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Test Driving Bong Bong's Manila Kanteen - Filipino food in Hackney from the former BBQ Dreamz

Information: 30 January 2020

Once they were BBQ Dreamz and now they're focused on their Filipino cuisine. We head up to Hackney Road to try Bong Bong's Manila Kanteen.

MasterChef: The Professionals winner Steven Edwards takes on the Bingham Riverhouse in Richmond

Information: 30 January 2020

Popular Hove restaurateur Steven Edwards is expanding to London, taking over the restaurant at the Bingham Riverhouse with his seasonal British menu.

East West sees Tufnell Park get a fusion Italian and Indian pizzeria

Information: 30 January 2020

Combining Puglian pizza know-how with Indian inspiration, this new Tufnell Park pizzeria is hoping to woo folk with their fusion pizzas.

Test Driving Ned's Feast - unlimited Sunday lunch in the City

Information: 29 January 2020

The Ned has an unlimited Sunday lunch that frankly dwarfs the competition, with unlimited roasts, oysters, lobsters and more. It's already one of the hardest for Londoners to get a table at - so we...

Vagabond Monument offers self-pour wines and beers in the old Santander bank

Information: 29 January 2020

Perfectly timed for the end of Dry January, Vagabond Wines are opening a huge new wine bar in the heart of the City. Vagabond Monument is taking over the space occupied by the old Santander Bank. The...

Bobo Social returns, coming to Elephant Park

Information: 29 January 2020

They were big on Charlotte Street for a while and now Bobo Social is back, this time opening in the Elephant Park development at Elephant and Castle. They'll have their signature burgers and...

Nigerian tapas restaurant Chuku’s to go permanent in Tottenham

Information: 29 January 2020

Chuku’s has found a permanent home to serve its signature Nigerian dishes, plus a new drinks menu.

Gizzi Erskine is launching a three month residency The Nitery at the St Martins Lane London hotel

Information: 28 January 2020

If you've been wondering what Gizzi Erskine was up to next, well she's just about to open a three-month residency at the St Martins Lane London hotel. And we rather like the sound of The Nitery by...

Goods Way is a new live music venue, bar and street food space at King's Cross - updated

Information: 28 January 2020

The team behind Flat Iron Yard are heading to King's Cross for their next multi-purpose venue which will serve up live music, American drinks and street food.

New London restaurants coming in February 2020

Information: 28 January 2020

As we all celebrate making it through January, here are the new restaurants opening in February that should be on your radar.

Mambow is a new "Mama's Kitchen" in Spitalfields - serving bowl food by day and becoming a supperclub by night

Information: 28 January 2020

This Spitalfields restaurant is primarily an all-day affair inspired by the owner's upbringing in Singapore and Malaysia. There will be bowl food during the day and supperclubs themed around global...

Test Driving The Northall - where a bit of luxury never goes amiss

Information: 28 January 2020

The second restaurant at the Corinthia London is far from an also-ran as chef Andre Garrett proves with his seasonal, luxury take on the best of British and European produce.

Morena at Eccleston Yards looks to Colombia and South America for its coffee and inspiration

Information: 27 January 2020

Two Columbian sisters are hoping to serve up a top cup of coffee to Belgravia residents

London Stock restaurant opens in Wandsworth's Ram Quarter

Information: 27 January 2020

This new Wandsworth restaurant opened quietly, serving up a British/Asian menu in the new Ram Quarter development (where the Youngs Brewery used to be).

Home Office refuses Claude Bosi's application for permanent residence

Information: 24 January 2020

As we hurtle towards Brexit Day on 31 January, yet another top UK restaurant figure has fallen foul of British immigration rules. Taking to Instagram this afternoon, Claude Bosi, who heads up the...

Tamarind Tiger serves up Indian fast food on Baker Street from the family behind Copper Chimney

Information: 24 January 2020

London's fast-food scene just got a boost with the opening of a new Indian spot on Baker Street. Tamarind Tiger is the second London restaurant from the Kapur family - who opened Copper Chimney in...

Holborn Dining Room Pie Room's guest series starts with Tom Kerridge

Information: 24 January 2020

At this stage, we all know that Calum Franklin at the Holborn Dining Room produces the best pies in London. But sometimes he has to let other people have a go - and that's where his upcoming guest...

Test Driving Ampéli - Eastern Med food and Greek wines in Fitzrovia

Information: 23 January 2020

Fitzrovia has a new Eastern-Mediterranean-inspired restaurant in the shape of Ampeli - and it has a pretty decent Greek wine list too. We head over to try it out.

Tincture is the no-waste bar by Carl Brown under Simplicity Burger

Information: 23 January 2020

A very promising new cocktail bar is opening right underneath Neil Rankin's Simplicity Burger on Brick Lane. It's led by Carl Brown, best known as former Daru-walla at Dishoom aka “the drinks guy”,...

Cocotte rotisserie is opening in Parson's Green

Information: 23 January 2020

After launching in Notting Hill and Hoxton, the next outpost for French rotisserie restaurant Cocotte is Parson's Green. Expect the slow-cooked rotisserie chicken to be the centre of the menu - plus...

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