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Moto bar and shop in Covent Garden will serve up sake and top Japanese snacks

Information: 23 September 2019

Moto will be focusing strongly around Sake and other Japanese spirits, aiming to bring lesser-known varieties to London - all paired with bar snacks too.

Alcotraz is bringing its prison-themed cocktail bar to Covent Garden

Information: 23 September 2019

It caused something of a stir when it opened originally in Brick Lane, but the prison-themed Alcotraz must be doing something right - as they've just announced a new three-month pop-up in the West...

Leyton's Yardarm open their own, permanent restaurant

Information: 23 September 2019

Following a few years of popups and residencies, Leyton wine bar and deli Yardarm is now making its restaurant space a permanent spot and keeping it in the family when it comes to the chef.

Alan Yau is back with Chyna and Yau Grilling in Canary Wharf's Wardian London

Information: 23 September 2019

It's been a little quiet on the Alan Yau front this year, but that's all set to change. The Evening Standard reports that he’s working on three launches for 2020, so expect to see a lot more from...

Filthy Buns are bringing their burgers to Dalston's Three Compasses

Information: 20 September 2019

Dalston has a new burger bar, setting up shop in The Three Compasses. Filthy Buns, led by exec chef John Gladwell, will be settling down for a residency in the pub following their start on the...

Test Driving BaoziInn Borough - three floors of Chinese roast meats and dumplings

Information: 19 September 2019

BaoziInn have just opened their flagship restaurant in Borough with three floors devoted to Chinese dishes. We went along to try it out.

Trivet is the London Bridge restaurant from ex Fat Duck head chef and sommelier

Information: 18 September 2019

The ex-Fat Duck Executive Head Chef's next venture will be in London and that he's also teaming up with another Fat Duck Alumni, Master Sommelier Isa Bal.

Bao and Hoppers are heading to King's Cross

Information: 18 September 2019

We'd been hearing for quite a while that JKS Restaurants (the group behind Gymkhana, Bao, Lyle's and more) were eyeing up sites in King's Cross, but now it's getting closer to reality. As first...

Folie is looking to bring a taste of the Med to Soho's Golden Square

Information: 18 September 2019

This restaurant on Golden Square is looking to the Riviera and the Mediterranean for its influences and will have a design created by the people behind the look of Chiltern Firehouse.

YO! Sushi now has YO! Kitchen at Westfield London

Information: 18 September 2019

Leaving their conveyor belts behind, this is a "full service" restaurant from the people behind YO! Sushi, with a focus on sharing dishes.

Pastaio bring fresh pasta to Westfield London, courtesy of Stevie Parle

Information: 18 September 2019

This is the second of Stevie Parle's fresh pasta bars, following the original in Soho. Expect affordable fresh pasta and this time they'll also have some cheesy soft serve.

Arabica KX sees Borough's Levantine-inspired restaurant expand to King's Cross

Information: 18 September 2019

This new all day restaurant will open up right next to the Aga Khan Centre in King's Cross and they're promising very special hummus, the best halal steaks and more.

Sticks n Sushi are coming to Soho

Information: 17 September 2019

Sticks n Sushi been a growing success story in London with six restaurants here - and here comes their seventh, right in the heart of Soho. Expect the usual huge range of yakitori, sushi plates and...

Test Driving Charlie's at Brown's hotel - a return to classic dining

Information: 17 September 2019

Adam Byatt has taken over the restaurant at the classic Brown's hotel in Mayfair with Charlie's. Seasonal dishes and some favourites from Trinity are on offer - we went down for a look.

Brooklyn Brewery hosts London pop up with Williamsburg's Vinnie's Pizzeria

Information: 17 September 2019

Crossing the pond this month will be top NYC pizzaiolas Vinnie's Pizzeria who hit town for a three day 'Brooklyn By the Slice’ pop-up at Paradise Slice on Brick Lane. The Williamsburg pizzeria,...

First look: Hélène Darroze at The Connaught reopens after 10th birthday makeover

Information: 17 September 2019

Two months after closing for a major refurbishment to coincide with the restaurant's 10th birthday, Hélène Darroze at The Connaught has now reopened with quite the new look. Hot Dinners popped down...

Calici on Belsize Lane will be a neighbourhood Italian restaurant and wine bar

Information: 16 September 2019

New to Belsize Lane is Calici - a neighbourhood Italian restaurant with wine bar, serving up regional, modern dishes, making their own pasta, and going big on Italian wine.

Oded Oren is opening his own restaurant Oren in Dalston

Information: 16 September 2019

After multiple residencies across town, Oded Oren is opening his own restaurant in Dalston. Expect Mediterranean food with a touch of Tel Aviv.

Anne-Sophie Pic is bringing her millefeuilles to Selfridges

Information: 16 September 2019

If you've been to Anne-Sophie Pic's restaurant La Dame de Pic, you'll know that one of the highlights of the meal is the very impressive millefeuille dessert at the end. It's VERY instagrammable. Now she's...

Jake's Vegan Steaks bring their Philly Cheezesteak to a permanent spot on Holloway Road

Information: 13 September 2019

Having grown a huge fan base for their vegan Philly cheezesteaks, this plant-based street food trader has opened its first permanent spot on Holloway Road.

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