News & reviews

Coqbull Irish chicken and burger restaurant kicks off a residency in Camden

Information: 13 March 2020

New to Camden is a residency from Coqbull, who have already been doing rather well in Ireland. They've opened over there in both Cork and Limerick and have become pretty popular, winning awards...

Chef Michel Roux has died

Information: 12 March 2020

News comes of the death of a legend in the UK restaurant scene, with the passing away of Michel Roux today.

Harrods Brasserie is the Knightsbridge store's new all day family restaurant

Information: 12 March 2020

Harrods have kicked their men's shoe department upstairs, creating a large space for their newest offering, an all day restaurant that'll be great for the kids too.

Test Driving Sushi On Jones London - speedy omakase in King's Cross

Information: 12 March 2020

Hot new NYC import Sushi on Jones has just opened its first place outside New York, in King's Cross. We went along for the 45-minute omakase experience.

Red Dog Soho returns with Austin-style barbecue on the menu

Information: 11 March 2020

They closed after a fire last year, but Red Dog Soho is making a return - and they've had something of a change in their absence. Upon their return, they'll be all about Austin Barbeque, American...

Sambal Shiok is opening NASI Economy Rice next door on Holloway Road

Information: 11 March 2020

Sambal Shiok in Holloway has been a huge success, with the warming bowls of laksa being a big draw in Holloway and beyond. Now owner Mandy Yin expands next door with a takeaway serving up affordable...

Hot Dinners celebrates the 2020 Murphia List with a party at Gibney's London

Information: 10 March 2020

With just over a week to go until St Patrick's Day, we made an early start on the festivities with a party last night to celebrate the launch of our 2020 Murphia List in association with Grass-fed...

Test Driving Myrtle - Anna Haugh modernises Irish food in Chelsea

Information: 10 March 2020

Myrtle sees Irish chef Anna Haugh bringing a modernised take on Irish cuisine and produce to Chelsea. We take a closer look.

The Clarence Tavern to reopen in Stoke Newington from the people behind The Anchor & Hope and The Canton Arms

Information: 09 March 2020

The people behind the Anchor and Hope are taking over classic Stoke Newington pub, The Clarence Tavern. Food will be as important as the booze and they're bringing an ex Great Queen Street chef to...

Halo Burger team up with Nanban's Tim Anderson for a vegan katsu burger

Information: 09 March 2020

London's vegan burger scene couldn't be more enticing at the moment, particularly with the launch this week of a rather special new burger in Shoreditch. From tomorrow, Halo Burger will be selling what...

New York chef Angie Mar in one-week takeover of New Street Grill

Information: 09 March 2020

If you’ve been thinking about going to one of New York’s must-visit restaurants, then sit tight because the chef is coming to you. Provided you can get to London’s New Street Grill near Liverpool...

Yolk Breaker is back, with a new shop in Camden's Buck Street Market

Information: 09 March 2020

Joining the other traders at new eco-space Buck Market on Camden High Street is Yolk Breaker, serving up all manner of eggy delights in a bun.

Great British Menu 2020: which chefs from London restaurants are taking part?

Information: 06 March 2020

Are you ready for nine delicious weeks in front of the TV with BBC2’s Great British Menu? To whet your appetite, here’s a round-up of the London chefs involved in this year’s...

Vegan grab-and-go outlet, Good to Go, is opening a second site in London

Information: 06 March 2020

There’s no disputing the popularity of veganism in London, so it’s hardly surprising that Good to Go, which started life as a-based pop-up in Old Street Station in 2017 soon launched a nearby...

New ‘Edible History’ menus come with a revamp at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal

Information: 06 March 2020

We may be a few months into 2020, but news from the Heston Blumenthal camp is that they intend to mark the occasion with a new series of menus at the two-Michelin-starred Dinner by Heston Blumenthal located...

Latin American restaurant Cha Cha to open a Notting Hill outlet (inc a vintage clothing store)

Information: 05 March 2020

Latin American bar and restaurant Cha Cha, which has outlets in Maida Vale and Mayfair is now bringing its concept to Notting Hill, but with a twist. They’ve paired up with vintage clothing store...

Chef Michael Thompson takes on a residency at Crispin restaurant, promising "sustainable luxury"

Information: 05 March 2020

Spitalfields restaurant, café, and natural wine bar Crispin has announced the latest in its run of guest chef residencies. It’s the sustainability-focused Michael Thompson, formerly head chef of Cub...

Test Driving St Clair – a high end seafood spot for Clapham folk

Information: 05 March 2020

Clapham folk no longer need to trek into the west end for a swanky seafood experience now they've got this fish boutique and cevicheria on their doorstep.