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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.

Neil Rankin's Pepper collective promises 2020 restaurants from Tom Brown, Gizzi Erskine, Alyn Williams and more

Information: 09 January 2020

Ok, then - We may have to consider rewriting our 2020 restaurant preview. A brand new restaurant group has just been announced, led by Neil Rankin (Temper, Simplicity Burger) and Handley Amos...

The Water House project graduates from supperclub to restaurant

Information: 09 January 2020

After running as a supperclub for a few years, The Water House Project is becoming a new restaurant in Hackney. They'll be serving up tasting menus from an ex Galvin La Chapelle chef.

Test Driving Sussex - The Gladwin Brothers move into Soho

Information: 09 January 2020

The Gladwin Brothers have already had hits with The Shed, Nutbourne and others - this sees them opening their latest restaurant in Soho. We head down for a look.

A Friends themed cafe has opened in Hornsey and it's playing the show on a loop

Information: 09 January 2020

We're not too sure how long this Friends themed wine bar/cafe is going to be around, once Warner Bros gets wind of their existence (although maybe they do have permission, who knows?). So if you...

Dan Doherty is returning with a new London restaurant Tila in Deptford

Information: 08 January 2020

Around this time last year, after an HR investigation found him guilty of sexual misconduct, high profile chef Dan Doherty left his position at The Royal Oak in Marylebone. Following an expose in...

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