbaDrop, a sustainable...

Camden Market's Asian Alley expands with new trader Pino's Warung

Information: 17 January 2020

Over at Camden Market, their Asian Alley has had a bit of revamp over the Christmas hols, doubling in size and expanding on the range of food on offer. Taking over two arches now, the alley now...

Test Driving Borough Market Kitchen - the market's open-air food court

Information: 16 January 2020

It's the latest big addition to Borough Market and sees them edging into the food hall arena, with Elizabeth Haigh's Mei Mei, Brindisa and more all taking part. We head down for a look.

Dominique Ansel Treehouse is the chef's Cronut-free bistro and bakery in Covent Garden

Information: 16 January 2020

The next opening from Dominique Ansel won't be all about the Cronut - but there will be a lot of pastry involved (and a more traditional bakery downstairs).

Japan Centre has just opened a retro Showaken ramen bar in Piccadilly

Information: 15 January 2020

London's first Showaken ramen bar is now open at the Japan Centre's Panton Street location, serving up special ramens with a retro-style vibe.

Wing Shack Co is winging its way to Clerkenwell

Information: 15 January 2020

Wing Shack has grown quite the following in Loughton, so they're coming into town with a new chicken shop in Clerkenwell. Expect wings, fillets, burgers and more - as well as a pretty varied...

Bar Douro City will bring Portuguese food and wine to Broadgate

Information: 15 January 2020

The original Bar Douro in Flat Iron Square (near London Bridge) has proven such a hit that they're getting ready to open a second. This time they'll be bringing their Portuguese wine and food to a...

Test Driving Bubala - a Hot Dinners readers' favourite in Spitalfields

Information: 14 January 2020

This plant-based restaurant in Spitalfields is a big hit with Hot Dinners readers - we went to find out why.

Bourne's fishmongers are opening an evening seafood bar in Highbury

Information: 14 January 2020

A Hot Dinners exclusive Ever since they first opened their doors in Highbury in 2017, Bourne's Fishmongers have been on a mission to share their enthusiasm for British seafood with Londoners. The...

Soho House's new spot 180 House will have a rooftop pool on the Strand

Information: 14 January 2020

Not content with already having three of London's loveliest rooftop pools, at Shoreditch House, White City House and The Ned, the folks at Soho House are about to unveil their latest one in the...

Miko's and Bayroot are the latest to join Elephant park

Information: 13 January 2020

There are big changes afoot in the Elephant and Castle area at the moment. And while those developments have come in for some criticism, the biggest of them is the creation of Elephant Park, which...

Perkyn's will be serving up coffee and craft beers in Tottenham

Information: 13 January 2020

New to Tottenham is the upcoming Perkyn's, serving up coffee in the day and over 60 types of beer in the evening.

Apple Butter Café brings a Middle-Eastern inspired cafe to Seven Dials

Information: 12 January 2020

This new all-day cafe in Seven Dials aims to be an "east meets west fusion café".

Halo Burger is opening a new plant-based burger bar in Shoreditch

Information: 10 January 2020

In what is certainly the month for vegan and vegetarian-based offerings, popular plant-based burger bar Halo Burger (currently in Pop Brixton) are about to open their second restaurant, in...

The Battle of the Bao is unleashed in Soho

Information: 10 January 2020

If you're a big BAO fan, then January is about to get very exciting. They're about to unleash fifteen brand new baos throughout the month of January. Yes - fifteen.

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