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Claridge's have a Christian Louboutin Christmas train carriage in their lobby for cocktails and bar snacks

Information: 21 November 2019

For their tenth annual Christmas tree unveiling, Claridge's have completely outdone themselves. This year, the tree - designed by shoemaker to the stars Christian Louboutin - comes complete with a...

Test Driving Trivet - Fat Duck alumni shine in Bermondsey

Information: 21 November 2019

Jonny Lake and Isa Bal have opened Trivet in Bermondsey - and they've brought plenty of ex-Fat Duckers with them. We nipped over to London Bridge to check them out.

Black Bear Burger are opening a permanent place in Brixton Village

Information: 21 November 2019

They've been slowly growing a loyal fan base for their grass-fed and dry aged beef burgers - now the duo behind Black Bear Burger are opening a permanent spot in Brixton Village.

Taco Yaki pairs Japanese and Latin American food with crazy golf at Birdies in Battersea Power Station

Information: 20 November 2019

In recent years, crazy golf has somehow become a big thing in London - and it's usually backed up with decent food and drink too. That certainly seems to be the case with Birdies, opening in...

Three vegetarian katsu sandos you need to know about

Information: 20 November 2019

London is going certifiably katsu sando crazy and while the sandwich that should be in every London foodie's Instagram feed uses a pork chop at its heart, London restaurants have been busy working...

Baraka restaurant is bringing mangal cooking to Broadgate

Information: 20 November 2019

Baraka is an all-day restaurant cooking Anatolian cuisine in their stone oven or as open-flame Mangal cooking. Expect mezza, tagine, kebabs and their own baklava. Plus a handy terrace.

Franks Canteen in Highbury is now open for dinner

Information: 20 November 2019

Five years ago, wedding caterer Paul Warburton opened Franks Canteen in Highbury as a weekend only brunch spot, just a few doors down from popular Thai spot Farang. Now, having built up an...

Wild Tavern on Chelsea's Elystan Street is the latest from the folk at Beast and Goodmans

Information: 20 November 2019

Chelsea folk are about to get a new neighbourhood spot with a distinct Mediterranean focus from the same group that gave us Goodmans, Beast and Burger & Lobster

Patty & Bun are coming back to Liverpool Street, bigger than ever

Information: 19 November 2019

Liverpool Street has been doing rather well for burgers of late. Following the recent opening of Honest Burger, the Patty & Bun opposite Liverpool Street station is about to get a lot bigger. Originally...

Test Driving Daffodil Mulligan - a perception-challenging Irish restaurant for London

Information: 19 November 2019

Employing Irish talent and using Irish produce as inspiration, Richard Corrigan's new London opening challenges perceptions of what it means to be an Irish restaurant. We went down to London's...

Prairie Fire are opening a restaurant and taproom at the Wood Lane arches by White City

Information: 19 November 2019

The first restaurant to open up in the new Wood Lane railway arches development by White City, Prairie Fire are bringing their low and slow ethos of barbecued foods to West Londoners.

Old Chang Kee are bringing their curry puffs to Fitzrovia

Information: 18 November 2019

After success in Covent Garden, a new Old Chang Kee is opening up in Fitzrovia. It's bigger than the original and all the much-loved curry puffs will be there.

Scotchtails join the list of traders at Borough Market Kitchen

Information: 18 November 2019

Opening its doors today at Borough Market is the new food hall, Borough Market Kitchen. And joining it as one of their traders is popular Borough trader Scotchtails. The folk behind a range of...

Manteca is the permanent Soho restaurant from Chris Leach and David Carter, following their hit Heddon St residency

Information: 18 November 2019

After winning plaudits galore with their 10 Heddon Street residency, Chris Leach and David Carter are back with a permanent restaurant, Manteca. Expect a combination of nose to tail eating with some...

Test Driving Mercato Mayfair - the glamorous new food hall in a Grade I listed church

Information: 15 November 2019

Mayfair's first food hall is, as you might imagine, a glamorous affair. Set in a Grade I listed church it has everything from a crypt wine bar to pizzeria, roof terrace and grocery store. We went to...

Test Driving Market Hall West End - a new food and drink haven for Oxford Street shoppers

Information: 15 November 2019

The latest Market Hall has landed just off Oxford Street. It's their largest food court yet - we went down for a first look.

Wheelcake Island is serving up Taiwanese pancakes at Westfield London

Information: 15 November 2019

Westfield London has been dramatically changing (for the better) the food for shoppers - but it's not stopping yet. The latest addition is a new permanent space for Wheelcake Island, who you can see...

Four Hundred Rabbits take on the restaurant at Brockwell Lido

Information: 15 November 2019

Popular South London pizzeria 400 Hundred Rabbits has taken on the art deco cafe at Brockwell Lido and they're starting with a strong brunch menu.

Fortnum's and Baileys are back at Skate at Somerset House with fondue, mulled cider, shopping and more

Information: 14 November 2019

Another modern heralding of Christmas in the capital (along with the arrival of Christmas sandwiches) is the opening of various skating rinks around town, but the big one has always been Skate at...